Policing

As police encryption looms, BPD offers olive branch with 'near real-time' call log

Berkeley police said they came up with the idea in response to "concerns" that had been raised about public access.

Public begins to push back on Berkeley police encryption plan

Other police agencies in California have found solutions that avoid complete encryption.

In sharp pivot, Berkeley police ask to encrypt all radio traffic

In a new agenda item, posted Thursday, Berkeley police cite two main arguments for encryption: officer safety and state requirements.

Mentally ill, homeless, arrested in Berkeley? New program to offer treatment over jail

CareBridge "is a post-arrest diversion and reentry initiative for individuals experiencing homelessness and behavioral health needs."

Berkeley officials offer stern rebuke to police oversight chief

"It just feels like … you're in constant opposition with what we're recommending to you," Mayor Adena Ishii told Hansel Aguilar.

City officials might actually let Berkeley police get drones

A Berkeley City Council vote on drones could come by the end of the year.

Berkeley Flock camera vote postponed to Oct. 28

On Tuesday afternoon, word began to spread at City Hall that the vote might be postponed to allow for more public input and policy work.