‘This has to happen now’: Berkeley officials introduce police reform policies
On June 9, Berkeley City Council will vote on an urgency item consisting of four police reform policies recommended by the national 8 Can’t Wait campaign.
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‘We won’t stop’: Thousands of Berkeley residents protest for Black Lives Matter
Chants of “Black lives matter,” booming music and the names of people who have died at the hands of police — all of these could be heard in the Berkeley streets this weekend as thousands of protesters reacted to the death of George Floyd.
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Berkeley City Council to vote on creating fund to help businesses repair vandalism damages
Berkeley City Council is set to vote at its May 26 meeting to establish a COVID-19 Business Damage Mitigation Fund, which will provide grants to businesses that experience property damage through vandalism or other “problematic behavior.”
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Berkeley police respond to potentially armed suspect, close part of San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley Police Department officers responded Thursday to a person allegedly throwing glass into the street on the 3000 block of San Pablo Avenue, leading to street closures.
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Berkeley police officers report changes in daily life during pandemic
The shelter-in-place ordinance issued by the city of Berkeley in March to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 has emptied the normally busy streets of the city and campus, reducing police calls for service and shifting the daily lives of officers on duty.
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Berkeley police respond to report of person with knife in South Berkeley
Berkeley Police Department officers responded to a call from M&H Market at 3198 Adeline St. for a suspect who allegedly waved a knife at someone Tuesday.
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Cyclist collides with pedestrian on Northside, both parties severely injured
A cyclist collided with a pedestrian around 5 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Hearst Avenue and Euclid Avenue by North Gate Hall.
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Berkeley police address mental health, wellness issues
With long and demanding hours, the roles of Berkeley Police Department officers can be stressful and have adverse impacts on their mental health.
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Berkeley police respond to shooting on Channing Way, suspect arrested
Berkeley Police Department responded to reports that a person had been shot Saturday night, according to BPD spokesperson Officer Byron White.
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Hit-and-run occurs in West Berkeley, 2 suspects detained
A hit-and-run occurred at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Ashby Avenue and Mabel Street. No one was injured, and two suspects were detained.
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