Minneapolis police used geofence warrant at George Floyd protests
The warrant ordered Google to turn over a set of user account data. Civil liberties groups have criticized the use of these dragnet search warrants. Police in Minneapolis obtained a search warrant ordering Google to turn over sets of accoun.....»»
Database expands to document police uses of lethal force across US
The Cline Center for Advanced Social Research and an interdisciplinary team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign experts have expanded upon their statewide registry on the use of lethal force by police officers in the state of Illinois to inclu.....»»
AirTags used to catch serial plant thief, police recover ‘a sanctuary of stolen greenery’
A few months ago, I wrote a story about AirTags being used to track down stolen potted plants. I’m once again back with another story on this phenomenon, this time focused on a business in California to find a thief who repeatedly stole “trees,.....»»
George Santos is now on Cameo as a "former congressional icon"
Disgraced Congressman George Santos has opened a Cameo account. It's his first post-Congress gig. If you were hoping to start the new year free of the dramatic machinations of ousted former Congressman George Santos, dream on.The Republican was.....»»
Washington, D.C. police tell residents to buy AirTags as thieves target Canada Goose jackets
Last month, Washington, D.C. police gave some advice to citizens worried about car theft: buy an AirTag. Now, police are back with more advice for people concerned about thieves stealing their high-end Canada Goose jackets: . more….....»»
D.C. police suggest using AirTags to thwart thefts of $1000 jackets
An uptick in expensive Canada Goose jacket thefts has led police officers to suggest college students use AirTags to track the jackets — just in case.Apple AirTagIn November, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser launched a program offering AirTags to resident.....»»
George Clooney’s The Boys in the Boat reveals a forgotten moment in sports history
Amazon Studios has released a new behind-the-scenes video from George Clooney's new drama The Boys in the Boat that reveals how the cast was trained......»»
Ransomware hackers "wreaking havoc" arrested in Ukraine
Cyber police carry out raids to dismantle gang responsible for hacking hundreds of organisations......»»
Framing nationalism in former colonies
Conquest, subjugation and plunder are words that spring to mind when we consider colonization. George Orwell, who spent time during the 1920s as a policeman for the British occupiers in what was then Burma, described colonization as a racist system o.....»»
Researchers reveal the "Viral Language" of the pandemic
Remember "COVIDiots" and the first protests by "anti-vaxxers"?.....»»
Dynamic bio-interface between mussel tissue and byssus plays important role in quick release
A team of chemists at McGill University, working with a colleague from Charité-Universitätsmedizin, in Germany, has uncovered part of the process used by mussels to bind to rocks and to quickly release from them when conditions warrant......»»
Particulate pollution from coal associated with double the risk of mortality than PM2.5 from other sources
Exposure to fine particulate air pollutants from coal-fired power plants (coal PM2.5) is associated with a risk of mortality more than double that of exposure to PM2.5 from other sources, according to a new study led by George Mason University, The U.....»»
Firearms officers: UK report reveals the "toxic culture" keeping women and ethnic minorities out of specialist squads
Hundreds of London's Metropolitan police officers temporarily turned in their firearms in September after the Crown Prosecution Service charged an officer with the murder of unarmed 24-year-old Chris Kaba. Up to 300 of the force's 2,500 armed officer.....»»
"Extremely venomous" green mamba loose in Netherlands
An "extremely venomous" two-meter-long green mamba snake is on the loose in the Netherlands, police said Tuesday, warning residents to stay indoors and under no circumstances attempt to ensnare the serpent......»»
Armistice Day counter-protests: How UK government rhetoric and police failings could be linked to far-right violence
On Armistice Day 2023, a pro-Palestine march was held in London for the fifth time since the beginning of the Israel-Palestine war. As well as demonstrators looking to join the protest, around 2,000 far-right activists and football hooligans descende.....»»
Former car dealership general manager, an ex-cop, accused of stealing $29K
Police records show the alleged thefts began a month after Nicholas Holley started working at the dealership......»»
Massive cryptomining rig discovered under Polish court’s floor, stealing power
Top law enforcement agency taps IT experts to calculate stolen energy costs. Enlarge (credit: Javier Zayas Photography | Moment) Police were called to dismantle a secret cryptomining rig winding throughout the floors and.....»»
Canadian cities continue to over-invest in policing, researcher says
Year-end debates about 2024 budgets have already begun across Canada, with cities like Waterloo and Ottawa proposing spikes in police budgets......»»
Q&A: Ghanaians don"t trust the police—criminologist discusses what needs to be done about it
The relationship between Ghanaian citizens and officers of its police service is a tenuous one. Recent reports by the research network Afrobarometer show a decline in trust between citizens and officers amid complaints of harassment and bribery. Ther.....»»
Dutch Fiscal Police Win “Anti-Piracy Award” for Shutting Down IPTV Datacenter
The Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance has announced the winner of its annual "Anti-Piracy Award." At this year’s Europol IP Crime conference, the honors went to the Dutch fiscal police (FIOD) for its efforts to combat IPTV piracy. FIOD took down a l.....»»
Police Dismantle Pirate IPTV Operation, Bogus “€366m Losses” Claim Goes Viral
Press releases published today by Spain's National Police and the Ministry of the Interior celebrated the dismantling of a pirate IPTV operation, the arrest of eight suspects, and alleged losses to rightsholders of €366.25 million. In dozens of loc.....»»