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Report a crime by phone or online. Sign up to receive information from Berkeley Police Department through Nixle. Recover property or evidence held by the Berkeley Police Department at the Property and Evidence Room. Contact the Records Bureau for police records, including letters of good standing, vehicle release forms, and collision or incident reports. Make a commendation or complaint about a police officer.

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Safe Drives Save Lives: Make the End of Summer Memorable

To help keep our community safe, the Berkeley Police Department will have additional officers on patrol Aug. 19 through Labor Day (Sept. 1) looking for drivers suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

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Keeping Berkeley Safe During Cal Move-In

To help ensure a safe environment for everyone, the Berkeley Police Department will increase enforcement efforts in areas surrounding the university.  This will include additional officers conducting plainclothes enforcement operations.

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$50K Reward offered in the unsolved murder of Alex Goodwin Jr.

August 19 marks the ten-year anniversary of the murder of Alex Goodwin Jr.

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August is Back to School Safety Month: A+ Driving Starts with Slowing Down

The ​Berkeley Police Department​ reminds all drivers to make safety a top priority during August’s Back to School Safety Month.

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