Policing

Berkeley's struggling 911 dispatch center gets $1M boost

The state funding will pay for technology upgrades, expanded facilities and a new wellness space for dispatchers.

Police station evacuated after fire; Berkeley 911 calls rerouted

Update: As of 10:07 p.m., the Berkeley dispatch center had resumed normal operations.

Divided Berkeley council upholds police tear gas ban

"Now is not the time," said Mayor Adena Ishii. "I think it's really important to take a look at where we are in our history."

Berkeley police hope to seek bids soon for drones, cameras

Tuesday night's council agenda includes a request from police to solicit proposals for the new suite of tools, estimated to cost up to $2.4 million.

Berkeley pushes 911 revamp to improve emergency response

The Communications Center has a 70% to 80% attrition rate for new dispatchers. The city hopes Priority Dispatch will help change that.

Berkeley extends Flock camera contract; drones postponed

Council put off giving drones and fixed cameras to police but said officers can use Flock license plate readers for another year.

Berkeley officials make the case for Flock, as vote nears: Op-ed

Council members Shoshana O’Keefe, Mark Humbert, Rashi Kesarwani and Terry Taplin explain their stance on Flock. The vote comes Thursday.