2025 Berkeley Police Department Annual Report Presentation

Requested more granular demographic information regarding hate crimes and incidents.

Noted that unfilled police officer slots do not cost real dollars and questioned the ongoing funding status of the Live Free violence prevention program.

Shared data on racial disparities in police stops and criticized community service officers and clearance rate accuracy.

Asked about pepper spray reporting, hate crime definition changes, and auto theft solve cases.

Highlighted racial disparities in police stop data regarding equipment and seatbelt violations.

Expressed concern that Flock automated license plate readers compromise Berkeley's sanctuary city status by sharing data with federal immigration authorities.

Voiced opposition to any expansion or retention of Flock camera contracts due to privacy and sanctuary city concerns.

Inquired about a July 2025 data access event involving Flock cameras and its impact on residents.

Spoke on behalf of Cal ACLU, arguing that automated license plate readers yield few investigative leads relative to data capture.