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.
A video showing a handcuffed 17-year-old being pulled to the ground by a Western Australian police officer has prompted a police review. The incident, which occurred outside a Perth hotel, resulted in a minor head laceration for the teen, who was later released with an infringement for disorderly behaviour.
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.
