Policing

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.

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.

Berkeley extends Flock camera contract; drones postponed

Council put off giving drones and fixed cameras to police but said officers can use Flock license plate readers for another year.

Berkeley officials make the case for Flock, as vote nears: Op-ed

Council members Shoshana O’Keefe, Mark Humbert, Rashi Kesarwani and Terry Taplin explain their stance on Flock. The vote comes Thursday.

Berkeley delays controversial Flock vote to June 2

"Fatigue and time constraints do not support thoughtful, sound decision-making," the mayor's office said Wednesday.

Berkeley names new interim director of police accountability

Kathy Lee helped get the Police Accountability Board off the ground after overseeing the city's Police Review Commission for years.

Police oversight board members resign: PAB has 'been ignored'

Their decision leaves just four members on the nine-member advisory body, which has been plagued by vacancies for much of its tenure.