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🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Second suspect arrested after NYC snowball fight sends 2 police officers to hospital

A second suspect has been arrested following a snowball fight in New York City's Washington Square Park that led to injuries of several police officers.

Mar 5 • 02:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Liepaja Municipal Police Demands Higher Salaries; Council to Seek Additional Funding

Liepaja's municipal police, with near-unanimous support from its officers, is seeking increased salaries from the city council amid notable salary disparities compared to the state police.

Mar 4 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor's Office denounces members of a gang who attempted to murder police officers in Ceará

Members of a criminal gang in Brazil have been charged with attempted homicide against police officers following a violent confrontation during a police operation.

Mar 4 • 09:15 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Texas Democrat who backed police cuts faces criticism after thanking officers for saving lives

Texas Representative Greg Casar faces backlash for praising the police's life-saving efforts following a recent shooting, amid past calls for significant budget cuts to the police department.

Mar 3 • 22:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

USE THE OPPORTUNITY ⟩ Estonian bank simplifies home loan conditions for home defenders and teachers

Coop Bank in Estonia has announced simplified home loan conditions for teachers, police officers, firefighters, active military personnel, and members of the Defense League.

Mar 1 • 13:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

An aggressive woman wreaked havoc in a shopping center in Vilnius, resisted police officers

On February 28, in a shopping center in Vilnius, a woman exhibited aggressive behavior and resisted arrest by police officers, resulting in a physical confrontation.

Mar 1 • 06:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after damaging vehicles and assaulting police officers in Sobral

A man was arrested for damaging parked vehicles with a metal bar and assaulting police officers in Sobral, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 19:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rebellion in New York: Mamdani's official condemns the snowball attack on the NYPD

An attack involving snowballs thrown at NYPD officers in Washington Square Park sparked a public debate among officials in New York City.

Feb 27 • 20:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP accuses influencer who offended police officers in Ribeirão Preto, SP

The Public Prosecutor's Office in Brazil has filed charges against influencer Aline Bardy Dutra for racial slander against police officers during an incident in Ribeirão Preto.

Feb 27 • 15:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Controversy over Insulting Firefighters and Police Officers’: Production Team of Folklore Variety Show Decides to Reedit

The production team of the Disney+ show 'Destiny War 49' has decided to reedit an episode following backlash for allegedly insulting deceased public safety officials.

Feb 27 • 10:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Officers lied about death accident: Now several trials are on the way

Six police officers from Copenhagen have become the subject of serious allegations concerning misconduct, substance abuse, and false reporting, which have led to upcoming trials.

Feb 26 • 16:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Those who wear the uniform must be above suspicion

The article discusses recent incidents involving law enforcement officers in Italy that threaten public trust in the police.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alesc approves creation of a public list with information on those convicted of killing police officers in the state; understand

The Santa Catarina Legislative Assembly approved a proposal for creating a public list of individuals convicted of killing law enforcement officers in the state.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Alice Springs police fire shots after man allegedly drives car at officers

Northern Territory Police fired shots at a vehicle after a man allegedly drove his car at officers in Alice Springs, resulting in no injuries but a precautionary assessment of the alleged offender and the involved officer.

Feb 25 • 23:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"A shameful and criminal behavior": New York police open an investigation after a snowball attack on uniformed officers

New York police have opened an investigation following an incident where several officers were attacked with snowballs by a group of youths in Washington Square Park.

Feb 24 • 20:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Police Are Hit with Snowballs in Park in New York; Watch Video

The NYPD is investigating after officers were hit with snowballs during a disturbance at Washington Square Park in New York City.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New York police officers attacked with snowballs while trying to contain a disorder in the park; VIDEO

New York police officers faced an unusual attack with snowballs while attempting to manage a chaotic scene at Washington Square Park.

Feb 24 • 13:34 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Bags, lingerie, and perfumes stolen. But the thieves are police officers and carabinieri

An investigation reveals that police officers and carabinieri in Rome stole goods from a store instead of maintaining public order.

Feb 24 • 13:13 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

NYPD officers hit with snowballs while responding to disorderly group: officials

NYPD officers were targeted with snowballs while addressing a disorderly crowd in Washington Square Park, leading to several officers being treated at a hospital.

Feb 24 • 12:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

General Public Officials to Receive 'Dangerous Duty Survivor Compensation' if Killed in Anti-Spy Operations

Starting now, not only police officers but also general public officials will receive 'Dangerous Duty Survivor Compensation' if they die while performing anti-spy operations.

Feb 24 • 06:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elderly man reports police violence while selling beer at post-carnival block; video shows aggressive approach

A 63-year-old vendor in Brazil claims to have been a victim of police violence while selling beer during a carnival celebration, with video evidence showing a forceful interaction with police officers.

Feb 23 • 19:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: Concern Raised On Police Officers Facing Criminal Charges

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature's Committee is alarmed by reports of 97 police officers in South Africa accused of sexual violence or rape, highlighting a severe breach of public trust.

Feb 23 • 18:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Freising: Wild urinator confronts the police

A 41-year-old man in Freising confronts police after urinating against a shop window and attempting to assault officers.

Feb 23 • 16:19 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
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Rogoredo, Salvini: "Insult to colleagues in uniform"

Matteo Salvini comments on the arrest of police officer Carmelo Cinturrino, condemning any misuse of the uniform and expressing respect for law enforcement officers.

