Berkeley cuts pepper spray reporting requirements for police
The Berkeley City Council has rescinded a 29-year-old directive on pepper spray reports it says duplicate work police…
Berkeley mayor taps ex-interim police oversight director to return
Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii has tapped former Interim Director of Police Accountability Kathy Lee to return to her…
Is police accountability in Berkeley under threat?
Police Accountability Board staff and members in attendance during a Feb. 11, 2026 meeting include (L-R) Jose Murillo,…
Is police accountability in Berkeley under threat?
Police Accountability Board staff and members in attendance during a Feb. 11, 2026 meeting include (L-R) Jose Murillo,…
City Council dismisses director of police accountability in near-unanimous vote | City Government
The Berkeley City Council voted in closed session to dismiss the director of police accountability, Hansel Aguilar, on…
City Council fires head of Berkeley’s civilian police oversight office
Berkeley is firing its top civilian police oversight official. Mayor Adena Ishii confirmed Hansel Aguilar’s dismissal Monday night,…
Two Berkeley Police Accountability Board members quit in protest
The last two original Police Accountability Board members resigned in protest, saying the board’ work has been ignored.…
Public safety committee greenlights changes to reporting practices for pepper spray use | City Government
Berkeley City Council’s Public Safety Committee unanimously approved the removal of the Berkeley Police Department’s pepper spray reporting…
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 City Council considers lifting tear gas ban for Special Response Team | City Government
The Berkeley City Council will consider rolling back a 2020 ban on tear gas and temporary pandemic-era restrictions…
Berkeley’s civilian watchdog sues police chief over withheld records
Police cordoned off several blocks around Eighth and Harrison streets on June 4. Someone has complained to the…
10 most impactful Berkeley policies from 2025 | City Government
During its final meeting of the year, the Berkeley City Council capped off a packed legislative calendar that…