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Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni is using emergency decrees to grant broader police powers, stop-and-frisk rights, longer detentions, and new “red zones” to curb protests after Turin violence, a move critics say criminalizes dissent and risks constitutional challenges.
New footage released by The News Movement shows a January confrontation in Minneapolis where Alex Pretti was tackled by federal agents amid protests; officers fired tear gas and pepper balls, and Pretti—who had a concealed-carry permit—appeared to have a gun in his waistband but did not touch it during the altercation. He was fatally shot by federal officers 11 days later. Family members and local officials say the encounter amounted to an assault, while DHS said it was reviewing the footage as investigations continue into ICE enforcement amid ongoing protests.
Britain plans to unify national investigations under a single FBI-style police force to coordinate counterterrorism and criminal-gang probes.
West Midlands Police have admitted that an October 2025 decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans was influenced by hallucinated information from Microsoft Copilot, contradicting prior denials that AI was used; an inquiry uncovered an incorrect reference to a non-existent West Ham vs. Maccabi Tel Aviv match, and the Home Secretary called for accountability, highlighting the need for clear AI policies in policing.
New 2025 data show London’s homicide rate at 1.1 per 100,000—the lowest since 1997—contradicting Trump’s claim that London crime is ‘through the roof.’ Officials say violent crime has fallen or stabilized even as some street crimes rose, and London compares favorably with many large U.S. cities. Met Police credit stronger enforcement and targeted anti-drug operations for improvements, while districts like Harlesden remain scenes of violence.
A Minneapolis shooting by an ICE agent underscores weaker external accountability for ICE compared with local police: police shootings typically trigger multi‑agency reviews and potential prosecutions, while ICE cases stay largely inside federal channels with limited outside oversight. The Trump administration’s stance has blocked or paused DOJ pattern‑and‑practice investigations into police—and is unlikely to pursue one into ICE—raising concerns about accountability for immigration agents. Minnesota officials are exploring state charges, and observers call for a formal DOJ probe into ICE’s use of force.
In a The Daily interview, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara discusses how ICE’s intensified presence since December has strained policing in a city still reeling from George Floyd’s death, the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, and the department’s attempts to navigate aggressive federal tactics and fraught community relations.
Jordan Wilmore, a 7-foot-3 former professional basketball player, chose to leave his basketball career behind to pursue his passion for policing, driven by a desire to help others and make a difference in his community.
The deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., under President Trump's orders has heightened fears among Black parents, prompting them to advise their children to avoid protests and be cautious, reminiscent of past concerns about policing and safety.
DC officials are protesting against Trump's plan to send federal law enforcement into Washington for a temporary operation, amid concerns over federal overreach and local autonomy, with discussions of potential federalization of the city police force.
Four years after George Floyd's murder sparked nationwide protests and calls for police reform, many efforts for change have stalled or reversed. The federal George Floyd Justice in Policing Act has not passed, and several states have enacted tough-on-crime policies. Philonise Floyd, George's brother, expresses frustration over the lack of progress, while activists continue to push for reforms amid growing conservative backlash.
A subway rider in NYC was pushed onto the tracks and killed by a train, leading to the arrest of Carlton McPherson on a murder charge. This incident is part of a series of violent episodes in the city's transit system, prompting officials to increase policing and crack down on fare evasion. The plan includes sending 800 more police officers into the subway system, as well as deploying National Guard troops for random bag checks. Despite an overall decrease in transit system crime, recent high-profile incidents have raised concerns among commuters.
Tennessee Republicans are moving to block a policing change in Memphis that was implemented in response to the death of Tyre Nichols, who was fatally beaten by officers during a traffic stop. The change had prevented police from intervening in minor traffic offenses, but the Republican-dominated legislature passed a bill prohibiting such local laws, citing concerns about increased crime. The bill now awaits the approval of Gov. Bill Lee.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is deploying 750 National Guard members to assist the NYPD in conducting random bag checks for weapons in the subway system following a series of high-profile crimes. This move is part of a larger effort to address crime in the subway, including a proposal to ban individuals convicted of assaulting subway passengers and installing cameras in conductor cabins. The plan has drawn criticism from civil liberties advocates, who argue that it represents an overreaction to isolated incidents and may not be an effective policing tactic in a system serving over 3 million riders per day.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul plans to deploy 750 National Guard members to assist the NYPD in conducting bag searches at subway entrances following a series of high-profile crimes. This move is part of a larger effort to address crime in the subway, including legislative proposals and increased police presence. While crime has dropped in New York City, rare violent incidents have put residents on edge. The plan has drawn criticism from civil liberties advocates who view it as an overreaction, and questions remain about the effectiveness of random bag checks in a subway system serving over 3 million riders daily.