Public Safety
Police Tear Gas and Chemical Weapons Authorization
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Police Use of Chemical Weapons and Tear Gas→At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Public comments (2)
SupportiveDerek RadySep 29, 2026
Spoke on behalf of the Berkeley Police Association supporting the restoration of tear gas as an essential de-escalation tool for the special response team.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 29, 2026 · 27:49 →OpposedGeorge LittmanSep 29, 2026
Representing the Peace and Justice Commission, urged the council to maintain the ban based on the precautionary principle and study health impacts.
City Council (Regular) - Sep 29, 2026 · 32:46 →