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🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

Fake police held a woman on the line for four hours, says criminal police chief Zajonc

A woman in Slovakia lost €47,000 to phone scammers posing as police officers, highlighting the growing issue of such fraud during which impostors deceive individuals into transferring their money to 'safe accounts.'

Feb 27 • 14:10 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Deputy police chief in Durham Region suspended over ‘racially inappropriate term’

A deputy police chief in Durham Region, Canada, has been suspended due to the use of a racially inappropriate term during a departmental meeting.

Feb 27 • 12:32 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

DNA Testing Fraud, Former Chief Investigator Indicted for Evidence Destruction by Saga District Prosecutors

A former chief investigator at the Saga Prefectural Police forensic laboratory has been indicted for evidence destruction and falsifying documents related to DNA testing.

Feb 27 • 11:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Former Chief of Staff of the Mayor of Manaus Moved Over R$ 1.3 Million to Phantom Company

Anabela Cardoso Freitas, the former chief of staff of Manaus' mayor, has been implicated in moving over R$ 1.3 million in cash to a phantom travel agency as part of a police investigation into illicit financial activities.

Feb 26 • 23:24 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ruks proposes to introduce drone buyer registration in Latvia

The chief of the Latvian State Police, Armands Ruks, suggests implementing a registration system for drone buyers to mitigate public and national security risks.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Police Suggest Discussing Administrative Punishments for Minor Theft

In Latvia, the State Police Chief, Armands Ruks, has suggested a discussion on addressing minor thefts through administrative rather than criminal proceedings as theft numbers continue to rise.

Feb 26 • 12:35 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Ministry of Justice is examining complaints against the behavior of the police chief in the Westfjords during Thorrablot

The Icelandic Ministry of Justice is investigating complaints regarding the behavior of a police chief in the Westfjords at a local festival.

Feb 26 • 12:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rohit and Ajit Pawar demand investigation into plane crash outside the police station

Rohit Pawar, along with supporters, demanded a thorough investigation into the plane crash incident involving his late uncle, former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, outside a police station in Baramati.

Feb 26 • 05:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Rogoredo, Police Chief Pisani's Warning: More Controls Needed in Police Stations

Police Chief Vittorio Pisani emphasized the need for increased vigilance and control in police stations to ensure mistakes of the past are not repeated.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The harrowing account of one of the victims of the head of the Alcala Police, who resigned after being investigated for sexual assault: "Without respecting my refusal, he raped me"

The chief of the Alcala de Henares Local Police resigned amid allegations of sexual assault and workplace harassment by a police officer and a caretaker.

Feb 25 • 23:04 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The Air Alarm Error: The Chief of the Civil Defense Was Notified After the Police Went Public

A testing error led to a false air alarm in Eastern Norway, prompting the police to inform the public before the Civil Defense was able to respond.

Feb 25 • 19:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Chief Commissioner of the Police of Alcalá de Henares resigns after two women report gender violence

Luis Antonio Moreno resigns from his position as Chief Commissioner of the Policía de Alcalá de Henares following allegations of domestic and gender violence by two women.

Feb 25 • 19:11 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Pakistan's hand behind the murder of two policemen in Gurudaspur, claims CM

The Punjab Chief Minister has alleged that the recent murders of two policemen in Gurudaspur are linked to Pakistan's attempts to create fear and instability in the region.

Feb 25 • 16:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Sri Lanka arrests former intelligence chief over 2019 Easter bombings

Sri Lankan police have arrested retired Major General Suresh Sallay in connection with the 2019 Easter bombings.

Feb 25 • 14:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares Resigns Amid Investigations for Workplace Harassment and Sexual Aggression Against an Officer and a Janitor

Luis Antonio Moreno Pascual, the chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares, has resigned following judicial investigations into allegations of workplace harassment and sexual aggression.

Feb 25 • 13:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Police Chief Reported for Violence and Harassment at Þorrablót

The police chief of the West Fjords, Helgi Jensson, has been reported for harassment and violence incidents at a local Þorrablót event.

