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Pets
fromPsychology Today
22 hours ago

Dogs and People: Stories of Redemption and Mutual Rescue

Canine redemption narratives shape perceptions of mutual rescue between humans and dogs, reflecting broader themes of responsibility and redemption in society.
#nypd
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
13 hours ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

From saddle to sky to K9: Four NYPD women lead the charge in elite units for Women's History Month * Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
13 hours ago

NYPD officer struck by driver, injured during traffic stop in Brooklyn

A New York City police officer was injured by a driver during a traffic stop in Brooklyn.
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 week ago
Brooklyn

From saddle to sky to K9: Four NYPD women lead the charge in elite units for Women's History Month * Brooklyn Paper

#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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
5 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
4 days ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a black child suffered a broken knee during a stop and search incident in London.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day 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
5 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
4 days ago

Black child suffered broken knee during Met police search

Six Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation after a black child suffered a broken knee during a stop and search incident in London.
#police-accountability
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

North Andover police working to get body cameras after Kelsey Fitzsimmons shooting

North Andover is implementing a body-worn camera program for police to enhance accountability and seek grant funding to reduce taxpayer costs.
#police-shooting
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Police watchdog clears officer who fatally shot man with BB gun at Danforth GO station | CBC News

US news
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

NYPD officer fatally shoots Mott Haven man during attempted arrest - Bronx Times

Police shot and killed Lucien Colón, who brandished a gun during an attempted arrest in a Mott Haven apartment.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
UK news

Authorities allege man threatened officers with knife before fatal shooting in Westminster

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago
Canada news

Police watchdog clears officer who fatally shot man with BB gun at Danforth GO station | CBC News

US news
fromBronx Times
2 days ago

NYPD officer fatally shoots Mott Haven man during attempted arrest - Bronx Times

Police shot and killed Lucien Colón, who brandished a gun during an attempted arrest in a Mott Haven apartment.
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
UK news

Authorities allege man threatened officers with knife before fatal shooting in Westminster

Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Two dead in Pomona police pursuit stemming from domestic violence call

A domestic violence call in Pomona led to a police pursuit, resulting in two fatalities and the arrest of suspect Marshall Judson.
Careers
fromSecuritymagazine
3 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.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

Man dies after group fight in Concord elementary school parking lot, police say

A man died following a group fight in a school parking lot during an after school program.
Education
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
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.
New York City
fromCity Journal
5 days ago

Madison Square Garden Honored the NYPD. Mamdani Should Follow Suit

Showing support for the police through policy action is as important as expressing gratitude.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
6 days ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

3 state troopers plead not guilty to charges connected to death of recruit after boxing match

Three State Police members pleaded not guilty in the death of a recruit from unsafe training practices.
#ice
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US politics

Todd Lyons Bragged of Investigations into Just 37 Use of Force Incidents Out of Hundreds - emptywheel

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.
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US politics

Todd Lyons Bragged of Investigations into Just 37 Use of Force Incidents Out of Hundreds - emptywheel

Boston
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Boston police officer criminally charged after allegedly leaving loaded gun unsecured in vehicle

A Boston police officer faces charges for improper storage of firearms found unsecured in his vehicle during a domestic dispute investigation.
fromKqed
4 days ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Sadiq Khan protection officers leave bag with guns and Taser on south London street'

Armed police officers left a bag with firearms and a Taser on the street, prompting an investigation by the Metropolitan police.
#policing
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Social justice

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian mindsets are complementary, essential for effective policing.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago
London politics

Police ordered to stop wasting time on Twitter squabbles

Chief constables are criticized for prioritizing minor disputes over serious crimes like murder and robbery.
Pets
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Police fatally shoot dog in Queens after it bites woman, NYPD says

Police fatally shot a dog in Queens after it attacked a woman, who was hospitalized with injuries.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Police release bodycam footage of Plymouth butcher knife standoff

Plymouth police released body camera footage of a standoff with an armed man who held his wife hostage inside a home.
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

A grenade killed three L.A. deputies. The widow of one says Sheriff's department failed him

L.A. County Sheriff's deputies violated bomb protocols, leading to a deadly grenade blast that killed three deputies, including one without formal explosives training.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Security Team Member Dies in Standoff with Dallas Police

Robinson's true identity was revealed after the Irving police released a bulletin for a car with stolen government plates. A Dallas officer noticed the vehicle in question while working a security job with Robinson six months prior. Dallas police attempted to pull Robinson over on Mar. 11, and Robinson fled before being rediscovered in a hospital parking garage.
US politics
#police
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Two officers injured in struggle with knife-wielding man at Forest Hills station, police say

Police intervened to subdue a knife-wielding suspect, resulting in injuries to two officers during the struggle.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Two officers injured in struggle with knife-wielding man at Forest Hills station, police say

Police intervened to subdue a knife-wielding suspect, resulting in injuries to two officers during the struggle.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks ago

Discussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?

Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
#animal-cruelty
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

Detroit Police Appoint First Officer Dedicated to Animal Cruelty Cases

Detroit Police Department has appointed its first officer dedicated to investigating animal cruelty cases.
#dog-behavior
fromMail Online
3 days ago
Pets

Vets reveal 17 subtle signs that indicate a dog has hurt themselves

Vets identified 17 key signs indicating pain in dogs, highlighting the importance of recognizing subtle behavioral changes.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Pets

If a dog shows you their belly, it is not always an invitation to rub it: experts explain - Silicon Canals

An exposed dog belly can signal submission, anxiety, or a request for space rather than an invitation for petting; context and body language matter.
Pets
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Vets reveal 17 subtle signs that indicate a dog has hurt themselves

Vets identified 17 key signs indicating pain in dogs, highlighting the importance of recognizing subtle behavioral changes.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
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.
#xl-bully
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

XL bully found eating' pensioner in fatal attack

An XL bully attacked and killed an 84-year-old man, leading to police shooting the dog multiple times during the incident.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

XL bully found eating' pensioner in fatal attack

An XL bully attacked and killed an 84-year-old man, leading to police shooting the dog multiple times during the incident.
#dog-attack
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Police officer, two others injured in Emeryville dog attack

Three people, including a police officer, were injured in a dog attack at a grocery store in Emeryville on Sunday morning.
Pets
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Police officer, two others injured in Emeryville dog attack

Three people, including a police officer, were injured in a dog attack at a grocery store in Emeryville on Sunday morning.
Los Angeles
fromCalifornia Post
3 weeks ago

Mayor Karen Bass beefs up LAPD presence in DTLA after violent mob takes over luxury apartments

Los Angeles will deploy increased police presence downtown with zero tolerance for street takeovers following a chaotic incident at a luxury apartment building.
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.
Humor
fromUNILAD
1 month ago

Cop fired after using sneaky trick to pretend she was working from home

A UK police sergeant was fired for using a picture frame on her keyboard to prevent her computer from sleeping and simulate work activity while not actually working.
US news
fromKqed
1 month ago

Fremont Sergeant Bitten by Police Dog is Department's K-9 Supervisor | KQED

During a vehicle pursuit, a police sergeant was bitten by another officer's police dog and accidentally fired his weapon, striking a suspect who was later hospitalized.
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
#animal-rescue
Pets
fromABC7 New York
2 weeks ago

Dog rescued from train track support beam in Philadelphia

A Shih Tzu mix was rescued from a SEPTA train track support beam in West Philadelphia using a cherry picker by coordinated emergency responders.
Pets
fromABC7 New York
2 weeks ago

Dog rescued from train track support beam in Philadelphia

A Shih Tzu mix was rescued from a SEPTA train track support beam in West Philadelphia using a cherry picker by coordinated emergency responders.
#police-misconduct
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Implementing Meaningful De-Escalation Training in Your Security Program

De-escalation training reduces aggressive incidents and is a critical risk-mitigation strategy for modern security personnel and organizations.
Pets
fromwww.sandiegouniontribune.com
4 weeks ago

Federal report says San Diego County military bases failed to adequately care for their working dogs

San Diego County military bases failed to provide adequate shelter and care for working canines, exposing dogs to extreme weather, infections, and unsanitary conditions.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Fall River police searching for man accused of shooting, killing dog

Fall River police seek Kyron Simmons, believed armed and dangerous, charged with shooting and killing a dog and multiple firearm-related offenses.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police vetting can include unproved allegations

Police forces can consider unproven allegations when vetting recruits, allowing decision-makers to judge future risk rather than requiring proven past wrongdoing.
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
fromNieman Lab
2 months ago

What a safety expert thinks journalists should know about "less than lethal" rounds and chemical irritants used by ICE

On January 18, a photograph of a pair of safety goggles in a hardware store floated across my Instagram timeline. "#JOURNALISTS covering #iceprotest in #Minneapolis: Less lethal projectiles move 400-600 feet per second. Z87.1 glasses no longer provide the protection required," read the caption. The post came from Crisis Ready Media and was shared by the National Press Photographers' Association (NPPA).
Media industry
#police-use-of-force
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Police say dog bite led to officer shooting suspect in Fremont

FREMONT - A police officer who shot a man suspected to be involved in a series of automobile and residential burglaries unintentionally fired his weapon after being bitten by a police dog, police said. The shooting happened last Saturda y about 9:45 p.m. in the area of Blacow Road and Mattos Court. In a statement released Thursday night, Fremont police identified the officer as Sgt. James Taylor, a 17-year veteran of the Fremont Police Dept. He has been a sergeant there for about five years.
US news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Richmond police defend using stun gun on dog during DUI arrest

