Plan to shift Berkeley crisis calls from police to SCU nears launch
The 2-year, $4.5 million pilot program is designed to provide an alternative response for people in crisis due to mental health and substance use issues.
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Police Accountability Board hit with unfair labor practice claims by state officials
If the allegations are found true, all of the PAB's misconduct findings to date could be voided, the police union has said.
Police chief vote put on hold due to officer misconduct claims
The leaked texts and allegations, put forward by terminated Berkeley Police Officer Corey Shedoudy, have led to BPD's biggest scandal in years.
UPDATE: Berkeley police union president steps down, put on leave amid text scandal
"We condemn in the strongest terms any negative comments concerning the housing status or ethnicity of those we police and serve," the police union said Tuesday night.
Berkeley Police Accountability Board to council: Police chief vote must wait
Council is slated to vote Tuesday night to appoint Interim Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis to the permanent position.
Fired Berkeley cop leaks texts alleging bias, asks officials to put off police chief vote
Officers said they were disappointed their union president had written the unprofessional messages, but deny having arrest quotas or illegal practices.
Too much crime, too little action: Berkeley merchants raise alarm
"We have an email chain that includes two years of merchants reporting crime to the mayor and City Council," said Eduardo Perez of Sliver. "No one does anything."