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A surrender plan aims to send a message to Dezi Freeman that he has options open to him to bring things to a peaceful end.
Large-scale protests occur few times in Indonesia aimed at parliament. But police use excessive force to disperse mass, killing a civilian.
The Porepunkah shooting has put ‘sovcits’ in the headlines. The incident is emblematic of a broader problem that poses more risks if left unaddressed.
As police try to locate the alleged gunman who killed two officers in Victoria, what difficulties do they face while hunting in dense bushland?
The alleged shooter in the Porepunkah police killings was reportedly a sovereign citizen - a group with often deep antagonism towards authority figures.
The fragile state of Nigeria’s police contributes to the persistence of insecurity, particularly banditry, in the northern region.
Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas’ injury during a recent Sydney protest has been in the headlines. Here’s what the law says.
A 42,000 year old stone with a face is the oldest known example of symbolic work by a Neanderthal.
The Canadian government’s proposed Strong Borders Act appears to be in response to calls for Canada to beef up its borders with the United States.
After protests over state violence, news coverage tends to focus on negative stories that can delegitimize dissent. Over time, that often yields to more nuance.
Corruption in the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department is more than just a betrayal of public trust, it fuels non-compliance with the law.
Ghanaian police and judicial practice treats the right to protest as less valuable than the restrictions that may be applied.
A general decline in trust in public institutions across Africa reflects the disconnect between state officials and the people.
Mayors from the Democratic Party aren’t making cities any more – or less – dangerous than mayors from the Republican Party.
The police officer avoided jail time for the manslaughter of 95 year-old Clare Nowland. The case shows what the community thinks about how much is too much force.
Low wages and low funding in the DR Congo have led to police officers trying to extract funds from drivers.
Adelle Hulsmeier’s project uses student films to help police tackle complex crimes.
The Philadelphia Police Department plans to expand its use of drones, including as first responders.
The presence of police in schools has grown in the past 30 years. But research shows that these officers may not be the most effective method for deterring violence.
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