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Privacy technologies
fromAxios
2 days ago

Neighborhood watch programs are fading in the age of Ring and Nextdoor

Neighborhood watch programs are declining as surveillance tech and app-based alerts replace in-person community monitoring.
EU data protection
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Ballina's CCTV system isn't working as anger grows following car park incident

Ballina councillors renewed calls for a fully functioning CCTV system after complaints and an incident where footage could not be accessed.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Bronx split takes effect: NYPD creates two major commands in borough to bring in more resources, combat gun violence | amNewYork

The Bronx is split into North and South NYPD patrol boroughs, adding 200 officers and specialized units to better handle rising 911 demand and summer crime risk.
NYC politics
fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Smart Way to Curb Crime

A $210 million lighting and community-services initiative paired with precision policing aimed to reduce shootings and low-level disorder without relying on mass arrests or court and jail overload.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Crime increasingly a serious barrier' to UK growth, say business leaders

Crime, including shoplifting, fraud, and cyber-attacks, is increasingly blocking business growth and investment in the UK.
#facial-recognition
#shoplifting
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Greggs rolls back self-service cabinets in shoplifting hotspots

Greggs is removing self-service display cabinets in high-theft locations to combat rising shoplifting incidents.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Greggs rolls back self-service cabinets in shoplifting hotspots

Greggs is removing self-service display cabinets in high-theft locations to combat rising shoplifting incidents.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Fremont Police Chief Floyd Mitchell details plan for safety, transparency as he steps into new role

Floyd Mitchell is the new police chief of Fremont, focusing on traffic safety and addressing crime challenges in the community.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD Warns Jewelry-Swap Scam Hits Downtown Brooklyn

Residents in Downtown Brooklyn are warned about a jewelry-swap scam where thieves replace real jewelry with fake items.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Sunnyvale officials say license plate cameras prevent crime - San Jose Spotlight

ALPRs have become an active solution. It's not perfect, but hearing from some of the jewelry store owners tonight, it makes them feel safe. It makes their customers feel safer, changing their procedures and working with them, all that, but we will never have enough police officers to monitor and catch every stolen vehicle coming into the city.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Durham police to use new off-road vehicle in Oshawa during summer enforcement campaign | CBC News

The Central East division will use the UTV to respond quickly to drug use and crime in rural areas, as well as downtown in trails, parks and areas near railway corridors.
California
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries

Increased police presence and resources are being deployed in the San Fernando Valley to combat a recent surge in home burglaries.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Mayor Bass orders extra police patrols after rash of home burglaries in the Valley

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has ordered increased police patrols along Ventura Boulevard due to a rise in residential burglaries.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Upper East Side Sidewalk Beatdown Sparks Hunt For Attacker

Police are seeking a suspect who assaulted a 75-year-old man on the Upper East Side, urging public assistance for information leading to an arrest.
East Bay (California)
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

Oakland illegal gambling raid detains ten people

Oakland police shut down an illegal gambling operation linked to violence and community complaints, arresting individuals and seizing evidence.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Extra 5m pledged for patrolling places of worship

Police in London and Manchester receive £5m for increased patrols around places of worship to enhance community safety.
#milpitas
Privacy technologies
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

A Bay Area city is offering free doorbell cameras. Experts are raising concerns.

Milpitas City Council approved a $60,000 grant to expand doorbell camera use for enhancing public safety and crime-solving.
Privacy technologies
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

A Bay Area city is offering free doorbell cameras. Experts are raising concerns.

Milpitas City Council approved a $60,000 grant to expand doorbell camera use for enhancing public safety and crime-solving.
#knife-crime
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime

Dedicated support for schools in England aims to prevent knife crime using targeted mapping technology and focused assistance.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Hyper-targeted scheme to help at-risk schools in England tackle knife crime

Dedicated support for schools in England aims to prevent knife crime using targeted mapping technology and focused assistance.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | NYC pizzeria owner slices through threat from knife-wielding hooligan - again

"I had to deescalate the situation," Suljovic told The Post. "He got very nasty, told us to give him an 'F-ing slice,' and was very aggressive toward my customers - so I gave him a slice."
New York City
#community-safety
NYC politics
fromThe Marshall Project
1 month ago

In New York City, Mamdani's New Appointee Talks About Reimagining Public Safety

New York City establishes the Office of Community Safety to enhance crime prevention and support services under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.
fromABC7 San Francisco
9 months ago
Public health

East San Jose residents celebrate safety with neighborhood bridge improvements

Safety improvements at Lower Silver Creek Bridge enhance community security and visibility, fostering stronger neighborhood connections.
NYC politics
fromThe Marshall Project
1 month ago

In New York City, Mamdani's New Appointee Talks About Reimagining Public Safety

New York City establishes the Office of Community Safety to enhance crime prevention and support services under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

More ABC7 viewers share issues with rising mail theft in San Jose communities

Mail theft in San Jose is escalating, with residents experiencing repeated incidents and significant financial losses.
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 month ago

Elderly victim lured into car, robbed of life savings in sick lottery scam

An elderly woman was robbed of $45,000 in a lottery scam targeting seniors in Santa Ana.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Nine Sought After Bronx Park East 2 Train Robbery

Nine individuals are wanted for a violent robbery on a Bronx subway train, where three young men were assaulted and robbed.
#crime-prevention
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Will face recognition cameras keep Croydon safer?

