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Australian police shoot dead 'radicalized' teen DW 05/05/2024

A 16-year-old boy was shot dead by police in Perth after stabbing a man, displaying signs of radicalization. [ more ]

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London: Arrest after man attacks people, police with sword DW 04/30/2024

London police arrested a man wielding a sword after an attack, confirming it was not terror-related. [ more ]

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Perth stabbing: police shoot dead boy, 16, after alleged attack that has hallmarks' of terror incident

Police in Western Australia shot and killed a teenager who allegedly attacked a man in a car park, believed to be acting alone in a potential terrorism-related incident. [ more ]

www.newsshopper.co.uk

Police flock to popular Beckenham park after group of males seen with knives'

A male was arrested for possession of knives at Croydon Road Recreation Ground in Beckenham, with no reported injuries. [ more ]

Shore News Network

Feds Break Up Major Gun Trafficking Operation in Brooklyn

Authorities in Brooklyn charged individuals with trafficking over 40 illegal firearms in a three-month period, leading to arrests and the recovery of 33 firearms. [ more ]

New York Post

Homeless attacker charged for random stabbing of Times Square tourist after history of mental health issues

The homeless repeat offender stabbed a tourist near Times Square, charged with felony assault and weapon possession. [ more ]

NBC New York

Brooklyn man gets 10 years for arsenal of ghost guns, including rifles, found at home

Illegally possessing an arsenal of ghost guns led to a 10-year prison sentence for a Brooklyn man. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

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Mayor Bass orders police 'surge' on Metro bus and rail routes amid spike in violence

Mayor orders a surge of law enforcement in response to growing violent attacks on Metro, emphasizing the need for riders' safety. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Eight arrested in multimillion-dollar retail theft operation, L.A. County sheriff's officials say

Authorities arrested eight individuals for organized retail theft in Los Angeles, recovering millions in stolen goods and cash. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Family demands answers after LAPD officers fatally shoot mentally ill man in Koreatown

Increased police shootings involve individuals in mental health crises, highlighting the need for more effective collaboration between law enforcement and mental health resources. [ more ]

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Man charged with attempted murder in shooting of two San Jose police officers

Kevin Briones, 33, faces attempted murder charges after shooting two officers at a South San Jose hotel during a domestic violence call. [ more ]

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South east London man set fire to deaf and pregnant ex-partner's home

A man was jailed for setting his pregnant ex-partner's flat on fire after a history of harassment and attempted murder. [ more ]

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A Boston Cop Killer or a Victim of Framing? What to Know About Karen Read's Murder Trial

A woman in Massachusetts is on trial for allegedly killing her police officer boyfriend, with defense claiming framing by law enforcement officials. [ more ]

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Two married Queens cops arrested for attacking each other at home

Married Queens cops arrested for allegedly attacking each other during a dispute at home. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Woman arrested after allegedly stabbing her husband in Pleasanton

Domestic dispute led to a wife allegedly stabbing her husband, resulting in critical condition and arrest for attempted murder.

Law enforcement immediately responded to the incident and provided aid to the victim before transport to a trauma center. [ more ]

TESLARATI

Anti-Tesla protesters' "days of action" end in 23 arrests, 27 injured policemen, and 76 criminal complaints

Activists protested at Giga Berlin-Brandenburg, leading to arrests, injuries, and vandalism, causing concern for Tesla and authorities. [ more ]

TESLARATI

Tesla thanks authorities for efforts to protect Giga Berlin-Brandenburg

Tesla expresses gratitude to authorities for maintaining safety during anti-Tesla protests at Giga Berlin-Brandenburg. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

New York police investigating shot fired by officer during Columbia University police operation

An NYPD officer accidentally fired a shot during the Hamilton Hall occupation, with no injuries reported. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

Predator who targeted women and girls as young as 12 snared by e-bike hire records

The collaboration between the local community group and the police was crucial in apprehending a sexual predator in Stamford Hill, London. [ more ]

