June 3, 2026 PAB Special Meeting

The City of Berkeley Police Accountability Board held a special meeting on June 3, 2026, focusing primarily on reviewing the draft 2025 annual report and the police equipment report, which includes compliance with state law AB481 regarding military equipment. The board discussed the need for more detailed data in the reports, such as personnel costs related to equipment use and training, quantities of equipment owned, and clearer geographical incident data. Public comments emphasized the legal requirement for the police department to hold a community engagement meeting on the military equipment report, which had not yet occurred. Board members also addressed ongoing negotiations related to use of force policies and investigative software procurement, highlighting the importance of community input and transparency. The board planned to provide formal feedback and recommendations to the city council after further review and follow-up with the police department. No contract awards or specific procurement decisions were finalized during this meeting, but discussions indicated upcoming RFP processes for investigative technologies and priority dispatch software.