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fromIrish Independent
13 hours ago

'The realities of frontline policing are changing' - Gardai issued with tasers in six-month pilot scheme

One hundred twenty-eight uniform gardaí across four stations have been authorized to carry tasers as a measured pilot to prevent harm and protect officers.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

House Homeland leaders seek briefings from Apple, Google on ICE-tracking apps

Apple and Google are being asked to explain removal and moderation of apps that report or track ICE officers amid officer safety and enforcement interference concerns.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Berkeley police want to encrypt all radio calls

Berkeley Police seek to encrypt all radio communications, citing officer safety and burglar eavesdropping, while critics warn of reduced transparency and accountability.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Hundreds of Met Police officers get Tasers after deadly Hainault sword rampage

Police accredited 458 more frontline officers to carry Tasers after Daniel Anjorin's killing; Tasers are credited with preventing further loss of life.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'I've been strangled - just while doing my job'

A police community support officer described being left traumatized after being strangled while on duty, highlighting a significant increase in attacks on PCSOs.
Public health
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