TBS Today, June 30
Berkeley police are advancing plans to expand their use of drones, license plate readers and cameras in the years ahead.
Here's what's happening.
Berkeley police hope to seek bids soon for drones, cameras
Tuesday night’s council agenda includes a request from police to solicit proposals for the new suite of tools, estimated to cost up to $2.4 million.
Emilie Raguso
Also: A cyclist was taken to Highland Hospital on Tuesday morning after colliding with a driver in North Berkeley, authorities report.
Contributing Scanner photographer Ariel Nava was there.
Berkeley cyclist taken to hospital after car crash on Marin
Marin Avenue was closed at The Alameda and then south to Monterey Avenue during the large emergency response.
Emilie Raguso
In other news
See tonight's full City Council agenda.
In case you missed it
Op-ed: Berkeley sent its police a message. They’re getting it.
Authorized Berkeley police staffing has been reduced from 181 to 164 officers, with mandatory overtime straining morale, the police union says.
Guest Essay
Berkeley music teacher gets prison in student sexual assault case
“Our family will carry the weight of what was done here long after the defendant has walked free,” the victim’s mother told the court.
Emilie Raguso
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