Matthew Komoda Archives - Open Vallejo

A bearded, tattooed Vallejo police officer is lit by emergency lights at night.

Vallejo officer in Monday shooting linked to badge bending ritual

by Geoffrey King November 22, 2023November 22, 2023

An overhead view taken from a drone shows a Black man being placed against a police SUV as he is arrested during daytime.

Vallejo police to weaken drone policy amid potential violations

by Brian Howey April 21, 2022October 27, 2023

Former Vallejo Police Chief Andrew Bidou poses for a picture with officers Matthew Komoda, David McLaughlin and Kevin Barreto on April 29, 2016. Over the next two-and-a-half years, Komoda would participate in three shootings, McLaughlin in two, and Barreto in one.

For Vallejo officers who use force, a pattern of promotions and awards

by Scott Morris July 28, 2020October 27, 2023