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Sydney's Armed Police Patrols Spark Civil Liberties Debate

Following the Bondi terror attack, NSW Premier Chris Minns has authorised police to carry assault rifles, raising questions about militarised policing, public safety, and the erosion of civil liberties. Read the analysis.

London Crime Falls 18% in Targeted Police Hotspots

A targeted Met Police operation in 20 London town centres cut crime by 18% and boosted arrests by a third over summer 2025. Discover how focused patrols and plain-clothed ops made the capital safer.

Police chiefs call to scrap non-crime hate incidents

Police leaders are set to call for the controversial 'non-crime hate incident' category to be scrapped and replaced with a new 'commonsense' system. Read the full details of the proposed overhaul.

Met Police officer sacked for sexual misconduct

A Metropolitan Police detective has been dismissed and barred for life after sexually assaulting a fellow officer in a pub bathroom. Read the full details of the gross misconduct case.

Four arrested in Sussex counter-terrorism probe

Three men and a woman have been detained in Eastbourne and Brighton under the Terrorism Act 2000 as part of an investigation into extreme right-wing terrorism. Follow for live updates.

Met Police Riot Training: Behind the Scenes

Exclusive look at Metropolitan Police riot squad training in Gravesend. See how officers prepare for London protests with petrol bombs and crowd control tactics. Read the full story.

Police and Crime Commissioner Roles Scrapped

The policing minister announces abolition of 41 Police and Crime Commissioner positions across England and Wales from November 2025. Stay updated with breaking news.

Police Commander: I Look Up to Frontline Officers

In a candid revelation, City of London Police Commander Umer Khan shares his profound respect for frontline officers and outlines his vision for community-focused policing in the Square Mile.

Government's Massive Crime & Policing Bill Unveiled

The UK government has announced its most significant crime and justice reforms in decades, introducing harsher sentences for serious offences and expanding police authority in a sweeping new bill.

More Police for UK Train Stations After Crime Rise

In a significant move to enhance passenger safety, the British Transport Police is deploying additional officers across railway stations nationwide following a worrying rise in crime rates.

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