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Berkeley sets new rules for police department
By Bay City News at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
(BCN) -- City councilmembers in Berkeley voted to expand the use of enforcement using police dogs and helicopters at its regular meeting Tuesday but delayed a decision on rescinding a ban on the police department's use of chemical weapons. Councilmembers voted 5-4 to approve a pair of resolutions...
Key takeaway Councilmembers voted 5-4 to approve a pair of resolutions by Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani that retracted a [...
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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