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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A complaint of harassment and an open confrontation between the Local Police commissioner and the 'Navarro clan' of Torrejón

A labor harassment complaint against Local Police Chief Luis Moreno reveals deep-seated tensions within the Torrejón city government, particularly with José Luis Navarro, a powerful figure in the local PP party.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Attorney General to the Police Commissioner: Immediately stop the activities of the incitement division established by Ben Gvir

Israel's Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has instructed Police Commissioner Dani Levy to immediately halt the operations of the incitement division created by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Mar 22 • 15:35 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos CP threatens to disband task force over persistent misconduct

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police has warned that the Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit may be dissolved due to ongoing misconduct and human rights violations.

Mar 22 • 14:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Tattari' singer Badshah gets caught! Apologizes to Panchkula CP, DGP says - law will take its course

Singer Badshah has apologized to the Panchkula Police Commissioner regarding his controversial song 'Tattari', as police investigations into the matter continue.

Mar 21 • 14:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Liberals pin hopes on ex-senior cop to reclaim south-west Sydney seat

Former NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Mick Willing will run for the Liberal Party in the Camden seat at the 2027 state election, focusing on addressing cost-of-living challenges.

Mar 21 • 04:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Who is Marta Kos, the European Commissioner accused of working with UDBA

Marta Kos, the European Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement, faces renewed accusations of collaborating with Yugoslavia's secret police, UDBA, amid claims of newly surfaced evidence.

Mar 20 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Police open an investigation after complaints against the Senate commissioner for alleged workplace harassment against his agents

The Spanish National Police has launched an internal risk assessment after labor harassment allegations against the Senate's commissioner by police unions.

Mar 20 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

"Tell your people to get to work": the phrase that surrounds Francisco González due to the orders to Villarejo

The Spanish Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office is seeking 173 years in prison for former BBVA president Francisco González over alleged hiring of police commissioner José Manuel Villarejo for espionage projects.

Mar 20 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Prosecutor's Office requests 173 years in prison for Francisco González and more than 180 million in fines for BBVA for hiring Villarejo

The Spanish Prosecutor's Office has requested a 173-year prison sentence for former BBVA president Francisco González and over 180 million euros in fines for the bank due to illegal hiring of a retired police commissioner for espionage activities.

Mar 18 • 19:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid: Police warn against disruption of public peace in Osun

The Osun State Commissioner of Police has urged parents to warn their children against unlawful gatherings ahead of the Eid al-Fitr celebrations, emphasizing the importance of maintaining public peace.

Mar 18 • 19:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Seiska: Maisa Torppa's police boyfriend suspected of assault – case moves to prosecution

Maisa Torppa's boyfriend, a crime commissioner with the Eastern Uusimaa police, is under investigation for allegedly assaulting his ex-partner Sahra Ali, with the case now moving to the prosecution stage.

Mar 18 • 12:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How many officials were transferred in Bengal in 48 hours?

In the wake of the West Bengal assembly elections announcement, several key officials including the DGP and the Kolkata Police Commissioner have been transferred.

Mar 18 • 11:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos CP defends task force, calls viral extortion video ‘misleading’

The Lagos State Police Commissioner dismissed allegations of extortion against the task force after a viral video claimed officers wrongfully detained a driver for money.

Mar 17 • 01:16 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Before the elections, CM Mamata receives a jolt, EC transfers Bengal's DGP and Kolkata's Police Commissioner

The Election Commission of India has transferred several key officials in West Bengal, including the DGP and Kolkata Police Commissioner, to ensure fair elections amid the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct.

Mar 16 • 06:40 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Police commissioner's plea no match for political realities

Tasmania's Police Commissioner Donna Adams is advocating for stricter limits on gun ownership in light of public safety concerns, but her plea is overshadowed by the government's focus on other reforms.

Mar 15 • 20:47 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tasmanian government went against advice from police chief on gun limits

The Tasmanian government has rejected the Police Commissioner's call for limits on firearm ownership, despite recent calls for stricter gun laws in light of past tragedies.

