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Privacy technologies
fromFortune
35 minutes ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
#nypd
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
9 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

'Highway Therapy': Lawsuit Reveals Alarming Details Of NYPD's Rampant Car Culture - Streetsblog New York City

NYPD officials allegedly retaliated against an officer for minor infractions, leading to a lawsuit for emotional distress and damages.
NYC startup
fromHoodline
1 week ago

NYPD Rolls Out Nearly $1 Million Drone-Hunting SUV For City Streets

NYPD has introduced a high-tech SUV for drone operations, enhancing counterterrorism capabilities with rapid response features.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

NYPD: 1,000+ Guns Removed From NYC Streets

NYPD has seized over 1,000 firearms in 2023, reflecting targeted operations against gun violence in New York City.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
1 week ago

Bronx teens attacked on subway; NYPD seeks 9 suspects

Nine men are wanted for a violent robbery on a Bronx subway train, resulting in minor injuries to three victims.
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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
17 hours ago

Toronto police arrest 2nd suspect in fatal Scarborough shooting from September | CBC News

Toronto police have arrested a 29-year-old man from Brampton and charged him with second degree murder related to a fatal shooting in Scarborough.
Canada news
#queens
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.
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.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

A Former TSA Agent Shares The No. 1 Reason Bags Get Flagged at Security-and How to Prevent It From Happening

Human error, especially with laptops, is the primary reason for carry-on luggage being flagged at airport security.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Delivery Robot Companies in Trouble as Bot Become Targets for Vandalism

Out of the company's first 80,000 deliveries the bots finished on campus, about 1,600 involved incidents of vandalism. At a cost of $2,500 per Kiwibot, the damage adds up quick.
London startup
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Suspect Flees SoMa Traffic Stop, Leads Police on Chase Onto Bay Bridge at Rush Hour

A stolen vehicle chase by San Francisco police ended on the Bay Bridge, resulting in the suspect's arrest amid heavy traffic.
#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.
#police-shooting
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.
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.
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

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.
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.
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.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 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.
Pets
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Bronx Driver Threatened With Gun During Attempted Cat Theft

A Bronx driver confronted suspected cat thieves, leading to a gun being drawn, highlighting rising concerns over pet thefts.
#carjacking
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYC rideshare driver carjacked at gunpoint by 4 masked goons after refusing ride: cops, sources

A rideshare driver was carjacked at gunpoint in Lower Manhattan after refusing to give a ride to four masked individuals.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Man, 20, Hurt in Marine Park Carjacking

A 20-year-old man was carjacked and beaten by three thieves in Marine Park, Brooklyn, and is currently in stable condition after hospitalization.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

NYC rideshare driver carjacked at gunpoint by 4 masked goons after refusing ride: cops, sources

A rideshare driver was carjacked at gunpoint in Lower Manhattan after refusing to give a ride to four masked individuals.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Brooklyn Man, 20, Hurt in Marine Park Carjacking

A 20-year-old man was carjacked and beaten by three thieves in Marine Park, Brooklyn, and is currently in stable condition after hospitalization.
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.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Woman brutally attacked by gang in latest hijacking spree as gardai warn of nationwide surge

There is deep concern regarding gang violence following a controversial court ruling in Dublin.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
17 hours ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

7-month-old dead after being struck in the head by stray bullet during broad-daylight NYC shooting: cops

A 7-month-old girl was shot dead by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Infant in stroller killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn, shooter flees on moped

A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn while her mother pushed her in a stroller.
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
fromNew York Daily News
17 hours ago

Gunman accused of killing Brooklyn baby girl told cops he was aiming at her dad: documents

A gunman confessed to targeting a baby's father during a shooting that killed the infant, a claim the mother vehemently denied.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

7-month-old dead after being struck in the head by stray bullet during broad-daylight NYC shooting: cops

A 7-month-old girl was shot dead by a stray bullet while in her stroller in Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Infant in stroller killed by stray bullet in Brooklyn, shooter flees on moped

A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet in Brooklyn while her mother pushed her in a stroller.
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.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian are not competing philosophies between which a department must choose. They are complementary capacities every officer needs - and every agency must develop, sustain, and honor equally.
Social justice
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.
US news
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Bay Area City Giving Away Ring Cameras

Supervisor Jackie Fielder's mental health issue may lead to her resignation, paralleling past cases of supervisors stepping back due to health concerns.
#shooting
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

16-year-old arrested in Allston shooting

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges for a shooting in Allston that injured another juvenile.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

