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πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

NSCDC praises orderly voting in FCT area council election

The Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps commended the orderly conduct of voters and security personnel during the Area Council elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

Feb 21 β€’ 15:41 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Police deploy personnel, restrict movement

The Federal Capital Territory police have deployed personnel and imposed movement restrictions ahead of the February 21, 2026, local government elections in Abuja, Nigeria.

Feb 18 β€’ 12:07 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Ghost workers face March pay cutoff as FG closes audit

The Nigerian Federal Government plans to discontinue salaries for unverified civil service workers starting March 2026 following an ongoing personnel audit.

Feb 18 β€’ 03:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

A US judge undermines the Pentagon's efforts to punish a Democratic senator

A federal judge has temporarily halted the Pentagon's attempts to sanction Democratic Senator Mark Kelly over a video urging military and intelligence personnel to disobey illegal orders.

Feb 13 β€’ 02:37 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police denies firearm possession for Elite Division of the Municipal Guard of Rio

The Federal Police of Brazil has denied the request from Rio's City Hall to allow members of the Municipal Force to carry firearms, citing legal restrictions on arming personnel from different careers within the guard.

Feb 11 β€’ 22:11 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Federal Armed Forces: The Navy Should Upgrade, but There is a Lack of Material and Personnel

Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack addresses the challenges facing the German Navy, including material and personnel shortages amid heightened security concerns due to Russia's actions in Ukraine.

Feb 10 β€’ 16:03 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Prosecutor demands action from the governor of PA after reporting armed security presence inside indigenous village

The Federal Public Ministry is pressing the government of ParΓ‘ to address a conflict related to armed private security personnel in the Turiwara indigenous village.

Feb 9 β€’ 21:16 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Arizona Mexican restaurant offering free meals to ICE agents sparks online reaction

An Arizona restaurant is generating mixed public reactions by offering free meals to ICE agents and federal law enforcement personnel.

Feb 9 β€’ 17:39 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Police move to prevent clash at Abuja PDP secretariat

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command plans to deploy personnel to avert potential clashes between rival factions of the Peoples Democratic Party as the party’s national secretariat is set to reopen.

Feb 8 β€’ 00:39 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Federal Police personnel earn in February 2026

The salaries of personnel in Argentina's Federal Police will remain the same as the previous month until any government updates to the salary scales are announced.

Feb 6 β€’ 21:35 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
Crime & Justice

Killings: Northern senators urge FG to recruit more security personnel

The Northern Senators Forum has urged the Federal Government to quickly recruit more security personnel in response to increasing violent attacks, particularly after recent incidents in Kwara, Katsina, and Benue states that resulted in over 130 fatalities.

Feb 5 β€’ 19:14 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ NHK News (JP)
National & Local

U.S. Administration Withdraws 700 Immigration Officers from Minnesota, Raids Continue

The Trump administration announced the withdrawal of 700 federal officers from ICE operations targeting illegal immigrants in Minnesota, but raids will continue with a 2,000 personnel deployment.

Feb 5 β€’ 01:09 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

US Government Withdraws 700 Federal Officials from Minnesota

The US government has announced the immediate withdrawal of 700 federal personnel from Minnesota following the fatal shooting of US citizen Alex Pretti by ICE officers in Minneapolis.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:25 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

What does the Trust Control Evaluation process for police involve?

The article explains the Trust Control Evaluation process required for individuals seeking or maintaining positions in security-related roles, focusing on the standards set by the Federal Protection Service to ensure the competence and reliability of public security personnel.

Feb 4 β€’ 03:10 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

New York sends observers to supervise ICE agents in their operations

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that she will send qualified personnel to observe and document the actions of federal immigration agents amidst outrage following the deaths of two protesters caused by ICE agents.

Feb 3 β€’ 19:37 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

β€˜I don’t support ICE’: gas station refusal ignites debate over denying service to federal agents

Recent incidents of gas stations and hotels refusing service to ICE agents and other federal officers have sparked a legal debate about the rights of private businesses to deny service to law enforcement personnel.

Feb 3 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Colombian linked to CJNG operating in MichoacΓ‘n processed

A federal judge has linked Colombian citizen Jersoon David Capote SΓ‘nchez, presumed to be part of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), to operations in MichoacΓ‘n after he attempted to flee from military personnel who observed him in tactical clothing.

Feb 2 β€’ 21:01 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Kevin Warsh: Maybe Dove, Maybe Hawk

Donald Trump has finally decided on the key personnel for his second term by appointing Kevin Warsh as the head of the Federal Reserve, after a prolonged selection process.

Feb 2 β€’ 16:12 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Gold Price Plummets 14.6%: Tanaka Precious Metals Emergency Announcement Could be Due to FRB Personnel Changes

The retail price of gold dropped drastically by 14.6% to 25,287 Yen per gram, triggered by profit-taking following changes in leadership at the Federal Reserve, according to an announcement by Tanaka Precious Metals.

Feb 2 β€’ 12:22 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the staff of the Argentine Federal Police earn in February 2026

In February 2026, Argentine Federal Police personnel receive salaries similar to January, pending an update to the salary scale for different worker categories.

Feb 2 β€’ 10:35 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Federal officers blocked medics from scene of ICE shooting, witnesses say

Witnesses report that federal officers obstructed emergency medical personnel from reaching the site of an ICE shooting in Minneapolis, where an agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good.

Jan 9 β€’ 12:00 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"We must expect the worst"

Heiko Teggatz, chairman of the Federal Police Union, discusses police preparations for New Year's Eve, the use of body cameras, and calls for expedited legal processes for attacks on emergency personnel in order to protect those who wish to celebrate peacefully.

Dec 30 β€’ 18:28 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

FBI deploys more resources to β€˜dismantle fraud schemes’ in Minnesota

The FBI has increased its personnel and resources in Minnesota to combat large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs, highlighting prior successes and ongoing concerns about more fraudulent activity.

Dec 28 β€’ 20:08 UTC

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