Berkeley Police Association sends out survey on taser use
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A new survey has been sent out to Berkeley residents, asking for their opinions about Berkeley police officers carrying tasers. Read More…
A deplorable delay
CITY ISSUES: Berkeley Police Department seriously mishandled communication following a death in its own custody.
Berkeley Police Department made a serious mistake in delaying the release of the autopsy report from the death of Kayla Moore — one which reflects poorly upon the department’s communication tactics. Moore, a 41-year-old transgender Berkeley resident, died of an accidental drug overdose while in police custody in February, but Read More…
Strong-arm robbery reported at Dana Street and Durant Avenue
A strong armed robbery took place Monday afternoon near the intersection of Dana Street and Durant Avenue. Read More…
Female is victim of armed robbery on Fulton Street
An armed robbery took place Sunday evening on the 2400 block of Fulton Street. Read More…
Female is victim of strong-arm robbery on Hillegass Avenue
A strong armed robbery took place Sunday morning on the 2500 block of Hillegass Ave. near Dwight Way. Read More…
Celebration to be held in honor of Kayla Moore
Community members will gather on Wednesday night to celebrate the life of Kayla Moore, a transgender Berkeley resident who died in police custody on Feb. 12. Read More…
Elderly man in custody after allegedly shooting at firefighter
An elderly man is in custody after firing a gun during an emergency call Monday morning that grazed a responding firefighter. Read More…
Crime in Berkeley: March 25 to March 30
The following is a sample of crime in Berkeley for the week of March 25 to March 30, provided by Berkeley Police Department. Read More…
Commission inquires about coroner’s report in death of transgender woman
In their first regularly scheduled meeting of the month the Berkeley Police Review Commission continued their discussion on the Feb. 12 death of Kayla Moore. Read More…
Crime in Berkeley: Feb. 10 to Feb.16
The following is a sample of crime in Berkeley for the week of Feb. 10 to 16, provided by Berkeley Police Department. Read More…