Mar 15 • 00:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Munich: How racist is the police, Mr. Chief Commissioner?

An interview with Chief Commissioner Fabian Frese discusses structural racism within German institutions, including the Munich police, highlighting efforts to promote democratic responsibility and combat discrimination.

Mar 13 • 13:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW > The Slovenian election campaign has brought forward accusations of a European Commissioner being an informant for the socialist era secret police

A recent book claims that the current European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, cooperated with the secret police of socialist Yugoslavia during the late 1980s and early 1990s, raising political tensions in Slovenia ahead of upcoming elections.

Mar 12 • 16:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Former police officer who identified Finnish tsunami victims appears in court – here’s why

Retired police commissioner Ismo Kopra faces charges for breaching official secrets regarding Finnish tsunami victims during a televised documentary.

Mar 12 • 14:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Kidnapping: Oyo CP queries DPO, detains Inspector over unprofessional conduct

The Oyo State Police Commissioner has taken action against officers following allegations of unprofessional conduct related to recent kidnappings in the area.

Mar 11 • 09:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Torrejón de Ardoz rejects the return of its commissioner accused of gender-based violence and sexual assault

The city of Torrejón de Ardoz has rejected the reinstatement of Commissioner Luis Antonio Moreno, who faces accusations of sexual assault and gender violence.

Mar 11 • 08:42 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Unusually, the Police Commissioner Consulted Amir Ohana About Appointing a Commissioner Who Was His Confidant

The Israeli Police Commissioner Danny Levi consulted Speaker of the Knesset Amir Ohana regarding the appointment of Eran Nahum as the police's legal advisor, reflecting a rare intersection of political influence and police appointments.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos CP urges transparency in police constable screening

The Lagos State Police Commissioner has called for transparency and integrity in the screening process for new police constables.

Mar 10 • 08:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PCRC hails Ondo CP for tackling crime, insecurity

The Police Community Relations Committee in Ondo State praised Commissioner of Police Adebowale Lawal for his significant achievements in combating crime and ensuring safety.

Mar 10 • 03:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The commissioner and former head of the Mossos Eduard Sallent leaves the force

Eduard Sallent, the former head of the Mossos d'Esquadra police force in Spain, has requested a leave of absence and will be leaving his role as chief of the metropolitan area Sud.

Mar 6 • 08:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

JUST IN: Court acquits Abba Kyari of asset non-declaration charge

A Nigerian court has acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police Abba Kyari of charges related to asset non-declaration due to lack of sufficient evidence against him.

Mar 5 • 12:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Commissioner of Spain tried to make his subordinate hide the harassment: 'Don't tell tales, you are the one who generates anxiety'

A police commissioner in Spain has been accused of attempting to coerce a subordinate into hiding harassment claims against him, revealing a troubling dynamic in the workplace.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Dr. Pinto refuses to appeal the acquittal of López Madrid for hiring Villarejo to harass her

Dr. Elisa Pinto will not appeal the acquittal of businessman Javier López Madrid, who was accused of hiring a police commissioner to harass her.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

'No one is above the law': Met commissioner says investigations into Epstein files send 'right message'

The Metropolitan Police Commissioner emphasizes the importance of ongoing investigations into Jeffrey Epstein's files to demonstrate that sexual offenders, regardless of their power, will be held accountable.

Mar 2 • 14:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Commissioner Villarejo remains the only accused in the 'Dina case' over the maneuvers against Podemos

The trial for the 'Dina case' is now solely focused on former National Police Commissioner José Manuel Villarejo after an agreement was reached that absolves two journalists involved.

Mar 2 • 13:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A Commissioner on the Other Side of the Red Lines

The article discusses the scandal involving Commissioner Emilio de la Calle, who was recorded harassing a subordinate, highlighting ongoing issues of misconduct within the Spanish National Police.

