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Pot and Proactive Policing - Crime and Consequences Blog

Heather MacDonald has this article in the City Journal, subtitled "Reforming marijuana laws is one thing; demonizing the NYPD is another." New York governor Andrew Cuomo has introduced a bill into the state legislature that ...
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Bahrain police battle biggest protests in weeks - USA TODAY

RTBahrain police battle biggest protests in weeksUSA TODAYMANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Riot police in Bahrain fired tear gas and stun grenades Friday as tens of thousands of protesters staged the biggest anti-government demonstrations in weeks in the...
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Police furious as Privy Councilor Theresa May hands civilian top ...

Police furious as Privy Councilor Theresa May hands civilian top ... | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
'It's a declaration of war': Theresa May faces police fury as civilian is set to be handed one of the most important jobs in policing for the first time. Lawyer Tom Winsor set to get top job, sparking anger among rank and file ...
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Officer investigated over sex allegations - Chicago Tribune

Officer investigated over sex allegations - Chicago Tribune | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
Officer investigated over sex allegationsChicago TribuneChicago police confirmed today that an officer was relieved of police powers amid an investigation by the department's Bureau of Internal Affairs and the Cook County State's Attorney's Office...
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App records, reports controversial police stop and frisks - msnbc ...

App records, reports controversial police stop and frisks - msnbc ... | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
http://zaplikoval.blog.kazeo.com/index/p/2012/06/1813014 Believe you are witnessing an unlawful police stop and want to record the moment Theres an app for that, courtesy o...
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New Law Supports Citizens Using Deadly Force Against Rogue Cops | Front Porch Politics

New Law Supports Citizens Using Deadly Force Against Rogue Cops | Front Porch Politics | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
New Law Supports Citizens Using Deadly Force Against Rogue Cops | Front Porch Politics http://t.co/LZSvY2yv...
Rob Duke's comment, June 9, 2012 11:38 AM
A people at war with its police, is a people at war with itself. Robert Peel
There are already laws that provide justice against "rogues"; this law contributes to destabilization and is irresponsible. I don't know why any person would sign up for $30k a year to deal with the worst while working nights, weekends, holidays, in a state that gives people an affirmative defense for using deadly force against police officers.
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Romney calls for fewer cops, firefighters, and teachers

Romney calls for fewer cops, firefighters, and teachers | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
The rules of the political discourse apparently dictate that the story that matters today is President Obama saying the private sector is...
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Italian Police Detain School-Bombing Suspect - Wall Street Journal

Italian Police Detain School-Bombing Suspect - Wall Street Journal | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
AFPItalian Police Detain School-Bombing SuspectWall Street JournalBy STACY MEICHTRY ROME—Police have detained a 68-year-old Italian man for allegedly carrying out a bomb attack on a vocational school in southern Italy that killed a teenage girl and...
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Lawsuit targets NYPD over surveillance - Boston Herald

Lawsuit targets NYPD over surveillance - Boston Herald | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
msnbc.comLawsuit targets NYPD over surveillanceBoston HeraldBy Hannan Adely / The Record (Hackensack NJ) HACKENSACK, NJ — Using mosque crawlers, cameras and undercover agents, the New York Police Department collected license plates of cars in mosque...
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SMU Chiobu Natasha Wan given probation only for assaulting police officers

SMU Chiobu Natasha Wan given probation only for assaulting police officers | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
Assaulting police officers is a serious offence which usually warrants a jail term, but not when you are a hot babe from one of the top universities in Singapore. SMU ‘chiobu’ Natasha W... (What do you think of her punishment?
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Prison Planet.com » U.S. Military Operating Drones In Tandem With Local Law Enforcement

U.S.Military Operating Drones In Tandem With Local Law Enforcement - http://t.co/5yOgTTw3...
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Chicago Cops Accused of Abuse - Again - Courthouse News Service

Chicago Cops Accused of Abuse - AgainCourthouse News ServiceThe cops then tried, unsuccessfully, to delete the video on Milton's phone, and falsely accused him of battery and resisting arrest, and accused Perez of assault, according to the complaint.
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Pak Chief Justice recuses himself from son's case

