Police

2023 - 3 - 27

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Bulacan town police chief shot dead (Philstar.com)

A police chief in San Miguel, Bulacan was killed while a civilian was injured during an encounter with a motorcycle-riding tandem on Saturday night.

Marlon Serna, acting chief of police of San Miguel town was killed in the encounter involving two men on a motorcycle while a 17-year-old was injured in the crossfire. A 17-year-old civilian was also injured in the crossfire. “This is unfortunate news for us, as one of our members was killed in line with our diligent efforts to arrest lawless elements, and while nothing can make up for his loss, along with our deepest condolences, we assure his bereaved family that they will get the necessary benefits that is due for them,” Brig. Jose Hidalgo Jr., Central Luzon regional police director, said in a statement. An initial investigation showed that at around 9:30 p.m. According to the Bulacan Police Provincial Office, Lt.

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Policewoman found dead inside apartment in Naga City (INQUIRER.net)

A 27-year-old police officer was found dead late Sunday, March 26, inside her apartment in Naga City in Camarines Sur.

LEGAZPI CITY — A 27-year-old police officer was found dead late Sunday, March 26, inside her apartment in Naga City in Camarines Sur. Senior Master Sergeant Tobias Bongon, Naga City police spokesperson, said the fatality, whose name was withheld, was assigned to the City Drug Enforcement Unit. Policewoman found dead inside apartment in Naga City

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Bulacan town chief of police shot dead (The Manila Times)

CAMP GENERAL ALEJO S. SANTOS, City of Malolos, Bulacan: The acting chief of police of San Miguel Police Station in Bulacan was shot dead by suspected ...

"This is unfortunate news for us as one of our members was killed in line with our diligent efforts to arrest lawless elements and while nothing can make up for his loss, along with our deepest condolences, we assure his bereaved family that they will get the necessary benefits that are due them. Relly Arnedo, provincial director of the Bulacan Police Provincial Office (PPO), said the supposed robbery resulted in the death of LtCol. Marlon Serna, acting chief of police of San Miguel Municipal Police Station, and injured Jay Jay Gabriel, a 17-year-old resident of Barangay Soledad, Sta Rosa, Nueva Ecija.

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Bulacan chief of police slain in encounter with robbery suspects (INQUIRER.net)

A Bulacan police chief was killed after an exchange of fire with robbery suspects in San Ildefonso town on Saturday.

The wife hit one of the suspects with a bolo but the other managed to fight back and fired a shot at her. Daniel Fernando jointly offered P1.2 million for any informant who could help lead the police in solving the killing of Serna. Russel Denis Reburiano responded to the armed confrontation between Serna and the suspects at around 10:30 p.m. Reports said that at about 9:30 p.m., Ernesto Dela Cruz, 48, and his wife Irene, 47, were in their store in Barangay (village) San Juan in San Miguel town when two armed men suddenly declared a robbery hold-up. Serna’s teen companion was wounded but was already declared out of danger. Bulacan police director Col.

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San Miguel, Bulacan police chief shot dead during ops (Sun.Star)

THE chief of police of San Miguel, Bulacan was killed during the conduct of a followup operation against robbery suspects on Saturday evening, March 25, ...

SunStar website welcomes friendly debate, but comments posted on this site do not necessarily reflect the views of the SunStar management and its affiliates. “This is unfortunate news for us as one of our members was killed in line with our diligent efforts to arrest lawless elements and while nothing can make up for his loss, along with our deepest condolences, we assure his bereaved family that they will get the necessary benefits that are due for them. In a report from the Central Luzon Police Regional Office (PRO 3), it said Lieutenant Colonel Marlon Serna joined the operation around 9:30 p.m.

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Police release composite sketch of suspect in killing of San Miguel ... (GMA News Online)

Police have released the composite sketch of one of the two suspects in the killing of the police chief of San Miguel, Bulacan, over the weekend, ...

