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In the wake of Andrew Greenwood’s announcement of his retirement as Berkeley Police Department chief Thursday, Berkeley community members reflected on his tenure as police chief and their hopes for the future.

After 35 years of service in Berkeley Police Department, Andrew Greenwood announced his retirement as police chief Thursday.

Berkeley City Council struck down a vote of no confidence in Berkeley Police Chief Andrew Greenwood, citing a lack of authority over city department heads. 

At its meeting Wednesday, the Berkeley Police Review Commission, or PRC, revised requirements for controlled equipment reports and elected outreach committee members and commission chairs.

In its first meeting of the year Wednesday, the Berkeley Police Review Commission, or PRC, discussed upcoming changes to law enforcement oversight in 2021, including its transition to the Police Accountability Board, or PAB.

Tensions mounted during Berkeley City Council’s first regular meeting Tuesday following the Nov. 3 elections as Councilmember Cheryl Davila made allegations about a coordinated effort to hurt her chances of reelection.

Berkeley City Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani held a community meeting Sunday to discuss safety and prevention strategies with District 1 residents amid rising rates of theft and violent crime.

Berkeley’s Police Review Commission, or PRC, discussed how the city’s plan to dramatically cut funding to its police department has resulted in staffing challenges at a meeting Wednesday.

Berkeley Police Department Chief Andrew Greenwood presented the first BPD use-of-force report and the city's 2020 crime report during the Berkeley City Council meeting Tuesday.

Berkeley’s Police Review Commission, or PRC, voted unanimously Wednesday to create a subcommittee to study policy concerning warrants.