The president disbanded the Federal Police and created the National Guard to tackle soaring violence, but three years later, criminal cartels have expanded their reach.
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Montenegro Gunman Kills 10 Before Being Shot and Killed
The first to be killed were two children and their mother, tenants of the gunman. Witnesses said the gunman then started randomly shooting at passers-by, killing seven and wounding six.
Strip-Searches of Children by London Police Are Called ‘Deeply Concerning’
A report from England’s children’s commissioner on Monday found that 650 children, including a disproportionate number of young Black boys, were subjected to the practice.
Sri Lankan Forces Raid Protest Camp
The predawn raid in Colombo on Friday caught demonstrators by surprise. The police detained at least nine people.
Security Forces in China Attack Protesters Seeking Frozen Funds
After a rare mass demonstration, bank depositors demanding their money back were beaten, kicked to the ground and dragged away in the city of Zhengzhou.
How China Is Policing the Future
Vast surveillance data allows the state to target people whose behavior or characteristics are deemed suspicious by an algorithm, even if they’ve done nothing wrong.
Declaring Curry and Samosas Enemy No. 1 to Whip the Police Into Shape
The police chief in an Indian island territory had a theory: If the boss was watching his officers’ weight, they would too.
Under Fire for Chaos at Soccer Final, France Rejects Blame for Failures
Tear gas and delays marred the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday, raising questions over France’s ability to host large-scale sporting events like the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Policing Is Under Scrutiny as Murders Rise in the U.S.
Murders have spiked in the U.S., and experts say a mix of solutions works best.
Policing Is Under Scrutiny as Murders Rise in the U.S.
Murders have spiked in the U.S., and experts say a mix of solutions works best.