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.
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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.
How Berkeley made it illegal to live in a vehicle
By Berkeley Copwatch on 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 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.
Encampment sweeps on the rise in Berkeley
By Berkeley Copwatch on Berkeley is aggressively enforcing municipal codes that make living on the street illegal, signaling a return to pre-COVID encampment management.
Misinformation about Berkeley’s ‘homeless response’
By Berkeley Copwatch on Berkeley Copwatch writes a response correcting the misinformation in a recent letter by the Berkeley City Manager.