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We can't tackle knife crime on our own,' police chief says after spate of tragedies

Police chief acknowledges societal effort required to address knife crime epidemic. [ more ]

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Police quiz 45 people after Peckham protesters thwart asylum seekers' coach transfer to Bibby Stockholm

A Home Office contractor detained for racially aggravated public order offense. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LAPD detective charged with hit-and-run after off-duty crash on 5 Freeway

An LAPD detective, Stephanie Carrillo, faces hit-and-run charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash while off-duty. [ more ]

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California man mistakenly jailed for 5 days on child molestation charge, suit alleges

A man was wrongfully arrested due to mistaken identity, leading to five days in jail and being labeled as a sex offender. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Police report no serious injuries. But inside UCLA encampment, there was blood and mayhem

Protesters clashed with law enforcement at UCLA encampment despite warnings to stop throwing objects. [ more ]

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Police Officers Respond as Clashes Erupt at U.C.L.A. Encampment

Administrators called law enforcement due to violence at a pro-Palestinian protest encampment on UCLA campus. [ more ]

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San Francisco

Port of Oakland shutdown among several planned Gaza, May Day protests in Bay Area

Protests in the Bay Area, demanding end to US aid to Israel, may impact commuters. [ more ]

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Black Lives Matter

Cal Poly Humboldt campus protests draw ACLU response

Dialogue and negotiation are preferred over involving law enforcement in handling protests to prevent risks of excessive force and injuries. [ more ]

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London: Boy dies after man attacks people, police with sword DW 04/30/2024

The incident in East London involving a sword-wielding man was not considered terrorism-related by the police. [ more ]

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Man With Sword Stabs Several People in London, Police Say

Knife crime incident in northeast London during the morning commute hours resulted in five people being hospitalized. [ more ]

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Shocking footage captures moment Hainault sword attack suspect is Tasered by police

The suspect in a shocking attack in east London was Tasered by a police officer and remains in hospital without having been interviewed by the police. [ more ]

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The Mercury News

Man in jail after hijacking vehicle on Highway 1, leading police on chase into San Mateo County

A 39-year-old Santa Cruz man was arrested for hijacking a pickup, leading police on a chase into San Mateo County. [ more ]

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Man in jail after hijacking vehicle on Highway 1, leading police on chase into San Mateo County

A man was arrested for allegedly hijacking a pickup, leading police on a chase. The suspect faces multiple charges including felony vehicle theft and DUI. [ more ]

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Baltimore athletic director used AI to fake racist recording of principal, police say

An athletic director in Maryland was arrested for creating a fake racist audio clip of the school principal using AI technology. [ more ]

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Electronic Frontier Foundation

Privacy professionals

Add Bluetooth to the Long List of Border Surveillance Technologies

Law enforcement in Texas along the U.S.-Mexico border are using TraffiCatch technology to track Bluetooth signals from various devices for surveillance purposes. [ more ]

WIRED

5 days ago

Privacy professionals

Microsoft Deploys Generative AI for US Spies

Law enforcement identified the leader of the LockBit ransomware gang, highlighted concerns over foreign surveillance database, and unveiled a VPN attack called TunnelVision. [ more ]

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Germany news

German politician attack: 4 teens identified as suspects DW 05/06/2024

Police have identified and searched the homes of three more teenage suspects in the Matthias Ecke attack. [ more ]

ITPro

Russian LockBit mastermind unmasked by law enforcement

Authorities unmask leader of LockBit ransomware group after international law enforcement disruption led by UK NCA, imposing sanctions and revealing US reward for his arrest. [ more ]

WIRED

The Alleged LockBit Ransomware Mastermind Has Been Identified

Law enforcement monitoring cybercriminal activities can lead to arrests and disruption of operations. [ more ]

Exponential-e Ltd.