Pak Chief Justice recuses himself from son's case | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
Pakistan's Supreme Court Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry on June 7 recused himself from a case against his son Arsalan Iftikhar, who allegedly received up to Rs 400 million from tycoon Malik Riaz Hussain to influence cases in the apex court.
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Family in South S.F. police shooting hires lawyer - San Francisco Chronicle

Family in South S.F. police shooting hires lawyer - San Francisco Chronicle | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
San Mateo Daily JournalFamily in South S.F.
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NJ Muslims file federal suit to stop NYPD spying - OneNewsNow

NJ Muslims file federal suit to stop NYPD spying - OneNewsNow | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
NJ Muslims file federal suit to stop NYPD spyingOneNewsNowBut the division operates without significant oversight: The New York City Council does not believe it has the expertise to oversee the intelligence division, and Congress believes the NYPD...
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Former Culpeper, Va., police officer charged with murder was hired despite ... - Washington Post

Former Culpeper, Va., police officer charged with murder was hired despite ... - Washington Post | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
W*USA 9Former Culpeper, Va., police officer charged with murder was hired despite ...Washington PostA former Culpeper, Va., police officer charged with killing a Sunday school teacher was hired despite the objections of superiors who said his...
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China punishes 12 police officers over 11 murders - Fox News

China punishes 12 police officers over 11 murders - Fox News | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
Jakarta PostChina punishes 12 police officers over 11 murdersFox NewsBEIJING – Authorities have fired or disciplined 12 police officers — including two police chiefs — for inadequately investigating a series of murders in southwest China in which ...
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Ex-Cop's Sexual Crimes Threaten City's Treasury - NBC San Diego

Ex-Cop's Sexual Crimes Threaten City's Treasury - NBC San Diego | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
Ex-Cop's Sexual Crimes Threaten City's TreasuryNBC San DiegoJane Doe was one of five women whose encounters with Arevalos during DUI stops led jurors to convict him on a dozen counts ranging from sex crimes to bribery.
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Solano juvenile hall issues raised - The Reporter

Solano juvenile hall issues raised - The Reporter | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
After a review of the countys Juvenile Detention Facility Complex, the Solano County grand jury is raising several concerns surrounding the facility, including surveillance and transportation issues.
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Montreal police raids take aim at disruptive protesters - Globe and Mail

Montreal police raids take aim at disruptive protesters - Globe and Mail | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
Globe and MailMontreal police raids take aim at disruptive protestersGlobe and MailPolice would not comment on reports that among those being detained and questioned is the daughter of a prominent politician.
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Police Wrongly Tell Woman Her Husband Died in Motorcycle Collision - ABC News

Police Wrongly Tell Woman Her Husband Died in Motorcycle Collision - ABC News | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
Police Wrongly Tell Woman Her Husband Died in Motorcycle CollisionABC NewsTwo Alberta, Canada, police officers and a grief counselor arrived at Halls's Medicine Hat, Canada, home and told her to sit down.
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Counsel: Ethics case against Rep. Waters will proceed - Washington Times

Counsel: Ethics case against Rep. Waters will proceed - Washington Times | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
Washington TimesCounsel: Ethics case against Rep.
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SMH: 4 Philly Cops Caught Beating 18-Year-Old Boy To Bloody Frame For Running A Stop Sign!

SMH: 4 Philly Cops Caught Beating 18-Year-Old Boy To Bloody Frame For Running A Stop Sign! | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
A traffic stop turned into a brutal and bloody
beating for 18 year old Marcus Warryton and it was
all caught on tape. Warryton was apparently
stopped by police for running a stop sign.
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Twitter / AlexFragnito7: Man surrenders to Cops aft

Instantly connect to what's most important to you. Follow your friends, experts, favorite celebrities, and breaking news. (Man surrenders to Cops after intense stand off.
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5 Cops Injured in Mag Mile Protester Scuffle - NBC Chicago

5 Cops Injured in Mag Mile Protester Scuffle - NBC Chicago | Police Problems and Policy | Scoop.it
5 Cops Injured in Mag Mile Protester ScuffleNBC ChicagoFive Chicago officers were injured and a dozen protesters face charges after a Wednesday night demonstration led to a scuffle with police on Michigan Avenue.
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