In a statement Tuesday night, police provided links to two body-camera videos that showed an officer walking with a man who is staggering along a sidewalk with a dog that appears to be a pit bull. Other videos had been circulating on social media in the aftermath of the incident. Police said they arrested the man on suspicion of driving under the influence and hit-and-run.
Law
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Police officers to be told they must get work licence or face dismissal

Police in England and Wales must hold and renew a licence to practice demonstrating required skills, or face dismissal.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Today Is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

I can honestly say the expression of appreciation by others was regularly awkward to receive, yet contributed significantly to my well-being. I later learned that receiving appreciation with grace not only eased that comfort level but was also a gift to the other person. Now, in this stage of my life, I am very intentional about expressing my appreciation for those still wearing the badge, and I approach the moment with authenticity and an understanding of how my expression may be received.
Mental health
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
2 months ago

NYPD Recruit Busted For Allegedly Strangling Woman In Brooklyn, Police Say

BROOKLYN, NY - An NYPD recruit is facing multiple criminal charges after being arrested in Brooklyn late Sunday afternoon, police said. Eray Celiksoy, 21, was arrested Sunday around 7:40 p.m. in Brooklyn's 61st Precinct, which covers the southern part of the borough, including Kings Bay, Gravesend, Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach, according to the NYPD. Police shared few details about the incident that led to Celiksoy's arrest but said he has been charged with robbery, strangulation, and assault
New York City
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Private investigators must be trained to spot signs of domestic abuse and stalking | Letter

Private investigators are being used by perpetrators to locate and surveil victims, undermining safety and requiring statutory regulation, mandatory abuse training, and accountability.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Hero' dog PD Finn's law not working, says handler

Finn's law raised maximum sentences for service animal cruelty, but handlers report prosecutions are rare and resulting sentences are often too lenient to deter attacks.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Local police agreements with ICE are skyrocketing in the United States, reigniting debate over public trust

Agreements allowing local police forces to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have multiplied at an unprecedented rate. An analysis of official data by FWD.us, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for comprehensive immigration and criminal justice reform, shows that 1,168 police departments had officers enrolled to assist ICE at the end of January, up from 135 during the Biden administration and 150 at the end of Donald Trump's first term.
US politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Man mauled to death by roommate's dog on Staten Island: cops amNewYork

Police on Staten Island are investigating after a man was killed after apparently being mauled to death by his roommate's dog. Officers from the 122nd Precinct rushed to 608 New Dorp Lane, near Miller Field in New Dorp, just after 4 p.m. on Jan. 18 after receiving a 911 call reporting a vicious animal attack. Upon arrival, cops discovered the victim, a 59-year-old man, who was unconscious and unresponsive, covered in blood with dog bites across his entire body.
New York City
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

What to know about the rules for officers firing at a moving vehicle

ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good during a Minneapolis vehicle confrontation; federal guidance restricts shooting at moving vehicles absent an imminent deadly threat.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police issue warning after pet detective' camera catches driver cuddling dog

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism covering major issues like reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech.
fromPortland Monthly
1 month ago

How Doulas and Dog Trainers Help Find Oregon's Dead People

Whenever Moriah Berthrong receives a new batch of placentas, she gets creative. She buries them, tosses them in fields, hangs them from trees. She immerses them in water. She burns them. She rubs them on towels and then runs those towels through the washing machine. She hides them in closets and in abandoned cars. She once encased a placenta in a concrete brick. Sometimes she ages them first-the better to train her dogs to find human remains.
Pets
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Salinas Man Throws Doberman Puppy at Cops to Evade Arrest, Still Gets Arrested Anyway

A poor little stolen Doberman puppy was not only dognapped by a man allegedly carrying 68 grams of meth, the puppy was then used as a weapon and thrown at Monterey County Sheriff's Deputies when they tried to arrest the man. It has been a very difficult week for a female miniature Doberman pinscher puppy named Money who resides in Monterey County. But there is rejoicing among dog lovers that Money has been safely located, albeit after a series of ruff' events that make plotlines sound like an episode of .
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

'Disturbing' video of dog being dragged away by Corona animal control officers sparks outrage

Residents said this dog was sweet, friendly, and calm - even with children,
Pets
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Video shows corrections officers brawling in elevator at Boston jail

Three correctional officers fought inside an elevator at the Suffolk County House of Correction; an investigation is underway and disciplinary action may follow.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The shelter said the pit bull was sweet. He mauled his new owner

A shelter adopted out a dog with an undisclosed violent bite history that later severely injured an adopter, prompting surgeries and a $3.25 million settlement.
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