Margo Bennett appointed UCPD chief of police
After ten years of working at the department as a captain, Margo Bennett has been appointed the new UCPD chief of police. Read More…
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UCPD on lookout for suspect in alleged battery case over divestment disagreement
The UCPD are looking for a suspect involved in an alleged battery case, according to a recently released crime alert courtesy of the UCPD.
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Margo Bennett announced as new UCPD chief
Margo Bennett has been announced the new UCPD chief of police, according to a campus-wide email distributed Thursday morning. Read More…
An unacceptable reality
CITY AFFAIRS: Newly released statistics showing the amount of reported rapes in Berkeley doubled from 2011 to 2012 are deeply troubling.
The number of reported rapes in Berkeley is the highest it has been in more than a decade. This revelation, demonstrated in statistics recently presented to Berkeley City Council, should be a wake-up call for the local community. In 2012, almost 40 instances of rape or attempted rape were reported Read More…
Berkeley Police Association sends out survey on taser use
A new survey has been sent out to Berkeley residents, asking for their opinions about Berkeley police officers carrying tasers. Read More…
False fire alarm triggered in Hildebrand Hall
A university employee accidentally triggered a fire alarm in Hildebrand Hall Thursday afternoon. Read More…
UCPD chief of police search narrows down to four
Students will have a chance to meet and interview the four finalists in contention for the role of UCPD Chief of Police during special forums held on Wednesday and Thursday. Read More…
Leave the alcohol at home, drink safely on gameday
With the new Memorial Stadium completed, football games are back on our home turf. Last Saturday marked the first football game of the season, and Berkeley was flooded with blue and gold, eager alums, students and fans cheering on the Golden Bears. While most enjoyed the event without any problems, Read More…
Reported rapes in Berkeley nearly double in 2012
The number of reported rapes in Berkeley spiked in 2012, nearly doubling 2011’s total. Crime statistics from 2012, presented by Berkeley police officers to the City Council in a special workshop last Tuesday, show a rise in reported rapes from 20 in 2011 to 39 in 2012. Read More…
2012 sees rise in Berkeley city crime rates
Berkeley has seen an 11 percent increase in violent and property crimes for 2012 after years of overall decreasing crime rates since 2008. Read More…