TBS Today, Oct. 1
It was a tough night for Berkeley's police oversight director.
Hansel Aguilar, who runs Berkeley's civilian police oversight program as the director of police accountability, came before the City Council on Tuesday with two requests. Both failed.
Here's what happened.
Berkeley officials offer stern rebuke to police oversight chief
“It just feels like … you’re in constant opposition with what we’re recommending to you,” Mayor Adena Ishii told Hansel Aguilar.
Emilie Raguso
Also: Some Berkeley officials have expressed support for drones. There could be a vote by the end of the year.
City officials might actually let Berkeley police get drones
A Berkeley City Council vote on drones could come by the end of the year.
Emilie Raguso
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“This kind of violence has no place in our community,” said Cecilia Lunaparra, Berkeley City Council rep for the Southside district.
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