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California
fromCalifornia Post
1 week 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
7 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
9 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
9 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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