Your security video surveillance system can be used to identify and apprehend suspects who have been recorded during a crime.    By registering your system, you could help officers to quickly identify cameras that could aid in the apprehension of the suspect(s) responsible for the crime under investigation. This saves officers valuable time that they would otherwise spend going door-…

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Find information about calls for service to the police as well as stops and use of force. Explore a crime map to see recent incidents in your area. Read the annual crime report to understand overall statistics about crime in Berkeley. Download raw data from our Open Data Portal. Calls for Service …

How to File a Complaint Against a Berkeley PolicE OfficerTo file a formal complaint, you must complete and submit a Complaint Form to the Office of the Office of the Director of Police Accountability (ODPA). Submit a complaint using our online form:Complete the online formAlternatively, you can also submit a complaint by email…

Call 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can call or text 24/7 for support with mental-health or substance-use related crisis.When you call 988, you will talk to a counselor in your area code. If you do not have a 510 or 341 area code but want to connect with a local counselor, call (800) 309-2131.The counselor will ask about your safety,…

Find information about the most common types of permits needed for construction and development projects. Learn when the permit is needed, what materials you will need to submit with your application, and how to submit your application. There are many different types of permits, and the details can be complex depending on the nature of your project. You may need to obtain additional permits…

Applications for Administrative Use Permits (AUP) may be submitted electronically or filed in person at the Permit Service Center and must include all of the applicable requirements listed in the …

Applications for Use Permits (UP) may be submitted electronically or filed in person at the Permit Service Center, and must include all of the applicable requirements listed in the …

Apply for a building permit before beginning work on your construction project. All construction work and most repairs require building permits unless specifically exempted. Apply for a…

All construction work and most repairs require building permits unless specifically exempted. You will need a permit if you want to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure. You will also need a permit to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system. Some types…