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Police Accountability Director Sues Chief for Withheld Records

12/19/2025

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Hansel Aguilar, Berkeley's director of police accountability, sues Police Chief Jen Louis for withholding records from a June homeless encampment sweep.
The suit centers on oversight and accountability with the Berkeley Police Department (BPD).
Aguilar's office, created in 2020, has struggled to obtain records and has resorted to subpoenas.
Aguilar's attorneys seek a court order to release the withheld records for a civilian-complaints investigation.

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Story summary

Hansel Aguilar, Berkeley's director of police accountability, sues Police Chief Jen Louis for withholding records from a June homeless encampment sweep.
The suit centers on oversight and accountability with the Berkeley Police Department (BPD).
Aguilar's office, created in 2020, has struggled to obtain records and has resorted to subpoenas.
Aguilar's attorneys seek a court order to release the withheld records for a civilian-complaints investigation.