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Police officers investigated over handling of sex offender who murdered two women
HeadlineFlip summary: Police officers are under investigation for their handling of a serial sex offender, Simon Levy, who was being monitored when he murdered two women.
ICE will release body cam video only when seen in the agency's 'best interests'
HeadlineFlip summary: ICE will only release body camera footage if it aligns with the agency's perceived best interests, according to an AP News report linked on Hacker News.
Officer who led PC Harper investigation 'appalled' killers could be released early
HeadlineFlip summary: The former detective superintendent who led the investigation into PC Harper's death expressed his dismay that his killers might be released early, sharing his views publicly for the first time.
Cops Used Flock to Track a Man Across State Lines for a Pretextual Weed Search
HeadlineFlip summary: Law enforcement utilized Flock surveillance technology to track an individual across state lines, leading to a search of their vehicle for marijuana under a pretextual stop.
Police chief considers joining legal action over PC Harper killers' early release
HeadlineFlip summary: Two of PC Andrew Harper's killers will be eligible for the government's early release scheme starting in October. The police chief is considering legal action.
All of Winona Police Department's Flock cameras cut down and stolen
HeadlineFlip summary: All Flock cameras belonging to the Winona Police Department in Minnesota were cut down and stolen. The incident appears to be a coordinated theft, with details emerging about the event.
Conservatives call for greater use of facial recognition from police
HeadlineFlip summary: Conservative politicians are advocating for increased police use of facial recognition technology to scan all suspect images, aiming to enhance crime-solving capabilities.
How police in US are using the power of podcasts to crack unsolved murders
HeadlineFlip summary: US police departments are increasingly using podcasts to re-examine and potentially solve cold cases involving murders or missing persons.
Teen hackers tell BBC how police are helping them use their skills for good
HeadlineFlip summary: BBC News reports on a UK police initiative, Cyber Prevent, that aims to redirect at-risk teen hackers' skills towards positive uses, preventing them from engaging in cyber criminality.
Officer opted for no charge against Shanahan
HeadlineFlip summary: Palo Alto Police stated that no preferential treatment was given in the case involving a crash that injured coach Kyle Shanahan.
Confronting gang members at the heart of Ecuador's drug battle
HeadlineFlip summary: BBC's Orla Guerin joins Ecuador's police on patrol as they confront gang members amidst a significant rise in drug-related crime.
On the front line of Ecuador's drugs war, police fight gangs, guns and corruption
HeadlineFlip summary: BBC News reports on Ecuadorian police on the front lines of a drug war, facing increased drug crime, gangs, guns, and corruption.
Man charged over intercepted bomb in car
HeadlineFlip summary: A man in his 40s has been charged after a bomb was intercepted in a car. He is scheduled to appear at the Criminal Courts of Justice on Saturday.
U.S. Secret Service official: 'Threat environment is the highest we've ever seen'
HeadlineFlip summary: The U.S. Secret Service reports a 40% rise in threats against protectees, including President Trump, stating the threat environment is at its highest ever.
Mamdani walks back pledge to arrest Netanyahu citing lack of authority
HeadlineFlip summary: New York City Mayor Eric Adams rescinded his pledge to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, stating he lacks the authority. He urged US authorities to act on the ICC arrest warrant.
Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link
HeadlineFlip summary: A police station has opened at the birthplace of Adolf Hitler in Austria, aiming to remove the site's association with Nazism. The building was formerly a 17th-century inn.
DA: Cop covered bodycam to snap nude prisoners on his iPhone—but other cams caught him
HeadlineFlip summary: A Pennsylvania police officer is accused of covering his body camera to take nude photos of prisoners on his iPhone. Other cameras reportedly captured his actions, leading to charges of oppression and obstruction.
DeKalb deputy charged with Flock camera misuse; more Georgia officers fired
HeadlineFlip summary: A DeKalb deputy faces charges for alleged Flock camera misuse. This incident follows the firing of three other Georgia police officers for similar alleged violations.
The FBI reportedly won’t investigate ICE anymore
HeadlineFlip summary: The FBI will reportedly no longer investigate ICE agents for confrontations, according to the New York Times. DHS and DOJ deny this policy change, which follows scrutiny of ICE agent violence.
Texas Police Spent $4.5M on Four Chevy Tahoes
HeadlineFlip summary: Texas police departments have reportedly spent $4.5 million on four Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles. The article details the significant expenditure on these law enforcement vehicles.
UK cops say arrest of two young hackers disrupted the operations of an infamous hacking group
HeadlineFlip summary: Two young hackers, Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair, pleaded guilty and received five-year sentences for disrupting London's transit system, impacting the Scattered Spider group's operations.
COMPUTER COPS: Inside the big business of selling AI to the police
HeadlineFlip summary: An investigation into the burgeoning business of selling AI technology to police departments across America, highlighting concerns about its potential impact on policing.