$10 million reward offer for apprehension of unmasked LockBit ransomware leader

Law enforcement agencies have identified Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev as the mastermind behind the LockBit ransomware group, offering a reward for his capture. [ more ]

Theregister

4 days ago

Encrypted mail service still okay with giving PII to cops

Proton Mail faced scrutiny for sharing user data with law enforcement despite claiming high privacy standards. [ more ]

New York Post

Fugitive ringleader of NYC migrant moped gang caught after 3 months on the run - because of helmet violation: sources

Enforcing minor violations like helmet laws can lead to apprehending bigger criminals and breaking up sophisticated crime rings. [ more ]

Brooklyn, NY Patch

Trio Arrested, Charged For Running BK Gun Trafficking Ring: Feds

Illegal gun trafficking ring dismantled after arrests and recovery of 33 firearms in Brooklyn.

Four defendants charged, with one still at large, for illegally trafficking over 40 guns into the community for profit. [ more ]

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Citing Safety, New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway

Efforts to address mental health and homelessness in NYC subway for safety and ridership improvement. [ more ]

Brooklyn, NY Patch

Man Found Dead Inside Burning Boat In BK Identified: NYPD

The body of a man was found in a burning boat in Red Hook, with investigations ongoing. [ more ]

New York Post

Raging Harlem mob surrounds suspect in attack on 11-year-old, woman - as NYPD cops protect him

Cops prevented attacks on the suspect accused of assaulting an 11-year-old girl, emphasizing the role of law enforcement in protecting the community. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Police respond to hoax murder call at UC Santa Cruz off-campus apartment

Swatting call reported as a fake homicide generated a significant emergency response. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

California

Police officers won't be forced to disclose their gender identity to state officials following lawsuit

Police officers in California no longer need to disclose their gender identity during traffic stops reporting. [ more ]

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Health

Met police policy on mental health calls may be putting lives at risk, say charities

Police's refusal to routinely attend mental health calls led to quicker response to crime scenes, saving officer hours. [ more ]

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Brooklyn

Brooklyn police shooting: Cops kill fleeing gunman in hail of bullets, NYPD says | amNewYork

Police shot and killed an armed man in Brooklyn during an attempted capture, possibly injuring a bystander in the process. [ more ]

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Medicine

Counterfeit fentanyl pills are becoming a lot more common in law enforcement seizures

Illicit fentanyl pills' seizures have dramatically increased, exacerbating the opioid crisis, with over 115 million seized in 2021, highlighting the urgent need for public health interventions. [ more ]

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UK news

UK politics live: Starmer heads to Dover to unveil Labour's immigration stance

Labour pledges to centralize border security efforts and grant additional powers to combat people smuggling. [ more ]

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Police respond to hoax murder call at UC Santa Cruz off-campus apartment

Swatting calls can mimic serious emergencies causing unnecessary panic and diversion of emergency resources. [ more ]

PortlandTribune.com

4 days ago

Police team-up in Rockwood arrests 7, recovers 4 stolen cars

Collaborative effort led to recovery of stolen vehicles and seizure of illegal guns. [ more ]

Shore News Network

Brooklyn Police Chase Ends With Crazy Scene Captured on Video

Law enforcement officers in Brooklyn apprehended suspects after a dangerous traffic stop incident, showing professionalism in handling the situation. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Data science

BreachForums, an online bazaar for stolen data, seized by FBI

Law enforcement, led by the FBI, shut down BreachForums, a hub for trafficking stolen data and malware, for the second time in a year. [ more ]

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US news

Biden Mourns Fallen Officers at Memorial and Praises Police for Reducing Crime

President Biden praised law enforcement at a memorial service, addressing criticism of rising crime rates and honoring fallen officers. [ more ]

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Canada news

Advocates want changes to police investigating police gender-based violence accusations | CBC News

Advocates push for changes in police services' handling of cases involving police officers as alleged perpetrators. [ more ]

New York Post

Two slashed at NYC school, victims taken into custody: cops

Two males were slashed in a Manhattan school, causing injuries. Unclear if they were students. Building houses various schools. [ more ]

