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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"ZDF Magazin Royale": Police Union Representative Against Böhmermann

A police union representative has sued ZDF over satirical remarks made by Jan Böhmermann on his show, which he claims demean him and falsely associate him with extremism.

Feb 26 • 17:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Squad' member claims State of the Union guest was arrested

Rep. Ilhan Omar claims that her guest, Aliya Rahman, was forcibly removed and arrested by Capitol Police during President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 26 • 12:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Latvia has the highest proportion of women working in the police in the European Union

Latvia's National Police reported an increase in personnel in 2022 but still faces shortages; issues with workload, working conditions, and pay have led to resignations, while efforts are ongoing to retain and attract officers back to the service.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The police union denounces and clarifies: "All the money for Cinturrino refunded immediately"

The police union in Milan defends itself against accusations related to a fundraising campaign for a fellow officer accused of murder.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ilhan Omar guest arrested for standing at Trump’s State of the Union address

A guest invited by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar was arrested during Trump's State of the Union address for refusing to remain seated.

Feb 25 • 19:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

President of the teachers' union of Porto Rico arrested for drug trafficking and document forgery

The president of a teachers' union in Porto Rico, Maranhão, was arrested on drug trafficking and other charges after a police operation uncovered illegal activities tied to the use of false documents.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SP Delegates' Union launches campaign criticizing 'unfulfilled promises' of Tarcísio

The São Paulo Police Delegates' Union is launching a campaign to highlight perceived neglect of the Civil Police and unfulfilled promises by Governor Tarcísio de Freitas.

Feb 24 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Confirmation of custody for Cinturrino, the policeman: "I apologize to those who wear the uniform"

Carmelo Cinturrino, a policeman accused of the intentional homicide of Abderrahim Mansouri, faced a court hearing where his lawyer communicated his apologies to fellow officers, coinciding with the return of funds raised for him by the SAP union.

Feb 24 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Caretaker uses car to block exit of corral and prevents cattle theft in MG

A caretaker in União de Minas successfully thwarted a cattle theft by blocking the corral exit with his car until police arrived.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Police used stun gun on girl - will be a matter for the Labor Court

The Police Union is suing the Police Force in Labor Court over disciplinary measures against an officer who allegedly misused a stun gun on a 15-year-old girl.

Feb 23 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Summons of union leader to testify is concerning if derived from criticisms of the STF, say entities

The summons issued by the Brazilian Federal Police to union leader Kleber Cabral for testimony has raised concerns among entities and lawyers, particularly if it is linked to his public criticisms of the Supreme Federal Court.

Feb 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Surrey police budget slashed by $47M with union sounding the alarm

The Surrey Police Union is alarmed by a $46.95 million cut to the police budget, which could affect the hiring of new officers amid rising crime concerns.

Feb 20 • 03:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police summons union leader from the Revenue to testify after Moraes' order

The Federal Police summoned Kleber Cabral, president of the National Association of Federal Revenue Auditors, to testify following a Supreme Court order due to allegations of data leaks involving court ministers.

Feb 19 • 22:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The complainant against the DAO accused a union leader of the Police of spreading her personal data on a prostitution website

A police inspector alleges that a union leader disseminated her private information on a sexual contact site after she reported harassment by him.

Feb 19 • 21:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Suspicious Substance in Trade Union House: Threat Letter Triggers Anthrax Alarm due to Warning Strikes

A threatening letter received by the Verdi trade union in Nuremberg, containing a suspicious but harmless powder, has led to a police investigation and heightened security measures amid recent warning strikes.

Feb 19 • 13:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"Instrumental Retrospective". The police union pins Brescia councilors against the police chief

A political case has arisen in Brescia following the police chief's warnings to Extinction Rebellion activists, leading to tensions between municipal councilors and the police.

Feb 18 • 16:35 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Police representative exposed the connections between the president of the Doctors' Union and the main accused in Parliament

A police representative revealed in Parliament that the president of the Lithuanian Doctors' Union has professional and business ties with the main accused in a drug-related case currently under trial.

Feb 18 • 08:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The provincial government denies that active police participated in a salary claim

The provincial government of Buenos Aires has denied that active police officers participated in a recent salary protest, asserting that the rally was organized by former officers and their families due to legal restrictions on police union activities.

