More guns, pandemic stress and a police legitimacy crisis created perfect conditions for homicide spike in 2020
Homicides in the U.S. spiked by almost 30% in 2020.
Social Sciences
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Digital evidence at risk of being missed because of fragmented police training and coordination, study warns
There is a risk of crucial digital evidence being missed or misinterpreted because of a shortage of adequate skills and knowledge in police forces, a new study warns.
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2021
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QLD police will use AI to 'predict' domestic violence before it happens: Beware the unintended consequences
The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is expected to begin a trial using artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the future risk posed by known domestic violence perpetrators.
Social Sciences
Sep 17, 2021
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Pandemic policing undermines public health measures, disproportionately targets Black and minority ethnic communities
A new report raises concerns about the policing of the pandemic and shows that racially minoritised communities have been most harshly affected—being more likely to be stopped by the police, threatened or subject to police ...
Social Sciences
Sep 13, 2021
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Missing people fall through the cracks after government cuts
Police forces in England say the potential for significant harm to people who go missing is rising after decades of cuts to police budgets, rising demand and lack of training.
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2021
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Missing ancient Mesopotamian artifacts seized in Norway
Nearly 100 missing tablets and other archaeological objects from ancient Mesopotamia have been found in Norway and seized, police said Friday.
Archaeology
Sep 3, 2021
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Vulnerable women most likely to seek out sexual assault centers
Women already considered vulnerable visited the sexual assault center in Trondheim far more often than others.
Social Sciences
Aug 26, 2021
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With a focus on deterrence, the first police force was a success
The world's first professional police force, The London Metropolitan Police, deterred crime and brought a significant reduction in violent crimes when it was introduced nearly 200 years ago. By using historical data, a new ...
Social Sciences
Aug 24, 2021
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Body cams alone not enough to prevent police violence
Experts are calling for broader police reforms after new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Waterloo in Canada raised serious questions about the effectiveness of body-worn cameras ...
Social Sciences
Aug 20, 2021
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Fire near Jerusalem forces village evacuations
Residents of several villages on the outskirts of Jerusalem were evacuated on Sunday because of a large forest fire nearby, Israeli police said.
Environment
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