A 17-year-old male was also wounded due to the incident. [offering a P1.2-million reward ](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/865067/dilg-pnp-offer-p1-m-reward-for-info-on-san-miguel-bulacan-police-chief-s-killers/story/)to anyone who could provide information on the perpetrators behind the killing. [suffered from a gunshot wound to the head](https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/865057/san-miguel-bulacan-police-chief-shot-dead/story/) after he was shot by two alleged robbers on Saturday night.

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Bulacan town police chief killed; ₱1.2M reward up for information ... (CNN Philippines)

The Department of the Interior and Local Government, Philippine National Police, and Bulacan local government on Sunday put up a ₱1.2-million reward for ...

The two suspects, onboard a motorcycle, were spotted in Barangay Buhol na Mangga in San Ildefonso. Akle, San Ildefonso, Bulacan," the report added. The Police Regional Office 3 reported that San Miguel Police chief PLtCol Marlon Serna was shot on the head by two unidentified gunmen during a police operation in Barangay Buhol na Mangga in San Ildefonso town Saturday night.

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Police investigate possible attempted child abduction in Albany's ... (CBS News)

UC Berkeley police said on Twitter at 10:14 p.m. Sunday that a man chased a child around 7:30 p.m. in the area of Gooding Way and Ohlone Village, ...

for more features. Sunday that a man chased a child around 7:30 p.m. BERKELEY – UC Berkeley police said on Twitter at 10:14 p.m.

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The Milford Police Department has a new use of force policy. Here ... (Milford Daily News)

The policy, which was presented by acting Police Chief James Falvey during a board meeting on March 13, was created as part of Peace Officer Standards and ...

Deputy Chief John Sanchioni said the new policy was created through collaboration between Falvey and deputies. The POST commission was created by the criminal justice reform acts of 2020 and was started to improve policing and improve public trust in law enforcement. [The Select Board](https://www.milfordma.gov/select-board) has unanimously approved a use of force policy for the Police Department that puts it in compliance with new state policing standards.

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Alarm over decision to exclude Queensland police from Indigenous ... (The Guardian)

Human rights commissioner says given role in 'brutal colonisation', it is 'fundamentally important' police participate in inquiry.

the devastating and ongoing impact of that colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it is fundamentally important that the inquiry have the power to compel the Queensland police service to participate in the inquiry,” McDougall told a parliamentary inquiry on Monday. So that doesn’t indicate true independence, even though the law might say that they should act independently,” he told the parliamentary inquiry. on the advice of the minister it’s really the minister and the government who choose the members of the council. [Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/oct/29/email-newsletters-guardian-australia-best-daily-news-emails-newsletter-free-sign-up-inbox-subscribe-headlines?CMP=copyembed) [email newsletters for your daily news roundup](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/oct/29/email-newsletters-guardian-australia-best-daily-news-emails-newsletter-free-sign-up-inbox-subscribe-headlines?CMP=copyembed) [“native police” body](https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/arts/heritage/archives/collection/war/frontier-wars) that operated from 1849 until the 1920s. “Given the central role of the Queensland police service in the brutal colonisation of Queensland and …

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As guns saturate the United States, police turn to the AR-15 (The Washington Post)

COLORADO SPRINGS — Chris Burns tore the AR-15 out of his patrol cruiser, wrapping the rifle sling around his body, feeling he might be forced to shoot a man ...

