Policing

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.

Berkeley police surveillance camera plans are back on track

City officials spent nearly two hours grilling police and Flock Safety about data security and data-sharing Tuesday night.

Berkeley High arrest tears open old wounds — what's next?

For the past week, school administrators have prohibited all Berkeley police officers from entering campus without permission, sources said.