Malaysian authorities investigate security breaches after a Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Indonesia with 26kg of Ecstasy and methamphetamine, prompting protocol reviews for pilots and airport checks.
Federal police investigate a defence manufacturer vandalism incident as terrorism, Aboriginal community police officers sue the NT government over discrimination, and world oil companies face criticism over massive profits.
The personal data of over 100,000 UK police officers and staff has been leaked on the dark web after hackers breached the Police National Legal Database. The group ExfilSquad is believed to be responsible for the extortion attempt.
A suicide bomber attacked an anti-militant rally in Kabal, Swat Valley, Pakistan, killing at least 14 people, including police officers, and wounding dozens. Protesters had gathered near a police station, chanting anti-militant slogans and demanding peace.
A suicide bomber killed 14 and injured 20 near a police station in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The attack occurred in Kabal during protests against growing terrorist activities in the Swat Valley.
WA police launched a massive manhunt after eight accused criminals cut off their electronic monitoring ankle bracelets within 48 hours. Six have been apprehended, but two remain at large, diverting significant police resources and sparking debate on prison overcrowding and justice system management.
Jon Boutcher, a senior police officer, disbanded the Special Demonstration Squad (SDS) after concluding the undercover unit conducted unjustified surveillance, was badly run, and caused "incalculable harm" to the public, the spycops public inquiry heard.
A truck bomb near a police station in Cucuta, Colombia, wounded 14 people, including 11 officers and 3 civilians, days before president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella takes office. The government blamed the ELN rebel group.
A senior constable injured in an alleged stabbing in Adelaide's Elizabeth East has been discharged from hospital, receiving community support. The 27-year-old suspect faces attempted murder charges and is remanded until a further hearing in November.
A cyber-attack on the UK's Department for Education (DfE) and Police National Legal Database (PNLD) has exposed over 740,000 pieces of data, including personal details of officials, educators, police officers, and members of the public. Hackers, identifying as ExfilSquad, are demanding payment in exchange for not releasing all stolen data.
Avtar Singh, raised by grandparents in India, spent decades searching for his biological mother. A chance AI query during a holiday led him to a blog post by Nicci Dhamu, whose mother Savinder Kaur Nagi was Avtar's long-lost parent, revealing a complex family history of separation and silence.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when a marine policing unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. The incident, at around 3:40pm on Friday, saw officers enter the water before being rescued. Injuries are being treated, with no public casualties reported.
A police officer was shot in the leg while responding to a disturbance in Yengarie, west of Maryborough, Fraser Coast. The officer is in stable condition, an emergency declaration has been made, and electricity has been cut to the suburb.
Five Metropolitan Police officers were injured when their Marine Policing Unit boat struck Westminster Bridge in central London. Several officers entered the River Thames but were recovered, with no members of the public involved in the incident.
A Hong Kong police officer has been removed from duties and faces a disciplinary investigation after a video circulated showing him repeatedly swearing at a passer-by using a patrol car's loudspeaker at Cho Yiu Chuen housing estate in Lai King.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has paused an early release scheme for some 6,000 prisoners in England and Wales, following concerns from PC Andrew Harper's widow. The scheme, part of the Sentencing Act 2026, aimed to ease prison overcrowding by releasing offenders after serving a third of their sentence.
The BBC says it has uncovered that former Police Scotland officer Alan Greer was a serial rapist and violent offender over at least 14 years. Detectives have identified multiple victims and expect more may yet come forward.
The defence for former NSW Police officer David Robert Blackbourne, accused of raping a teenage girl in 1998, has challenged the complainant's memory, suggesting it was influenced by phone calls made years later. Blackbourne pleaded not guilty to sexual assault and misconduct charges.
Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence in 2020, with the Court of Appeal upholding the original sentences due to the seriousness of the offences.
Tasmanian police faced an internal review and changed their approach after sending letters to suspected "sovereign citizens" about their firearms licences, leading to temporary suspensions. Assistant Commissioner Doug Oosterloo intervened, citing increased risk to officers, and the policy was criticized by lawyers and the police association for potential overreach.
PC Alan Greer, a Police Scotland officer who died by suicide in May, was a violent rapist and attempted murderer, the BBC reveals. An anti-corruption inquiry uncovered at least nine victims, including a woman he raped after she reported a crime in 2012, and five sex workers.
New data from the Metropolitan Police shows a significant drop in neighbourhood crime and homicides in London, with the Mayor attributing success to record police funding and the Violence Reduction Unit. The report aims to counter online disinformation portraying London as a "lawless" city.
PC Alan Greer, a Police Scotland officer who died by suicide in May, has been identified as a serial rapist who attacked at least nine women over 14 years, including sex workers and two female police officers. His offending came to light after a 2012 victim reported him, triggering a major anti-corruption inquiry.
A Madison police officer fatally shot a man during a struggle after the suspect allegedly stabbed him, leading to protests at the scene and Wisconsin State Capitol. Cellphone video spread rapidly, and Black advocacy groups condemned the incident, demanding transparency and accountability.
