Tag: policing reforms
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IG Kanja Orders Administrative Action Against 6 Senior Officers Over Nandi Hills Pool Incident
Overview of the Incident and Immediate Response The Inspector General of the National Police Service (NPS), Douglas Kanja, announced on Saturday that he has directed immediate administrative action against six senior police officers in connection with a suspected assault incident captured on CCTV at a pool table venue in Nandi Hills. The confirmation comes amid…
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SAF 44 Legacy Reshapes PNP Leadership Under Nartatez
SAF 44’s Legacy and the Shift in PNP Leadership The deaths of the 44 members of the Philippine National Police-Special Action Force (SAF) in the Mamasapano operation became a defining moment for the Philippine National Police (PNP). As the organization contends with the difficult realities of counterterrorism and civilian security, the legacy of SAF 44…
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Nigerian Governors Allocate N525bn for Security as Violence Surges; U.S. Military Support Adds to Tactics
Rising Violence Prompts Significant Security Spending As killings and insecurity intensify across several states, Nigerian governors have approved a substantial security budget totaling N525 billion. The allocation signals a determined push to strengthen protective measures, bolster intelligence gathering, and enhance tactical capacity within the country’s security framework. Analysts say the figure underscores the urgency of…
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Right to Protest in England and Wales: Under Attack, Warn Experts
New warnings for the right to protest in England and Wales Two high-profile reports warn that the right to protest in England and Wales is increasingly constrained by new laws and policing practices that could erode basic civil liberties. Human Rights Watch (HRW) and a cross-party law reform organization have highlighted a pattern of measures…
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Top Cop admits speeding lapse: a candid look at accountability in policing
Introduction: A candid admission from the nation’s top police official In a rare moment of candor, Police Commissioner Richard Chambers acknowledged that he was “away with the fairies” when he was pulled over for speeding last week. The admission, coming from the highest rank in the country’s police force, underscores a broader conversation about accountability,…
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Misconduct hearing against Met Police officer over Jermaine Baker shooting discontinued after long legal battle
Background: Jermaine Baker’s death and the misconduct investigation In December 2015, Jermaine Baker, a 28-year-old father from Tottenham, was fatally shot during a Metropolitan Police operation aimed at foiling a prison-escape plot near Wood Green Crown Court in north London. An imitation firearm was later found in the vehicle used by Baker’s group, but Baker…