In September, Burns was honored at a Medal of Valor ceremony for the Colorado Springs Police Department. One of those stolen guns, a pistol, was used to shoot a Colorado Springs officer in the head in 2018 — he survived. He began a new career as an Episcopalian deacon ministering to the homeless and marginalized, following the example of his inspiration, St. Fourteen months later he turned in his department-issued pistol and brought his AR-15 home for the last time. The day Burns returned to duty he was rolling alone, left without a beat partner because of staff vacancies. Darress was issued his own AR-15 to carry in the car in 2008, but he didn’t tinker with it the way other officers do, customizing every aspect of the gun from the sling to the sight. The Colorado Springs department issued Burns his first AR-15 in the mid-2000s, without any modifications, he said. Parrish’s widow, Gracie Parrish Miller, said she considered the social backlash she would face for publicly backing a gun-control bill in suburban Colorado and chose to steer clear, despite the legislation bearing her late husband’s name. Darress was a mile away, using the restroom. He was training his weapon on a suspect who had leaped from a wrecked stolen car and appeared to be carrying a tactical rifle of his own. And it looms large every day in Colorado, where open carry is generally legal, many law enforcement agencies have resisted taking guns from risky people, and the map is peppered with the names of towns and cities where mass killings have occurred. While Colt still holds the trademark, “AR-15” has become a ubiquitous term for a popular style of gas-operated, magazine-fed semiautomatic rifles.

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Kenyan opposition leader Odinga says protests on despite police ban (Aljazeera.com)

Odinga has called for indefinite twice-weekly protests, citing high living costs and electoral malpractice in 2022 vote.

He also has accused Ruto of cheating in last year’s presidential election. Nairobi’s central business district had a heavy police presence before Monday’s planned rallies. We cannot do that any more,” Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome told reporters at a media briefing.

Kenya police on alert before expected opposition protests (ABC News)

Police in Kenya are on alert ahead of a second round of anti-government protests organized by the opposition that the government have declared illegal.

They released photos of people who they said were wanted for crimes committed during the protests but were called out by local media outlets for using old photos and others that were taken during protests in Burundi. Odinga’s plan in last week’s protests was to march to the president’s offices at State House but police erected barriers to prevent public access and motorists were directed to alternative routes. Nairobi, Kenya -- Police in Kenya are on high alert ahead of a second round of anti-government protests organized by the opposition that have been declared illegal by the government.

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Capitol Police seeking $840 million budget ahead of 2024 (CBS News)

If approved, the budget would give Congress' internal police department an annual budget larger than the police departments of several major American ...

Amodei said the committee's Wednesday hearing will be the beginning of a lengthy review process of the police department's budget. He added that the police department faces a growing and pressing need to ensure protection for members of Congress in and outside of Washington, D.C. Amodei, a Republican, told CBS News, "The cake will by no means be baked" when the police chief details the budget request Wednesday. The agency investigated 7,501 cases involving threats against members of Congress in 2022, down from a high of 9,625 in 2021 but still nearly double the 3,939 cases it investigated in 2017. The request will be made this week in a hearing of a House subcommittee that oversees funding for the police department charged with securing the Capitol and keeping lawmakers safe, according to a Democratic congressman who has reviewed and shared details of the request. Adriano Espaillat, of New York, the top Democrat on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, told CBS News that the proposed budget, which will be submitted Wednesday by Capitol Police chief Thomas Manger, will request funding to pursue the hiring of approximately 800 more officers.

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Kenya's police chief bans opposition protests after riots (Anadolu Agency)

Japheth Koome has also threatened to arrest opposition leader Raila Odinga and other prominent figures if they try to hold protests - Anadolu Agency.

[Anadolu Agency website contains only a portion of the news stories offered to subscribers in the AA News Broadcasting System (HAS), and in summarized form. There are fears that the ban and the threat of arrest could escalate the situation, with the opposition vowing to defy the ban and continue with their protests. In response, Odinga challenged Koome to carry out his threat, saying the ban violates Kenya's constitution and that the opposition has a right to hold peaceful protests.

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Composite sketch of Bulacan town police chief's killer out (pna.gov.ph)

MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Mnonday released the composite sketch of one of the suspects in the fatal shooting of San Miguel, ...

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Des Moines police review board not budgeted (Axios)

A special division that would analyze law enforcement stops and other data is also not in the budget.

