Tag: Policing Reform
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Winnipeg police culture: unwritten rule to drop tickets revealed in psych report
Background: Allegations and the Psych Report A psychological assessment prepared for sentencing in a Winnipeg police misconduct case sheds new light on a troubling aspect of the city’s police culture. The report describes an environment in which an informal practice — at times described as an unwritten rule — allegedly allowed certain traffic tickets to…
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British Columbia Ends Program That Aimed to Curb Arrests of Drug Users
Background: What the decriminalization pilot aimed to do British Columbia launched a three-year decriminalization pilot to reduce the criminalization of people who use drugs and to steer them toward public health services. The program allowed adults to possess small amounts of illegal drugs without criminal charges, inviting access to addiction treatment, mental health support, and…
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Thousands Rally in Minneapolis Over Renee Nicole Good Case and Portland Protests
Mass Demonstrations Erupt Across the Pacific Northwest Thousands of people gathered in Minneapolis and across the Pacific Northwest to express anger and demand accountability after a federal immigration officer fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis and two protesters were shot in Portland, Oregon. The demonstrations unfolded as Minnesota leaders urged participants to keep the protests…
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Tanzania Election Crackdown: Unlawful Lethal Force and the Aftermath of Protests
Overview: Allegations of Unlawful Force in Tanzania’s Election Protests Reports emerging from Tanzania after recent elections point to a troubling pattern: security forces using excessive or unlawful lethal force to quell protests. International observers, human rights groups, and local witnesses allege that the crackdown went beyond crowd control and resulted in fatalities, injuries, and the…
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Beyond the Police: Nigeria’s Security Challenges and the ADC’s Warning to Tinubu
Introduction: A call for a holistic security strategy Nigeria’s security landscape remains multifaceted, stretching beyond the traditional remit of the police. While targeted reforms within the police force are debated, security experts and political groups argue that addressing threats such as terrorism, banditry, economic instability, and community violence requires a comprehensive national strategy. The African…
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Keir Starmer presses Sadiq Khan on London grooming gangs amid G20 focus
Keir Starmer presses Sadiq Khan on London grooming gangs In a high-profile clash of priorities during his journey to the G20 summit in South Africa, Labour leader Keir Starmer intensified the political pressure over the handling of grooming gang crimes in London. As crime and safeguarding issues remain a touchstone for voters, Starmer signaled that…
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Russia Police Shortage Amid War: Morale Erosion and Corruption
Overview: A security shortfall intensified by war Russia is facing a severe shortage of police and prison guards as the country widens its war economy and redirects resources toward the military. In many regions, up to half of policing and guard posts are vacant. Some areas report vacancies of about a third in total staffing.…
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Russia Police Shortage as War Economy Draws Talent
Russia Police Shortage: A War-Economy Phenomenon The Kremlin’s wartime stance has transformed the country’s labor market, with a notable squeeze on security services. In several regions, authorities report vacancies running as high as one in three or even half the required numbers for police and other security personnel. The shortage extends beyond the police to…
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Geneva Rejects Police Immunity Initiative by Wide Margin
What happened in Geneva In a clear verdict for Swiss direct democracy, Geneva residents voted decisively against a controversial initiative proposed by the Swiss People’s Party (UDC) titled, “Yes, I protect the police who protect me.” The plan would have introduced a form of immunity for police officers and created a mechanism to filter complaints…