Tag: Police
Aurora police now fighting car thefts with help of social media
AURORA, Colo. — The City of Aurora is turning to social media in an attempt to curb auto theft and to more quickly locate and return stolen cars. “When someone calls […]
FBI will start tracking U.S. police shootings, uses of deadly force in ’17
The Federal Bureau of Investigation will launch a program to keep tabs on police officer-involved shootings and other uses of deadly force across the United States, beginning next year. The […]
Pennsylvania police officer fired for racial slur on social media
A white Pennsylvania police officer who was fired for a social media post that included a racial slur is apologizing. Melissa Adamson tells WTAE-TV she’s not a racist and is […]
Cauvery row: 1 killed in police firing in Bangalore
Bangalore was brought to its knees on Monday, Sept. 12, as protesters agitating against the Supreme Court’s order to Karnataka – to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu – resorted […]
Police shut 800 clothes shops in Iran for selling ‘inappropriate’ goods
The crackdown, which was reported by Iranian state media, is believed to be on Western-style outfits and clothing that doesn’t meet Islamic requirements. It comes after authorities passed new regulations […]
Ryan Lochte charged by Brazilian police over false robbery story
Ryan Lochte, the embattled American swimmer and 11-time Olympic medalist, has been charged with falsely reporting a robbery in Rio de Janerio. Brazilian police issued a statement on Thursday announcing […]
Iranian Police Shut Down 800 Stores Selling ‘Inappropriate’ Clothing
Iranian media reported that police have shut down more than 800 clothing stores across the country for selling “unconventional and inappropriate” attire — believed to mean Western-style outfits and women’s […]
Colin Kaepernick: Police union threaten to boycott game after quarterback’s protests
A police force has suggested officers will boycott policing San Francisco 49ers games following Colin Kaepernick’s protests against racial injustice and police brutality in the US. Kaepernick made headlines across the […]
Fashion police: Iran shuts down 800 shops selling ‘inappropriate’ clothing
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s state TV says police have shut down more than 800 clothing stores across the country for selling “unconventional and inappropriate” attire — believed to mean Western-style […]
Kabul Hotel Attack Ends After 3 Taliban Fighters Killed: Police
KABUL: A Taliban attack on a Kabul hotel housing foreign contractors ended Monday after all three Taliban fighters were killed, around seven hours after the assault began, police said. “The operation […]