Kitty Calavita

Berkeley’s Police Review Commission discussed next steps in its transition to the Police Accountability Board at a meeting Wednesday evening.

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.

The city of Berkeley looks to implement the Police Accountability Board, or PAB, to increase transparency and accountability of the Berkeley Police Department.

After almost 10 hours of discussion, Berkeley City Council approved a revised version of the Berkeley Police Department’s use-of-force policy, among other items, at its Thursday meeting.

California State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced two bills regarding police reform Monday⁠ — one to expand police transparency and the other to reduce police scope.

The Berkeley Police Review Commission discussed police policy changes and surveillance software for infrastructure work at its meeting Wednesday.

After multiple years of activism, a police accountability measure will be on the November 2020 ballot. If passed, the measure would amend the city charter and establish a police accountability board

City residents and commission members advocated for different means of reform at the Berkeley Police Review Commission meeting Wednesday night.

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.

Berkeley Police Review Commission discussed the impacts of COVID-19 on its budget and its ability to meet, as well as reviewed the 2019 annual report during its virtual meeting Wednesday.