Jen Louis

Authoritative, independent news coverage and reporting on Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis in Berkeley, California.

Fired Berkeley cop leaks texts alleging bias, asks officials to put off police chief vote

Officers said they were disappointed their union president had written the unprofessional messages, but deny having arrest quotas or illegal practices.

It took 20 months, but Berkeley has picked its new police chief

Jen Louis has served as interim police chief since March 2021. A City Council vote to make the decision final is set for Nov. 15.