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Vallejo Police Department

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Posted inNews

Open Vallejo lawsuit makes police policies public

by John Glidden December 23, 2020October 27, 2023
A handout photograph of Vallejo Police Spokesperson Brittany K. Jackson
Posted inNews

Police union alleges hiring of civilian spokesperson ‘unlawful’

by John Glidden August 9, 2020October 27, 2023
Steve Darden, a member of the Vallejo Police Department Honor Guard, is seen at the swearing-in ceremony for Chief Shawny Williams on Nov. 12, 2019. He has participated in four fatal shootings, two as a primary shooter. Darden was promoted to lieutenant in February.
Posted inPublic Safety

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

by Geoffrey King July 28, 2020March 28, 2025
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.
Posted inPublic Safety

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

by Scott Morris July 28, 2020October 27, 2023
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Introducing Open Vallejo

by Open Vallejo July 28, 2020November 14, 2024
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Open Vallejo wins James Madison Freedom of Information Award

by Open Vallejo February 6, 2020October 27, 2023
The Vallejo City Council voted 6-1 to approve a union contract limiting drug testing of officers following shootings and other serious incidents.
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Over residents’ objections, Vallejo limits drug testing of police

by Brian Krans September 27, 2019September 27, 2024
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Vallejo police release body camera footage of January shooting

by Open Vallejo August 15, 2019October 27, 2023
Firefighters remove items from a house on Marin Street in Vallejo, California, after a car accident caused a gas pipe to rupture in 2017.
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Police violence costs Vallejo millions, starving city of essential services

by Geoffrey King February 10, 2019October 27, 2023

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‘I can’t breathe’: video shows death Vallejo police concealed for years

‘I can’t breathe’: video shows death Vallejo police concealed for years

Senior officials ordered destruction of Vallejo police shooting evidence

Senior officials ordered destruction of Vallejo police shooting evidence

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

Vallejo police bend badges to mark fatal shootings

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Suspects in killings of Vallejo witness, Vermont border patrol agent connected by marriage license, extreme ideology

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