A police investigation is underway at UC Berkeley after a man set himself on fire on campus Wednesday afternoon. There is often tension between what people want to know about police misconduct and what legally can be shared about the confidential process. The Berkeley Scanner obtained some of those records over the past week through other channels. The Berkeley Police Association is reportedly conducting an independent investigation into the recently leaked text messages, Berkeley Scanner reported. For all the businesses know, we arrest 20 people a day. Setup for the TrunkTrackeris complicated. In his Nov. 10 email, Shedoudy who recently filed a lawsuit against the driver from the 2020 crash urged the city to investigate his allegations and put off the ratification of a permanent Berkeley police chief. Police prepare to leave the area after making several arrests at Channing Way and College Avenue, in Berkeley, early Sunday. Note: A portion of the incidents involved more than one level of force used, which is why the percentages to the right dont add up to 100%. This year, police conducted searches 18% of the time they stopped someone. Jews, Gentiles, Muslims, Heretics And Atheists Of All Sorts! Make a commendation or complaint about a police officer. UC Police, Berkeley (@UCPD_Cal) / Twitter Log in Sign up See new Tweets Follow Click to Follow UCPD_Cal UC Police, Berkeley @UCPD_Cal This feed is not monitored in real time. Even without a crime map, the new data website features a broad array of data and statistics for the public to chew on. "If somethings removed, it really shouldnt even be referenced," one attorney said. Officers then found the car, which had crashed into a parked vehicle, on Market Street between 60th and 61st streets, BPD said. Louis had also brought her wife and newborn baby to the party and, during a conversation with other mothers about the challenges of breastfeeding, had said of the baby: "She likes to fuck around with the nipple. In recent years, the city and department have been working to address the overrepresentation of Black people stopped by police via a collaborative effort organized under the banner of fair and impartial policing. Louis became interim chief in 2021. The woman said it felt like an unwelcome proposition on top of the other attention. Preparing for the Big One: Berkeley neighbors do the drills(05.21.12) All rights reserved. "That was the fear of people to tell the truth of what happened that day.". Connect with us online, by phone, or in person. In the filing, Shedoudy wrote that he had been in the westbound bike lane on Bancroft Way, and had the right-of-way, when Glass, who had been northbound on Ellsworth, struck him. Jan 31 Police have arrested a man they say harassed Berkeley High students on two separate occasions earlier in the school year and authorities are concerned there may be other victims. The man, who was estimated to be in his 20s, sustained critical injuries. Its already led to exclusive reports on several local crime stories. At the time of the collision two years ago, a number of officers had heard about its questionable circumstances, sources said. Filters allow a closer look at several factors as well as the selection of the preferred date range. Police and firefighters responded to secure the area and transport the patients, UCPD said. Visible Anyone can find this group. It's 48 years old and it hasn't done a damn thing for me. We never did. Make a commendation or complaint about a police officer. The DA's office said Monday morning that it was unable to provide a statement at the time, but would work on providing one later. The city has said Shedoudy's bias allegations are "disturbing" and will be taken seriously. Berkeley County (Project 25 Standard TRS) 153.76250: City Police Dispatch: Berkeley Springs City: 155.10000: City Fire Dispatch: Bluefield City: Crime reports and calls for service are different. In one, he appears to joke about a "new strain that wipes out the homeless pop. There were reports of papers that were scattered around the area as well as a possible manifesto. That means those who hope to find basic information about crime reports in Berkeley will still need to rely on CrimeMapping.com for now. The woman's screams for help alerted her sorority sisters, who called police and held the man down until officers arrived, according to court papers. A large part of that effort has focused on reducing the number of police stops in the city. Other readers have said they use a cellphone app to tune in, or suggested various web links, in response to crime stories Berkeleyside has posted. This feed is part of the East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS): But Berkeley's disciplinary process does not end with the police chief. Many officers were questioned about the allegations but due to the confidential nature of the disciplinary process very few ever knew the final outcome, or even what the claims were in the first place. The man went into the kitchen and yelled at terrified employees who fled in fear as he sprayed them with a fire extinguisher, BPD said. The inquiry deemed the allegations against Louis not sustained. In recent months, officers had resurfaced the subject of the 2017 misconduct investigation after the city manager chose Louis as her top pick to be Berkeley's permanent police chief in