Surveillance measures including live facial recognition are being implemented in Croydon to combat rising crime, raising privacy concerns among residents.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Hundreds arrested in police blitz on robbers terrorising London Tube and train passengers

British Transport Police arrested 462 suspects in a 12-month operation targeting train and Tube robberies, reducing offences by over 35 percent compared to the previous year.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 months ago

NYPD 70th Precinct Warns Of Designer-Item Robberies

NYPD warns Brooklyn residents about robberies targeting designer clothing and accessories, recommending practical safety measures to avoid becoming victims.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 months ago

NYPD Warns Jamaica After Designer-Item Robberies

The NYPD's 113th Precinct issued a safety advisory warning Jamaica residents about robberies targeting designer jackets, bags, and sneakers, recommending heightened awareness and specific protective measures.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

San Francisco Police order deep cuts to overtime budget amid city's historic deficit

San Francisco Police Department implements 22% overtime cut due to historic city budget deficit, raising concerns about crime prevention effectiveness.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Alameda police warn of a spike in car break-ins, burglaries, and vandalism

Alameda experiences a 9% overall crime decrease but faces rising property crimes including break-ins, vandalism, and vehicle damage across the city.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Resident rally to demand Richmond keep Flock camera on and extend contract

Richmond residents support reinstalling Flock Safety cameras after a security breach, citing crime prevention benefits and competitive disadvantage against nearby cities with active surveillance systems.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Manhunt as woman upskirted at London Victoria Tube station

British Transport Police launched a manhunt after a woman was upskirted at Victoria station on the London Underground, releasing CCTV images of a suspect wearing a tan coat and carrying a blue Fish-branded shopping bag.
Real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Home-showing safety: better to lose a sale than your life

Real estate agents and homeowners face significant safety risks when showing properties to strangers, requiring awareness and precautions to prevent crime.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Council tax rise will fund police, mayor says

London council tax will rise to boost GLA funding, increasing the Met Police precept and investing more than £100m in policing and crime-prevention initiatives.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Mahmood set to slash number of forces in major police shake-up

England and Wales will consolidate 43 police forces into fewer, larger forces to focus on serious crime, save money, and strengthen local policing.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

East Palo Alto records another murder-free year, signaling shift from violent past

East Palo Alto recorded zero homicides in 2025, its second murder-free year in three, signaling sustained decline in violence through community–police collaboration.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago

Watch: Thieves caught trying to steal bike outside London police station in broad daylight

Two thieves who tried to steal a bicycle locked up opposite a police station in broad daylight have pleaded guilty to theft. John Kent, 43, of no fixed address, admitted attempted theft of a pedal cycle and handling stolen goods. John Hutchenson, 44, of Canton Street, E14, pleaded guilty to attempted theft of a pedal cycle, going equipped to steal, and theft from a shop.
London
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

Vaughan's mayor wants council to spend $350K on 'crime-fighting' technology | CBC News

Vaughan will request $350,000 from the 2026 budget for up to 10 CCTV cameras and gunshot-detection technology to support crime-fighting efforts.
fromArchDaily
7 months ago

Safe by Design: How Architects and Forensics Rethink Security across Scales

"The public square and civic infrastructure are the front lines against this kind of attack", proclaimed then-President of the American Institute of Architects, Thomas Vonier. The decades since 9/11 and mass violence have pressured cities, in the United States and globally, to reconsider what "safety" means. Is it about barriers, bollards, surveillance? Or is it about trust, visibility, evidence, resilience? Several projects confront these questions at various scales to demonstrate how architecture and forensic thinking can collectively protect communities and civic life.
Design
#gun-violence
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Trump news at a glance: DC crackdown expands with national guard to be deployed by three more states

Federal crackdown in DC faces criticism for ineffectiveness against crime despite deployment of national guard troops.
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Exclusive | Thug who's terrorized NYC since he was 14 still getting breaks thanks to Raise the Age Law

Lloyd Francis, a 21-year-old with extensive criminal history, was able to evade severe punishment due to the state's Raise the Age Law, having spent only two years incarcerated despite multiple serious charges including attempted murder.
US politics
fromTheregister
9 months ago

Minority Report: Now with more spreadsheets and guesswork

The UK government plans to use AI to create interactive crime maps that identify potential crime hotspots, using a mix of data from police, councils, and social services.
UK news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

D.C. clergy slam federal takeover: 'Fear is not a strategy for safety'

