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10 hours ago

Don't debate digital ID, trial it - the Isle of Wight could settle the argument | Computer Weekly

Digital identity can modernize public services, but requires real-world testing to avoid past failures and ensure effectiveness.
#arson
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police debunk social media claims linking Epping car incident suspect to asylum hotel

Police confirmed no link between a suspect in a car incident and an asylum hotel despite social media claims.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Suffolk health checks: The new school gate conversation - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK medical landscape has moved dramatically in the last twelve months, showing a clear move away from fad diets and toward regulated, injectable treatments. This shift is not staying local; it's already visible across London clinics and private healthcare providers, where demand has accelerated sharply over the past year.
Medicine
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

4 arrested in brazen daytime shooting near downtown Haverhill

A shooting occurred in downtown Haverhill at around 11:30 a.m., damaging property but causing no injuries. Haverhill police discovered numerous shell casings at the scene.
East Bay (California)
Miami food
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2 days ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

North Andover police chief granted paid administrative leave after no confidence vote

More than 90 percent of the members of both the North Andover Patrol Officers Union and the Sergeants Union called for 'the immediate removal' of Gray last week, citing 'low morale and broken trust.'
Boston
#public-safety
fromHoodline
4 days ago
Brooklyn

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago
Boston

Suspected mortar shell brought into Essex police station prompts evacuation

A resident brought what they thought was an unexploded mortar shell to a police station, but it was actually an empty fuel canister, prompting evacuation and bomb squad investigation.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Suspected mortar shell brought into Essex police station prompts evacuation

A resident brought what they thought was an unexploded mortar shell to a police station, but it was actually an empty fuel canister, prompting evacuation and bomb squad investigation.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

No charges for federal agent who impersonated Plymouth town manager

A judge dismissed identity fraud charges against a Customs officer who impersonated a town manager to file a traffic complaint.
#nypd
fromQNS
3 days ago
NYC politics

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

NYC politics
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3 days ago

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Bodycam footage shows NYPD officers using a taser multiple times on Adrian Cevallos during a struggle, contributing to his death.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
4 days ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Peel police officer who shot man with knife 5 times in Mississauga last year cleared by SIU | CBC News

"There is no basis for proceeding with criminal charges in this case," wrote SIU director Joseph Martino in his decision. "The file is closed."
SF parents
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Person wanted by ICE 'nearly crushed' agent with car in Quincy, officials say

The incident occurred when ICE agents attempted to make a 'targeted arrest' on Bigelow Street in Quincy just after 11 a.m. Agents stopped the person's vehicle and exited their own. The person who they pulled over then tried to 'evade arrest' and 'nearly crushed a special agent' with their vehicle.
Washington DC
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

The UK's radical Preston model' faces an uncertain future with local elections looming | Andy Beckett

Labour councils face uncertain futures as local elections approach amid low national support and fears of a significant loss in power.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

No evidence' of reported rape in Epsom that sparked protests, police say

No evidence has been found to support the reported rape incident in Epsom, despite ongoing investigations by police.
Boston
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4 days ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
#metropolitan-police
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Kensington Gardens shut as police 'assess items'

Police are investigating a video claiming a drone attack on the Israeli Embassy, but no attack occurred and public safety is not at risk.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

What you need to know as Kensington and Chelsea heads into local elections

Labour holds 21 of 32 councils in London, while Conservatives maintain a stronghold in Kensington and Chelsea despite recent electoral shifts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Online child sexual abuse cases not being properly investigated, review finds

Police forces are failing to investigate online child sexual abuse due to rising demand and insufficient resources.
#havering
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Police say suspects remain unknown after woman raped in Epsom as protests break out

Protests erupted in Surrey after a woman was raped outside a church, with police lacking sufficient information on the suspects.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Little progress' in stopping drug drones at HMP Manchester, watchdog says

HMP Manchester struggles with drug delivery and violence, prompting urgent intervention demands from prison inspectors.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

