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Alton Sterling shooting: 'No charges' for police over black man's killing 3 May 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Reuters Image caption A makeshift memorial to Alton Sterling The US Department of Justice has reportedly decided not to charge two white officers who shot and killed a black ma…
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A New Zealand police force has hired one very special new officer – a guinea pig, named Elliot. http://metro.co.uk/2017/05/01/police-force-hire-a-guinea-pig-to-help-teach-others-about-road-safety-6608434/#ixzz4fwlhuGUT its even got a uniform!
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A California man has been arrested after attacking a crime prevention robot in a car park, police say. The Knightscope machine was on patrol outside the Silicon Valley company that created it when the alleged attacker approached, witnesses say. The 300lb (136kg) robot raised the alarm after it was allegedly knocked over by 41-year-old Jason Sylvain. He said he was an engineer who wanted to "test" the machine, said a Knightscope representative. Mr Sylvain has been charged with public intoxication in the 19 April incident. The robot suffered a few scratches, but has "recuperated" and is back on patrol, said Knightscope. The latest on ro…
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A California man has been arrested after attacking a crime prevention robot in a car park, police say. The Knightscope machine was on patrol outside the Silicon Valley company that created it when the alleged attacker approached, witnesses say. The 300lb (136kg) robot raised the alarm after it was allegedly knocked over by 41-year-old Jason Sylvain. He said he was an engineer who wanted to "test" the machine, said a Knightscope representative. Mr Sylvain has been charged with public intoxication in the 19 April incident. The robot suffered a few scratches, but has "recuperated" and is back on patrol, said Knightscope. The latest on ro…
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A California man has been arrested after attacking a crime prevention robot in a car park, police say. The Knightscope machine was on patrol outside the Silicon Valley company that created it when the alleged attacker approached, witnesses say. The 300lb (136kg) robot raised the alarm after it was allegedly knocked over by 41-year-old Jason Sylvain. He said he was an engineer who wanted to "test" the machine, said a Knightscope representative. Mr Sylvain has been charged with public intoxication in the 19 April incident. The robot suffered a few scratches, but has "recuperated" and is back on patrol, said Knightscope. The latest on ro…
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Policeman killed in Paris shooting 20 April 2017 From the section Europe Related Topics France presidential election 2017 Image caption A major security operation is underway in the Champs Elysees One policeman has been killed and a second wounded in a shooting in central Paris, police say. Some repo…
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A police officer has been killed and two others are seriously injured after a shooting in one of the most popular areas of Paris. The unnamed gunman is believed to have deliberately targeted the officers and was known to security services. http://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/french-police-officer-killed-in-paris-attack/ar-BBA5Hyr?li=BBoPWjQ&ocid=spartandhp
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/apr/03/identity-theft-racial-justice Makes for interesting reading, if your name and DOB matches you must be the same person!!
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Over 1,300 police officers are suing the PSNI chief constable George Hamilton for holiday pay. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/1300-police-officers-to-sue-psni-chief-hamilton-for-holiday-pay-35622714.html
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Over 1,300 police officers are suing the PSNI chief constable George Hamilton for holiday pay. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/1300-police-officers-to-sue-psni-chief-hamilton-for-holiday-pay-35622714.html
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Over 1,300 police officers are suing the PSNI chief constable George Hamilton for holiday pay. http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/1300-police-officers-to-sue-psni-chief-hamilton-for-holiday-pay-35622714.html
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Interpol 'red notice' for Scots teacher over Myanmar murder 14 April 2017 From the section South Scotland Image copyright EPA Image caption Harris Binotti - seen here in his Facebook profile picture - is thought to have flown to Thailand Interpol has issued a "red notice" for a Scottish teacher over the death…
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Attackers evaded searches and placed explosives under a Turkish police compound "in a short period of time", officials say. http://news.sky.com/story/attackers-dug-tunnel-in-turkish-police-compound-terror-blast-10834287 At least two people killed. R.I.P.
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The sun may be shining on the Killarney lakes this week, but the Garda Síochána is operating under a cloud. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) began its annual conference in County Kerry at a difficult time for the Republic of Ireland's police force. This week will also see the Dáil (Irish parliament) debate a vote of confidence in Garda Commissioner Nóirín O'Sullivan. Issues of pay and conditions usually dominate the AGSI gathering: In December, members voted overwhelmingly to accept an independent labour court offer. Timeline of Garda controversies Public unease This year, delegates gather at a time when there is great…
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Robot police were once sci-fi fantasy, but soon the real thing will be patrolling the streets of Dubai. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2017/03/20/real-life-robocops-will-soon-replace-human-police/
