Post Tagged with: "police"

Concerns Raised Over Trans Police Officers Conducting Strip Searches of Women

Concerns Raised Over Trans Police Officers Conducting Strip Searches of Women

  Police forces across England and Wales have quietly updated policies allowing transgender officers to conduct strip searches on detainees of the gender they identify as, even if they have not undergone surgery. The change has sparked significant controversy, with critics arguing it undermines women’s rights and could erode public trust in law enforcement. According to recent reports, transgender women—biological[Read More…]

How far can you go before the Facebook police knock?

How far can you go before the Facebook police knock?

Helen Jones, a 54-year-old grandmother from Stockport, was visited by police after sharing critical posts about local Labour politicians on Facebook. Her comments focused on a scandal involving politicians exchanging controversial messages on WhatsApp. The police visit followed a complaint made by a person who found the posts offensive. Though no crime was committed, the visit left Jones feeling intimidated.[Read More…]

Police Officers Caught Deleting Body-Worn Camera Footage

Police Officers Caught Deleting Body-Worn Camera Footage

A BBC investigation has unveiled a disturbing pattern of police officers in England and Wales misusing their body-worn cameras, it has been revealed. The two-year investigation has sparked questions about transparency, accountability, and the need for immediate reforms within law enforcement agencies. The investigation has identified over 150 reports of misuse, with allegations ranging from officers switching off their cameras[Read More…]

French police accused of systematic violence against refugees

French police accused of systematic violence against refugees

French police have been accused of more than 1,000 human rights violations against refugees, it has been reported. Four humanitarian organisations published a report called ‘Police Violence in Calais: Abusive and Illegal Practices by Law Enforcement officers’, says that 972 incidents were recorded over the space of a year by aid workers who formed a human rights monitoring team. One[Read More…]

Indiana Cop comforts a kid in the most awesome way

Indiana Cop comforts a kid in the most awesome way

Sometimes a little understanding can go a long, long way. Officer Precious Corner-Jones is a 40-year-old mother-of-three and a member of the Indiana State Police. While attending a “high-five” rally at Indianapolis Public School 88, Corner-Jones noticed a young boy with a sad look on his face. Suddenly, he crumbled to the ground before having a meltdown. She spotted his[Read More…]