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Wisconsin police kill student who came to middle school with a gun

School shooting incident in Wisconsin resulted in the death of a student, causing a lockdown and extensive reunification efforts. [ more ]

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Active Shooter' Is Neutralized' Near Wisconsin Middle School, Officials Say

School officials in Mount Horeb, Wis., neutralized an active shooter near a middle school, with no reported injuries to others except the assailant. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Cal Poly Humboldt pro-Palestinian occupation finally ends

Student protesters at California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt, were arrested after occupying buildings for over a week. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

Driver escaping cops has deadly plunge off cliff into ocean, California police say

Fleeing driver dies after driving off cliff in Santa Cruz, California. [ more ]

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Queens baby shower shooting leaves man dead, three others wounded: cops | amNewYork

Police are looking for a gunman who opened fire at a baby shower in Queens, killing one man and leaving three others seriously wounded. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Man who attempted to shoot NYPD officer in Brooklyn gets 19 years in prison

Joye sentenced to 19 years in prison for second-degree attempted murder. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Black Lives Matter

Jayadev: Santa Clara County DA's Office undermines racial justice efforts - San Jose Spotlight

Acknowledging racial bias and implementing policy reforms in response to George Floyd's killing. [ more ]

Inside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

Black Lives Matter

Updates on Campus Protests, May 2

Standoff continues between protesters and police at Portland State University library. [ more ]

The Mercury News

Social justice

Jury finds Bay Area man guilty of child sex assault charges

Man found guilty of sexual assault charges in Solano County trial. [ more ]

New York Post

Probable claws! Brooklynite busted selling cougar head, other exotic animal parts

The illegal wildlife trade poses a threat to endangered species, and law enforcement is committed to prosecuting individuals involved in such activities. [ more ]

TechCrunch

DevOps

Microsoft bans U.S. police departments from using enterprise AI tool | TechCrunch

Microsoft has banned U.S. police from using generative AI through Azure OpenAI Service. [ more ]

Axios

Left-wing politics

Biden's antisemitism task force meets as college protests roil U.S.

Attempts to address growing antisemitism with concrete solutions discussed by Biden administration officials. [ more ]

New York Post

Left-wing politics

Kristen Clarke lied and must step down from the DOJ - NOW

DOJ official Kristen Clarke admitted to lying during her Senate confirmation, raising concerns about her credibility and ability to enforce laws. [ more ]

Above the Law

Fist-Fighting, Cop-Pushing Judge Gets Let Off Hook Easy

New York judge facing censure after engaging in a street brawl with neighbors and involving in matters with an attorney. [ more ]

New York Post

Suspect accused of socking mother-of-3 and breaking her jaw cut loose again in NYC court despite upgraded felony charge

The suspect accused of assaulting a woman in Brooklyn had his charges upgraded to a felony, yet was released on supervised release by a judge. [ more ]

Boston.com

DA: Raynham police shoot, kill 35-year-old man who allegedly pointed gun at officers

The incident involved an individual pointing a loaded gun at officers unexpectedly, resulting in a fatal police shooting. [ more ]

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In Charlotte, a City Mourns Its Officers, and Asks What Went Wrong

The tragic incident of four officers being fatally shot while serving a warrant in Charlotte has brought anguish and raised questions about law enforcement safety. [ more ]

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N. Carolina officers were shot from above, police say

Law enforcement faced a deadly shootout while serving an arrest warrant in North Carolina, resulting in four officers getting killed and others wounded. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

Former refugee who escaped war in 1980s films part of Charlotte police shootout from his garage

Individual shocked by violence near his home, reminiscent of past trauma. [ more ]

SFGATE

San Francisco

88 arrests made in 7-month Bay Area retail theft operation

The police pursuit outside a San Mateo Target store was part of a larger retail theft operation resulting in 88 arrests. [ more ]

