TBS Today, June 1

Berkeley's 911 center delivers inconsistent responses and sometimes misses chances to provide life-saving instructions, the city says.

The fix? A nine-year, $1.7 million contract for a new system to help dispatchers choose the right level of response faster, and give callers and first responders "consistent support."

It's coming up at the next council meeting.

Berkeley pushes 911 revamp to improve emergency response

The Communications Center has a 70% to 80% attrition rate for new dispatchers. The city hopes Priority Dispatch will help change that.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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Concerned friends raised the alarm when they couldn't reach a 37-year-old Berkeley woman in recent days.

We updated our story slightly and are working to learn more.

Woman’s body found in Berkeley, investigation ongoing

BPD asks anyone with information to call the Homicide Unit at 510-981-5741.

The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso

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