More than 1,000 phones seized in raid on London shop in theft crackdown

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and crime, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

North Shore police department asking for public's help after theft of historical plaques

The historical plaque was reported stolen from the Old Hill graveyard on Greenleaf Street in Newburyport on March 24, Newburyport police said in a press release.
Boston
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Essex Police halts live facial recognition over bias and accuracy risks | Computer Weekly

Essex Police has suspended its live facial recognition technology due to identified accuracy and bias risks, pending further evaluation and risk reduction.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Mother warns UK faces 'more rapes and murders' unless small boats are stopped - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Siobhan Whyte warns that current immigration policies increase risks of violence against British women following her daughter's murder by an asylum seeker.
NYC politics
fromPBS News
1 month ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani launches community safety office

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched a new office for community safety to reduce police involvement in mental health emergencies.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Officials could gain police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers

The UK government plans to grant Environment Agency officers police-style powers including warrant-less searches, asset seizure, and arrest authority to combat fly-tipping and illegal waste dumping.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Cheshire constabulary rejects criticism by David Davis over Letby investigation

Cheshire constabulary portrayed the growing concerns raised about the evidence that convicted Letby as a group of people spreading misinformation, making baseless claims and attempting to destroy reputations.
UK politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fresh hope for justice as anonymous letter surfaces in fatal fire probe

An anonymous letter may provide crucial information about a fire that killed six family members nearly 14 years ago.
#police-reform
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Jersey City to end 'fixed posts' for police, launch new data sharing

Jersey City Police Department implements major reforms including ending fixed posts, deploying mobile patrols with community engagement, and launching JC IMPACT metrics system for transparency and accountability.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Jersey City to end 'fixed posts' for police, launch new data sharing

Jersey City Police Department implements major reforms including ending fixed posts, deploying mobile patrols with community engagement, and launching JC IMPACT metrics system for transparency and accountability.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 weeks ago

Plymouth police officer on paid leave amid criminal investigation

A Plymouth police officer is on paid leave due to a criminal investigation into her off-duty conduct.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Government backs five-council plan for Essex

The five unitary model creates sensible geographies that will empower each new council to deliver new housing in line with local needs.
UK politics
#local-government
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

Fifteen new councils will be created in southern and eastern England to enhance economic growth and accelerate housing development by 2028.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Farage 'will fight' Essex council reorganisation

Nigel Farage opposes local government reorganization in Essex, advocating for the preservation of the county council structure.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fifteen new councils to be created in south and east of England

Fifteen new councils will be created in southern and eastern England to enhance economic growth and accelerate housing development by 2028.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Farage 'will fight' Essex council reorganisation

Nigel Farage opposes local government reorganization in Essex, advocating for the preservation of the county council structure.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police seize 20 mopeds in south London immigration raid

Police conducted an immigration crackdown, seizing 20 vehicles and arresting individuals for illegal working and vehicle theft.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Police are searching for North Shore suspect in string of indecent assaults

The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, about 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-7 with a thin build and short dark hair, according to a statement from the Revere Police Department. In one of the incidents, he was reportedly wearing a black jacket and light-colored jeans.
Mission District
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Whitby mayor to review security measures as police investigate incident at town hall | CBC News

We have a responsibility to ensure that public service is safe for everyone, and that includes calling out and condemning behaviour that seeks to silence or discourage women from participating in civic life.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Essex police pause facial recognition camera use after study finds racial bias

Essex police suspended live facial recognition technology after research revealed the system disproportionately and accurately identified black people compared to other ethnic groups, raising fairness concerns.
US news
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Haverhill police officers involved in man's death won't face charges, DA announces

Local prosecutors declined to file criminal charges in Francis Gigliotti's death after finding no medical evidence of neck or back injury and an expert deemed force objectively reasonable.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Watchdog probes alleged misconduct by Toronto, Peel police officers linked to Project South | CBC News

A provincial complaints agency is investigating misconduct allegations against seven Toronto police officers and three Peel police officers connected to Project South, a major organized crime and corruption probe.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ministers announce huge expansion of electronic tagging in England and Wales

