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London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for using sex workers and Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional conduct standards.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
14 hours ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 days ago

Met Police detective sacked over use of sex workers and class A drugs on trips abroad

A Metropolitan Police detective was dismissed for using sex workers and Class A drugs over seven years, breaching professional conduct standards.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

US politics
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
US politics
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
NYC parents
fromWIRED
1 week ago

Why ICE Is Allowed to Impersonate Law Enforcement

ICE agents misled campus security to detain a student without proper identification or judicial warrant.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
NYC parents
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Feds Storm NYC Councilmember's Home, Seize Devices in Pre-Dawn Raid

Federal agents raided the homes of Councilmember Farah Louis and her sister as part of a corruption investigation into migrant shelter contracts.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

A nude man was seen walking around a N.H. town overnight. Police would like to know who he is.

Police in Bedford, New Hampshire, seek to identify a man seen walking nude in neighborhoods early Thursday morning, possibly linked to previous incidents.
Careers
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Beyond the Certificate: Why Real Expertise in Investigative Interviewing Comes from Practice

Training and certifications signal competence, but true effectiveness in investigative interviewing requires disciplined application and real-world experience.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Moment knifeman who left his victim for dead caught hiding under loft insulation

James Pedley was sentenced to 14 years for stabbing a man during a brawl and was found hiding from police.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago

Man Shot Dead On NYC Street, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD

A suspect is being sought after Edwin Guevarez Jr. was fatally shot in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Body Found at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn

A man's body was recovered from the shoreline of Calvert Vaux Park, prompting an active investigation by the NYPD.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
4 days ago

Man Shot Dead On NYC Street, Suspect Still At Large: NYPD

A suspect is being sought after Edwin Guevarez Jr. was fatally shot in Brooklyn's East New York neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Body Found at Calvert Vaux Park in Brooklyn

A man's body was recovered from the shoreline of Calvert Vaux Park, prompting an active investigation by the NYPD.
California
fromCalifornia Post
4 days ago

California sheriff's department to utilize Batman-like gadget to halt car chases

Riverside County Sheriff's Department will use the Grappler device to safely stop fleeing vehicles, inspired by Batman's gadgets.
Roam Research
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

The Chalk Mark Still Matters: Russian Espionage Handling in the Modern Era

Russian intelligence tradecraft has evolved in agent handling, incorporating advanced communication techniques and urban geography for signaling.
US news
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Ominous Surveillance "Scarecrows" Appearing Across America

Police technology, including COWs, is rapidly growing, with the law enforcement equipment market projected to reach $11.7 billion by 2025.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
1 day ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Police release photo of 'person of interest' in Boston shooting

A shooting occurred in Boston's South End, with a suspect seen discarding clothing before fleeing the scene.
Python
fromAntocuni
1 week ago

Inside SPy, part 2: Language semantics

SPy aims to enhance Python's performance while integrating static typing, balancing between an interpreter and a compiler.
#theft
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police officer borrows bike to chase down thief

A police officer borrowed a bystander's bicycle to chase and apprehend a man who stole a suitcase from a taxi outside St Pancras station in London.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Moment brazen thieves calmly go through pub-goers' bags during 15,000 crime spree

Two thieves were jailed for stealing laptops from pub-goers in London's Square Mile, showcasing their audacity and professionalism in committing theft.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Police officer borrows bike to chase down thief

A police officer borrowed a bystander's bicycle to chase and apprehend a man who stole a suitcase from a taxi outside St Pancras station in London.
#burglary
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Bungling watch burglar caught after wearing distinctive T-shirt to chip shop

A burglar was captured due to his distinctive neon T-shirt while eating in a chip shop after stealing luxury items.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Bungling watch burglar caught after wearing distinctive T-shirt to chip shop

A burglar was captured due to his distinctive neon T-shirt while eating in a chip shop after stealing luxury items.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
Miscellaneous
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

NYPD Hunts Four In Brooklyn-Queens Burglary Pattern

NYPD released surveillance images of four suspects linked to a citywide burglary pattern across Brooklyn and Queens precincts, offering up to $3,500 rewards for tips leading to arrests.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Meta, cops deploy AI and handcuffs in scam crackdown

Meta deployed anti-scam tools across WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger, including device-linking warnings and suspicious friend request alerts, while law enforcement disrupted scam networks and arrested 21 fraudsters.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Undercover officer deceived women with grotesque and cruel' lies, spycops inquiry told

An undercover police officer engaged in long-term sexual relationships with women through emotional manipulation, deception about his personal life, and fraudulent use of taxpayer funds.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Interpol obliterates cyber criminal infrastructure | Computer Weekly

Interpol's Operation Synergia III neutralized 45,000 malicious IP addresses and servers across 72 countries, resulting in 94 arrests and over 100 investigations targeting cyber fraud, phishing, malware, and ransomware infrastructure.
DC food
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How infiltrating the mafia actually works, according to a former FBI agent

FBI agent Joaquin Garcia spent 24 of 26 years undercover, infiltrating the Gambino crime family as 'Jack Falcone' and successfully indicting 32 mobsters.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Technology accelerating crime, boosts case for national police service says NCA chief | Computer Weekly

