UC Berkeley has stated its ongoing commitment to follow all applicable laws, rules, and policies after incidents occurred on campus during an event on November 10. The university emphasized that as a public institution under state and federal oversight, it will continue to cooperate with any governmental inquiries or investigations.
The administration reported two violent crimes that took place on the evening of the event: a fistfight related to an attempted robbery and another incident where someone was struck by a thrown object. According to the university, “The campus administration went to great lengths to support the First Amendment rights of all by deploying a large number of police officers from multiple jurisdictions, and a large number of contracted private security personnel. The campus also closed adjoining buildings and cordoned off part of the campus in order to prevent criminal activity, keep the peace, and ensure the event was not disrupted by protests.”
UC Berkeley reaffirmed its intention to continue hosting speakers and events representing different viewpoints while maintaining safety and respect. The statement concluded: “UC Berkeley is committed to continuing to host speakers and events representing a variety of viewpoints in a safe and respectful manner. We will continue to evaluate our policies and practices to ensure that open dialogue, the First Amendment, and the rule of law continue to be upheld on our campus.”
