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Berkeley adopts revised police‑equipment reporting ordinance after debate; PAB review window set at 45 days
Summary
After extended debate and public comment, the council adopted a rescission/replacement ordinance consolidating police equipment reporting and set a 45‑day review window for the Police Accountability Board with limited exceptions for time‑sensitive grants.
The Berkeley City Council on Jan. 27 voted to rescind and replace its police equipment and community safety ordinance, consolidating local reporting and oversight requirements and setting new review timelines for the Police Accountability Board (PAB).
Council member Humbert presented the measure as a streamlining exercise to align local reports with state law. Council member Blackabee offered a supplemental amendment that staff and the Police Accountability Board largely supported. The principal point of contention during debate was the PAB…
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