Tag: Policing
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Man Shot by Calgary Officer in Dalhousie Faces Multiple Charges, ASIRT Investigation Under Way
Overview The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) is leading the investigation into a fatal shooting incident in the Dalhousie neighbourhood of Calgary that has prompted ongoing scrutiny from the public and local authorities. The incident occurred earlier this week when a man was shot by a Calgary police officer. ASIRT confirmed that the man…
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Pakenham Drug Driving Crisis: The Worst-Affected Suburb in Victoria
Summary: A troubling trend in Melbourne’s southeast In Melbourne, a worrying pattern has emerged in the outer southeastern suburb of Pakenham. Local police reports indicate that drug driving violations are not just persistent but outpace the next-worst suburb by a wide margin. As authorities work to clamp down on risky driving under the influence of…
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What’s Behind the Spike in Jewelry Store Smash-and-Grabs in Ontario
Overview: A troubling trend across Ontario Across Ontario, jewelry stores have faced an unsettling uptick in smash-and-grab thefts — brazen, fast, and often with little time for security systems to respond. Retailers report groups using vehicles to ram entrances, followed by quick work inside the showroom. Police agencies are noting a pattern: crowded urban corridors,…
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Police Coaching, Family Tragedy, and the Psychology of Response: A Queensland Case Under Scrutiny
Introduction: A Disturbing Footage Controversy Recent public releases of police interactions with a father later responsible for a fatal family tragedy have sparked a vigorous debate about police training, risk assessment, and the protection of vulnerable individuals. As a psychologist, I’m enraged not by sensationalism, but by the failure points these videos reveal—points that have…
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Active Gangs and State Complicity in South Africa: Insights from the 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index
Overview: Gangs on the rise and the role of governance South Africa faces a persistent challenge from organised crime, with state-embedded actors playing a troubling role in enabling gang activity. The 2025 Africa Organised Crime Index (AOCI) highlights how corruption and weak governance create fertile ground for criminal networks to flourish. While public attention often…
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Melbourne knife-wielding teen arrested after early-morning chase near Southland shopping centre
Timeline of the incident Police say a 16-year-old boy was involved in an argument with another group in Jamieson Street, adjacent to Southland Shopping Centre, in the early hours of the morning. Shortly after the dispute, witnesses reported a potential weapon being displayed, prompting swift police action. A pursuit ensued as officers attempted to apprehend…
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Rising Cost of Foreign Criminals: Taxpayers Spend £643m Annually on Prosecutions and Detention
Overview: The Financial Toll of Foreign Criminals Taxpayers in the United Kingdom are bearing a record cost for prosecuting and detaining foreign criminals, with expenditures totaling £643 million each year. This figure, highlighted in a recent report by the think tank Onward, signals a sharp increase and has prompted debate about immigration, policing resources, and…
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Oldest Garda College Graduate Inspires Others at 51
Perseverance Pays Off: The Day a 51-Year-Old Became a Garda College Graduate When Jeremiah Burke walked across the stage at Garda College, the applause wasn’t just for a diploma. It was a loud, tangible reminder that age is no barrier to pursuing a dream. At 51, Burke is the oldest recruit ever to graduate from…
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Parliament to Convene Urgent Debate Over Damning IPCA Report on McSkimming Handling
Urgent Parliament Debate Sets the Tone In a move that underscores the severity of the Independent Police Conduct Authority’s findings, lawmakers will convene an urgent debate on the damning report into how complaints against former senior police officer Jevon McSkimming were handled. The document, described by several officials as a watershed in policing accountability, points…
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10,000 Police Jobs on Hold as IG Recruitment Row Winds Through High Court
Background: The Recruitment Halt The planned recruitment drive for 10,000 police constables and officers has been paused once again as the High Court examines the constitutional authority of the Inspector General of Police (IG) to lead the exercise. The petition, brought before the court, questions the legal basis for the recruitment push and seeks clarity…