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San Francisco

I left my suit in San Francisco: thieves swipe bags from Adam Schiff's car

Even prominent figures like Adam Schiff are not immune to car burglaries in San Francisco. [ more ]

Boston.com

Shootout that killed 4 law officers began as task force tried to serve a warrant, North Carolina police say

Law enforcement officers shot while approaching a wanted suspect's house; suspect killed, leading to additional shooting incident. [ more ]

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What to Know About the Police Shooting in Charlotte

One of the deadliest shootouts for American law enforcement in recent years occurred in Charlotte, N.C., leaving four officers dead and four injured. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Thief swipes $1,000 worth of deodorant from Agoura Hills store, leaves no scent

Authorities seek help to catch a man in blue scrubs who stole $1,200 worth of deodorant from an Agoura Hills CVS. [ more ]

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US: Four officers shot dead in North Carolina, police say DW 04/29/2024

Four officers killed in shooting incident near Charlotte, NC. One suspect dead, two others in custody. CMPD officers engaged in serving a warrant for possession of a firearm. [ more ]

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Terrified residents speak out after Hainault 'sword attack'

Residents in Hainault express shock and fear over a suspected attack that left five people in the hospital. [ more ]

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3 officers killed, 5 wounded in shootout in North Carolina

Officers serving warrants face high-risk situations. [ more ]

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US: 3 officers shot dead North Carolina, police say DW 04/29/2024

Three police officers killed in Charlotte shootout [ more ]

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US: 3 officers shot dead in North Carolina, police say DW 04/29/2024

Three police officers killed in shootout near Charlotte, North Carolina. [ more ]

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US: 'Numerous' officers shot in North Carolina, police say DW 04/29/2024

Several law enforcement officers were shot in east Charlotte during a warrant service. [ more ]

ABC7 San Francisco

U.S. marshal task force member, 2 NC correction officers killed while serving warrant in Charlotte

The deadly incident in Charlotte involving the shooting of law enforcement officials during a warrant service resulted in multiple casualties and injuries. [ more ]

Miami Herald

Feds take control of Homestead woman's deadly carjacking probe. More arrests expected

Federal prosecutors warn associated individuals could be charged in connection with murder. [ more ]

Streetsblog

Monday's Headlines: Placard Privilege Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Entitlement and abuse of power displayed by a District Attorney during a traffic stop highlights disregard for rules and authority. [ more ]

Irish Independent

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Convicted sex offender given suspended sentence for using incorrect name in emails

Understanding the consequences of breaking the law is essential. [ more ]

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Mandatory sentences needed for people who attack gardai, Simon Coveney says in wake of Wicklow unrest

Attacks on GardaÃ are attacks on the State; clear consequences needed for such actions. [ more ]

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Police give warning to football fans ahead of Tottenham vs Arsenal

Police will use live facial recognition technology at the north London derby to identify individuals with outstanding warrants or court-imposed restrictions. [ more ]

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Four Vietnamese nationals arrested in London over people smuggling

Four Vietnamese nationals arrested in London for alleged people smuggling via Facebook ads. [ more ]

Boston.com

Watertown's first Black police officer was found murdered in her home in 2011; killer has never been found

Gail Miles, the first Black police officer in the Watertown Police Department, faced discrimination and was later found slain in her home in 2011. [ more ]

ITV News

Four arrested over alleged people smugglers advertising crossings on Facebook | ITV News

Coordinated efforts in cracking down on people smugglers and their supply chains with international cooperation and arrests. [ more ]

NewsChain

Four Vietnamese nationals held in Facebook people smugglers probe

Authorities arrested Vietnamese nationals for alleged people smuggling involving Facebook posts.

Law enforcement agencies collaborate globally to combat people smuggling networks. [ more ]

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Public health

Canada's British Columbia makes U-turn over hard drugs DW 04/27/2024

British Columbia is reversing its policy of allowing the open use of hard drugs in public spaces due to concerns over public safety. [ more ]

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