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Imagine reporting a crime after 7 PM only to find the police station locked. Most offenses happen after dark, so a visible, open station offers security and acts as a deterrent. Adequate policing levels and an accessible station discourage illicit activity. #community #policing

Congratulations to Professor Geoff Alpert on his new Criminology & Public Policy article, “The Effects of Interview Timing and Body-Worn Camera Video Review,” examining officers’ accounts after lethal-force incidents.

doi.org/10.1111/1745...

#USCCriminology #Policing

A 23-year-old London man has been jailed for 13 years and six months after grooming a child on TikTok and Discord before travelling to Bedfordshire to attack her...

#Bedford #BedfordNews #BedfordshirePolice #TikTok #SocialMedia #OnlineSafety #Grooming #Policing

Reporting a crime after hours? Turns out some police stations close early. Bad stuff often happens at night, and a visible, open station offers security and acts as a deterrent. Adequate policing levels matter. #community #policing

Before deciding, look at tangible qualifications: education, public record, articulated experience, and past achievements. As Ishmael Bawa, a police officer with 7 awards in 9 years, notes, these are earned credentials, not pleas for validation. #policing #credentials

Police stations on wheels. Instead of waiting at a central office, each car is a mobile station ready to print, respond, and keep an eye on the community as it moves. #policing #community

Police admit failure after neighbour’s calls before woman’s death #denmark #emergencyresponse #policing

Property taxes are climbing partly due to the Peel police budget. While Mississauga and Brampton share the force, Mississauga covers 62% of the cost versus Brampton's 38%. This results in Mississauga taxpayers overpaying about $100 million annually for services they don't receive. #policing

West Iceland police explain 17 million event security bill #events #Iceland #policing

Former Surrey Police Service Chief Const. Norm Lipinski requests judicial review in BC Supreme Court, asks court to set aside termination of contract by alleging “political or extraneous reasons.”

Read more in the Surrey Citizen: buff.ly/3xvtr7M

#Policing #SurreyBC #SurreyCitizen

Indonesian Police Thwart Alleged Illegal RP30 Bln Aircraft Engine Import #Indonesia #Policing #AircraftEngines #IllegalImport #Singapore

First minister demands 'new deal' from Andy Burnham to make Wales equal with Scotland #Wales #Scotland #Devolution #Policing

First minister demands 'new deal' from Andy Burnham to make Wales equal with Scotland #Wales #Scotland #Devolution #Policing #Justice

Flock surveillance data led police to arrest the wrong woman #policing #surveillance #UnitedStates

Property taxes are rising partly because Mississauga and Brampton share a police force. Despite similar populations, Mississauga pays 62% of the budget while Brampton pays 38%. This means Mississauga taxpayers are overpaying roughly $100 million annually for services they don't receive. #policing

Borgarbyggð council demands minister drop police merger plan #Iceland #localgovernment #policing

Is the policing service fair across districts? The police board sets service levels and staffing, while regional council approves the budget. Apparently, some districts feel they're not getting their fair share. #policing #community #localgovernment

Join us on November 6, 2026, for the #OACP Impaired Driving & Traffic Safety Symposium in Toronto!

Learn more about this free symposium and register: bit.ly/4hwrWIC

#TrafficSafety #ImpairedDriving #RoadSafety #Policing

Trump renames AI 'Super Intelligence' in voluntary accord that lets tech companies police themselves. Bluesky users say it's a way to avoid regulation. #Super #Intelligence #AI #Self #Policing