TBS Today, Oct. 16
Berkeley police will ask the City Council later this month to rescind a longstanding directive and precedent that kept most of its radio traffic public.
BPD previously promised to keep its channels open in favor of First Amendment concerns and public transparency.
The plan has changed.
Berkeley police now seek to encrypt all radio traffic
In a new agenda item, posted Thursday, Berkeley police cite two main arguments for encryption: officer safety and state requirements.
Emilie Raguso
In other news
Magnitude 3.0 earthquake rattles UC Berkeley
Thursday’s epicenter was right underneath UC Berkeley’s Calvin Lab, between the Haas School of Business and Berkeley Law.
Emilie Raguso
In case you missed it
Berkeley’s Claremont Avenue: Quick fix now, more work later
Share input about Claremont Avenue at a community meeting Oct. 23. Councilman Mark Humbert is also circulating an informal survey.
Emilie Raguso
What’s happening with Measure FF, Berkeley’s Safe Streets plan?
Measure FF is slated to provide nearly $270 million for Berkeley streets and sidewalks over its 14-year lifespan.
Emilie Raguso
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