16-year-old arrested in Allston shooting

A 16-year-old faces multiple charges for a shooting in Allston that injured another juvenile.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Grenade deaths of L.A. County deputies involved 'willful' safety violations, state finds

A California Division of Occupational Safety and Health investigation into the July 18 blast resulted in eight citations and more than $350,000 in fines, according to records from the state agency reviewed by The Times.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Police stop attempted Bay Bridge takeover by 85 unruly cyclists, seizing their bikes

Police and California Highway Patrol officers stopped a planned takeover of the Bay Bridge by dozens of cyclists Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
San Francisco
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.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 week ago

Traffic Violation! License Plate Reader Mission Creep Is Already Here

In December 2025, Georgia State Patrol ticketed a motorcyclist for holding a cell phone in his hand, captured on Flock Camera, raising concerns about ALPR misuse.
Privacy technologies
Brooklyn
fromBed-Stuy, NY Patch
3 days ago

Teen Caught With Gun At Brooklyn High School, NYPD Says

A 16-year-old student was charged with gun possession after being found with a handgun at a Brooklyn high school.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

2 teens, 3 men charged after bear spray used during Oshawa Centre robbery: police | CBC News

Five individuals, including two teenagers, were arrested after a jewelry store robbery involving bear spray at Oshawa Centre.
#julio-c-sosa
Boston
fromHudson Valley Post
6 days ago

Manhunt In New York After Prisoner Escapes In Hudson Valley

Julio C. Sosa, a 29-year-old prisoner, escaped from police custody in Brewster, New York, and is currently being sought by authorities.
Boston
fromHudson Valley Post
6 days ago

Manhunt In New York After Prisoner Escapes In Hudson Valley

Julio C. Sosa, a 29-year-old prisoner, escaped from police custody in Brewster, New York, and is currently being sought by authorities.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Road rage in Newport Beach bike lane leads to one arrest, seizure of BMW, police say

Fetzer said that, early on in the incident, he sprayed water at one of the cars in frustration but didn't expect the reaction he got. He described how the cars swerved at them, honked, and put the cyclists' lives in danger.
US news
#drones
NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Gadgets

Police in Detroit Suburb Install Hives That Can Instantly Deploy Drones to Fight Crime

NYC parents
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Quadcopter Drone Caught Trying to Deliver Hunting Knives to Inmates in Prison

Drones are increasingly used to smuggle contraband into prisons, posing a significant security threat.
fromFuturism
1 month ago
Gadgets

Police in Detroit Suburb Install Hives That Can Instantly Deploy Drones to Fight Crime

East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 weeks ago

From drones to video cameras, Berkeley police ask for more Flock surveillance tools

Berkeley Police Department seeks $2 million surveillance expansion with Flock Safety, nearly tripling annual spending to $567,500, despite the vendor's documented use by law enforcement to investigate abortion seekers, monitor protesters, and locate undocumented immigrants.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Cops with patrol rifles to be stationed at key locations in Toronto, police create new counter-terrorism unit | CBC News

Toronto police are establishing a counter-terrorism unit and task force to enhance security against extremism and terrorism in the city.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

SFPD credits surveillance drones with aiding crime decline but some have privacy concerns

San Francisco experiences a decline in crime attributed to new technology like drones, despite privacy concerns raised by critics.
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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
#use-of-force
fromFortune
2 months ago
US news

ICE claims the Minneapolis headshot was self-defense, but many police forces have explicit rules against shooting at moving cars | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
US news

ICE claims the Minneapolis headshot was self-defense, but many police forces have explicit rules against shooting at moving cars | Fortune

fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Two teen girls arrested after street disturbance

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.
London politics
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Three more people arrested in Golders Green ambulance attack investigation

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with an arson attack on ambulances serving the Jewish community in Golders Green.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Alameda police warn of a spike in car break-ins, burglaries, and vandalism

Alameda experiences a 9% overall crime decrease but faces rising property crimes including break-ins, vandalism, and vehicle damage across the city.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Major security alert after delivery driver threatened at gunpoint to drive vehicle with object inside to PSNI station

A delivery driver was threatened at gunpoint, leading to a major security alert in Lurgan, Co Armagh.
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.
London politics
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Garda in Dublin scrambler chase gets driving ban as 'Grace's law' due to come into force

A garda received a two-year road ban for dangerous driving while pursuing scrambler bikes, as new regulations to ban them take effect.
fromNew York Daily News
2 weeks ago

