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Retired cop, companion killed in Maguindanao del Sur ambush
Worldinquirer1d ago

Retired cop, companion killed in Maguindanao del Sur ambush

COTABATO CITY – Gunmen ambushed and killed on Tuesday, March 3, a retired police officer and his companion in Datu Montawal, Maguindanao del Sur. Captain Nurjhasier Sali, police chief of Datu Montawal, identified the victims as Elias Dandan, former police chief of Pikit, Cotabato, and Raymund Bioy, both residents of Barangay Kalawag, Pikit, Cotabato. Sali

‘Zootopia 2’ Sets Disney+ Release Date
Culturevariety2d ago

‘Zootopia 2’ Sets Disney+ Release Date

“Zootopia 2” is coming to the small screen near you: The buddy-cop animated film will be available for your streaming pleasure as the film hits Disney+ on March 11. A sequel to the original 2016 film, “Zootopia 2” brought fans back into the beloved mammal metropolis guided by rabbit police officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) […]

‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died
WorldThe Guardian4d ago

‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died

Exclusive: Police forces argue bean-bag and foam baton rounds are less harmful than firearms, but the projectiles have been linked to deaths around the world Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast At least three people died within four months of one another after being shot with “less lethal” projectiles and stun guns at their homes, sparking a series of inquests and civil cases that could overhaul how police officers use force. Police forces have argued the projectil...

Columbia University Student Released After ICE Detention
Politicsmorocco-world-news6d ago

Columbia University Student Released After ICE Detention

A Columbia University student was released from federal custody after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The agents allegedly posed as local police officers to gain access to a student residence.

Slovakian Man Loses €25,000 in Phone Scam
Businessdennik-n3d ago

Slovakian Man Loses €25,000 in Phone Scam

A man in eastern Slovakia was defrauded of €25,000 after being kept on the phone for six hours by an unknown individual posing as a criminal police officer, and now fears the case may never be investigated.

Protesters Clash with Police in Albania
Politicsbalkan-web5d ago

Protesters Clash with Police in Albania

Tensions arose between protesters and police officers who formed a barrier to prevent citizens from reaching the Police Directorate. Protesters moved to the State Police headquarters after 30 minutes in front of the Prime Minister's Office.

‘You can’t hide from the invisible’: why Bangkok police make arrests in disguise
WorldThe Guardian5d ago

‘You can’t hide from the invisible’: why Bangkok police make arrests in disguise

Critics claim the operations are geared at social media, but police say they have enabled real arrests Police officers from Bangkok’s metropolitan bureau had less than 24 hours to prepare for their latest undercover operation. They would be starring as performers of a lion dance at a temple fair held for the lunar new year. Their mission: track down and arrest a suspected thief who had a history of evading officers. “The dance was spontaneous. We just did what we did,” said the police captain...

Swedish gang leader arrested in Warsaw
Politicstvn246h ago

Swedish gang leader arrested in Warsaw

Polish Central Bureau of Investigation Police officers arrested a 32-year-old Swedish gang leader from Malmö in Warsaw, who was wanted on a European arrest warrant for crimes including drug production, smuggling, and distribution.

Albanian Police Officer Suspended for Non-Attendance
Politicsbalkan-web1d ago

Albanian Police Officer Suspended for Non-Attendance

Sokol Bizhga, General Director of the State Police, has suspended Ulian Shpataraku, an Assistant in the Department for Information Technology, for not regularly attending work due to pursuing studies, citing open non-compliance with duties.

Judge erases conviction for Detroit man whom police coerced to confess to 1999 murder
PoliticsThe Guardian2d ago

Judge erases conviction for Detroit man whom police coerced to confess to 1999 murder

George Calicut Jr has been in prison for more than 25 years for murder, though there were no witnesses or evidence against him Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A Detroit-area judge erased a 1999 murder conviction Tuesday of a man who was serving a life prison sentence after prosecutors acknowledged his confession was coerced by a rogue police officer. In addition, recent DNA testing “further supports the lack of any evidence” connecting George Ca...

Cop hurt in anti-America's Cup protest in Naples
SportANSA2d ago

Cop hurt in anti-America's Cup protest in Naples

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 3 - A police officer sustained a head injury in clashes with protesters against the America's Cup in Naples Tuesday. Protester broke through a police line outside the council offices in the suburb of Bagnoli, where the world's oldest sporting contest is set to take place next year. Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi was chairing a meeting on the organisation of the event. Protesters were demonstrating against the council decision to host the Cup and against a series of public wo...

Nahuel Gallo released from Venezuelan prison with key help from the AFA
PoliticsReutersbuenos-aires-herald3d ago2 sources

Nahuel Gallo released from Venezuelan prison with key help from the AFA

Argentine football’s governing body aided talks through its Venezuelan counterpart, and even supplied the plane that brought the Argentine military police officer home La entrada Nahuel Gallo released from Venezuelan prison with key help from the AFA se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

Slovenian Police Union Announces Strike
Politics24ur3d ago

Slovenian Police Union Announces Strike

The Slovenian Police Union announced a strike starting March 12, demanding the conclusion of an annex to the collective agreement for public order and security, which would re-evaluate the career ladder for police officers.

TikToker “Duabo King” arrested for spreading false claims about Kumasi police officers
Politicsmyjoyonline3d ago

TikToker “Duabo King” arrested for spreading false claims about Kumasi police officers

A 45-year-old social media content creator has been arrested by the Ashanti Regional Police Command for allegedly publishing false information about police officers on TikTok — content he later admitted he fabricated purely to drive views and engagement. Isaac Boafo, popularly known online as "Duabo King," was picked up by officers from the Police Intelligence Directorate (Ashanti Region) following a viral TikTok video in which he claimed four officers stationed at the Central Police Station...