Welcome to the Police Department site at the City of Berkeley, CA.
"In partnership with a culturally diverse community, the Berkeley Police Department is committed to effective suppression of crime and drug related activity and to providing a safe and secure environment through vigorous law enforcement. The Department will strive to identify and solve problems that threaten the quality of life in Berkeley"
Police Attempt to Identify Burglary Suspect - City of Berkeley Police Department (BPD) Property Crimes detectives are asking for the community’s help to identify a possible suspect who may be responsible for a series of seven residential burglaries. Detectives believe this series began in late February and is still ongoing. [more...]
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Robbery Suspect Caught On Film - The City of Berkeley Police Department (BPD) is asking for the community’s help in identifying the above pictured suspect (pictured on the left) who is responsible for a commercial robbery. The robbery occurred at the Andronico’s Market located at 2655 Telegraph Ave. [more...]
Suspect Arrested In Over-Night Vehicular Manslaughter Case - At approximately 9:05 p.m., on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, the City of Berkeley Police Department (BPD) responded to a report of an injury accident near the intersection of Adeline and Harmon Streets. [more...]
Police Focus on Pedestrian Safety in March - The Berkeley Police Department will be focusing on pedestrian safety this month to honor the memory of Zachary Cruz. Zachary was five years old when he tragically lost his life one year ago while crossing the street at the intersection of Warring and Derby Streets. [more...]
$17,000 Reward Offered In West Berkeley Homicide - The City of Berkeley is offering a $15,000 reward, and Bay Area Crime Stoppers is offering an additional $2,000 reward, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect responsible for the death of a Richmond man in West Berkeley. [more...]
Gang Member Sought In Berkeley's First Homicide of 2010 - On Thursday, February 11, 2010 at approximately 7:40 p.m., the Berkeley Police Department (BPD) responded to a stabbing which had just occurred on the 2100 block of Curtis Street. Patrol Officers found the victim, a black male adult, in the area of Allston Way and Curtis Street with a stab wound to his chest. The victim was rushed by the Berkeley Fire Department Paramedics to the Alameda County Hospital where he later died of his injuries. [more...]
NEW Assignment List for Beat Officers - Berkeley Police Department assigns an officer to a specific beat during a 10 hour shift. Each officer is assigned to a specific beat and is responsible for their area. They are in constant communication with other divisions in the department about crime trends and in turn work closely to reduce crime and promote community safety. [more...]
Assault Suspect Wanted By Police - On January 12, 2010 at approximately 10:45 p.m., the Berkeley Police Department (BPD) responded to a stabbing which had just occurred on the 3200 block of Idaho Street in South Berkeley. The victim, a 20 year old Berkeley resident, reported that the father of her two-year-old daughter broke into her apartment, punched her and her daughter, and, in the ensuing struggle, cut her with a knife. [more...]
Alameda County's Official Website - Criminal Docket Finder [more...]
Crime Prevention Resources - The Berkeley Police Department offers Crime Prevention information and presentations through its Community Services Bureau (CSB) Division. [more...]
Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Chief Michael Meehan - The City of Berkeley is pleased to announce the swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed Police Chief Michael K. Meehan on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony will be held at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse, located at 2020 Addison Street, Berkeley. City Clerk Deanna Despain will administer the oath of office. [more...]