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Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis secures top cop spot

For many, the police chief vote this week brought a sigh of relief. For others, it felt like a betrayal.

Berkeley cop staged bike crash and lied about it, city found

The city argued that Corey Shedoudy's shifting stories about the day of the crash were "illogical and destroy his credibility."

Berkeley cyclists, officials decry recent 'dooring' attacks

"This was the first time anything like this has happened to me in nine years biking in Berkeley," said Watson Ladd. "It was pretty shocking."

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.

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.