Feb 23 • 11:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Here are the summer jobs - 'apply in good time'

Job seekers are encouraged to apply early for summer jobs, with an increase in retail positions and a notable rise in vacancies for correctional officers, according to the Swedish Public Employment Service.

Feb 23 • 07:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Camera captures woman being beaten with punches and pulls by her partner in public street in Fortaleza

Security cameras recorded a woman being assaulted in Fortaleza, Brazil, although she later denied any aggression to police officers who responded to the incident.

Feb 22 • 18:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Confrontation Between Police and Suspects Ends with Rifle Seizure in Araruama

A confrontation between police officers and armed suspects in Araruama resulted in the seizure of a rifle, but no arrests were made.

Feb 21 • 21:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Segura EP and the Ministry of the Interior Sign a Five-Year Agreement: The Plan Includes Coordinated Work with More than 700 Police Officers and 146 Vehicles

A new agreement aims to enhance public safety in Guayaquil through improved coordination between municipal security and the national police.

Feb 21 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Assistant Police Officers Get the Right to Stop Cars with Unmarked Police Vehicles

Assistant police officers in Estonia will now have the authority to stop vehicles using unmarked police cars, based on a new bill aimed at expanding their role in police activities.

Feb 21 • 16:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Britain is still shaken by the arrest of the king's brother. The royal protection team is also awaiting questioning

The arrest of a prince in the UK has raised significant public and media interest, leading to forthcoming interrogations of royal protection officers.

Feb 21 • 10:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil police received R$ 1 thousand to prevent the closure of an irregular bar in the interior of SP, says PM

Civil police officers in Ribeirão Preto were convicted for using an official vehicle off-duty and attempting to hinder an inspection at a local bar, revealing they accepted bribes to prevent its closure.

Feb 20 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Planned to give auxiliary police officers the right to stop vehicles from private cars

Estonian plans to grant auxiliary police officers the authority to stop vehicles from private vehicles independently, pending a new legislative proposal.

Feb 20 • 14:42 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Sergipe Public Prosecutor's Office archives investigation into the death of four young people during police operation

The Sergipe Public Prosecutor's Office has archived an investigation into the deaths of four young individuals during a police operation in Nossa Senhora do Socorro, claiming there was no excessive use of force by the officers involved.

Feb 19 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Guard of Rio: only permanent staff will be armed in the elite division

The city of Rio de Janeiro has announced that only permanent Municipal Guard officers will be armed in a new elite division, excluding temporary agents from carrying firearms.

Feb 19 • 22:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Prosecutor demands that Military Police investigate assaults against businessman and lawyer during approaches in PI

The Public Ministry of Piauí has demanded that the Military Police investigate the aggression against a businessman and a lawyer carried out by police officers during stops in Brazil.

Feb 19 • 22:30 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Municipal Guard has all street forces armed in Fortaleza, says City Hall

The Municipal Guard of Fortaleza will now have all street officers armed following the delivery of 400 new pistols, a move aimed at enhancing public safety in the city.

Feb 19 • 18:44 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Police operation in Elinelund, Malmö

A police operation is taking place in Elinelund, Malmö, with officers cordoning off an area and using dogs to search a vehicle as part of an ongoing investigation.

Feb 19 • 11:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula vetoes perks above the salary cap for civil servants and staggered raises until 2029 approved by Congress

President Lula sanctioned a salary increase for Legislative and Court of Accounts officers while vetoing measures that allowed paychecks to exceed the public sector salary cap.

Feb 19 • 01:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested after threatening people with a gun in a bar and insulting police in São Luiz

A 50-year-old man was arrested in São Luiz, Brazil, after threatening patrons with a firearm and verbally assaulting police officers.

Feb 18 • 19:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Mamdani proposes cutting NYPD budget, canceling 5K new officer hires

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes cutting the NYPD budget and canceling plans to hire 5,000 new officers in an effort to streamline the city's finances.

Feb 18 • 18:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Security Secretary says that police officers who assaulted suspect in Ibirapuera used 'moderate force'

São Paulo's Security Secretary defended police officers who were filmed violently detaining a suspect during carnival celebrations, stating they used 'moderate force' while claiming the suspect was aggressive and uncooperative.

Feb 18 • 17:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A man dangerously crossed the tracks in Ostrava before the eyes of the police. The barriers, lights, and sound signal did not bother him

A man in Ostrava ignored safety signals and crossed the train tracks in front of police officers.

Feb 18 • 10:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Northumberland armed police LIVE: Officers swarm popular seafront as drone launched

Heavily armed police responded to an incident in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland, deploying a drone to aid in the situation.

Feb 17 • 15:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Court ruling barring VIO applies only to FCT, Lagos clarifies

The Lagos State Government has stated that a recent court ruling regarding Vehicle Inspection Officers' authority only applies to the Federal Capital Territory and not Lagos.

Feb 16 • 09:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

A domestic abuser resisted police eviction in the Zarasai region

A man in Sadūnai village resisted eviction by police officers and has been detained after an altercation that left one officer injured.

Feb 16 • 07:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

1,000 Controversial ICE Officers Have Left Minnesota

Over 1,000 ICE officers have departed from Minnesota amidst heightened scrutiny and public protests against their operations.

Feb 16 • 04:59 UTC

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