Feb 25 • 12:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Threat to kill Uma Bharti's nephew, FIR

Rahul Singh Lodhi, the nephew of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti, received a death threat via social media, prompting police to register an FIR against an unidentified individual.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police Chief Lee Seung-cheol, who died from a drowsy driver, is posthumously awarded the Order of the White Kite

The late Chief Lee Seung-cheol, who was struck and killed by a drowsy driver while responding to a traffic accident, has been posthumously awarded the Order of the White Kite by the South Korean government.

Feb 25 • 09:40 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The restrictions on Baruwerman were not in effect for eight hours because Judge Mizrahi refused to extend them

Police restrictions on Tzachi Baruwerman, chief of staff to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, lapsed for eight hours due to a last-minute court decision.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cheong Wa Dae Establishes National Safety Secretary Position, Appoints Lee Jong-won as Chief of Chungbuk Police

The South Korean government has announced the establishment of a National Safety Secretary position under the Office of Civil Affairs to enhance public safety and crime prevention.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Commanders denounce that the former DAO handpicked the head of Ceuta for the current commissioner of Citizen Security

Police commanders allege that the former Deputy Operational Director (DAO) improperly favored the current commissioner of Citizen Security when appointing the chief in Ceuta.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Daughter of former police chief in RJ, accused in Marielle case, seeks responsible analysis of evidence and believes in acquittal

The daughter of Rivaldo Barbosa, a former police chief and defendant in the Marielle Franco murder case, expresses hope for her father's acquittal during the trial that began in Brazil's Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 17:01 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The police request to extend the restrictive conditions imposed on Baruvarman that will expire today

The Israeli police are seeking to extend the restrictive conditions placed on Tsahi Baruvarman, Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, which are set to expire today.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Police AI chief admits crime-fighting tech will have bias but vows to tackle it

The police chief of the UK's National Crime Agency acknowledges that artificial intelligence used in policing may have inherent biases but is committed to addressing these issues.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police transfer Jeong Jin-seok and Yoon Jae-soon to prosecution over 'suspicions of directing reset of presidential office PCs'

Police in South Korea have transferred former presidential chief of staff Jeong Jin-seok and former secretary Yoon Jae-soon to prosecutors over allegations of instructing the reset of computers at the presidential office following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Feb 24 • 06:40 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Role of Uday Bhanu in Planning Shirtless Protest? Inside Story of IYC Chief's Arrest

The national president of the Indian Youth Congress, Uday Bhanu Chib, was arrested by Delhi police after a lengthy interrogation related to a planned shirtless protest during the India-AI Impact Summit.

Feb 24 • 04:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo may have a problem, what to say about the policeman and Meloni: so today…

Milan's police chief, Bruno Megale, addresses serious police misconduct and underscores the commitment to accountability and integrity within the force.

Feb 23 • 21:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The complainant of the former chief of police requests the judge for the "full confidentiality" of the audios, calls, and messages submitted

The complainant of the former deputy director of the Spanish National Police has asked a judge to maintain full confidentiality regarding the audio recordings, call logs, and messages she provided as evidence in her sexual assault case.

Feb 23 • 10:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Duksung Women's University President Shin Min-jae and Dobong Police Station Chief Yoon Chang-ki's meeting

Duksung Women's University President Shin Min-jae met with Dobong Police Chief Yoon Chang-ki to discuss collaboration on crime prevention and community safety.

Feb 23 • 07:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Police mobilization to demand Marlaska's resignation after the 'DAO case'

A massive protest is planned to demand the resignation of Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska following the dismissal of the former chief of the National Police amid serious allegations.

Feb 22 • 21:44 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Police Chief: I Did Not Know That Gilot Station Commander Called Advocate 'Cocksucker'; It Does Not Justify Cancellation of His Promotion

Israeli Police Chief Dani Levy stated he was unaware that the outgoing commander of the Gilot station, Yaniv Volvovich, referred to an advocate as 'cocksucker', describing it as not a valid reason for cancelling his promotion.

Feb 22 • 18:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of pretending to be a police chief, stealing a cell phone, and attacking a victim in PI

A man was arrested for allegedly impersonating a police chief to intimidate and rob another man in Esperantina, Brazil.

Feb 22 • 18:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Who uses Gabrielli to upset Elly? The loyalists: nonsense, at most minister

The article discusses the political maneuvering involving such figures as Luigi Zanda and the former police chief Gabrielli to challenge PD Secretary Elly Schlein ahead of the 2027 elections.