Feb 17 • 20:39 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Government and the Mossos agree that agents will earn 4,000 euros more per year, reduce working hours, and improve night shift conditions

The Catalan government has reached an agreement with the Mossos d'Esquadra police union that will provide police officers with a significant salary increase and better working conditions.

Feb 16 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Police Union of Sergipe announces strike during Carnival

The Civil Police Union of Sergipe has declared a complete strike during Carnival due to stalled negotiations regarding professional improvements.

Feb 13 • 20:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘El Bebelín’ arrested, alleged member of the Anti Unión Tepito, in Iztacalco

Eduardo ‘S’, alias ‘El Bebelín’, was arrested by Mexico City police for allegedly being part of the Anti Unión Tepito criminal group and was found with drugs and a firearm.

Feb 12 • 19:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Israeli Media: Egypt and EU will not train officers linked to Hamas for Gaza police force

Neither Egypt nor the European Union will provide training for police officers in Gaza associated with Hamas, as revealed by diplomats following reports of Hamas seeking positions for its police force in the post-war region.

Feb 12 • 13:46 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Police Union: Must Retain Experienced Police Officers

The Police Union calls for measures to retain experienced officers as nearly half of the police force has less than ten years of experience.

Feb 12 • 03:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

'El Gansito' of La Unión Tepito and the ex-girlfriend of 'El Tochi' among those arrested in Cuauhtémoc property

Authorities in Mexico City arrested several individuals, including Celem 'N', the ex-girlfriend of a deceased member of La Unión Tepito, during a drug-related operation in Cuauhtémoc.

Feb 12 • 02:34 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

German Weapons Register: Almost 50,000 Private Firearms Missing or Stolen

The number of missing private firearms in Germany has nearly doubled, prompting calls for more police specialists and authority to combat illegal arms trade.

Feb 11 • 18:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Workers of STASY: Incident management exclusively by the station master at Ambelokipi Metro

The STASY workers' union clarifies that a health incident at Ambelokipi Metro was managed entirely by a trained station master, countering claims of police or passenger interference.

Feb 10 • 17:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man kills ex-partner, injures stepdaughter and dies in accident after fleeing in Paraná

A man fatally shot his ex-partner and wounded her daughter before dying in a car accident while fleeing from the scene in southern Brazil.

Feb 10 • 13:58 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Police in Guinea-Bissau Expel EU Ambassador from Human Rights Association HQ

Guinea-Bissau police forcibly removed the EU ambassador from a human rights association meeting, drawing condemnation from the organization amid European Union silence.

Feb 10 • 08:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Democratic Union says it learned about the searches at the chairman's home from the media, politicians remain silent

The Democratic Union of Lithuania reports it was informed about police searches at its chairman's residence through the media, while key party members decline to comment on the situation.

Feb 9 • 10:04 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"It must be noted that such ad-hoc acts are completely unavoidable"

Following the fatal attack on a train attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate, police union representative Andreas Roßkopf demands more federal police officers at train stations and the use of body cams.

Feb 6 • 06:53 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Altar with human skulls and santeria found in the house of the father of the founder of La Anti Unión Tepito | Video

Human skulls and a Santa Muerte altar were discovered during police operations at the house of Jorge Flores Conchas's father, founder of La Anti Unión Tepito.

Feb 6 • 02:49 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Begins at Home and Ends with the Police"

After the violent death of a train attendant during a ticket inspection in Rhineland-Palatinate, unions have called for consequences, with police union spokesperson Manuel Ostermann advocating for the use of video and audio recordings as an effective measure.

Feb 5 • 10:49 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"We Have a Problem" – BDK Warns of Violent Left-Wing Extremists

Following the attack on Berlin's power grid, the German Federal Criminal Police Union (BDK) warns of increasing violence from left-wing extremists and calls for a more targeted approach against such threats.

Feb 4 • 11:09 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Train attendant dies after attack in regional express

A train attendant has died from injuries sustained during an attack in Rhineland-Palatinate while checking tickets, prompting calls for political intervention from police union spokesperson Heiko Teggatz.

