Flock camera surveillance has eyes all over Berkeley, but at what cost?
By Berkeley Copwatch on "Flock cameras pose serious threats to the privacy and safety of our community."
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Civil rights activists call for investigation into police raid of West Berkeley homeless encampment
By Andrea Prichett on A shocking sweep operation is now the subject of formal complaints filed with Berkeley's Police Accountability Board
Berkeley Copwatchers attempt to access public records
By Berkeley Copwatch on When police departments become more clandestine with the official records and reports, all people should wonder what might be going on behind the scenes that is causing them to do so.
Why and how to investigate when police abuse
By Berkeley Copwatch on Anyone can investigate the police. No special credentials are needed and, in most situations, it is completely free.
Three months into the new year, we ask ourselves: are things getting any better?
By Berkeley Copwatch on A look at the progress we have made—or lack there of—as we move into the new year.
Berkeley’s Specialized Care Unit was designed to be an alternative to police—let’s keep it that way
By Berkeley Copwatch on As the City of Berkeley prepares to roll out the Specialized Care Unit, let’s not forget where it came from, Berkeley Copwatch writes.
Leaked texts reveal racism, anti-homelessness in BPD
By Berkeley Copwatch on The recently leaked text messages reveal unsurprising truths and create a unique opportunity for Berkeleyans to hold their police force accountable.
Berkeley vehicle dwellers win settlement in court
By Berkeley Copwatch on Despite the wins in the settlement, plaintiffs have yet to receive their vehicle repair and registration stipends.
August invasion of People’s Park sparks more questions than answers
By Berkeley Copwatch on Berkeley Copwatch discusses the fallout of the University's August actions at People's Park.
The time to fight for People’s Park is NOW!
By Berkeley Copwatch on The fight for People's Park is heating up, and the time to plug in is now, Copwatch writes.
Berkeley is ‘reimagining public safety’ all wrong
By Berkeley Copwatch on In 2020, Berkeley committed to reimagining the role of police. Where are we in that process now?
We need compassion, not code enforcement
By Berkeley Copwatch on The city government works in tandem with police to enforce anti-homeless policies.