February 25, 2026 · Police Accountability Board
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Speakers are generally allotted up to three minutes but may be allotted less time if there are many speakers; they may comment on any matter within the Board’s jurisdiction at this time, except confidential personnel matters.
a. Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 11, 2026.
Announcements, updates, and other items.
The Chair and Board Members report on their activities.
Crime/cases of interest, community engagement/department events, staffing, training, and other items of interest.
Report of activities and meeting schedule for all subcommittees, possible appointment or reassignment of members to subcommittees, and additional discussion and action as warranted for the subcommittees listed on the PAB’s Subcommittee List included in the agenda packet. PAB February 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 3 of 5
a. Discussion and action on the FY 2027 and 2028 Budget Process (ODPA) – (15 Minutes) b. Discussion and action on the proposed policies and acquisition reports for unmanned aerial systems and drones as first responders (Wells) – (25 Minutes) Review Deadline: March 11, 2026 (PAB meeting); the item will be presented to the City Council on March 24, 2026. i. Presentation by the UC Berkeley Law Criminal Law & Justice Center ii. Review of BPD’s Proposed UAS and DFR Policies c. Discussion and action on new Policy Complaint 2025-PR-0007 in accordance with Section G “Policy Complaints and Reviews” of the PAB’s Standing Rules (ODPA) – (10 Minutes) i. Preliminary Review Report ii. Complainant’s Statement iii. Public Comment iv. BPD Statement d. Presentation of the ODPA 2026 Workplan and Preliminary Calendar of Events (ODPA) – (10 Minutes) e. Discussion and action on the proposed updated to BPD Policy 351 “External Fixed Video Surveillance Cameras” (ODPA) – 15 Minutes Review Deadline: March 11, 2026 (PAB meeting); the item will be presented to the City Council on March 24, 2026. f. Discussion and action on the proposed resolution rescinding Resolution No. 51,408-N.S. restricting the use of air support and canine units and updating mutual aid policies (Cayetano) – (15 Minutes) Review Deadline: March 11, 2026 (PAB meeting); the item will be presented to the PSPC in late March. Exact date to be determined. g. Recap of the PAB’s 2026 Annual Retreat (Wilson) – (10 Minutes)
Speakers are generally allotted up to three minutes but may be allotted less time if there are many speakers; they may comment on any matter within the Board’s jurisdiction at this time, except confidential personnel matters.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS Pursuant to the Court’s order in Berkeley Police Association v. City of Berkeley, et al., Alameda County Superior Court Case No. 2002-057569, the Board will recess into PAB February 25, 2026 Regular Meeting Page 4 of 5 closed session to discuss and act on the following matter(s): a. Conference With Labor Negotiators; Government Code § 54957.6 Designated representatives: Leah Wilson, Designated PAB Representative; Jose Murillo, Acting Director of Police Accountability Employee organization: Berkeley Police Association b. Case Updates and Recommendations Regarding Complaints Received by the ODPA: i. 2023-CI-0016 xi. 2025-CI-0035 ii. 2024-CI-0004 xii. 2025-CI-0036 iii. 2025-CI-0018 xiii. 2025-CI-0037 iv. 2025-CI-0020 xiv. 2025-CI-0038 v. 2025-CI-0026 xv. 2025-CI-0039 vi. 2025-CI-0027 xvi. 2025-CI-0040 vii. 2025-CI-0029 xvii. 2025-CI-0041 viii. 2025-CI-0030 xviii. 2026-CI-0001 ix. 2025-CI-0033 xix. 2026-CI-0002 x. 2025-CI-0034 xx. 2026-CI-0003 END OF CLOSED SESSION