Awesome New Information on the Cop Who Got Shot
Sometimes I chide the Daily Cal for merely re-reporting information that was already covered by some other newspaper (or CalStuff) without adding anything new, but today they redeem themselves by adding some great new information about the cop was was shot. First, regarding my (admittedly vague) contention that "crime in Berkeley is rare", what I actually meant was that violent crime, such as police officers being shot during traffic stops is rare (god knows other crimes *coughcough* identity theft aren't rare around here). And apparently that is the case, as the Daily Cal proclaims, "Violent Crime at Record Low, Report Says".

But, back to the police officer who was shot.
1. Apparently the Berkeley police are weighing the benefits of apprehending crimminals during high speed car chases versus the risk that they will cause an accident that will kill someone (such as happened recently to a UC Berkeley student) and after the suspect in this shooting initially fled the police (before the shooting), the "on-duty officers opted not to pursue the vehicle, a black Ford Mustang, 'out of concern for public safety,' the statement said."

2. The officer received an "open chest wound and a slightly bruised heart" from the bullet, although " The badge may have saved the officer’s life, said Berkeley police Officer Joe Okies." And here is the picture from the Daily Cal:

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