Technology has fundamentally transformed crime by enabling criminals to operate globally in networks, access money laundering services, and conduct sophisticated attacks with unprecedented scale and speed.
#undercover-policing
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Undercover police officer was sacked for assaulting partner, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was convicted of assault and deceived a woman into an intimate relationship, leading to a public inquiry into undercover policing.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Undercover police officer was sacked for assaulting partner, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was convicted of assault and deceived a woman into an intimate relationship, leading to a public inquiry into undercover policing.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
1 month ago

73rd Precinct Safety Alert: Designer-Item Thefts in Brooklyn

NYPD's 73rd Precinct warns residents of organized theft targeting designer clothing, bags, and sneakers, recommending awareness and preventive measures during commutes.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Suspected prowler allegedly engaged in 'inappropriate behavior,' linked to 6 Oakland incidents: OPD

Oakland police link a man to at least six prowling incidents in East Oakland neighborhoods, with reports beginning in March 2025 and ongoing investigations in Maxwell Park.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Editorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork

Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
Privacy technologies
fromInfoWorld
1 month ago

What I learned as an undercover agent on Moltbook

OpenClaw AI agents on Moltbook social network pose severe cybersecurity risks through unauthorized access to sensitive user data and financial systems.
Remote teams
fromUNILAD Tech
1 month ago

Cop fired after being caught using 'deceitful' work-from-home hack

A police officer was terminated and banned from law enforcement after using a photo frame device to fake activity on her work-from-home laptop by generating artificial keystrokes.
#undercover-operations
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Boston police seeking suspect in armed robbery

Boston police seek public assistance identifying a suspect accused of robbing multiple victims at gunpoint in Dorchester on January 22.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Suspected Peeping Tom sought by Oakland police

Oakland police seek a suspected Peeping Tom linked to six confirmed incidents in Maxwell Park since December 13, with similar cases possibly dating to March 2025.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man got caught in Oakland undercover pimp sting while out of jail in pending gun case, feds say

In the undercover sting, the undercover officer told Raybon, her previous pimp had beaten her and not paid her properly, to which (Raybon) explained he would treat her well, pay her well, set up photo shoots and help her build a regular clientele, and ensure she could make about $2000.00 a night, Assistant U.S. Attorney Ivana Djak said in court filings.
US news
New York City
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

NYPD Seeks Three Suspects in Citywide Grand Larceny Pattern

NYPD seeks public help identifying three suspects in a citywide grand larceny pattern spanning Manhattan and Brooklyn across three precincts.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Undercover police officer exposed by his own blunder, spycops inquiry hears

An undercover officer was exposed after accidentally recording himself discussing activists during a covert operation infiltrating leftwing groups.
Information security
fromtechcrunch.com
4 weeks ago

FBI investigating hack on its wiretap and surveillance systems: report

Hackers breached FBI networks managing wiretaps and foreign intelligence surveillance warrants, marking another major U.S. government cybersecurity incident amid ongoing threats from Chinese and Russian threat actors.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 weeks ago

3 suspects wanted for string of Lululemon, Alo robberies across NYC

Three suspects robbed four Lululemon and Alo stores across New York City between February 7 and March 3, stealing over $56,000 in merchandise with no injuries reported.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Man covers himself in bedsheet before attacking ex-colleague

A man wearing a bedsheet attacked his ex-colleague with an iron bar at their workplace, fracturing their skull, before being arrested at Heathrow Airport and sentenced to four and a half years in prison.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

No deportation officer has been killed in the line of duty since ICE's creation

Of the 15 officers who died in the line of duty while working for Enforcement and Removal Operations, the ICE branch charged with detaining unauthorized migrants within the interior of the US, all but two died of Covid. One deportation officer, Brian Beliso, died of a heart attack in 2020 during a foot chase. The other deportation officer to die of something other than Covid, Lorenzo Roberto Gomez, experienced heat stress during a training exercise in El Paso, Texas, leading to hospitalization.
US politics
Privacy technologies
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Police to trial handheld facial recognition devices

London Metropolitan Police will trial handheld facial recognition devices capable of identifying people on the spot during a six-month pilot with 100 devices.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Deadly lookalikes

An unusually wet winter in the Bay Area caused a surge in deadly death cap mushrooms, leading to unprecedented poisonings disproportionately affecting immigrant communities who forage based on traditional knowledge.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Moment undercover police swoop on bag thieves preying on City pub drinkers in Leadenhall Market

Undercover police arrested two men for stealing a backpack worth £1,335 from a pub customer in London's Square Mile using coordinated surveillance and CCTV evidence.
fromNewsday
1 month ago

ICE agents said to have posed as police, a tactic some fear could erode trust in real cops

According to a statement later released by Columbia, the agents had gained access to the building by posing as police in search of a 5-year-old - going so far as to present a flyer of the "missing child" to a campus safety officer. The ruse allowed them to make their way to the apartment of Ellie Aghayeva, an international student from Azerbaijan who immigration officials claim overstayed her visa.
US politics
New York City
fromHoodline
1 month ago