Feb 22 • 04:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A lawsuit for rape conceived in 'secrecy' for months: this is how the chief of the National Police fell

The chief of the National Police, José Ángel González, resigned within hours following a sexual assault lawsuit against him based on a detailed account from an inspector who claims to have recorded evidence of the incident.

Feb 22 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How far to go in narrating a rape

The article discusses the ethical concerns surrounding the journalism of sexual violence cases, particularly in relation to an explicit report of a rape accusation against a police chief in Spain.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Former Connecticut police chief arrested for allegedly stealing $85K in public funds

Former New Haven Police Chief Karl Jacobson has been arrested for allegedly stealing $85,000 from city funds, raising concerns about public trust in law enforcement.

Feb 21 • 02:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Former New Haven police chief charged with stealing $85,000 in agency funds

Karl Jacobson, the former New Haven police chief, has been charged with larceny for allegedly stealing over $85,000 from department accounts intended for informants and youth programs.

Feb 20 • 21:29 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Those who used the Federal Highway Police to prevent Lula's voters cannot speak of abuse during Carnival, says Boulos

Guilherme Boulos, the Chief Minister of the Office of the Presidency, criticizes Bolsonaro supporters for accusing the Lula government of power abuse amid a samba parade honoring Lula.

Feb 20 • 15:27 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Former riot police commanders and ex-general staff chief indicted over 2014 Maidan killings

Former commanders of the Berkut riot police and an assistant chief of staff have been indicted for their roles in the fatal crackdown on protests during Ukraine's 2014 Revolution of Dignity.

Feb 20 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Someone said elephant, someone said monkey... what is happening between Samrat Chowdhary and Pappu Yadav?

In a political debate during the Bihar assembly session regarding the Home Department budget, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chowdhary criticized MP Pappu Yadav, alluding to his interference in police matters.

Feb 20 • 14:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The lawyer of the complainant against the former head of the police assures that he will provide audio recordings and conversations to the judge this Friday

The lawyer for the complainant against former police chief José Ángel González will submit audio evidence and conversations to the judge this Friday to support claims of sexual assault.

Feb 20 • 13:45 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Police Chief: This Is Why the Colleague Was Fired Before the Sexual Assault Case

A police officer was dismissed before facing sexual assault charges due to prior misconduct involving inappropriate messages to minors.

Feb 20 • 11:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Police Chief Pledges Protection of Oil Facilities

The Nigerian police chief has committed to ensuring the protection of oil sector facilities during a meeting with lawmakers.

Feb 20 • 09:43 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Improper Traffic Enforcement, Kanagawa Prefectural Police Chief Apologizes, 'Trust is Damaged Again'

The chief of Kanagawa Prefectural Police publicly apologized for improper traffic enforcement practices that have harmed public trust.

Feb 20 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The sexual assault protocols were ineffective in the case of the 'almighty' former chief of police

The effectiveness of sexual assault protocols has come under scrutiny following allegations against a top police official in Spain.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Saskatoon police issue fewer traffic tickets due to staffing shortages: chief

Saskatoon police issued significantly fewer traffic tickets last year due to ongoing staffing shortages that have affected enforcement capabilities.

Feb 20 • 01:27 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Former NYPD chief calls police cuts 'recipe for disaster' as Mamdani threatens tax hikes

Former NYPD chief John Chell criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's decision to cancel plans for hiring 5,000 police officers, warning that it could lead to public safety issues amid budget shortfalls.

Feb 19 • 20:17 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Surrey police chief warns force needs more officers to take over Cloverdale

Surrey's police chief emphasizes the urgent need for more officers ahead of the force's transition into the Cloverdale area.

Feb 19 • 19:46 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Spanish police chief quits amid rape accusation

Spain's national police chief resigned following a criminal complaint accusing him of raping a subordinate at an official residence.

Feb 19 • 14:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Feijóo calls for Marlaska's resignation but admits he may not have known about the sexual assault by the former head of the Police

Feijóo has shifted his stance, acknowledging that Interior Minister Marlaska might not have known about allegations of a sexual assault involving a former police chief.

Feb 19 • 13:40 UTC

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