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ICE, created in response to 9/11, meets most definitions of paramilitary forces. Critics worry it’s gone beyond its writ of immigration enforcement.
Shabana Mahmood says she no longer has confidence in West Midlands police chief constable Craig Guildford.
As cities debate how to sustain the nighttime economy while keeping residents safe, Montréal’s past reminds us that the way we govern the night determines who gets to belong in it.
The legal system can be complicated and many victims of sexual violence aren’t sure what to expect from it. Here’s how it works.
WeChat, which is used by more than 1 billion people globally, has gone from ‘super app’ to ‘police app’.
Stephen ‘Shorty’ Jamieson has been behind bars since 1988. Fresh research critically examines the confession that put him there.
Police across the country have been put on notice after the lead plaintiff in a class action has been awarded $93,000, with thousands more pay outs likely.
New research tries to unpack why and how groups of people hide victims after a murder.
A former FBI agent-turned-scholar says using National Guard troops to reduce crime in cities such as Chicago and Baltimore would violate legal prohibitions against domestic military law enforcement.
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.
The Porepunkah shooting has put ‘sovcits’ in the headlines. The incident is emblematic of a broader problem that poses more risks if left unaddressed.
Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas’ injury during a recent Sydney protest has been in the headlines. Here’s what the law says.
Jack’s Law has been expanded in Queensland despite evidence showing there was no reduction in violence as a result of the use of the hand-held scanners.
Authorities have been using “less lethal” weapons against protesters in Los Angeles, but they can still cause serious injuries and even death.
People who are in distress and need support are often met with handcuffs, detention and are sent to hospital emergency departments.
A class action lawsuit has detailed the ‘degrading’ experiences women can experience at the hands of police. It’s just the tip of the iceberg.
It’s a delicate balance providing presidential security while maintaining public safety and order during official engagements.
AI that anticipates where crimes are likely to occur and who might commit them has a troubling track record. Democratic accountability could shine a light on the technology and how it’s used.
The notion that the cameras reduce violence and complaints about police behaviour are not necessarily borne out in practice.
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