Feb 4 • 09:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The historical police union requests the dismissal of the chief of the judicial police in Pamplona for the 'deletion' of evidence in two rapes

The historical police union has called for the dismissal of the chief of judicial police in Pamplona following a firm ruling by the European Court of Human Rights condemning Spain for systematic evidence manipulation in two rape cases.

Feb 3 • 11:05 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Entry ban for ex-Guantanamo detainee lifted - "Should be a warning for politicians"

The Higher Administrative Court of North Rhine-Westphalia lifted the entry ban for ex-Guantanamo detainee Mohamedou Ould Slahi, stating that the potential terrorist threat he poses was not relevant to their decision, according to police union representative Heiko Teggatz's analysis.

Feb 2 • 18:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police urge NLC, TUC to reschedule Tuesday’s Abuja protest

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has requested the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress to postpone their planned February 3 protest due to security concerns.

Feb 2 • 14:10 UTC
🇯🇵 NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

Man with something like a handgun robs Gunma Credit Union of 2 million yen and escapes

A man armed with what appeared to be a handgun entered a credit union in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, stealing 2 million yen before fleeing the scene, prompting a police investigation into the robbery.

Feb 2 • 09:24 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

I explain to you why what happened in Turin is terrorism

Andrea Cecchini, of the police union 'Italia Celere', warns on TikTok that police forces fear abandonment by the state in the face of terrorism, referring to the recent violence against police in Turin.

Feb 2 • 08:05 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"We need to talk about Nazis, but that doesn't make left-wing extremism any better"

The left-wing extremist group 'Vulkangruppe' is linked to at least 13 acts of sabotage since 2011 and has recently claimed responsibility for a terrorist attack on Berlin's power grid, prompting calls from police union representative Benjamin for increased authority for the authorities.

Jan 14 • 11:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Air Travel: Federal Government Rejects States' Proposal for Identity Checks at Boarding

The Federal Government has rejected a proposal for mandatory identity checks before boarding airplanes, attracting criticism and disappointment among police union representatives and state authorities.

Jan 11 • 14:43 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

What happened in Berlin must be a wake-up call for all of Germany

Following the power outage in Berlin, Rainer Wendt, chairman of the German Police Union, calls for better laws, more skilled personnel, and modern technology to protect critical infrastructure.

Jan 11 • 09:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A union denounces the lack of agents in the Police of Humanes: "Incidents unattended are referred to the Civil Guard, whose base is outside the locality"

The police union CPPM highlights that the municipality of Humanes has experienced an unprecedented situation with local police service unavailable for three shifts due to political decisions made in December 2025.

Jan 6 • 23:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Seattle police union condemns new socialist mayor's drug enforcement approach as 'suicidal empathy'

The Seattle Police Officers Guild criticized Mayor Katie Wilson's drug enforcement policy, calling it 'suicidal empathy' and warning it could lead to increased societal decay and death.

Jan 6 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"We had such a super disaster once and learned nothing from it"

The leftist terrorist group 'Vulkangruppe' allegedly claimed responsibility for a power outage in southwest Berlin, raising concerns about the challenges of combating such groups, as noted by police union representative Benjamin Jendro.

Jan 5 • 13:14 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

More than three million people sign petitions for firecracker bans

More than three million citizens have signed a petition initiated by the Police Union for a nationwide firecracker ban in Germany, with over 700,000 supporters joining in the last few days.

Jan 2 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Petition of the Police Union: Millions of Signatures for Fireworks Ban

Over three million people have signed a petition by the Police Union in Berlin calling for a nationwide ban on fireworks on New Year's Eve, with more than 700,000 supporters joining in recent days.

Jan 2 • 12:48 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"There were men, many with a migration background"

The article discusses a wave of violence in Germany during the New Year, highlighting incidents involving deaths, amputations, and attacks on police, with commentary from Manuel Ostermann, vice chairman of the police union.

Jan 1 • 09:35 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

2.8 million sign petition for firecracker ban - violence potential according to GdP "very high"

Nearly 2.8 million people support a petition by the Police Union calling for a nationwide firecracker ban on New Year's Eve due to high violence potential, but the government continues to reject the ban.

Dec 31 • 04:06 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 18:28 UTC

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