October. He said his main purpose in writing to the City Council was to ask officials to delay the vote to make interim Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis permanent. "Jens done a good job under very challenging circumstances," said another, of Louis' tenure as chief. We cant promise to track down the details of every incident, but were committed to doing so for significant cases. "I understand that state law shields this type of information," Councilman Ben Bartlett said Tuesday, "but this bar on transparency hurts victims more than anyone.". The Police Accountability Board was created to promote public trust through independent, objective, civilian oversight of the Berkeley Police Department; provide community participation in setting and reviewing Police Department policies, practices, and procedures; and provide a means for prompt, impartial and fair investigation of complaints Anyone who participated in the investigation knew that Louis would be able to read what they had written and then continue to have significant power at BPD unless she was subject to serious discipline. A Berkeley police officer put on his lights and tried to stop the driver who fled, the Berkeley Police Department said in response to a Berkeley Scanner inquiry. The resulting evaluation becomes part of the personnel file. That may have been the safest way to ensure the process could not be criticized, he said. "They thought something serious was going to happen.". Still, for many in the department, the optics were not good. Alison Berry Wilkinson, Louis' attorney, said that in her view the letter appropriately had not come up during the hiring process. He estimated annual operating costs at$280,000. She also wrote that she saw no reason to pause Louis' appointment as permanent police chief. In these incidents, 46% of the subjects were white, 31% were Black, 15% were Hispanic and 8% were bi-racial. Nonprofit news. Although criminal charges do not appear to have been filed, Shedoudy filed his own civil case in Alameda County Superior Court on Nov. 2 against driver Fred Glass, a Berkeley resident and labor organizer. (Glass declined to comment for this story.). Two mothers who were part of that conversation told The Berkeley Scanner that Louis had addressed her comments to them, not Haney. Under the new system, those options became obsolete. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), export much of the data into spreadsheets, more stringent use-of-force reporting rules, reducing the number of police stops in the city, In 7-2 vote, Berkeley council approves broad package to reimagine policing, Officials say yes to new vision of public safety and more cops, too, Officials vow to increase police staffing, with available officers at historic low, Proudly powered by Newspack by Automattic. It may be different from the original call for service. They said the messages, particularly from the union president, were clearly unprofessional. In 2020, the City Council approvedmore stringent use-of-force reporting rulesfor Berkeley police, which went into effect last year. Covering 3 different counties in panhandle of WV. In another screenshot, a message that appears to be from Shedoudy says that arrests "are the means not the ends. Others described it as a distraction. In the police stops snapshot and dashboard, users can see that there have been about 2,200 police stops in Berkeley this year, down 13% from the same period in 2021, and that both searches and citations are also down. Street closures require a permit. He alleged that unit supervisor Sgt. This feed is part of the East Bay Regional Communications System (EBRCS): Berkeley Police & Fire channels are streamed. They tried to stop the car but the driver sped off, heading west on 62nd Street, according to Berkeley police. ", According to Haney, Louis then turned to her and said: "You know what that's like.". The man's shirt and pants had burned off, and officers initially had trouble getting ahold of him. He is seeking unlimited damages, in excess of $25,000, as well as a jury trial, according to the filing. Private Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. When the city ultimately deemed Louis' violation to be a letter of reprimand, which is the lowest level of discipline and has already been purged from her personnel file, the question of whether to surface the allegations against her became less clear. . (a) A violent crime involving serious bodily injury or serious bodily harm. According to the calls for service snapshot, BPD has had about 25,000 calls for service this year, a slight increase over last year. Small Business Administration loans can also help cover costs. Footage also appears to show Shedoudy turning left into the passenger side of the car when he could have veered to the right and out of its way, or hit the brakes, police said. Kacalek is also the current president of the Berkeley Police Association. The Berkeley Scanner is an independent online news outlet focused on public safety stories and trends in Berkeley, California. Contact the Records Bureau for police records, including letters of good standing, vehicle release forms, and collision or incident reports. The Louis investigation did not fall into any of the releasable categories. Arrests are up 11% over last year. The Berkeley Scanner @BerkeleyScanner Police Accountability