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New figures reveal that three-quarters of police officers and staff accused of violence against women are not suspended by their force, despite the allegations against them. The data, obtained by a joint investigation by Refuge and The Independent, shows that only 12 per cent of officers and staff were suspended
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Britain has seen a rising tide of misogyny among its public services, with policing at the forefront of the problem. The London Metropolitan Police and the London Fire Brigade have been subject to damning reviews, pinpointing institutional misogyny as a hallmark of their cultures. This insidious issue is not limited
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U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have reintroduced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving community-police relations and officer safety through advanced training. The Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2023 would require the U.S. Department of Justice to create immersive, real-life
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President Cyril Ramaphosa will officiate at the expansion of the South African Police Service (SAPS) Forensic Science Biology Laboratory in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Province, on Thursday, 31 August 2023. The unveiling of the expanded laboratory and the Women in Law Enforcement Parade will take place consecutively, with the President first
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The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and its partners have intensified their efforts to support the Somalia Police Force (SPF) in combating terrorism and other crimes. A recent meeting aimed to review strategies and enhance collaboration between the SPF and local communities, with a focus on establishing a
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U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have reintroduced the bipartisan Law Enforcement Scenario-Based Training for Safety and De-Escalation Act of 2023. The legislation aims to enhance community-police relations, officer and community safety, and de-escalation techniques through immersive, real-life scenario-based training. The bill would also establish a
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, representing NY-24, has introduced legislation to support law enforcement officers and secure the US border, following a surge of over 5.8 million illegal immigrants crossing the Southern Border since President Biden took office. Tenney met with the Ontario County Sheriff's Department and Customs and
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A major data breach has led to personal information of 9,483 serving members of the PSNI being mistakenly published, raising concerns for their safety and the service's ability to protect personal information. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed the list is in the hands of
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Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-08) has secured $4.3 million in new federal funding to help mid-Michigan police departments reduce crime and improve public safety. As part of his Community Project Funding initiative, Kildee has allocated funds for the Michigan State Police, Genesee County Sheriff's Office, Bay County Sheriff&
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Recent research in the policing and criminology field, as published in the August 2023 edition of the peer-reviewed journal Policing and Society, highlights several key issues in police policy, governance, and community relations. Studies included in the Vol. 33, Issue 8 edition examine the experiences of female civilians in criminal
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A senior Metropolitan Police officer, Commander Julian Bennett, is accused of gross misconduct over allegations that he smoked cannabis daily, used magic mushrooms and LSD, and lied about providing a urine sample for testing. The allegations arose from a tribunal hearing, which has heard testimony from a former flatmate, Sheila
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In a noteworthy display of unity and solidarity, the 10 Muharramul Haram processions concluded peacefully throughout Sindh as law enforcement agencies maintained extra security measures. Sindh Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon commended the officers and staff of the police force and its Special Branch for their successful security
