UK Tradespeople Demand Action on Tool Theft "Plague
Tradespeople across the UK are demanding harsher penalties for tool thieves after a recent surge in thefts costing tens of millions of pounds, with many losing their livelihoods as a result; a parliamentary bill is currently being considered to address the issue.
UK Tradespeople Demand Action on Tool Theft "Plague
Tradespeople across the UK are demanding harsher penalties for tool thieves after a recent surge in thefts costing tens of millions of pounds, with many losing their livelihoods as a result; a parliamentary bill is currently being considered to address the issue.
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56% Bias Score
Greece integrates AI into police force to improve crime fighting
Greece is integrating artificial intelligence into its police force to improve crime investigation and prevention, enabling faster analysis of evidence and response times, similar to Toronto's implementation, with funding secured through a Google partnership.
Greece integrates AI into police force to improve crime fighting
Greece is integrating artificial intelligence into its police force to improve crime investigation and prevention, enabling faster analysis of evidence and response times, similar to Toronto's implementation, with funding secured through a Google partnership.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting of Organized Crime
The Netherlands launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht" campaign to increase citizen reporting of suspicious criminal activities, using videos, a website (houdmisdaaduitjebuurt.nl), and existing channels like Meld Misdaad Anoniem, which received 11,819 drug-related tips in 2023, leading to 3,120 arrests a...
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting of Organized Crime
The Netherlands launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht" campaign to increase citizen reporting of suspicious criminal activities, using videos, a website (houdmisdaaduitjebuurt.nl), and existing channels like Meld Misdaad Anoniem, which received 11,819 drug-related tips in 2023, leading to 3,120 arrests a...
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36% Bias Score
Belgian Justice Apologizes for Failure Leading to Student's Murder
In 2019, Belgian authorities failed to detain a man with prior rape convictions while awaiting appeal, leading to the rape and murder of Julie Van Espen; the Belgian Justice Minister officially apologized, acknowledging systemic failures and the family's irreparable loss.
Belgian Justice Apologizes for Failure Leading to Student's Murder
In 2019, Belgian authorities failed to detain a man with prior rape convictions while awaiting appeal, leading to the rape and murder of Julie Van Espen; the Belgian Justice Minister officially apologized, acknowledging systemic failures and the family's irreparable loss.
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20% Bias Score
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting of Underground Crime
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht?" campaign to increase public awareness of and reporting on subtle signs of underground criminal activity, such as unusual gifts, strange smells, or excessive security in ordinary homes, aiming to improve collaboration betwe...
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting of Underground Crime
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht?" campaign to increase public awareness of and reporting on subtle signs of underground criminal activity, such as unusual gifts, strange smells, or excessive security in ordinary homes, aiming to improve collaboration betwe...
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44% Bias Score
Tories Say Police Shouldn't Investigate Free Speech
The Conservative party in the UK calls for updated police guidance on investigating non-crime hate incidents, prioritizing free speech and efficient resource allocation.
Tories Say Police Shouldn't Investigate Free Speech
The Conservative party in the UK calls for updated police guidance on investigating non-crime hate incidents, prioritizing free speech and efficient resource allocation.
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44% Bias Score
Elderly Robbery Scam in Netherlands Soars
In 2024, over 8,000 elderly Dutch people reported being targeted by criminals impersonating police officers, a sharp increase from 544 cases in 2023; 1,600 victims lost valuables after criminals gained their trust using personal data obtained online.
Elderly Robbery Scam in Netherlands Soars
In 2024, over 8,000 elderly Dutch people reported being targeted by criminals impersonating police officers, a sharp increase from 544 cases in 2023; 1,600 victims lost valuables after criminals gained their trust using personal data obtained online.
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32% Bias Score
Increased Police Presence in Hessian Cities Yields Positive Results in Crime Prevention
The Hessian police's 'Innenstadtoffensive,' launched nearly a year ago, increases police presence in city centers, resulting in positive public response and crime prevention in cities like Bad Hersfeld and Biedenkopf; the program will continue in 2025, with plans to utilize AI-powered video surveill...
Increased Police Presence in Hessian Cities Yields Positive Results in Crime Prevention
The Hessian police's 'Innenstadtoffensive,' launched nearly a year ago, increases police presence in city centers, resulting in positive public response and crime prevention in cities like Bad Hersfeld and Biedenkopf; the program will continue in 2025, with plans to utilize AI-powered video surveill...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Motorcycle Club Ban: Rise of Smaller Gangs, Increased Violence
The ban on large Dutch motorcycle clubs has led to a rise in smaller clubs, resulting in a three-fold increase in violence-related suspicions among their members, though visible intimidation has decreased, making monitoring more difficult.
Dutch Motorcycle Club Ban: Rise of Smaller Gangs, Increased Violence
The ban on large Dutch motorcycle clubs has led to a rise in smaller clubs, resulting in a three-fold increase in violence-related suspicions among their members, though visible intimidation has decreased, making monitoring more difficult.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting to Combat Undermining Crime
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht?" campaign to increase public awareness of and reporting on suspicious activities related to undermining crime, urging citizens to report observations to authorities or neighborhood watch groups to strengthen crime-fighting ...
Dutch Campaign Encourages Citizen Reporting to Combat Undermining Crime
The Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security launched the "Vreemd of Verdacht?" campaign to increase public awareness of and reporting on suspicious activities related to undermining crime, urging citizens to report observations to authorities or neighborhood watch groups to strengthen crime-fighting ...
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52% Bias Score
Falling Crime Rates in the UK Despite High-Profile Heists
A recent £10 million jewelry heist in London highlights a surprising trend: overall crime rates in the UK are at their lowest level on record, down 70% for burglaries since 2003, due to improved security and decreased target value, despite public perception of rising crime.
Falling Crime Rates in the UK Despite High-Profile Heists
A recent £10 million jewelry heist in London highlights a surprising trend: overall crime rates in the UK are at their lowest level on record, down 70% for burglaries since 2003, due to improved security and decreased target value, despite public perception of rising crime.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin to Implement Knife Ban Zones
Berlin announces knife ban zones in high-crime areas, aiming to curb rising knife crime through stricter measures and a new coordination office.
Berlin to Implement Knife Ban Zones
Berlin announces knife ban zones in high-crime areas, aiming to curb rising knife crime through stricter measures and a new coordination office.
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40% Bias Score