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London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Police to restrict knife images on its social media over fears they cause serious harm

The Met Police will sharply limit posting images of seized knives on social media to reduce fear and harm among young people and affected communities.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Oakland police will no longer need permission before chasing suspects at high speeds

OAKLAND A civilian oversight body with unprecedented authority over the city's police will allow officers significantly more flexibility in deciding whether to chase suspects at high speeds through city streets. In a unanimous vote, the Oakland Police Commission determined Thursday that police can initiate a pursuit over 50 miles per hour at their own discretion, so long as they receive a supervisor's permission for it soon afterward.
California
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Chicago mayor defies Trump's immigration crackdown plan for the city

The mayor directed all city departments to guard the constitutional rights of Chicago residents "amidst the possibility of imminent militarized immigration or National Guard deployment by the federal government." When asked during a news conference about federal agents who are presumably "taking orders," Johnson replied: "Yeah, and I don't take orders from the federal government." Johnson also blocked Chicago police from wearing face coverings to hide their identities,
Chicago
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
7 months ago

Data Dump: E-Bike Crashes Were Down Before NYPD Crackdown, Contradicting Tisch's Rationale - Streetsblog New York City

E-bike crashes and injuries are significantly down, contradicting the rationale for strict policing of cyclists.
fromsfist.com
7 months ago

One Person Dead After Wednesday Night High-Speed CHP Chase in Oakland

The incident has reignited discussions on the appropriateness of high-speed police chases, following the death of an innocent pedestrian during one such pursuit.
East Bay (California)
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Don't trust the naysayers - Adams' NYC crime decline is no mirage

Public safety remains the primary concern in the NYC mayoral race, with crime rates influencing perceptions of Mayor Adams' reelection bid.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
8 months ago

Tories call for ban on police recording of non-crime hate incidents'

The Conservatives propose limiting police recording of non-crime hate incidents to focus resources on actual crime prevention.
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