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The Government of Nova Scotia, led by Attorney General and Justice Minister Becky Druhan, has announced six foundational changes to improve public safety and policing services in the province. The changes follow a comprehensive policing review conducted by Deloitte Canada, which involved extensive public engagement and input from over 7,
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Over 120 emergency service responders and volunteers participated in a disaster simulation at the Mackay Airport in Queensland, Australia. The biennial exercise involved agencies from the Queensland Police Service, Queensland Ambulance Service, Queensland Fire Department, and more. A simulated plane emergency on the tarmac triggered the response, with role players
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In a recent graduation ceremony at the Police Academy of Cambodia in Kandal province, Prime Minister Hun Manet celebrated the accomplishments of 698 recipients of doctoral degrees, Master's Degrees and Bachelor's degrees in police science, prison administration and professional police training. During the ceremony, the head
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Alfie Steele, a 9-year-old boy from Droitwich, Worcestershire, suffered 50 injuries before his murder in February 2021. His mother, Carla Scott, was jailed for 27 years for manslaughter, and her partner, Dirk Howell, is serving at least 32 years for murder. A watchdog investigation found that West Mercia Police was
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The Abbotsford Police Department (APD) has established a sex crimes unit (SCU) in response to concerns over the handling of sexual assault cases. The unit, launched in April 2025, consists of six detectives trained in trauma-informed interviewing and other areas. The SCU aims to provide victims with a higher level
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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver on Kahekili Highway in Kaneohe early in the morning. The incident occurred at around 2:45 A.M. when police and emergency medical services were called to the scene near Ahaolelo Road. The victim, possibly in his 60s, was found
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The Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police Joint Operations Unit has successfully integrated Drone as First Responder (DFR) technology into a police control room, marking the first trial of its kind in the UK. This innovative initiative allows a network of drones to provide 24/7
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The Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed its commitment to intelligence-driven and digital community policing. Speaking at the commissioning of an ultra-modern divisional police headquarters in Kogi State, Egbetokun emphasized the importance of leveraging cutting-edge technology for community-oriented policing. The facility, constructed
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The Lahore city police have busted a honey-trap gang that allegedly operated in the Shahdara Town area, trapping and blacklisting victims to extort money from them. The gang, led by a policeman, consisted of a young girl and several others who would lure victims to isolated locations under false pretenses.
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Veteran broadcaster Selina Scott, 74, received an apology from Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley after officers failed to visit her following a vicious assault and robbery in London. The assault occurred on a Tuesday when a gang of thieves targeted Scott in Piccadilly, leaving her with severe bruising and a
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Police in Pune, India, have made significant arrests in relation to chain snatching and mobile phone theft during the Wari procession, a major festival in the region. According to the Crime Branch of Pune City Police, two gangs were busted, with six members arrested and a minor detained. The gangs
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During the ongoing Wari procession in Pune, two gangs were busted by the Crime Branch of Pune City Police, arresting six gang members, including a minor, and detaining a 19-year-old suspect accused of stealing mobile phones. The arrested gang members allegedly targeted gold chains worn by devotees, recovering 22.5
