BLM-era tear gas ban survives Berkeley City Council, 5-4, after months of outcry | Crime and Safety
In a 5-4 vote at a special meeting Tuesday, Berkeley City Council rejected an item that would have…
Community rallies against expansion of surveillance technology as City Council postpones decision | City Government
After a contentious seven-hour-long Berkeley City Council meeting Tuesday night that ended past 1 a.m., primarily regarding the…
Berkeley City Council condemns ICE actions, call for ‘guardrails’ | City Government
The Berkeley City Council introduced an urgent item to address the recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or…
Berkeley police chief sued for allegedly withholding records in misconduct investigation | City
The city of Berkeley’s director of police accountability filed a legal complaint against Berkeley’s chief of police for…
Berkeley police chief sued for allegedly withholding record in misconduct investigation | City
The city of Berkeley’s director of police accountability filed a legal complaint against Berkeley’s chief of police for…
Berkeley City Council approves first response drones, pause in Mills Act applications | City Government
The Berkeley City Council voted Tuesday to direct the city manager to begin the process of acquiring drones…
‘A place of goodness’: Berkeley Police Association gives back through annual Turkey Basket fundraiser | Communities
With Thanksgiving around the corner, the Berkeley Police Association, or BPA’s annual Turkey Basket fundraiser is well underway.…
Berkeley City Council approves BPD technology report amid ALPR concerns, works to change landmarking process | City Government
The Berkeley City Council approved the Berkeley Police Department’s annual surveillance technology report and referred changes to the…
BPD seeks permission to encrypt all radio communications, Police Accountability Board weighs in | City
The Berkeley Police Department is seeking to encrypt all its radio communications, per a formal request from the…
Berkeley City Council receives recommendation to use drones as first responders | City
The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in favor of sending an item regarding the potential acquisition and use…