Sutton's 'lack of frontline policing' criticised despite increase in officers
Ruth Dombey admitted concerns over the decrease in police in Sutton due to police abstractions, which move officers out of the borough.
Data from the Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime shows that police abstractions in Sutton have more than doubled in recent years, with a quarter of police time spent outside the borough. [ more ]
Amid school crime spike, task force wants L.A. campuses to decide whether they need police
Allowing individual Los Angeles public school campuses to decide about stationing police officers, reversing recent wins by anti-police student activists. [ more ]
A 31-year-old woman was stabbed to death in Hither Green, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
Police reassured the community that they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the investigation, and there will be an increased policing presence in the area. [ more ]
Extra security, extra stress, new rules at Council meeting - Austin Monitor
Speakers now have three minutes instead of two at City Council meetings due to a temporary restraining order, impacting timing but leading to smoother proceedings. [ more ]
Letters: Chicago police officers should be more visible
Having police officers outside their vehicles on fixed posts creates a more visible police presence and allows for better interaction with the community.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon's approach to climate change is seen as realistic and reasonable, with a focus on becoming carbon neutral and carbon-negative. [ more ]