Car thief escapes cops by diving into Brooklyn creek; partner arrested

A security guard monitoring the parking lot saw the couple casing cars in the Flatbush Ave. lot near Avenue U in Mill Basin and called police.
Brooklyn
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

PCs awarded for tackling knife-wielding attackers

PC Darren Attwood and PC Jack Taylor were recognized for bravery after facing life-threatening situations while off duty.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Teen slips cuffs, steals Oakland police SUV before being caught

A 17-year-old arrested for carjacking and burglary escaped handcuffs in an Oakland police SUV, drove away, and was recaptured after officers disabled the vehicle with a spike strip.
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Guards may watch tracks to prevent deaths

Palo Alto plans to hire Orion Security guards to monitor Caltrain crossings 24/7 to prevent teen suicides under a $1.7 million city–school district funded contract.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Crashes raise concerns about pursuit rules for immigration agents

A fatal crash involving immigration enforcement in Georgia killed a teacher, raising concerns about pursuit policies and public safety risks during immigration enforcement operations.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

'Thieves broke into my car - to take parcel shelf'

She said people "just couldn't believe" cars were being broken into just for the shelves. The Met Police opened an investigation following a number of parcel shelves being stolen from cars in Hampstead and Highgate, the force said. Sam Phipps Phipps told BBC Radio London her car was targeted despite only having her gym bag, out of sight, in the boot.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Man dies after being hit by police vehicle

A man in his 30s has died after he was hit by a police vehicle on an emergency call in south London. The pedestrian was struck by the marked vehicle on Borough High Street at 00:34 GMT, the Metropolitan Police said. He was given emergency first aid by officers and treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, but died at the scene.
UK news
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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Readers reply: should speed cameras be hidden?

Visible camera warnings and apps let drivers slow briefly then resume speeding, undermining speed limits and local road safety.
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

7 things burglars look for that signal no one is home that most people do without thinking - Silicon Canals

According to former burglar turned security consultant Michael Fraser, who spent years breaking into homes before turning his life around, these seemingly innocent habits are exactly what professionals look for. "Most people have no idea they're broadcasting an empty house," he told me during a recent interview. "They think they're being careful, but they're actually creating a roadmap." After speaking with several security experts and reformed burglars, I discovered that the things we do without thinking often create the perfect opportunity for break-ins.
Information security
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Drug dealer points loaded gun at police officer during chase

Jay Conway, 33, of Leicester Walk, Salford, had evaded capture from two undercover Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers who saw him hand drugs to customers in Albert Park. He was spotted with the firearm as he was chased, and aimed the 9mm slide action pistol in the direction of Pc Dan Clayton as he rolled onto the floor when felled by a Taser discharge.
London politics
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

East Portland Man Ambushed by Unidentified Armed Men in Tactical Gear and Unmarked SUV

Immediately, three men in plain clothes with camouflage tactical vests emerge and rush toward a man, out of view of the camera, shouting as they encounter him. "Sorry, we thought you were someone else," one of the men in camo says, as the resident screams at them for ambushing him with guns drawn. Seconds later, the three men run back to the unmarked SUV and drive away.
US politics
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Pawtucket police find firearms in ice rink shooter's storage locker, identify 'courageous citizens' who intervened

Investigators recovered multiple firearms, ammunition, and accessories from the suspect's storage unit and traced the two shooting weapons to the suspect.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Lockdown issued in Oakley with armed suspect at large, officials say

OAKLEY, Calif. -- There is a lockdown for the city of Oakley midday Monday due to an armed suspect at large, the Contra Costa Sheriff's Office says. Officials say the suspect is described as an adult man in his mid 40s, wearing a hat and grey hooded sweatshirt. As of 11:40 a.m., the activity is in the vicinity of the 4300 block of Gold Run Drive near Neroly Road, Oakley Road and Empire Avenue.
California
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

LIVE: Police in pursuit of possible assault suspect in Oakland, reports say

San Francisco police officer struck by vehicle in alleged Oakland assault; suspect pursued and officer's condition remains unknown.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Why LAPD and other police agencies discourage shooting at cars - and why ICE still does

Many U.S. police departments, including the LAPD, discourage officers from shooting at moving vehicles due to the high risk of stray gunfire. Recent ICE shootings in Portland and Minneapolis have reignited debate over when deadly force against motorists is justified or necessary. Since January 2015, LAPD officers have fired their weapons at least 36 times at vehicles, killing seven motorists or passengers and wounding 12 others.
US news
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