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Officials vow to increase police staffing, with available officers at historic low

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 20, 2021, 12:52 p.m.August 4, 2022

The pledge came amid a lengthy discussion on the annual crime report, use-of-force and police stop data, traffic collision statistics and more.

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Officials say security cameras could help curtail gun violence in West Berkeley

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 15, 2021, 12:45 p.m.August 4, 2022

Some community members say the cameras will turn Berkeley into a “surveillance city” while others say they are sick of the violence.

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New police oversight board now has broader powers for misconduct inquests

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Oct. 10, 2021, 4:46 p.m.August 4, 2022

In July, the city’s new Police Accountability Board kicked off, replacing the longstanding Police Review Commission, which was formed in 1973.

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Berkeley looks at $7M earmark for expanded mental health services

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso June 14, 2021, 4:56 p.m.August 4, 2022

Most of the money is for a new Specialized Care Unit that would respond instead of armed police to people in crisis.

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Plans firm up to remove police from traffic stops, but it’s a long road ahead

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 25, 2021, 4:53 p.m.August 4, 2022

State law does not currently allow civilian traffic enforcement, but Berkeley is working to change that.

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Survey: Help shape ‘new paradigm of public safety’ in Berkeley

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 21, 2021, 1:47 p.m.May 26, 2021

Now is the time to have your say about what policing in Berkeley should look like — especially if you’re not big on public meetings.

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Berkeley leaders demand more data about ‘militaristic’ police equipment

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 09, 2021, 6:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

Data about where police use rifles, launchers and other “controlled” equipment will now be public. Officials said it’s a matter of racial justice.

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Police should track mental health, homeless calls better, new audit says

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso April 22, 2021, 12:00 p.m.August 4, 2022

The 80-page analysis — the first known assessment of its kind — was published Thursday by city auditor Jenny Wong.

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Nationwide search for new Berkeley police chief expected to take 6 months

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso April 16, 2021, 4:45 p.m.August 4, 2022

The city says the process will focus on finding diverse candidates and that it will involve robust community engagement.

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‘Alarming’ crime uptick brings local leaders together for Zoom town hall

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso April 02, 2021, 4:57 p.m.August 4, 2022

“We must employ a variety of tactics to deter, intervene and investigate crimes,” West Berkeley Councilmember Terry Taplin said during Wednesday’s Zoom.

Berkeley Police Chief Andrew Greenwood
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After 35 years at BPD, Berkeley Police Chief Andrew Greenwood steps down

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso March 04, 2021, 1:34 p.m.October 31, 2022

Capt. Jen Louis will serve as interim Berkeley police chief, “effective immediately.” The city will conduct a national search for Greenwood’s replacement.

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Berkeley votes to limit low-level traffic stops to reduce policing disparities

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Feb. 24, 2021, 1:29 p.m.October 4, 2022

Officers will focus on investigative stops and pulling over dangerous drivers rather than “random observations of minor equipment violations,” Police Chief Andrew Greenwood said.

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