Board meeting underway. Berkeleyside publishes a weekly police blotterto keep residents informed about calls for service and recent arrests. The task force and bike unit were not launched until after her move into a different division that had no oversight over patrol. BPD says it plans to update the trends page in response to issues of community interest. This is a running audio stream set to a scanner on the Berkeley police radio frequencies. The uncertainty around the police chief vote seems to have given officers who wanted to expose the 2017 misconduct claims a final chance to do so. White and Black people each made up about 34% of the people stopped, followed by Hispanic (16%) and Asian (7%) people. One of the women said she and Louis had a mutual attraction in 2008 when both had other partners, according to interviews and materials from the investigation. "We don't have a policy on quotas. In an updated statement shared shortly before 6:30 p.m., UCPD provided a number of mental health resources for the campus community as well. Sign up to receive information from Berkeley Police Department through Nixle. 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Scanner Berkeley @ScanBerkeley 17h Berkeley FD responding to 2461 Warring Street for a fire alarm activation. If you see the 'time' indicator in Realplayer go up, but don't hear anything, it's probably working. https://www.jj358mhz.com/home/scanner-feeds/uc-berkeley-police. That's because misconduct investigations are part of officer personnel records, which for many years were completely off-limits to the public in California. Update, Feb. 21: The Berkeley Police Department shared a bit more information Tuesday about Monday night's arrest. Two people who entered the Apple store in downtown Palo Alto on Nov. 25 during a busy Black Friday sales event made off with an estimated $35,000 in merchandise, Palo Alto police said. "They banked on the fact that the letter went away," he said. Louis stepped into the chief role in March 2021 when prior Berkeley Police Chief Andy Greenwood retired. Two of the incidents involved people who were mentally unstable and seven involved drugs, according to BPD data. The man, who was estimated to be in his 20s, sustained critical injuries and a female bystander in her 40s who tried to help him sustained minor injuries, according to the Berkeley Fire Department and police. In light of that, they said, it likely should not have been disclosed during any discussion of whether Louis would be promoted. Police saw the stolen Hyundai Sonata just before 10 p.m. Monday around Fairview and California streets in South Berkeley. Officers also noted that Louis had remained above Haney in the chain of command overseeing the entire patrol division for months after the initial investigator had found a violation of the city's harassment policy. Avery Webb Berkeley Fire Department Berkeley Police Disaster preparedness Jennifer Coats Phil Kamlarz Policing emilie@berkeleyscanner.com "He never bothered to interview them," Wilkinson said. Police saw the stolen Hyundai Sonata just before 10 p.m. Monday around Fairview and California streets in South Berkeley. "There was no dissent at any point about anything.". No ads for Premium Subscribers Upgrade now to take advantage of our Premium Services. The data also show that 67% of the people who were stopped in Berkeley this year were from Berkeley, 8% were from Oakland and 4% from Richmond (the rest are listed as other). Police on your block? Report a crime, access police records, sign up for police alerts, and access other police services and resources. Berkeleyside publishes many articles every day. #berkmtg berkeleyscanner.com And rumors take on a life of their own.". The board called it yesterday to look into recent allegations of bias and arrest quotas after a fired officer leaked offensive texts from the police union president. The 2-year pilot program is designed to provide a non-police response for people in crisis due to mental health and substance use issues. If you see a message 'connecting' you're probably okay. BERKELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE ISSUED: December 20, 2010 GENERAL ORDER V-6 *Highlighted text is new. At the time, some of the involved parties did not want their allegations to be public and all but one wished to remain anonymous. ", Berkeley Police Association Vice President Sgt. Youll need it. But the map has become increasingly glitchy and is often missing data. Other officials said only that they wished they could have had more of the background. 