A special webinar where we’ll be joined by a group of Cal student leaders to discuss the state of safety in and around UC Berkeley. James Chang will share his vision for public safety and why he is running for the vacant District 7 City Council seat.

Members of the Cal community get a lot of WarnMe safety notifications, but are they effective? Join us on Zoom for an open discussion on how we can make these alerts more useful for our Bears.

Meet new UCPD Chief Pittman and email her your questions beforehand from our list of suggested topics!

The City Council is voting on whether to let the police install License Plate Readers in Berkeley, and we need your help!

UCPD is asking for comments on how it can make Cal safer for students. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to share your opinion!

Tell the Police Accountability Board we want license plate scanners in Berkeley. We expect a lot of folks to speak against these tools, so we need your help! Join us as we raise our voices for a safer Berkeley.

Join us for an important update as we share all the exciting projects we’re working on to make Cal students safe! Short presentation followed by Q&A, so bring your questions!

Join us for a special evening as we meet with San Francisco Assistant District Attorney Butch Ford. Ford previously served as Deputy DA in Alameda County, where he prosecuted numerous high-profile cases and observed many changes in the way criminals are prosecuted. Ask your questions & learn how we can make Berkeley a safer community.

Join Council member Terry Taplin and the Berkeley Police department to discuss crime & safety in Berkeley. Don’t miss this chance to share your concerns and ask your questions!

Tell the City Council we want them to approve Berkeley Police’s request to use surveillance equipment like intersection cameras and drones.

Learn about the City of Berkeley’s new 24/7 mental health and substance use crisis response unit. This is part of the city’s efforts to reimagine policing by sending specially-trained personnel out to respond to mental health crises.

Tell the City Council we want them to approve Berkeley Police’s request to use surveillance equipment like intersection cameras and drones.

Invitation-only event. SafeBears is meeting with the heads of safety and security at USC and UCLA to learn how they keep students safe.

One of our most important efforts happens May 9: urging the City Council to appoint Jen Louis as Berkeley Chief of Police. We expect a lot of opposition and need your support more than ever!

Ask your student to join the panel to discuss the role of safety at UC Berkeley. Attendees include the Director of Women’s Resources, Sexual Harassment & Assault.

Raise your virtual hand & speak for 1 min during public comment to tell the City Council to make Berkeley safe. (Details inside)

Help us make safety around UC Berkeley a priority by speaking during public comment at the next Berkeley City Council meeting! Join virtually using the Zoom link on the linked web page or attend in person if you’re in the area.

Here’s the Zoom link to join virtually:

https://cityofberkeley-info.zoomgov.com/j/1606544287

A lot is going on, and I’d like to give everyone an update on a few things:

• Ridesharing (free or discounted Lyft rides for students)

• Local business outreach

• Public forums

• Getting new Cal parents in the group

• Committees to focus on specific issues we care about

• Where we need help

Click to see Zoom joining info.

The Police Accountability Board exercises civilian oversight of the Berkeley Police Department & advises the City Council. It scrutinizes police action and investigates misconduct.

I think we need to start making our presence felt at PAB meetings because they are increasingly blocking efforts by the Berkeley Police to make Berkeley safe. For instance, the PAB is objecting to the use of surveillance cameras around Berkeley as a way to deter crime, even though Berkeley PD believes this would provide them with an important new resource.

Join me at the next PAB and let's make ourselves heard

A special town hall meeting is scheduled for Tuesday night for everyone concerned about the crime wave happening in Berkeley.

Note: you have to register to attend!