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fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

Homicides and thefts decline in Antioch, according to police

Antioch saw a decline in homicides but an increase in rape and aggravated assaults in the first half of 2025.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fury as Met Police to close half its front desks after budget cuts

If the number of counters is reduced from 37 to 19, it will break Scotland Yard's pledge to have one accessible 24 hours a day in each of the capital's 32 boroughs.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

The south east London areas set to be part of a crime 'blitz'

The operation follows a steep rise in offending across England and Wales. Theft from the person more than doubled between December 2022 and December 2024, while shoplifting rose over 60 percent.
UK politics
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Some Barking and Dagenham police services 'at risk' of cuts

Supt Biju Premnath stated that frontline police services will be protected; however, support units like mounted police, dog units, and forensics face significant cuts due to funding shortfalls.
London politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Oakland police launch summer safety plan and will continue efforts to suppress crime

The chief said that all resources of the department will be utilized every day to prevent that from happening this year.
Portland food
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Santa Clara County sheriff expands use of drones - San Jose Spotlight

Expanding drone use by Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office aims to decrease deputy violence but raises concerns about over-policing.
fromHackernoon
5 years ago

Ring Cameras Can Perpetuate Bias to Police: Here's How | HackerNoon

Ramon Hernandez, a 105-year-old man from Harlem, faces police intervention over noise complaints predominantly filed by affluent White newcomers, demonstrating systemic disadvantages in policing.
Black Lives Matter
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Salute to fallen garda Kevin Flatley shows how much he was valued by the people he served

Every death of a garda is a tragedy for our society. Our police force is a rarity because the vast majority of our officers are unarmed... an attack on a garda remains regarded as an attack on society.
UK news
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Metro Names Bill Scott as Chief of Police - Streetsblog Los Angeles

Sometimes enforcement is the answer, but sometimes it's not.
San Francisco
#public-safety
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

Video shows dangerous' knifeman wrestled to the floor by officer, 23, in Lewisham

PC Morgan Younger displayed remarkable bravery and instinctive action in disarming an armed attacker, preventing harm to a victim.
London politics
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

Video shows dangerous' knifeman wrestled to the floor by officer, 23, in Lewisham

PC Morgan Younger displayed remarkable bravery and instinctive action in disarming an armed attacker, preventing harm to a victim.
NYC politics
fromHip-Hop Wired
3 months ago

NYPD Creates New "Quality Of Life" Unit, Sparking Concerns

New York City launches a Quality of Life unit to address aggressive panhandling, outdoor drug use, and more.
The initiative aims to improve neighborhood conditions, but faces concerns about its impact on low-income communities.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago

Coral Gables becomes Miami-Dade testing ground for Trump and DeSantis immigration crackdown

Coral Gables police can now enforce immigration laws, raising concerns over community policing.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Antioch residents seek new police chief to restore trust and ensure accountability

Antioch seeks a new police chief focused on integrity, empathy, and community engagement in response to past crises.
Community members emphasize the need for accountability and understanding in rebuilding relationships with law enforcement.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

What will new immigration enforcement program look like? Miami-Dade Sheriff sheds light

Miami-Dade's first female Sheriff aims to enhance community engagement while clarifying the role of immigration enforcement.
France politics
fromThe Local France
5 months ago

South-west France city launches 'civility police' to deal with anti-social behaviour

A new brigade in France addresses anti-social behaviour to improve public space and community engagement.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago

Moment serial shoplifter tackled off e-scooter by police in north London

Police successfully apprehended a serial shoplifter, highlighting an ongoing problem of retail theft in the UK.
Local policing efforts are focusing on reducing theft and rebuilding community trust.
fromThe Mercury News
7 months ago

Four arrested for retail theft at Bay Area shopping center face increased penalties under Prop. 36

The swift action of the Vacaville police and an alert community member culminated in the arrest of four suspects linked to organized retail theft, highlighting effective community-police collaboration.
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