Berkeley Police honored Brandon Coleman (left) in January for helping locate a missing at-risk man after learning about him through a text alert sent by the Oakland Police Department. Beginning May 1, Berkeley will for the first time have the same tool. Photo: Mark Coplan The city of Berkeley is kicking off its first foray […]
Berkeley Safe Neighborhoods Committee
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Neighbors talk surveillance, robberies, code enforcement at community crime watch meeting
Thefts and burglaries from vehicles from Jan. 29 to Feb. 25. The blue hexagons show unlocked vehicles. Source: BPD Berkeley residents who participate in community crime prevention efforts met with police this week to share concerns and learn about recent crime trends. Block captains and members of the Berkeley Safe Neighborhood Committee shared updates on […]
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Berkeley residents, police collaborate on safety
About 30 residents met with police Wednesday night to discuss public safety concerns around Berkeley. Members in this break-out session focused on North Berkeley. Photo: Emilie Raguso Wednesday night, Berkeley residents crowded into a briefing room at the Berkeley Police Department for an annual meeting aimed to bring leaders in neighborhood crime prevention efforts together […]
