Tag: police

Police Get New Powers to Stop ‘Serious Disruption’ by Protesters

Police in England and Wales will have the power to stop protesters who cause “serious disruption to the life of the community,” as new regulations come into effect. The House of Lords approved amended sections of the Public Order Act 1986 on Tuesday, which provide greater clarity on when police can intervene to stop protesters….


13 Hurt When Large Weekend Street Party Turns Violent in Syracuse, New York, Police Say

SYRACUSE, N.Y.—A street party that attracted hundreds of people turned violent early Sunday in Syracuse, New York, leaving at least 13 people injured, authorities said. At least four people suffered gunshot wounds and five others had apparent knife wounds, among other injuries, police said. Other victims were apparently accidentally struck by vehicles while fleeing what…


IN-DEPTH: Why Are Police in Some Cities Turning a Blind Eye to Magic Mushroom Shops Operating Against the Law?

As shops selling magic mushrooms continue to illegally open and operate in cities across Canada, experts say some police forces are reluctant to intervene in an environment where drug policy seems to be going in the direction of decriminalization and legalization. “It’s really a perilous situation for a police officer to take action until the…


Windsor Police Officer Appealing Discreditable Conduct Charge for $50 Donation to Freedom Convoy

Const. Michael Brisco—a Windsor police officer found guilty of discreditable conduct under the Police Services Act for donating $50 to the Freedom Convoy protest—has appealed his charge, according to the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms. “Constable Brisco is a highly trained and respected police officer with an exemplary record. He has been a police officer…


Gangs Expert Says ‘It Took a Riot’ in 2011 for Governments to Face up to the Problem

One of Britain’s top gang experts has said gangs became a major problem in many British cities because the Labour government between 1997 and 2010 did not take them seriously and by the time the problem was acknowledged in 2011, after that summer’s riots, gangs were “too entrenched.” Sheldon Thomas, a former gang member and…


Boy, 11, Shot in Chest by Mississippi Police Officer After Calling 911 for Help Credits ‘Grace of God’ for Surviving

An 11-year-old boy who was shot by a police officer at his home in Mississippi after calling law enforcement for help says he believes it is “because of the grace of God” that he is still alive today. Aderrien Murry was shot in the chest by Indianola Police Department officer Greg Capers in the early hours of…


Leaked Chinese Police Officer’s Essay Reveals Details of CCP’s Overseas Policing

A leaked essay written by a police officer in Qingtian county of China’s eastern Zhejiang Province covers details of how the county’s police conduct long-arm overseas policing in collaboration with Chinese consulates. Yan Huarong, the author of the essay, was chief of the Qingtian County Police Bureau in 2019 when the essay was published, according…


Mother of Mississippi Boy, 11, Shot by Police at Home Demands Officer Be Fired

The mother of an 11-year-old boy who was shot by a police officer responding to a domestic disturbance call at her home in Mississippi is demanding that body camera footage be released and the officer is fired. Aderrien Murry was shot in the chest by Indianola Police Department officer Greg Capers in the early hours of…


FBI Whistleblowers Spark Fiery Debate Among Lawmakers on Capitol Hill

Is the FBI engaging in retaliation against whistleblowers? That was the topic of a House hearing Thursday, as three former agents testified. President Joe Biden is in Japan for the Group of Seven Summit. What does he say as a debt ceiling crisis is looming at home? U.S. lawmakers are traveling to London to discuss countering Chinese…


Hilarious Video Captures Police Officers Mistaking Goat’s Cry for Someone Yelling ‘Help!’

In hilarious body camera footage shared by Oklahoma police, two diligent officers mistake a goat’s cry for a person in distress, ultimately ending with comical results. On May 8, Enid police officers David Sneed and Neal Storey responded to a report that a concerned citizen had heard cries for help coming from a farm. As…