TBS Today, Jan. 30
Two longtime members of Berkeley's police oversight board abruptly resigned Friday, citing reform "rollbacks," trouble getting records and reversed misconduct findings.
Police oversight board members resign: PAB has ‘been ignored’
Their decision leaves just four members on the nine-member advisory body, which has been plagued by vacancies for much of its tenure.
Emilie Raguso
In other news
The man who died in a recent train strike has been identified as Derrick Donnel Wallace, 33, of Oakland, the coroner's office said. We appear to be the only news outlet to have followed up.
Man killed Monday morning in Berkeley train strike
Update, Jan. 28: The man who died has been identified as Derrick Donnel Wallace, 33, of Oakland, the coroner’s office said.
Emilie Raguso
In case you missed it
Berkeley motel will house new post-arrest diversion program
The city hopes the new diversion and reentry program will reduce recidivism. Participants must be nonviolent and need no medical attention.
Emilie Raguso
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