The police have been subjected to funding cuts, but so have a broad range of social service agencies, though Britain remains a very safe place.
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Denmark’s ‘Pervasive Rape Culture’ Is Detailed in New Report
A new Amnesty International study detailed how the Nordic nation, long held up as a bastion of equality, has a problematic view of rape.
Mexico Approves 60,000-Strong Security Force. Critics Call It More of the Same.
Congress gave the go-ahead for the creation of a new National Guard to be overseen by civilian authorities. The move now awaits state approvals.
The Interpreter: When Facebook Spread Hate, One Cop Tried Something Unusual
With the social media company unresponsive, a police veteran in Germany is using shoe leather detective work to combat online misinformation and hate.
Britain’s Big Squeeze: Fewer Officers, More Calls: U.K. Police Are Stretched by Austerity
Police forces in Britain are shrinking, as are social services. Now officers are overwhelmed with problems that the other agencies once handled.
Use of Force in France’s ‘Yellow Vest’ Protests Fuels Anger
Thousands have been injured, including dozens seriously hurt by rubber projectiles. Critics call the police reaction excessive, but officials say officers have performed well.
In Screening for Suicide Risk, Facebook Takes On Tricky Public Health Role
Some doctors warn that Facebook is becoming an arbiter of users’ mental distress without proving that its efforts are accurate, effective or safe.
Seven Civilians Killed as Indian Police Fire on Kashmir Protesters
Dozens of others were injured when Indian security forces fired at people protesting the killing of three militants in a gun battle in Kashmir on Saturday, the police said.
Police to Auction Off an Inmate’s Designer Sneakers
The police in Gloucestershire, England, will use the proceeds from the sale of 55 pairs of shoes to fund crime prevention initiatives.
London Police’s Tactic to Stop Thieves on Scooters: Ram Them
The police released a video showing officers hitting fleeing suspects on motorcycles and scooters, but though the prime minister backs the tactic, not everyone was pleased.