UC Berkeley Police Department

I got a citation for riding my bike on Sproul Plaza. I didn’t see the sign for the walk zone and after certain times you can even bike. I’m not a student at Cal. I got a citation from Jonathan Wong cc88. The fine is $ 250. Outrageous and unfair! I wasn’t even biking fast or causing a nuisance. A warning would have been more acceptable. I was just riding my bike slowly on the periphery where there weren’t even many people walking. I have to take a bike safety class to reduce my fine to $ 50, which is still 4 hours of work. The police officer should be ashamed for handing out a citation for something so petty. Not an honorable job!

My car got hit and run in the UC parking lot. The police officer (last name Lopez) refused to submit a police report. Very unprofessional. 1-​star.

They have to put up with all those protestors, yet are still so friendly.

Had finger printing done here, got my bike registered (whose flat rear wheel was stolen rest it’s sole) and they found my keys (with a very important university key on it)!!!
My first year roommate worked here and I have nothing but love for this place. They do their work and they do it to the best of their abilities.
As for fingerprinting/​background check — they make you go into a small, poorly lit closet across the front desk and with humor make your experience quite an enjoyable one. The woman working my hand was polite and amiable. I liked her badge.
As for bike registration it was quick and easy. Since it was raining outside they weren’t able to table so the front desk man did he business and I did mine.
As for the penultimate FOUR stars, they totally saved saved my arse by retrieving my blue carabeaner floatie keys with the key to opening … yeah they really made my day. I never lose things but when i do there’s always cool people to help a bear out!

This place does a great job on campus. It may have some restrictions, but they can’t help it. For instance, anything that happens past Dwight is no longer their restriction. You have to contact City of Berkeley PD instead. I like how they drive around Prius’.

Not aggressive but really just a mediocre department which make be a reflection of city hall or those above the patrol level.

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to be a Jew in Germany during WWII, just drive to Berkeley and the UC Berkeley Police Dept. will be happy to give you a lesson in fascist oppression.
Just keep in mind that they are required to eat a donut for every parking ticket they write, so make sure you don’t show up during grazing time (10 – 10:40am and 2:10 — 3pm).