A Sri Lankan court sentenced former Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara and ex-Defence Ministry Secretary Hemasiri Fernando to death for criminal negligence in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, which killed 260. They plan to appeal the 2-1 High Court decision.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to remove Police Chief Shon Barnes, calling it the "right decision at the right time," but declined to elaborate. The change comes amidst criticism over the police department's communication regarding a fatal gang-related shootout near the Space Needle.
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson defended her decision to remove Police Chief Shon Barnes, calling it "the right decision at the right time" but declining to elaborate. The move follows criticism over communication regarding a fatal shooting at a food festival and drew backlash from community groups and council members.
Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Chris Noble resigns ahead of a gross misconduct hearing, with the IOPC investigating multiple allegations against him.
London's top police officer, Sir Mark Rowley, and Mayor Sadiq Khan claim rival states like Iran and Russia, along with competing cities and Maga influencers, are deliberately amplifying online content portraying London as dangerous despite significant crime reductions. This comes amidst a debate over the Met's use of live facial recognition technology.
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar was found dead in his Agartala office toilet on Monday. While police suspect suicide, a magisterial probe has been ordered, and opposition parties are demanding a judicial inquiry into the death of the senior IPS officer.
South Korea's acting police chief, Yoo Jae-seong, committed to a thorough overhaul of the police investigation system, including forming a reform task force and implementing rotational personnel, following allegations of mishandling a high-profile murder case in Gwangju.
In Thailand, a compassionate network of individuals and organizations provides emergency care for injured street animals, rooted in Buddhist principles of loving-kindness. Dr. Bow exemplifies this dedication, performing complex surgeries, while volunteers and groups like the Soi Dog Foundation offer daily support and large-scale sterilization programs.
South Korea's acting national police chief, Yoo Jae-seong, apologized for alleged investigative information leaks and evidence destruction in a high-profile murder case. The controversy involves police officers possibly linked to the suspect's father, who is also a police officer. An arrest warrant was issued for the lead investigator.
South Korea's acting national police chief apologized for a growing controversy over alleged investigative information leaks and evidence destruction by police in a high-profile murder case. The suspect's father is also a police officer.
Yoo Jae-seong, acting chief of South Korea's National Police Agency, urged global cooperation to combat transnational crimes like cybercrime and trafficking at the UN Chiefs of Police Summit in the US. He also discussed police deployments and bilateral law enforcement coordination.
Acting National Police Agency Commissioner Yoo Jae-seong is returning early from the U.S. due to controversy over the police response to a murder case. Allegations involve ties between investigators and the suspect's father, a police officer, leading to investigations into information leaks and evidence tampering.
South Korea's acting national police chief will return early from a US trip due to controversy over the police response to a high-profile murder case. Allegations involve potential ties between investigators and the suspect's father, a serving police officer.
South Korea's acting national police chief will return early from a US trip due to controversy over the police response to a high-profile murder case. Allegations of ties between investigators and the suspect's father, a police officer, have led to investigations and requests for arrest warrants.
A government-backed report calls for a major overhaul of UK policing, urging chiefs to stop engaging in 'culture wars' and focus solely on crime prevention and detection. The report cites issues like corrupt leadership, nepotism, and a perception of 'two-tier' policing favoring certain groups.
A 15-year-old student was stabbed in the back and shoulder at a school in Banting, Malaysia. The alleged attacker, also 15, had been absent from school for months. Police have detained the suspect and are investigating the motive.
UK police arrested over 300 people, including 57 migrants, in a five-day operation targeting illegal trade and organised immigration crime. Over £1m cash and £700,000 worth of illegal goods were seized.
Belgrade Police Chief Veselin Milic's alleged meeting with two underworld figures, which ended in a shooting and subsequent cover-up claims, has ignited public anger in Serbia. Investigative journalists highlight deep ties between organized crime and the ruling party, suggesting a pattern of state entanglement rather than isolated corruption.
Paris will temporarily ban public alcohol consumption and takeaway sales as hospitals buckle under a deadly heatwave. Temperatures hit a June record 40.9C, leading to increased cardiac arrests and heat-related deaths.
Malaysian police have initiated an internal investigation into an officer identified by her lawyer as Nur Asyiqin Mohd Dalil. Inspector General of Police Mohd Khalid Ismail stated that disciplinary action will be taken, and potentially more if laws were broken, urging public calm during the inquiry.
Ottawa Police Chief Eric Stubbs has warned officers to "change your behavior or quit" after revealing some use police databases to find and pursue intimate relationships with women. The internal video sparked calls for transparency from support organizations.
A police officer was killed and another injured in a shooting at a Montreal hotel on Monday. The suspect, armed with a long gun, was also killed by police. A civilian also died in the incident, with the shooter of the civilian unclear. The officer, Constable Mohamed Lamine Benredouan, 34, was the first Montreal officer killed in the line of duty in 24 years.
A police officer was killed and another wounded in a shooting at a Montreal Hilton hotel. The gunman, who was also killed, may have ties to the "incel" movement and released a "manifesto against women." Authorities are investigating the motive and a civilian death.
A gunman armed with a rifle killed a police officer and a civilian at a Montreal hotel on Monday before being shot dead by responding officers. A second officer was seriously wounded. The suspect's motive is unknown.