2023 Two people got out of the car and ran when officers approached, BPD said. Report a Crime In an emergency, call 911. "It's enormously unfortunate that the man had a mental health episode, feeling so in despair that he set himself on fire," Barth said. This is a running audio stream set to a scanner on the Berkeley police radio frequencies. "My initial inquiry affirms that she had no knowledge of the allegations or text messages" sent by Shedoudy, Williams-Ridley wrote. She later learned that coworkers thought they were dating. "This conduct is nothing short of a breach in public trust, and is beneath the values of our city, community, and the standards of our Police Department.". The other woman said Louis had made efforts to befriend her in 2013, working out with her and giving her career advice. Said one, in response to an email alert that went out to a neighborhood group in January, which listed a previously active online channel as a good resource: I have been tuned into the internet scanner feed given out in the email. ", In response to a guess from Shedoudy ("They had covid? We are committed to working in partnership with our diverse campus community sotogether we may enhance community trust, reduce the incidence and fear of crime, andpromote safety. Emilie Raguso/The Berkeley Scanner Berkeley police have just arrested a 12-year-old boy and girl who were spotted in a car that had been stolen from Oakland, authorities report. And Louis stayed in charge of the SWAT team for even longer, officers said. "We want to assure the citizens of Berkeley that the members of the police department continue to pursue their mission to provide professional and compassionate service to our community," he said Monday night. Sign up for daily headlines, the ability to comment, breaking news alerts and more. Multimedia reporter with a track record in radio, TV, online, photo and print reporting. The Albany, New York, area saw less snow than expected 2 inches (5 centimeters) to 5 inches (13 centimeters) but it was enough to close schools. In the post set up like an item for sale the author had written, "I'm selling my white privilege card. Sep 19 BREAKING NEWS: Berkeley's own Hot Tub Guy, who ran a free, community hot tub from his Essex Street home for nearly 50 years, was found dead in the hot tub by a community member Saturday shortly before 4:30 p.m. Deward Hastings was 78 years old. Corey Shedoudy was hired by the Berkeley Police Department in 2014 after working as a police officer in Modesto for about two years, according to municipal salary records reviewed by The Berkeley Scanner. And, for years, those rumors have festered among some at BPD. For the first time, via the new website, the public can view a range of data about police uses of force, including the number of incidents, number of officers involved and the level of force, as well as maps that show where the incidents happened. Recover property or evidence held by the Berkeley Police Department at the Property and Evidence Room. Berkeley Fire Department Deputy Chief Avery Webb said the new system has vastly improved communication, making it easier to speak with police and other fire agencies, which previously had not been as straightforward. Channels on this feedare shown below: More details can be found here: https://www.jj358mhz.com/home/scanner-feeds/uc-berkeley-police. Anyone who does purchase this scanner and would like basic technical help is also welcome to reach out to Berkeleyside via email. The man declined treatment but had sustained serious visible head trauma, so police monitored him until the Berkeley Fire Department arrived. The Berkeley Scanner first reported Tuesday that Kacalek has stepped down from his leadership position in the Berkeley Police Association. Name last changed on November 9, 2021. UCPD released a brief statement just before 5:30 p.m. Explore city services, report issues online, pay parking tickets, Explore news and events, adopt a pet, visit acity park or pool, Get vaccinatedfor COVID-19,report a crime,access homeless services, Apply for a permit,schedule an inspection, research zoningpolicies, Apply for a business license,get business assistance,find bid & proposal opportunities, Attend a City Councilor commissionmeeting, apply for jobs,look up City holidays. ", As part of his package to the City Council, Shedoudy shared about two dozen screenshots of text messages he said involved bike unit members. Berkeley police have just arrested a 12-year-old boy and girl who were spotted in a car that had been stolen from Oakland, authorities report. In an effort to promote trust and accountability, the department is publishing its data in easily accessible dashboards for the public. He said the page would be a living document that well be updating and changing as we get feedback.. Related: The most common uses of Level 3 force were takedowns and control holds. Shedoudy was placed on administrative leave and was eventually terminated. Now, the new police data website makes it more accessible still. But officers caught up with them about a block-and-a-half later and took them into custody. Earlier this year, the city told this reporter then working for Berkeleyside that no disclosable records existed, some because of the confidentiality of most police personnel records and others due to attorney-client privilege and similar protections. If you are looking for police scanner ten codes for the state of California, you've come to the right place. But, in fact, Berkeley frequencies are now part of a regional trunked system, which means members of the public can no longer hear them via the means that may be easiest. Nightly net at 1845 ET. "Hows Operation 100 going," Shedoudy appeared to write in another screenshot. Police were able to detain them a few blocks away. Sometimes it takes some time to download the stream. Interim Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis faced harassment allegations in 2017 when she was a BPD captain, according to interviews and investigative records obtained by The Berkeley Scanner. Allen Barth. Interim Berkeley Police Chief Jen Louis said the idea behind the website, which