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Retired Police Officer Arrested for Posting Crime Scene Photos

Retired Victorian police officer Wayne Sherwell was arrested for posting crime scene photos on Facebook, prompting a formal investigation despite his past bravery award for neutralizing an armed criminal in 1988.

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Florida Officers' Violent Arrest of Black College Student Sparks Outrage

A viral video shows Florida law officers violently arresting William McNeil Jr., a 22-year-old Black college student, during a daytime traffic stop for allegedly not having his headlights on; he sustained a concussion and a broken tooth, and the State Attorney's Office cleared the officers of wrongd...

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Judge Defies DOJ, Sentences Officer to Prison in Breonna Taylor Case

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison was sentenced to almost three years in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a 2020 raid, despite a Justice Department recommendation for no prison time, showcasing a conflict in legal interpretations and raising concerns about poli...

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Jacksonville Officer Suspended After Punching Driver During Traffic Stop

A Jacksonville, Florida officer, D. Bowers, was suspended after punching a driver, William McNeil Jr., during a traffic stop on February 19; although a state prosecutor found no criminal misconduct, an internal review is underway.

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Community Bail Funds Face Scrutiny Amidst Bail Reform Debate

Conservative lawmakers are scrutinizing community bail funds, which use public donations to release pre-trial detainees, following the rise of such funds after 2020; at least four states have passed laws regulating them, despite studies showing no link between bail reform and higher crime rates; som...

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Germany Approves Nationwide Taser Use for Federal Police

The German cabinet approved a bill allowing nationwide Taser use by federal police, aiming to equip 10,000 officers with 5 million euros annually, following testing showing few health risks in limited use but facing concerns over potential harm and increased application.

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Sochi Police Officer Sentenced to 13 Years for Corruption

A former deputy chief of Sochi's economic security and anti-corruption unit received a 13-year prison sentence for fraud (800,000 rubles), abuse of power (2.4 million rubles in damages), and bribery (6 million rubles) related to land deals and illegal construction projects.

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Genoa G8 Summit: Violence, Police Brutality, and the Rise of Populism

The 2001 Genoa G8 summit saw violent clashes between protesters and police, resulting in injuries and the death of Carlo Giuliani; police actions, especially at the Diaz school, sparked widespread condemnation and ongoing debates about crowd control and police brutality.

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UK: Retired Teachers Arrested, Face Terrorism Charges After Pro-Palestine Rally

Two retired teachers were arrested and held for 27 hours following a pro-Palestine rally in Cardiff, with police searching their homes and seizing numerous personal items; their bail conditions restrict their movements and social contact.

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Autopsy Rules Death of Alabama Man Restrained by Police a Homicide

Phillip Reeder, 53, died in Irondale, Alabama on August 4, 2024, after a physical altercation with police officers; an autopsy ruled his death a homicide, citing a combination of restraint, pre-existing heart conditions, and cocaine use; conflicting accounts exist regarding the level of force used b...

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Germany to Equip Federal Police with Tasers Nationwide

The German cabinet approved a plan to equip federal police with Tasers nationwide, allocating €5 million annually starting in 2025, aiming to improve officer safety and de-escalate dangerous situations; however, opposition exists due to documented deaths following Taser use in other contexts.

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Hankison Sentenced to 33 Months for Breonna Taylor Civil Rights Violation

A federal judge sentenced former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison to 33 months in prison for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights, a sentence far exceeding the Department of Justice's recommendation of one day in prison and three years of supervised probation.

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