Victoria Police revokes warrantless pat-down powers
Victoria Police has revoked controversial powers allowing officers to conduct warrantless pat-downs across inner Melbourne. The decision follows significant public and legal scrutiny.
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Met Police vetting failures let rapists join force
A damning review reveals over 130 Met Police officers, including two serial rapists, committed crimes due to flawed vetting. Read the full report on systemic failures.
Family's agony after police error over fatal crash victim
A family endured weeks of trauma after South Yorkshire Police incorrectly identified a crash victim. Read their heartbreaking statement and the police response.
Met Police officers 'not properly vetted' in recruitment drive
A damning report reveals thousands of Met Police recruits were not properly vetted amid a national drive to boost numbers, compromising integrity and public trust. Read the full findings.
Police Misidentify Teen Crash Victim in Yorkshire
The family of Joshua Johnson, 18, speak out after police wrongly identified another boy as the victim of a fatal Rotherham car crash. Read their heartbreaking tribute.
Police error after crash: family told wrong teen survived
South Yorkshire Police referred itself to the IOPC after a tragic mix-up saw Joshua Johnson's family told he survived a Rotherham crash when he had died. Read the full story.
Met Police staff plan six more strike days in pay row
Met Police call handlers and fleet staff will strike for six days in January, following a 'hugely disruptive' New Year's Eve walkout. The dispute centres on an 'inferior' pay offer compared to police officers. Read the latest.
Freemason police officers defend membership amid Met rule
Freemason police officers say they fear for their careers after the Met Police required them to declare membership. They deny any special treatment, calling the move 'unfair'.
Volunteer officer sacked over fake police car
A volunteer Met Police officer was dismissed after fitting blue lights and sirens to his own car and driving it around London. Discover the full story and the hearing's findings.
Three police killed in Turkey anti-IS raid
Six militants also dead after Turkish police storm house in Yalova. Interior Minister details nationwide crackdown following the fatal shoot-out. Read the latest.
Man shot by police in Thetford after crash and handgun report
A man was shot dead by armed police in Thetford, Norfolk, following a two-vehicle collision and reports he was carrying a handgun. The incident is under independent investigation.
Las Vegas Police Get Donated Tesla Cybertruck Fleet
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has unveiled a fleet of 10 Tesla Cybertrucks, donated anonymously. Discover the details behind this controversial $2.7m gift and its implications for modern policing.
Six Immigration Officers Charged Over Migrant Thefts
Six UK immigration officers face charges of stealing from migrants and money laundering. The defendants are due at Westminster Magistrates' Court in January. Read the full details.
Six Immigration Officers Face Theft and Laundering Charges
Six Home Office immigration officers are to appear in court accused of stealing from migrants and money laundering. Read the full details of the CPS prosecution.
Six Immigration Officers Face Serious Criminal Charges
Six UK immigration officers are to appear in court, charged with money laundering and conspiracy to steal from migrants. Five also face misconduct charges. Full details here.
Emergency visa extension for foreign prison staff
Hundreds of foreign prison officers have been granted a 12-month visa extension to prevent a staffing crisis. The move follows intense lobbying to avert system collapse.
Seven Men Detained in Liverpool Over Planned Violence Fears
Armed police in Liverpool have detained seven men following intelligence about a potential violent act. Discover the full details of the tactical operation here.
Triple Cop Killer Harry Roberts Dies Aged 89
Harry Roberts, who murdered three police officers in 1966 and became one of Britain's longest-serving prisoners, has died. Read the full story of the Shepherd's Bush massacre.
Police Officer Jailed for £50k Burglary and Harassment
A serving City of London Police officer has been sentenced to over three years for stealing £50,000 in a burglary and harassing his partner. Read the full details of the case.
San Diego $12m Settlement in Police Shooting of Konoa Wilson
San Diego agrees to a $12 million settlement with the family of Konoa Wilson, a 23-year-old fatally shot by police in 2022. The case has reignited debates over US policing and use of force.
M5 Tragedy: Teen Tasered Before Being Hit by Car
Logan Smith, 18, died after leaving an ambulance on the M5 near Weston-super-Mare. The IOPC is investigating police Taser use prior to the fatal incident. Read the full report.
Knife Arches and Self-Defence Training for Probation Staff
Exclusive: Probation officers in England and Wales are to receive self-defence training, bodycams, and knife arches following two serious stabbings in Oxford and Preston offices. Read the full story.
Man to sue police after arrest for US gun photo
A Yorkshire IT consultant was arrested in the UK over a photo of him legally holding a gun in Florida. He plans to sue police and leave the country. Read the full story.
Spycops inquiry hears sexual deception was 'part of the work'
A public inquiry hears that Met Police managers permitted undercover officers to form sexual relationships with activists. Whistleblower Peter Francis gives shocking evidence. Read the full story.
Police trainee barred for gross misconduct
Former North Yorkshire Police trainee Brogan Canning has been placed on the barred list after a panel ruled her unwanted sexual advances towards a colleague amounted to gross misconduct.
Wandsworth Council accused of breaking crime pledge
Wandsworth Labour faces accusations of twisting a manifesto promise on law enforcement officers as a political row erupts over crime figures ahead of local elections.
Melbourne Police Get Warrantless Search Powers
Victoria Police gain authority to conduct random searches without warrant in inner Melbourne for six months. Critics warn of racial profiling risks as Premier defends public safety move.
Four officers face misconduct case over woman's death
Police watchdog recommends misconduct proceedings for four officers over handling of domestic abuse case before Harshita Brella was found dead. Read the full investigation.
Slender Man killer escapes custody in Madison
Morgan Geyser, convicted in the Slender Man stabbing case, has escaped custody after removing her police tag. Police urgently search for the woman last seen in Madison.
Dutch police dispute Maccabi fan ban intelligence
West Midlands Police defend banning Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa match as Dutch authorities question 'false' hooliganism claims. Read the full investigation.
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