Berkeley Police Department in turmoil over leaked texts about arrest quotas
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Amid allegations of police misconduct, the Berkeley City Council on Tuesday evening postponed making interim Police Chief Jennifer Louis's job permanent, according to the City Clerk's office.
A fired officer sent a tranche of racially charged texts to city officials days before the City Council was set to appoint the police chief.
Allegations of misconduct against Berkeley Police Department, or BPD, were brought to Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín and City Council Thursday, prompting an external investigation.
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