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California
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Insane moment cops deploy Batman-like gadget during high-speed car chase before suspect shoots himself

A suspect in a high-speed chase shot himself after a failed police maneuver using a grappling device to stop his vehicle.
New York City
fromGothamist
6 months ago

NYPD's top cop is stepping down as Mayor Adams' exit nears

NYPD Chief of Department John Chell is retiring after less than a year and will be replaced on an interim basis by Chief Michael LiPetri.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

UK police arrest almost 900 protesters at pro-Palestine Action rally

Nearly 900 people were arrested in London during a protest supporting Palestine Action amid clashes, disputed violence claims, and reports of baton use and injuries.
Law
fromSun Sentinel
8 months ago

'They should have backed off,' family of slain hostage says of police in fatal shootout

Police tactics during a 2019 kidnapping and chase resulted in four deaths; four officers face criminal manslaughter charges while one seeks Stand Your Ground immunity.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

They're to put the brakes on cops': Rio barricades turn favelas into fortresses

Barricades in Rio's favelas protect criminals from police incursions while illustrating the ongoing arms race between law enforcement and traffickers.
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

'You gonna let him die?' Agents pile on protester, who convulses and struggles to breathe

This points to the inherit danger of at-large arrests. They should be avoided as much as possible. You can't control for everything. The risk of violence, someone being hurt or having a medical incident is high.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Police arrested autistic activist in supported housing as part of Quaker raid operation

Police conducted controversial raids on a Quaker meeting house and arrested an autistic activist linked to nonviolent climate protests.
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