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.
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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.
Berkeley approves balanced budget with unanimous vote
" The last several months have been nothing short of heart-wrenching," said Berkeley City Councilman Igor Tregub.
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.
Solano Stroll in peril in Berkeley without $300K from city
Organizers say security measures, including street barricades, have driven up costs and may threaten the event's survival.
How will Berkeley budget cuts affect Berkeley Fire?
The worst impacts have been staved off for now, but CERT and the city's new Street Trauma Prevention program are still at risk.
Berkeley hopes new budget strategy will curb rising costs
Faced with a persistent structural deficit, Berkeley is trying to figure out how to live within its means — while upholding its values.