England and Wales will implement the largest electronic tagging expansion in British history, tracking tens of thousands of released offenders in real time while focusing intensive supervision on high-risk criminals.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Cornwall council mishandles complaints in data breach case

A UK councillor has dubbed her local authority's data breach "crazy" after the personal details of individuals behind a series of complaints were revealed to her. Dulcie Tudor, an independent councillor for the Threemilestone and Chacewater area in Cornwall, England, publicized the data protection gaffe via social media following complaints about comments she made during a November council meeting. Cllr Tudor received ten complaints after asking fellow councillor Leigh Knight whether a trans woman was a real woman.
Privacy professionals
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Residents in south London use speed gun to send over 1,000 recordings of speeding cars to the Met Police

Bromley residents recorded and reported over 1,000 speeding incidents, finding many drivers exceed 30mph, with some reaching up to 75mph.
#vehicle-takeovers
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Lollipop ladies to wear bodycameras after completely unacceptable' abuse

Suffolk lollipop officers now wear body cameras after experiencing abuse from motorists, with successful prosecutions resulting from a trial program.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Londoners urged to share their views on the Met

An independent review is investigating whether the Metropolitan Police has implemented recommendations from a 2023 report that found the force institutionally racist, misogynist, and homophobic.
#policing-reform
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Essex county election going ahead - minister

Essex County Council elections will proceed on 7 May 2026, with the Secretary of State declining to include them in postponement legislation.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Last-ditch call to save police front counters

Ten London police front counters will close, reducing 37 to 27 and leaving only two 24-hour counters, raising concerns for vulnerable residents.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Investigation launched into suspected arson attempt' at FA Cup giantkillers' stadium

Macclesfield FC's stadium experienced a suspected arson attempt, with emergency services responding and no casualties reported, occurring two months after the club's major FA Cup upset victory.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Police in England and Wales to get new strict emergency response time limits

Officers will be expected to arrive at crime scenes within 15 minutes in urban areas and 20 minutes in the countryside while attending serious crimes, the Home Office said. The new time limits will apply if there is a danger to life, an immediate threat of violence or the possibility of a serious injury or damage to property, or if a crime is in progress. Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, is preparing to announce a full package of changes that the Home Office claims to be the biggest overhaul in two centuries.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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 news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

12 men charged with manslaughter after death of football fan Simon Dobbin in Southend

Twelve men have been charged with manslaughter over a 2020 assault that left football fan Simon Dobbin with permanent brain damage and later caused his death.
UK politics
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

UK plans sweeping overhaul of policing amid surge in online crimes - DataBreaches.Net

Britain plans a centralized National Police Service to tackle cybercrime, fraud and cross-border digital offenses, with the National Crime Agency to be merged into it.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Man in his 70s seen using mobility scooter on motorway before police rush in

A man in his 70s accidentally drove a mobility scooter onto the M11 motorway in Essex, prompting police to safely escort him home.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Report hate incidents, crime or not, says Met

London police ask residents to report hate incidents, even if not criminal, to monitor rising community tensions and prioritize limited policing resources.
UK politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Home Office announces sweeping police technology plans | Computer Weekly

The Home Office will massively roll out AI and facial-recognition across UK policing and create a centralized National Police Service to standardize data-driven technologies.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Almost half of London drivers say they have suffered vehicle crime

Vehicle crime is significantly higher in London and urban areas, with nearly half of Londoners experiencing theft, vandalism, or related offences in the past year.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New 999 response time targets to speed up policing and catch more criminals

Police response targets tightened: 999 calls answered within ten seconds and serious incidents reached within 15 minutes in cities, 20 minutes in rural areas.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Ealing Council launches hit-squad' to crack down on fly-tipping

Ealing Council will invest £510,000 in tidy teams, deploy 50 remote CCTV cameras, and raise council tax by 4.99% to tackle fly-tipping and antisocial behaviour.
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