NYPD 70th Precinct Warns Of Designer-Item Robberies

NYPD warns Brooklyn residents about robberies targeting designer clothing and accessories, recommending practical safety measures to avoid becoming victims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The kids don't get days off. Nor should you': my secret life as a paedophile hunter on the dark web

He clicked on a video. A girl was sitting in an adult bed, a child's picture book beside her. Squire watched as a man came into the frame and began reading it to her. For a moment, it could have been a normal scene maybe it would be until the man proceeded to remove the girl's clothing. Then he raped her. Squire watched her endure it it looked like her soul left, he says.
Television
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Activists arrested over 'mass shoplifting plans'

Fifteen activists from Take Back Power were arrested for allegedly planning mass shoplifting from London supermarkets to redistribute goods.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Thai police go undercover as lion dancers to catch thief

Thai police used a lion dance costume to arrest a suspect accused of stealing about $64,000 worth of Buddhist artefacts.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

ICE Agents Are 'Doxing' Themselves

ICE List claims a leaked database of nearly 4,500 DHS employees but mainly aggregates publicly posted information, includes inaccuracies, and operates as a crowdsourced wiki.
Law
fromAxios
2 months ago

AI is reshaping police detective work, starting with cold cases

AI tools enable detectives to rapidly search and analyze large, multimodal evidence (calls, interviews, photos, social media) to accelerate cold and active investigations.
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Love-struck suspected Moscow mole in NYC tells FBI agent, 'Catch me, baby' - only to land behind bars

Nomma Zarubina, accused of working for the Kremlin, pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents after incriminating, flirtatious texts to an FBI agent.
History
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Inside the LAPD's most notorious shadow unit

Sgt. Willie Burns secretly recruited 18 LAPD officers in 1946 to form a covert Gangster Squad targeting organized-crime figures using Thompson submachine guns.
Business intelligence
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

Private Sector Intelligence Careers

Private-sector intelligence roles require public-sector analytic skills plus explicit training in cognitive tradecraft, decision support, and structured reasoning for business contexts.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
1 month ago

Armed Robbers Posing As Cleaning Crew Hit Brooklyn Home: NYPD

A group of armed robbers forced their way into an East New York home near Vandalia and Fountain avenues just after 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 13, after a woman knocked claiming to be from a cleaning company, police said. According to investigators, the suspects headed directly to a bedroom after getting inside, where they grabbed high-end jewelry worth roughly $118,000, as well as a purse, wallets and credit cards.
Brooklyn
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Shadow AI: The Invisible Insider Threat

Shadow AI is the unsanctioned use of artificial intelligence tools outside of an organization's governance framework. In the healthcare field, clinicians and staff are increasingly using unvetted AI tools to improve efficiency, from transcription to summarization. Most of this activity is well-intentioned. But when AI adoption outpaces governance, sensitive data can quietly leave organizational control. Blocking AI outright isn't realistic. The more effective approach is to make safe, governed AI easier to use than unsafe alternatives.
Privacy professionals
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Police looking to ID pair who allegedly accessed Boston EMS bay

Man and woman allegedly used a tool to access a Boston EMS bay rear door at 2100 Dorchester Ave.; EMTs confronted them.
California
fromwww.santacruzsentinel.com
2 months ago

Santa Cruz police use drone with heat sensor to arrest attempted robbery suspect

A Santa Cruz police drone using thermal sensors located and helped arrest a burglary suspect hiding under a tarp after a resident chased him away.
California
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

San Jose Police Warn of Burglars Hiding Surveillance Cameras on Residents' Properties

Burglars hide surveillance cameras on properties to monitor occupancy, then pose as delivery workers or landscapers to target unoccupied homes.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Cops Including SWAT and Forensics Swarm' Area Near Nancy Guthrie Home In Middle of the Night

SWAT, forensics, and FBI converged near Nancy Guthrie's home amid an unresolved kidnapping and ransom investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYPD uniforms found stuffed in box on NYC street, sparking mystery

A cardboard box containing official NYPD uniforms was found near Green-Wood Cemetery in Borough Park; officers moved it to a precinct and an investigation continues.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Police swoop on prolific bag thieves targeting hotels in City of London

Undercover plain-clothed City of London officers arrested four suspects accused of serial hotel bag thefts and recovered stolen possessions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Real Reason ICE Agents Wear Masks

Federal agents empowered to use force must be publicly identifiable to ensure accountability; anonymity for such public servants is unjustified.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

How CIA black ops actually work, according to a former CIA spy

Former CIA counterterrorism chief in Pakistan who captured Al Qaeda members, survived an assassination attempt, disclosed CIA torture, and now consults, writes, and hosts podcasts.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Targeted operations cutting phone thefts, Met says

Targeted Metropolitan Police operations and a £4.5m mayoral investment helped reduce mobile phone thefts in London by 12% from 2024 to 2025.
US politics
fromEngadget
1 month ago

The Morning After: DOJ may face investigation over removal of ICE agent tracking apps

House Judiciary Committee requests DOJ communications with Apple and Google regarding removal of apps that shared sightings of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
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