Tag #Police Reform

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Justice Department Settles Biased Policing Investigation of Antioch Police Department

The Department of Justice reached a settlement with the Antioch Police Department following an investigation into racist and homophobic text messages exchanged by officers between late 2019 and early 2022; the agreement includes policy reviews, enhanced training, and five years of data collection on...

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Alabama Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Death in No-Knock Raid

In Mobile, Alabama, 16-year-old Randall Adjessom was fatally shot by SWAT officers during a no-knock raid on November 13, 2023, while his family was present; a lawsuit alleges inadequate medical care and excessive force, raising concerns about police conduct and no-knock warrant policies.

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Met Police Apologizes for Officer's Excessive Force, Systemic Issues Remain

In 2019, London Metropolitan Police officer PC Connor Jones used excessive force against Jason Matthews at Hackney Carnival, resulting in a formal apology from the Met and a settled civil claim; Jones faced three misconduct proceedings since 2023, receiving a written warning and final written notice...

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"Louisville Police to Undergo Federal Reform After Breonna Taylor Shooting"

"Following a federal investigation into police misconduct and the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, the US Department of Justice and Louisville, Kentucky, reached an agreement to reform the city's police department, including revisions to use of force policies and traffic stop procedures, under a co...

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Controversial Public Security Law Advances in Spain

Spain's parliament advances a controversial public security law, backed by the PSOE and Bildu, aiming to phase out rubber bullets, reduce penalties for security infractions, and end 'hot returns' of irregular migrants by the first quarter of 2025, sparking fierce opposition from PP and Vox.

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"Israel's Gun Reform: 138,000 Licenses Issued, 1,146 Improperly, Raising Safety Concerns"

"Israel's gun license distribution reform, initiated by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, has issued 138,000 firearms in the past year, out of 365,000 applications, while a police investigation revealed 1,146 licenses were improperly issued, prompting concerns over public safety and transp...

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Israeli Supreme Court Blocks Ben-Gvir's Control Over Police Investigations

Israel's Supreme Court invalidated a section of the amended Police Ordinance granting National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir authority over police investigations, due to its unconstitutionality; five justices supported the ruling while four opposed it.

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UK's Fragmented Response to Soaring Domestic Abuse Rates

Domestic abuse rates spike during Christmas, but only 1 in 60 cases result in conviction. Despite government initiatives, a fragmented, uncoordinated response persists, as highlighted by Merseyside's alarming femicide rate, calling for systemic change.

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Saxony's New Police Law Sparks Debate Over AI-Based Surveillance

Saxony's new police law, passed rapidly without expert consultation, introduces AI-based video surveillance, expanding video monitoring in public spaces and enabling biometric comparisons of suspects, prompting criticism from the FDP and Greens over civil rights violations and a lack of transparency...

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"Louisville Police to Undergo Federal Reforms Following Breonna Taylor Investigation"

"Louisville's police department agreed to a consent decree with the U.S. Justice Department to reform its practices, prompted by investigations into Breonna Taylor's death and the handling of 2020 protests; the decree mandates policy revisions, improved training, data collection, and public reportin...

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Queensland Police Senior Leaders Resist Cultural Reform: Systemic Discrimination Found

A Queensland Human Rights Commission review found systemic discrimination within the Queensland Police Service, with senior leaders showing the most resistance to reform; the report made 36 recommendations for change, including addressing outdated processes and attitudes.

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Sentencing in 2018 Offa Bank Robbery Case

Following a six-year investigation, five individuals involved in the April 5, 2018, Offa, Kwara State bank robbery that resulted in 32 deaths, including nine police officers, were sentenced to death; the gang leader, a dismissed police officer, died in custody.

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