The Berzerkeley police (like more than a few other PDs in the US) stood around with their thumbs in their nether regions and did nothing.
Berzerkeley politicians and the PD are setting the stage for a riot. Did you see Zombie's video of the mob that started shoving around, then chased two SF State College Republicans down the street, calling to one another to "hit him"? After the mob chased them a half a block, the Berzerkeley PD finally caught on and stepped in.
Message to the Berzerkeley PD: Those nightsticks that you carry are not jewelry. They are tools. They have a use.
That's what totally makes my blood boil! HOW - after being sworn to uphold the law and protect & serve - can they just stand around and DO NOTHING as mayhem explodes right in front of them? They're a disgrace to the uniform and give police everywhere a bad rap.
Yes, I'd already seen the videos you referenced several times, and watched them again. THANKFULLY for the College Republicans the PD intervene. OMG, those students would have been beaten severely by that mob. I still can't see why the mob was provoked by the two College Republicans. Makes no sense whatsoever.
"Message to the Berzerkeley PD: Those nightsticks that you carry are not jewelry. They are tools. They have a use."
... bears repeating ...