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‘Reverse’ searches: The sneaky ways that police tap tech companies for your private data

With the aim of identifying criminal suspects, U.S. police departments are increasingly relying on a controversial surveillance practice to demand large amounts of users’ data from tech companies. So-called “reverse” searches allow law enforcement and federal agencies to force big tech companies, like Google, to turn over information from their vast stores of user data. [...]read more‘Reverse’ searches: The sneaky ways that police tap tech companies for your private data

Police in Singapore to progressively activate more red-light cameras to detect speeding offences from April 1

In an effort to improve motorists’ behaviour on the road, the Singaporean police has announced that the speed enforcement function in red-light cameras across the republic will be progressively and dynamically activated from today, April 1. While the activation will be carried out island-wide, locations that are more accident-prone or violation-prone will be prioritised, Channel [...]read morePolice in Singapore to progressively activate more red-light cameras to detect speeding offences from April 1

Baltimore Bridge Collapse, Ted Cruz’s Feelings Require Police Detail And More In This Week’s Best New Posts

2015 Nissan XterraImage: Nissan The rugged, off-road segment is exploding; every truck or crossover now seems to have some sort of either legit off-road trim, or at least one appearance package inspired by ruggedness. From Chevy’s Activ trims to Ford’s Raptors and Toyota’s TRD-Off and upcoming Trailhunter trims, it’s a booming business. Not everyone has [...]read moreBaltimore Bridge Collapse, Ted Cruz’s Feelings Require Police Detail And More In This Week’s Best New Posts

Nine-Year-Old In A Jetta Rams Cop Car And Starts Police Chase While Driving To School

A 9-year-old with an apparent “fuck the police” vibe in Northern California decided to – while driving a Volkswagen Jetta to his school – smash into a California Highway Patrol vehicle and lead cops on a car chase. It was a busy Wednesday for the little guy. One police officer called it a “scene straight [...]read moreNine-Year-Old In A Jetta Rams Cop Car And Starts Police Chase While Driving To School

Senator Ted Cruz Forces Amendment Into FAA Bill To Give Lawmakers Police Escorts Through Airports

Congress desperately needs to pass a bill to fund the Federal Aviation Administration for the next four years before a short-term funding extension runs out in May. It’s a big enough deal that even Republicans aren’t willing to roll the dice on whether or not air travel can safely continue without reauthorizing the FAA. That [...]read moreSenator Ted Cruz Forces Amendment Into FAA Bill To Give Lawmakers Police Escorts Through Airports

Moscow concert hall attack: What do we know so far? | Crime News

At least 60 people have been killed and dozens more injured after gunmen opened fire and set off explosives at a concert hall on the western edge of Moscow. Here’s what we know so far: Crocus City Hall The Russian capital is a sprawling city that is home to some 21 million people. The Crocus [...]read moreMoscow concert hall attack: What do we know so far? | Crime News

You can be fined up to RM10,000 and be jailed up to 2 years if you obstruct a convoy escorted by the police

The Malaysian parliament has passed several amendments to the Police Act 1967 (Act 344), which includes a revision to Section 21 that covers the duty of police officers on public roads. An amendment to Clause 4 now provides for the police to carry out escort duties. The matter of whether a motorist should give way [...]read moreYou can be fined up to RM10,000 and be jailed up to 2 years if you obstruct a convoy escorted by the police

Brazilian police indict Bolsonaro over fake COVID certificate | Courts News

Facing multiple probes, former president’s first indictment is for allegedly falsifying his vaccine record. Brazilian police have recommended that Jair Bolsonaro be prosecuted for forging his COVID vaccination certificate. The federal police indictment was released by Brazil’s Supreme Court on Tuesday, following an investigation that began last year. The probe is one of several potential [...]read moreBrazilian police indict Bolsonaro over fake COVID certificate | Courts News

Kenya, Haiti sign ‘reciprocal’ agreement on police deployment: Ruto | News

The agreement would allow Kenyan police to lead a UN-backed mission in the gang-riven Caribbean nation. Kenya and Haiti have signed a “reciprocal” agreement to deploy police from the East African country to lead a United Nations-backed law and order mission in the gang-riven Caribbean nation, Kenyan President William Ruto has said. Ruto said on [...]read moreKenya, Haiti sign ‘reciprocal’ agreement on police deployment: Ruto | News

Call Of Duty-Inspired Police Recruitment Ad Draws Ire

A Peoria, Illinois police department tried to recruit new officers with a Call of Duty-inspired campaign on social media, and it was as tone-deaf as you’d imagine. The post, originally shared on the Peoria Police Department’s social media page, showed three white men posing with guns while wearing tactical gear. “Stop playing games and answer [...]read moreCall Of Duty-Inspired Police Recruitment Ad Draws Ire