Following the March 2026 municipal elections, 11 French cities are reportedly under the control of migrants. Police unions are advising officers to leave left-wing cities, with mass resignations and transfer requests seen in Saint-Denis.
The Berlin Police Union (GdP) supports the government's plan to increase penalties for the use of "knockout drops," classifying them as dangerous tools. While welcoming the stricter sentencing, the GdP emphasizes the need for more awareness and club engagement to combat this growing problem, particularly in Berlin's nightlife.
NSW police and the health department are close to signing a new agreement on handling mental health incidents, aiming to reduce police involvement as the "default response." The move follows an internal review and parliamentary inquiry recommendations, spurred by deaths during mental health crises.
