Prosecutors have requested a one-year prison sentence, a €150,000 fine, and a ten-year ban from public office for former mayor Patrick Balkany, accused of using municipal police officers as personal drivers.

Bryan Masson, the 29-year-old RN mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer, has recruited five municipal police officers from the neighboring town of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, with plans to hire 20 more.

Municipal police in Thessaloniki have uncovered a significant fraud case involving fake QR codes placed on parking signs, which were used to illegally divert payments from citizens.

A 38-year-old man of Romanian origin was arrested in Thessaloniki for falsifying QR codes used for parking spaces, after being identified by municipal police.

A 19-year-old man named Islam, who was bitten in the neck by a municipal police dog in Rillieux-la-Pape, France, has filed a complaint for attempted murder.

The director of the municipal police in Saint-Denis, France, is reportedly leaving his post due to opposition to the 'progressive disarmament' of his forces, with approximately 90 agents also said to be departing.

Albanian Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has denounced the scandalously high and abusive prices of fruits and vegetables in Tirana, particularly at sidewalk markets, and called for municipal police to remove vendors from sidewalks.

Police officers from CBŚP and the Municipal Police in Wrocław have seized over 42 kg of cocaine, which was found hidden in special compartments within concrete planters.

The head of the Tallinn Municipal Police Department (mupo) has submitted his resignation, but remained tight-lipped when explaining the reasons behind the move.

TACLOBAN CITY — A police corporal from the Can-avid, Eastern Samar police station has been relieved from his post after he reportedly displayed his service firearm before a cashier of a local resort Saturday night. The Can-avid municipal police station (MPS) issued a statement on Sunday, March 15, saying it started investigating the incident circulating

A 43-year-old man in Vlorë, Albania, physically assaulted a 28-year-old municipal police officer after receiving a fine for illegal parking, leading to the man's arrest.

Restaurateur Jovica Samardžić filed a complaint with the Budva Municipal Inspection and state prosecutor last week, alleging that a house on the Rafailovići coastline, largely owned by him, was illegally built without his consent or a construction permit.

Two municipal police officers in Marseille have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in contraband cigarette trafficking in the city's northern districts.

A municipal police officer in Tirana reported being assaulted by his superior due to a work-related conflict, with the incident occurring within the offices of the Municipal Police.

Montenegrin official Krapović removed his car after the Municipal Police began enforcement, with authorities stating that the fine and towing service costs will be collected.

The chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares has resigned after being investigated for alleged workplace harassment and sexual assault against a female officer and a concierge.

A municipal police officer in Valenciennes, France, has been charged after using his service weapon to kill a man who had stabbed him in the hand during an attempt to subdue him. The officer's lawyers are arguing self-defense.

A municipal police and inspection service inspector has been arrested on suspicion of unlawfully forwarding information from an anonymous complaint to a third party. The complaint reportedly concerned the third party's spouse.

Liepāja municipal police will conduct regular raids to ensure compliance with new regulations for shared micro-mobility devices, which came into effect on April 1st.

New Paris municipal councilor and police officer Abdoulaye Kanté is strongly opposing the proposed disarmament of the municipal police in Saint-Denis by the LFI mayor.

The municipal police in Győr, Hungary, has seen a change in leadership following a criminal investigation initiated by Pintér Bence, concerning allegations of suspicious transactions involving millions in public funds.

The municipal police in Saint-Denis, France, are being disarmed, a move that Manuel Bompard, national coordinator of LFI, described as a 'first step' towards community policing, arguing that increased armament does not reduce crime.

Benin's ruling party presidential candidate has pledged to establish municipal police forces in northern border towns to defend against persistent attacks from jihadist groups.

The Lisbon City Council has approved the purchase of ten new waste trucks and 37 vehicles for the Municipal Police, addressing the aging and inoperable current fleet of urban waste removal vehicles.

Riga Municipal Police have identified several violations during school holidays, noting that minors continue to use micromobility devices, often without necessary licenses or in breach of traffic rules.

