Policing

Berkeley SCU, a crisis team without cops, starts Tuesday

Dial 510-948-0075 to reach the Specialized Care Unit, a new team slated to serve anyone in Berkeley in need of free crisis support.

Vehicle-only injury crashes in Berkeley are up 41%: new data

Injury collisions involving pedestrians fell slightly and those involving cyclists were essentially flat, according to new Berkeley traffic data.

In split vote, Berkeley approves license plate readers for police

Berkeley police hope to roll out the new license plate reader program in the fall. Locations have not been chosen but will be public when they are.

No arrest quotas, no racial bias: Berkeley police bike team cleared of claims by fired cop

The former sergeant of the bike unit remains on paid leave pending the completion of a misconduct investigation into his text messages.

Should Berkeley get license plate readers? Weigh in tonight.

The new automated license plate readers, which would be mounted not mobile, would be the city's first to focus on criminal investigations.

Berkeley approves FY24 budget, 'reimagining' policing continues

"Our commitment to look at a new approach to public safety remains," Mayor Jesse Arreguín said Tuesday night.

How many police does Berkeley need? New analysis to find out

Despite ongoing recruitment efforts, the Berkeley Police Department is experiencing an "unprecedented staffing crisis."