Policing

Authoritative independent news coverage about policing in Berkeley, California

Berkeley police use Narcan to revive unresponsive man

At one point, the man was able to say he had taken fentanyl. Police talked to him, urging him to stay awake, and rubbed his body to keep him breathing.

Berkeley police staffing at historic low, officers say

Police in Berkeley say they are feeling the impacts of the staffing crunch.

Resource Guide: Where to find Berkeley police data online

Berkeley police data is online — but you need to know where to look.