The vehicle, which had served as a home for two years, was confiscated by the Municipal Police. The PCP questioned the action without prior notice from the City Council and the guarantee of social assistance that 'they would not be removed'.

The municipal police in Aš, Czech Republic, has been operating non-stop since last year, launching a 156 hotline and its own information website in January, thanks to a near doubling of its officer count.

The offices of the Municipal Police and Inspection of the Municipality of Tivat have been relocated, with citizens now able to submit requests and reports at the new address, while the System48 web platform remains available for communal issues.

Traffic fines in Porto more than doubled in 2025, with the Municipal Police issuing 246 daily contraventions, up from 109, attributed to reinforced enforcement and new automated systems.

Riga Municipal Police responded to over 130,000 calls last year, with traffic violations accounting for half. Citizens most frequently reported noise, abandoned vehicles, and juvenile offenses.

An exclusive poll reveals that French citizens are anxious and angry, placing security as the primary concern for the 2026 municipal elections, with many demanding more power for municipal police.

A new filing has occurred in the case investigating possible rigging of exams for inspectors and commissioners in the Madrid Municipal Police. The unions that filed the complaint are now considering whether to appeal the case again before the Provincial Court.

Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet stated he could work with La France Insoumise (LFI) under certain conditions, including not disarming the municipal police, during a debate on BFM TV.

The trial of former Levallois-Perret mayor Patrick Balkany, accused of using municipal police for personal tasks, was suspended for several hours after he reportedly came close to contempt of court.

The municipal police chief of Przemyśl, Poland, was stopped by a traffic patrol for driving over 110 km/h, resulting in the loss of his driving license and a fine.

The new mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, is facing fierce debate over his proposal to gradually disarm the municipal police, despite the city's high crime rate. This policy has led to some Saint-Denis officers seeking transfers to other cities, such as Nice.

The Greek Ministry of Interior is advancing a comprehensive reform for the Municipal Police, aiming not only to re-staff but also to modernize its role, skills, and overall urban security.

The announcement of disarming the municipal police in Saint-Denis, France, has led to an unprecedented exodus of officers, as a local LFI representative seeks to redefine security doctrine.

Bally Bagayoko, the new LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced a "désarmement process" for the municipal police, starting with a progressive removal of LBDs (flash-ball guns).

TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested two men in Lavezares, Northern Samar, on Monday afternoon for allegedly transporting and selling petroleum products without proper authorization, as authorities continue to monitor fuel distribution amid supply concerns. Personnel of the Lavezares Municipal Police Station apprehended the suspects at 4:20 p.m. in Barangay Barobaybay. The suspects were identified only

Since the beginning of the year, municipal police officers in Pardubice have had to remove about 80 used syringes and needles. Such dangerous findings appear more frequently after winter.

Former presidents of local assemblies, as well as employees in municipal police, various inspections, and other municipal institutions in Montenegro, were found to have received functionary compensation.

The NGO Euromost criticizes the municipal police in Berane and Bijelo Polje for neglecting their duties, acting more like traffic police, and issuing only one misdemeanor report in the previous year, while the towns remain neglected and covered in waste.

MANILA, Philippines — Police investigators are looking into an alleged P2.5-million debt owed by a suspect to a woman and a male driver who were found dead inside a burning car in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, the town police chief said. A police report from the Peñaranda Municipal Police Station previously identified the woman as Regine

The Kolašin municipal police have issued six times more orders than previously, collecting 11,000 euros in fines, with most paid at two-thirds of the prescribed amount. Remaining amounts will be collected through forced means via the Central Bank.

Almost all Liepāja municipal police officers have collectively petitioned the city council for urgent salary adjustments and a food allowance to prevent staff departures.

Riga's municipal police are marking 'green zones' on an interactive ice map where it is safe to walk on the ice, with fishermen already enjoying the last days of the season.

The chief of police in Alcalá has resigned after being investigated for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in a motel. One victim recounted being raped after the commander promised her an exam for entry into the municipal police.

Franck Longo, the mayor of Fontaine near Grenoble, is actively challenging drug traffickers in the streets, claiming his methods are effective and advocating for increased powers for local officials and municipal police.