Police stole dead children's identities for undercover ops
Shocking inquiry exposes how undercover officers used names of deceased children to form relationships with activists and sleep with multiple women during covert operations.
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Maricopa County Deputy Fired Over Racist Texts
A deputy sheriff in Arizona's Maricopa County has been dismissed after an internal investigation uncovered racist text messages, reigniting concerns about discriminatory practices within the controversial law enforcement agency.
Police 'Hit Squad' Scandal Rocks Bristol Protests
Explosive revelations expose how undercover police officers allegedly incited violence during the 2021 Kill the Bill protests in Bristol, raising serious questions about police tactics and civil liberties.
Minister queries Met Police over protest handling
Policing Minister Chris Philp demands urgent explanation from London's Metropolitan Police regarding their approach to recent demonstrations, raising concerns about public safety and operational decisions.
Met officers suspended over abuse and Tommy Robinson support
Multiple Metropolitan Police officers face suspension following serious allegations of suspect mistreatment and public support for far-right activist Tommy Robinson, raising concerns about police conduct and impartiality.
Black Police Group Warns of Two-Tier Justice in UK Reforms
Proposed UK policing rules could create racial double standards, warns the National Black Police Association. New draft guidance raises concerns about institutional bias and unequal treatment.
Met Police Secretly Harvested Google Data From Thousands
Exclusive: The Metropolitan Police used controversial 'geofencing' techniques to harvest data from thousands of unsuspecting Londoners' Google accounts without warrants, raising major privacy concerns.
Met Police Faces Scathing Rebuke Over Trust Crisis
Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey delivers a blistering critique of the Metropolitan Police, citing a collapse in public confidence and a series of high-profile scandals that have shattered trust in Britain's largest force.
Lush Shuts All UK Stores To Protest Policing Bill
In a bold and unprecedented move, cosmetics giant Lush has closed every one of its 104 UK shops and halted online sales to protest the controversial Public Order Act, calling it a 'perilous' threat to the right to protest.
Armed Police Arrest Sitcom Writer Graham Linehan at Heathrow
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting ignites a fierce national debate on policing priorities after 'Father Ted' co-creator Graham Linehan was arrested by armed officers at Heathrow Airport. The incident, stemming from alleged 'transphobic' comments, rais
Martin demands Garda review after Dublin riots policing failure
Taoiseach Micheál Martin calls for urgent Garda review after unprecedented Dublin riots, criticising the delayed police response and intelligence breakdown.
Bristol's 'Lawless Zone': Council Accused of Abandoning Residents
Exclusive investigation reveals how a Bristol council-designated 'liveable neighbourhood' has become a hotspot for crime, fly-tipping, and public disorder, leaving locals feeling trapped and neglected.
Met Police criticised over Palestine protest advice
The Metropolitan Police is under fire after advising pro-Palestine protesters to avoid phrases that could be 'inflammatory'. Critics call it a 'chilling' attack on free speech as the force defends its stance.
MPs confront minister over National Crime Agency leadership
Exclusive: Senior MPs challenge Policing Minister Chris Philp over the National Crime Agency's leadership and strategic priorities amid growing concerns about its effectiveness.
Luton 'Ish' Review Exposes Racial Profiling in Policing
A damning new report reveals systemic racial profiling by Bedfordshire Police in Luton, uncovering disproportionate stop and search rates for Black and Asian communities. The review, sparked by community outrage, calls for urgent reform and body-worn came
Government lawyers fight Amnesty's protest policing challenge
The Home Office faces legal scrutiny as it defends its protest policing guidance against Amnesty International's High Court challenge over human rights concerns.
Trump's Federal Crime Crackdown Targets LA and Beverly Hills
Former President Donald Trump unveils a radical new anti-crime strategy, pledging a federal takeover of policing in Democrat-run cities like Los Angeles and Beverly Hills if re-elected.
Minister Chris Philp backs Elon Musk's grooming gangs tweet
Policing Minister Chris Philp faces fierce backlash for endorsing Elon Musk's controversial tweet on UK grooming gangs, drawing condemnation from Labour and child protection charities for amplifying divisive rhetoric.
Police Waste Millions on Bureaucracy Over Fighting Crime
A damning investigation reveals UK police forces are wasting millions on bureaucratic 'platitudes' and 'broken records' requests instead of tackling soaring crime rates. Victims are being failed as officers chase targets, not criminals.
Met Police payout over 'humiliating' lingerie photo probe
The Metropolitan Police has paid substantial damages to a mother after officers investigated an intimate lingerie photo sent to her partner, in a case branded 'appalling' by civil liberties groups.
Met Police Chief Faces Misconduct Probe Over Case Handling
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is under formal investigation by the police watchdog over allegations he mishandled complaints related to high-profile officer misconduct cases, raising serious questions about leadership and accountability
UK police defend 'proportionate' Palestine protest response
The National Police Chiefs' Council asserts that UK policing of pro-Palestine demonstrations has been 'proportionate', despite criticism over perceived inaction on illegal acts during protests.
45 Arrests via Facial Recognition at Notting Hill Carnival
The Metropolitan Police deployed live facial recognition cameras at Notting Hill Carnival, leading to 45 arrests. The controversial surveillance technology sparked immediate backlash from civil liberties groups, who condemn its use as a 'dystopian' infrin
High Court forces police to delete innocent man's data
A landmark High Court ruling forces Surrey Police to delete data collected on an innocent man from Horley, setting a crucial precedent for privacy rights and police use of personal information in the UK.
Brick Lane Fears Repeat of 1970s Far-Right Clashes
Community leaders in East London warn of potential far-right violence as tensions rise following Bradford disturbances. Police increase patrols amid fears of 1970s-style clashes.
Expert Rejects Met Police's "Bias-Free" Facial Recognition Claim
A top academic has publicly contradicted the Metropolitan Police's assertion that their live facial recognition technology is unbiased, citing major flaws in the study they used to justify its rollout across London.
Notting Hill Carnival Policing Row Erupts
As London's iconic Notting Hill Carnival concludes, a fierce debate erupts over the intense police presence, with community leaders and politicians questioning if heavy-handed tactics are stifling the celebration's spirit and threatening civil liberties.
Notting Hill Carnival faces £625k policing funding crisis
London's world-renowned Notting Hill Carnival faces an unprecedented funding crisis as organisers reveal a critical £625,000 shortfall for essential policing and security measures, threatening the future of Europe's largest street festival.
Trump's Scotland Visit Cost Police £2.4 Million
Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering £2.4 million policing cost for Donald Trump's controversial 2024 Turnberry trip, burdening Scottish taxpayers amid fierce political debate.
Trump's Radical Plan to Deploy National Guard in DC Revealed
Exclusive: Leaked documents reveal Donald Trump's controversial strategy to deploy a massive federalised police and National Guard presence in Washington D.C. to combat crime, a move critics label as authoritarian and a threat to civil liberties.
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