went live last week, is to make Berkeley police data more timely and transparent than it has been before. Berkeley police officers who saw the texts said they were disappointed in the tone and content of the messages. There is often tension between what people want to know about police misconduct and what legally can be shared about the confidential process. Officers familiar with the unit say there were no such orders or illegal practices, and asked why if such things had happened had Shedoudy not raised concerns immediately to command staff, or brought it up when he was first put on leave in late 2020 after what multiple sources have described as an intentional collision with a driver near UC Berkeley. We know thats wrong," one retired veteran officer said. I may even be willing to do an even trade for a race card. The mission of the men and women of the City of Berkeley Police Department is to reduce crime - property crime, violent crime and traffic collisions with injuries by 5%, to provide professional, courteous and respectful service with every contact and to be open, transparent and accountable for our behavior and our work. Louis has been interim Berkeley police chief since 2021 when her predecessor retired. Live tweets in this thread. On Saturday: Berkeley practices for a major earthquake(05.18.12) In 2017, Emilie was named Journalist ", "Regardless of the exact words that you used or your intent, your statements were outside the bounds of acceptable professional behavior of a Police Captain," the city manager wrote in her letter of reprimand, dated May 10, 2018. Solving their pain points will impress them. The new website updates daily, and users can export much of the data into spreadsheets if they want to crunch the numbers themselves. But, after perhaps five hours spent on a recent Sunday consulting several resources in tandem, Berkeleyside is happy to report that our scanner is on and receiving the radio reports of Berkeley, Albany and the University of California police departments, as well as the Berkeley Fire Department. This now includes officer-involved shootings, incidents involving certain types of force, sexual assault on duty and sustained findings of dishonesty and discrimination. Pages related to police stops and calls for service follow a similar format to the use-of-force information: Theres a snapshot focused on high-level numbers with an easy way to compare year-to-year statistics, followed by a dashboard with more granular filters and settings. (across the street from Clark Kerr Campus) 1 1 Scanner Berkeley @ScanBerkeley Oct 16 The department is responsive to requests for updates when the map has problems, but the existing system is cumbersome. Nonprofit news. "Since the kids were young and most did not know the names of the adults at the party, then-Captain Louis would encourage them by saying things like: 'get the person in the red hat,' or 'that man over there,'" Wilkinson said. We pledge to protect individual rights and safeguard property for ourstudents, faculty, staff and guests. Gear up for the Big One with help from friends(06.17.10). Thirteen incidents (about 9%) involved level 3 force (the use of a weapon, subject injury, or complaint of pain). Show this thread Topics to follow The Berkeley Scanner: Independent daily crime and safety news Leaked memo: DA Pamela Price to shorten prison sentences, lean into probation The new guidelines go into effect Monday and will be retroactive, applying to cases sentenced within the past 120 days. And that was largely the case until last week, when the LA Times revealed the details of the misconduct investigation for the first time. The University of California Police Department is handling the investigation. The boy and girl were cited and later released to their parents or guardians. She was trying to make her feel included.". Channels on this feedare shown below: More details can be found here:https://www.jj358mhz.com/home/scanner-feeds/berkeley-police-and-fire. The removal of the letter equated to the investigative findings being expunged, five attorneys told The Berkeley Scanner in recent days. Police found the car at California and Harmon streets by tracking the LoJack signal. It hugely expanded our ability to communicate, said Webb. Numerous officers have said in recent months that they do not have confidence in Louis to lead them given the nature of the allegations. Many officers also said they had hoped the city would have taken a stronger position on what happened at the SWAT barbecue and the allegations that followed particularly when it came to someone as high-ranking as a captain. (As an aside, were told that a newer model thats easier to program may be on the way to market, but were advised by NALCO that there was no real need to wait for it.). Officers also questioned, however, whether the texts were actually evidence of illegalities or improper police practices, which would be serious charges. Streets, Sidewalks, Sewers, and Utilities, Data on Crime, Calls for Service, Stops, and Use of Force, Federal grants, loans available to those affected by January storms, Register your National Night Out neighborhood event, Safely celebrate July 4th Avoid fireworks, certain hillside roads, Berkeley Police Department would like to announce a new Transparency Hub.
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