Kitty Calavita

Following the conclusion of the independent investigation looking into allegations of misconduct and racist text messages by the Berkeley Police Department Bike Unit, the Berkeley Police Accountability Board expressed frustration with the lack of transparency surrounding the findings.

The Police Accountability Board, or PAB, held a thorough discussion on security technology and the Berkeley Police Department’s proposed acquisition of Automated License Plate Readers, or ALPRs, during their July 12 meeting.

Police Accountability Board, or PAB, member Cheryl Owens stepped down one day after Jen Louis’ appointment as the chief of Berkeley Police Department passed in a city council vote May 9.

The Berkeley Police Accountability Board, or PAB, met March 8 for a special meeting, at which they discussed a policy review report on various Berkeley Police Department, or BPD, policies.

Allegations of misconduct against Berkeley Police Department, or BPD, were brought to Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Council Thursday, prompting an external investigation.

Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board, or PAB, heard concerns about the use of a surveillance drone and the dismissal of civilians’ complaints at its regular meeting on Tuesday.

The Berkeley Police Accountability Board, or PAB, heard the chief of police’s report on incidents of interest and discussed concerns about PAB’s role in advising City Council of the selection of the director of police accountability at its regular meeting Wednesday night.

The Berkeley Police Accountability Board discussed a negotiation on Telegraph Avenue and delayed action for public surveillance camera use in Berkeley.

During its final meeting Wednesday, the Berkeley Police Review Commission, or PRC, discussed the results from an online public survey and reflected on the end of the commission.

As the city of Berkeley looks to implement the Police Accountability Board, or PAB, this summer to increase policing transparency and public trust, the community remains both doubtful and hopeful.