Mar 1 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Interior Ministry opened and shelved an investigation in 2020 in Barcelona against the commissioner accused of harassment in India

Spain's Interior Ministry opened and subsequently closed an investigation into Police Commissioner Emilio de la Calle in 2020 due to lack of evidence about alleged abusive behavior.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Horrific Audios. A Commissioner of the Police Investigated for Harassment of a Subordinate in India: 'What Should I Do, Hit You? Let's See If With the Bruised Eye'

Audio recordings reveal the abusive authority of a police commissioner in Spain, Emilio de la Calle, who is being investigated for workplace harassment and sexual assault involving a subordinate.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I once used ₦2m to treat suspect before court — Ex-Lagos CP

A retired police commissioner in Lagos revealed the systemic failures of Nigeria's criminal justice system, emphasizing that police officers often act under resource constraints, making them victims of the system themselves.

Feb 26 • 16:36 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Lagos refers Simi's resurfaced tweets to police for probe

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency has referred controversial tweets linked to singer Simi to the Commissioner of Police for investigation following public outcry.

Feb 26 • 13:58 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
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Lyon: A Commissioner Convicted for Injuring an 80-Year-Old Woman During a 'Yellow Vests' Protest is Retrialed

A police commissioner previously convicted for injuring an elderly woman during a protest in Nice is undergoing a retrial in Lyon, with support from activists calling for justice.

Feb 25 • 10:31 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
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

'Marielle Franco Case': 'This trial is a milestone in the fight against impunity and political violence'

The trial of two Rio de Janeiro political leaders and a police commissioner accused of orchestrating the assassination of city councilor Marielle Franco in 2018 has commenced in Brazil's Supreme Court.

Feb 24 • 17:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The commissioner accused of pressuring the victim of the sexual assault at the DAO is assigned as head of the Scientific Police brigade

A commissioner previously involved in a sexual assault scandal has been reassigned to a new role in the National Police's Scientific Brigade following accusations of intimidation against a victim.

Feb 24 • 15:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Interior assigns a bureaucratic position to the commissioner dismissed for coercing the complainant of the former head of Police

A commissioner implicated in coercing a complainant against the former head of the National Police has been reassigned to a bureaucratic role after his dismissal.

Feb 24 • 12:28 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Last year, the Lithuanian police decreased by 31 officers - the lowest in the last decade

The Lithuanian police force saw its smallest reduction in a decade last year, shedding only 31 officers, according to Police Commissioner Arūnas Paulauskas.

Feb 23 • 11:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Road crash kills Borno assistant police commissioner

A vehicle accident has claimed the life of Abubakar Balteh, the Assistant Commissioner of Police for the State Criminal Investigation Department in Borno State, Nigeria.

Feb 22 • 00:46 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Borno assistant police commissioner dies in fatal crash

The Assistant Commissioner of Police for the Borno State Command, ACP Abubakar Balteh, has died following a vehicle accident in February 2026.

Feb 21 • 21:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Court Confirms That the Former President of BBVA and His Management Were Outside the Control Regulations to Hire Villarejo

The Spanish National Court confirmed that the former president of BBVA and his executive team were not adhering to control regulations when hiring former police commissioner Villarejo for espionage activities.

Feb 21 • 04:15 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Anambra CP decorates 300 newly-promoted officers

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State has honored over 300 newly-promoted officers, encouraging them to serve with professionalism and dedication.

Feb 20 • 18:39 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Judge tosses lawsuit from ex-NYPD commissioner accusing department of 'systemic corruption'

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit from a former NYPD commissioner alleging systemic corruption within the department.

Feb 20 • 05:17 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Important Message from the General Commissioner of Police Regarding Balloon Smuggling

Lithuanian police have made significant arrests in a balloon smuggling operation, with 27 individuals detained and ongoing surveillance of additional suspects.

Feb 19 • 13:01 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Attorney General on the Commissioner’s Claim That She is Preventing the Use of Spyware: The Government Can Promote Legislation Immediately

The Israeli Attorney General, Gali Baharav-Miara, responded to accusations from Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, stating that the government has the ability to legislate on the use of advanced technological means by law enforcement without delay.

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

Intense Clash Between Farmers and Police in Bathinda

Farmers protesting for their release clashed with police outside the Deputy Commissioner's office in Bathinda, India.

Feb 19 • 10:32 UTC

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