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UC Berkeley law student appointed to Police Accountability Board

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan Oct. 4, 2023, 9:15 a.m.Oct. 4, 2023, 4:57 p.m.

The PAB will still have two vacancies and no alternate, but it is rebuilding its ranks from a low point of five members just four months ago.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Consumer privacy pro tapped for Berkeley Police Accountability Board

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan Sept. 11, 2023, 10:01 a.m.Sept. 12, 2023, 8:45 p.m.

The board — understaffed in recent months, with work piling up — would have two-thirds of its regular positions filled if Brent Blackaby is confirmed Tuesday.

The rear of a Berkeley Police Department cruiser displays the name of the agency on the rear windshield.
Posted inCrime & Safety

In Berkeley police off-duty lawsuit, public agencies keep silent

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan Sept. 8, 2023, 7:15 p.m.Sept. 10, 2023, 8:18 a.m.

The man accusing a BPD sergeant of a racist attack in July 2022 filed a claim notice in January of this year with the city of Berkeley. It is unclear who, if anyone, knew about the allegations before then. The city’s own civilian police watchdog agency didn’t hear about it until Tuesday.

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Posted inCrime & Safety

ACLU says Berkeley’s plan to install license plate readers threatens residents’ privacy

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan July 25, 2023, 11:17 a.m.Sept. 8, 2023, 12:57 p.m.

Privacy advocates say the mass surveillance cameras — meant to deter auto thefts and other crimes — will endanger activists, religious minorities and those seeking reproductive health care they can’t get elsewhere.

Posted inPolice

City says probe into leaked BPD texts found no ‘practice of racial bias’ or arrest quotas

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan July 20, 2023, 4:16 p.m.Sept. 8, 2023, 12:57 p.m.

Most details of the investigation, conducted by city-hired outside lawyers, will remain confidential. The police sergeant at the heart of the probe remains on leave but will return to work soon.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Therapy dog joins Berkeley police oversight office

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan May 29, 2023, 8:00 a.m.Sept. 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

Lucky, a labrador-cocker spaniel mix, will be available for “animal-assisted interventions” in the Office of the Director of Police Accountability.

Posted inCity

Board tasked with holding Berkeley police accountable is short-handed, feeling the strain

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan May 26, 2023, 12:15 p.m.Sept. 8, 2023, 1:00 p.m.

With half the Police Accountability Board’s seats empty, work has been piling up. There’s “a natural limit with how much a person can engage,” the board’s leader said.

Posted inObituaries

Remembering Elliot Halpern, who fought for fair policing and civil rights in Berkeley

by Linda Halpern May 24, 2023, 9:35 a.m.May 24, 2023, 9:35 a.m.

Halpern ran an Albany tax practice, co-led the Racism and Criminal Justice Reform group and helped establish the city’s Police Accountability Board.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Police Accountability Board member resigns in protest of city’s approach to oversight

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan May 12, 2023, 4:01 p.m.Sept. 8, 2023, 1:01 p.m.

Cheryl Owens stepped down from the board the day after Jen Louis was appointed BPD chief. Another PAB member’s term ended Wednesday, meaning five seats on the nine-seat board are currently vacant.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Berkeley appoints Jen Louis as police chief amid ongoing leaked texts investigation

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan May 10, 2023, 4:30 p.m.Sept. 8, 2023, 1:02 p.m.

The Berkeley City Council voted 5-4 not to wait for the outcome of the investigation. Seven members voted to confirm Jen Louis as Berkeley police chief; two abstained.

A headshot of Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis
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Vote set — once again — to confirm Jen Louis as Berkeley police chief

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan May 8, 2023, 12:05 p.m.Sept. 8, 2023, 1:02 p.m.

City Council is set to decide Tuesday whether to confirm Interim Chief Police Jen Louis with a permanent role at more than $300,000 annually. Accountability officials have asked for more time.

This photo shows a view from the ground of the Berkeley Public Safety Building, a beige stone structure with darkened windows.
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Firing of Berkeley cop who leaked text messages is allowed to stand

Avatar photo by Alex N. Gecan April 21, 2023, 4:30 p.m.Sept. 8, 2023, 1:03 p.m.

Corey Shedoudy grabbed attention in 2022 when he accused BPD’s bike squad of racism, anti-homeless sentiments and quota systems. His firing for staging a bike crash has been upheld by an independent arbitrator.

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