The D.C. religious leaders acknowledged the seriousness of crime in the city but rejected what they called 'fear-based governance.' They argued that true public safety comes not from what they call 'political theater' or military presence, but through long-term collaboration among government, civic and private sectors.
Washington DC
US politics
fromAxios
9 months ago

Violent crime in border cities fell below national rate in 2024

Border cities saw a significant decrease in violent crime rates, well below the national average.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement in Washington DC to combat crime - US politics live

The White House announced an increased presence of federal law enforcement in Washington DC for at least the next week to combat crime amid Donald Trump's suggestions to take over the city's governance.
US politics
Real estate
fromIndependent
9 months ago

'It's the ultimate example of depriving the criminal' - Cab chief vows to target crime bosses through trophy homes

The Criminal Assets Bureau sold €4.9m worth of properties linked to criminals last year, prioritizing the seizure of trophy homes.
NYC politics
fromThe New York Sun
10 months ago

Mamdani, Threatening To Dismantle Policing Achievements That Make New York Livable, Pushes a 'Department of Community Safety'

Proposed 'Department of Community Safety' could worsen public safety in New York City.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Reform UK council leader says police should be able to shoot people if necessary'

"...police should have the proper backing to shoot those who pose a risk to officers or members of the public..."
UK news
#robbery
fromMiami Herald
10 months ago

'Don't Lie for the Other Guy.' ATF targets straw purchases of guns

Special Agent John Vecchio stated during a press conference, 'The message behind the campaign is simple: If you're buying a gun for someone who can't legally own one, you are committing a crime. You're helping potentially arm someone with dangerous intentions.' This emphasizes the seriousness of straw purchases and their implications on public safety.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
10 months ago

Gang members caught with machetes and guns were left free to wage armed war

Sussex Police apprehended two men with weapons; gang violence involving youth persists, revealing systemic failures in handling juvenile offenders.
US politics
fromFuncheap
10 months ago

National Night Out at Waterfront Park (Martinez)

National Night Out promotes community engagement and crime prevention while fostering relationships between local law enforcement and residents.
#london
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Southport inquiry will examine one of most egregious crimes' in UK history

The inquiry will investigate how it was possible for Rudakubana to cause such devastation, analysing decisions behind his troubling behavior and identifying relevant failings.
UK news
fromMail Online
10 months ago

Why you should blur your house on Google Maps - and how to do it

The crooks are looking for new and innovative ways to victimise people, and it's good for the public to be aware and counter what the criminals are already doing.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.standard.co.uk
10 months ago

Predator who raped schoolgirl, 13, in an alleyway near Croydon shopping centre is jailed

Amini's attack on this vulnerable girl was predatory and calculated. He has demonstrated himself to be a dangerous sexual offender and this sentence prevents him from harming anyone else.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
11 months ago

North London fraudsters posed as police officers for cash scam

Three fraudsters posed as police officers to defraud victims in North Yorkshire, emphasizing ongoing threats of courier fraud.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 months ago

Moment prolific shoplifter nabbed in wave of undercover Met Police sting operations

Dramatic CCTV footage captured police officers arresting George Nicholson, a notorious shoplifter caught during a sting operation in Bromley, London.
London politics
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
11 months ago

Video surveillance cameras coming to Brooklyn Heights Promenade

Surveillance cameras will be installed at Brooklyn Heights Promenade to enhance safety, as crime is rising.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago

Pleasanton police urge caution after string of robberies at ATM machines

Police have increased patrols around local bank parking lots after a string of ATM robberies, urging citizens to be cautious, especially after dark.
Privacy professionals
UK news
fromBustle
11 months ago

A 'Bridgerton' Actor Is Going Viral After Her Fight With A Thief

Genevieve Chenneour bravely fought off a phone thief, drawing on her instincts and training, reflecting on her surprising reaction afterward.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
11 months ago

Tory MP who pursued suspected thief down London street and secured arrest praised for getting 'stuck in'

An MP successfully pursued and reported a suspect, showcasing civic responsibility and engagement.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

Youth workers in London custody centres stop 90% reoffending, says report

The London VRU's youth diversion scheme significantly reduces reoffending among young violent offenders, achieving up to 90% success in preventing future crimes.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

More than 250k seized in courier fraud crackdown

The Met Police's crackdown on courier fraud has led to significant arrests and cash seizures, primarily affecting elderly victims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
11 months ago

UK's most senior police officer criticises early prison release scheme

Sir Mark Rowley stated that the early release of offenders, without proper analysis of policing impact, will burden police forces already stretched by austerity cuts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
11 months ago

Met chief warns anti-crime pledges need funding

The importance of the forthcoming spending review could not be underestimated, as substantial funding is necessary for policing to meet growing demands and maintain safety.
London politics
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.mercurynews.com
11 months ago

San Jose police arrest suspects in dangerous copper wire theft

Copper wire theft endangers lives and disrupts essential services like power and telecommunications, particularly increasing post-COVID due to higher demand.
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