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Senior police officer honoured for service says forces had to ‘hold mirror up’

www.standard.co.uk

Andy Marsh, chief executive of the College of Policing, has been made a Knight Bachelor for his services to policing.

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Victims cited in DOJ report on Phoenix police brutality call on city to implement mandated reforms

kvia.com

By TERRY TANG Associated Press PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix residents who have spoken out against police brutality hailed on Friday a scathing U.S. Justice Department report outlining a pattern of excessive force and racial discrimination,…

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Alberta police watchdog says deadly 2022 police shooting in Calgary was ‘reasonable’

globalnews.ca

Alberta’s police watchdog agency says Calgary officers were justified in using deadly force in an afternoon street confrontation in 2022.

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15-man robbery gang attacks bank, FCT police captures only 3

www.pulse.ng

The security forces engaged the 15-man robbery gang in an intense gun duel after the robbers had attacked the bank with dynamite in an attempt to rob.

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IGP Warns Police Officers against Lobbying for Promotion

www.tv360nigeria.com

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has read the riot act to policemen engaging external forces to lobby for promotion as he vowed to deal with such erring personnel. Egbetokun gave the warning while speaking in Abuja at the…

Retired Military General, Ishola Williams Wants Nigeria Police Force Scrapped

www.naijanews.com

A retired military officer, General Ishola Williams, has expressed his support for the current discussions regarding the establishment of state police as a solution to the prevalent security issues such as kidnapping, banditry, and other…

IGP Warns Police Officers Against Lobbying For Promotion

www.channelstv.com

He said the force is a disciplined organization where promotion is based strictly on merit and not through lobbying by influential persons.

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Retired Military General Backs State Police, Wants NPF Scrapped

www.channelstv.com

General Ishola said the current structure of the Nigeria Police Force is outdated and should be scrapped.

Justice Department report alleges Phoenix police discriminate, use excessive force

www.cbsnews.com

The 126-page Justice Department report alleges the Phoenix Police Department engaged "in a pattern or practice" of discriminating against Black, Hispanic and Native Americans, using "excessive force, including unjustified deadly force,"…

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IGP Suspends Special Promotions Within Police Force

www.naijanews.com

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced the suspension of special promotion of certain officers within the police force. Naija News understands that Egbetokun’s decision comes as a result of concerns that…

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BREAKING: IGP Cracks Down on Unethical Practices, Suspends Special Promotions and Lobbying in Police Force

politicsnigeria.com

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has suspended special promotions within the police.The IGP announced the suspension on Wednesday, citing its detrimental effect on officers’ careers.Egbetokun, visibly frustrated with…

Police arrest operators of fake JAMB websites, recover 4 domains

politicsnigeria.com

Police operatives have arrested three suspects allegedly behind the proliferation of fake websites for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) registration, and the falsification of fake admission letters. This was according to…

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Police, military foil robbery incident at Abuja bank, arrest three

guardian.ng

Three persons have been declared dead after a combination of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) and the military foiled an attempted robbery at a First Bank branch in the Abaji area of Abuja on Thursday. The spokesperson of the Federal…

Swati Maliwal Assault Case: Delhi High Court Seeks Police Stand on CM Arvind Kejriwal Aide Bibhav Kumar’s Bail Plea

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Kumar, presently in judicial custody, allegedly assaulted Maliwal on May 13 at Kejriwal's official residence. He was arrested on May 18. An FIR was registered against Kumar on May 16 under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code,…

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US: Phoenix police discriminate

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PHOENIX. -- Phoenix police discriminate against Black, Hispanic and Native American people, unlawfully detain homeless people and use excessive force, including unjustified deadly force, the U.S. Justice Department said Thursday.

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Police corporal promoted himself to SP, abscond from duty for nine years

guardian.ng

The Cross River State Command of the Nigeria Police Force has arrested and detained Corporal Buba Adamu for promoting himself to the rank of Superintendent of Police (SP) and failing to report to his new station in Kaduna State Command…

Disgraced police officer sacked for attacking man and pushing child - but force won't name him

Staffordshire Police said it was gross misconduct but still decided to protect him with anonymity

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Forces on hot pursuit in Kashmir, terrorists shift focus to Jammu region

SRINAGAR: Facing tough action from security forces in the Valley, militants have been trying to shift their terror activities from Kashmir to the Jammu region, police officials said.

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Justice Department says Phoenix police violated rights. Here are some cases that drew criticism

www.startribune.com

Phoenix police use unjustified deadly force, discriminate against people of color and routinely violate the rights of homeless people, the Justice Department said in announcing the results of a sweeping civil rights investigation.