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Berkeley Copwatchers attempt to access public records

By Berkeley Copwatch on July 11, 2024

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 April 2, 2024

Commentary Opinion

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 March 1, 2023

Commentary Opinion

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 January 7, 2023

Commentary Opinion

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 December 6, 2022

Commentary Features Opinion

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 November 10, 2022

Commentary Opinion

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 October 5, 2022

Commentary Opinion

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 July 7, 2022

Commentary Opinion

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 May 5, 2022

Commentary Opinion

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 April 1, 2022

Commentary Opinion

The city government works in tandem with police to enforce anti-homeless policies.

How Berkeley made it illegal to live in a vehicle

By Berkeley Copwatch on February 11, 2022

Commentary Opinion

Here are the Berkeley laws effectively make it illegal to live in a vehicle.

Garbage pickup gone wrong: Berkeley’s Homeless Response Team

By Berkeley Copwatch on January 7, 2022

Commentary Opinion

Berkeley provides garbage pickup to some homeless encampments, but this process is often disruptive and ends in residents losing important possessions. It doesn't have to be this way.

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