[Multiple civil rights](https://www.youtube.com/live/5EfZktFrv4Q?feature=share&t=3870)advocates this month publicly criticized earlier versions of the budget plan for failing to enact the police reforms that were recommended by Public Works. [The city spent $85,000](https://link.axios.com/click/29020431.36/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuYXhpb3MuY29tL2xvY2FsL2Rlcy1tb2luZXMvMjAyMi8wNC8yOC9kZXMtbW9pbmVzLXBvbGljZS1zdG9wcy1kYXRhLWluZGVwZW5kZW50LXJlcG9ydD91dG1fc291cmNlPW5ld3NsZXR0ZXImdXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ249c2VuZHRvX2xvY2FsbmV3c2xldHRlcnRlc3Qmc3RyZWFtPXRvcA/6000782188cdd8159c5b680eB10cd9af4)for Public Works' review on how to better collect law enforcement data to improve fairness and prevent discrimination. [up to $250,000](https://www.axios.com/local/des-moines/2022/09/12/des-moines-considers-police-consultant-plan) for 21 CP to review policies, procedures and training. [lawsuits](https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2019/06/18/racial-profiling-allegations-des-moines-iowa-officer-faces-lawsuit-kyle-thies/1488292001/). [allegations](https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/investigations/2018/10/03/des-moines-officer-engaged-more-racia%20l-profiling-pretextual-stops-naacp-cci-and-aclu-allege/1513270002/)against officers [The recommendations](https://cms2.revize.com/revize/desmoines/document_center/Police/Data%20Reports/20220421%20DSMcity%20Law%20Enforcement%20Data%20Report.pdf?pdf=Download%20Des%20Moines%20Law%20Enforcement%20Data%20Report&t=1651081284653&pdf=Download%20Des%20Moines%20Law%20Enforcement%20Data%20Report&t=1651081284653) from Pennsylvania-based [Public Works LLC](https://public-works.org/) are still on the table and were never expected to be fully implemented in the 2023-2024 year anyway, Sgt.

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Bulacan cops intensify manhunt to arrest killers of chief of town police (INQUIRER.net)

Authorities in this province have intensified their manhunt operation to arrest the two robbery hold-up suspects in the killing of the chief of police of ...

Bulacan Police Director Col. Col. Daniel Fernando and the police for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the culprits. [Bulacan chief of police slain in encounter with robbery suspects](https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1748428/bulacan-chief-of-police-slain-in-encounter-with-robbery-suspects) ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan — Authorities in this province have intensified their manhunt operation to arrest two robbery suspects in the killing of the chief of police of San Miguel town. Bulacan cops intensify manhunt to arrest killers of chief of town police

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Kenyan police on high alert as they brace for more anti-government ... (Africanews English)

Police in Kenya were on high alert on Monday as they braced for a new round of anti-government protests, as the opposition called on people to take to the ...

Last week, protests turned violent and saw parts of the capital, Nairobi, paralysed. "I am telling Raila Odinga that if he has a problem with me, he should face me and stop terrorising the country," he said. Police in Kenya were on high alert on Monday as they braced for a new round of anti-government protests, as the opposition called on people to take to the streets every Monday and Thursday over the high cost of living.

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Ohio Focuses on Solving Police Crisis with New Initiative (Cedarville University)

A one-of-a-kind program is vetting college students for careers in law enforcement, and Cedarville University criminal justice majors are taking full...

“This program is the only one of its kind in the country,” said Oliver. “The best part about my studies is the chance to learn from professionals who have vast experience in the field of criminal justice and hear their stories. I am sure this program will be a huge benefit to law enforcement.” As a result, Smart was able to breeze through Beavercreek Police Department’s hiring process in less than a month instead of the typical 12 weeks. Students who graduate from the rigorous program are guaranteed a position as a law enforcement officer with any participating law enforcement agency that has a current vacancy. “I had always been interested in something to do with criminal justice,” said Smart. “I appreciated that the program didn’t shy away from hard topics, such as mental health for police officers. Taylor Smart and Connor Swayne both graduated from the program in 2022. DeWine established the Office of Law Enforcement Recruitment and appointed Oliver to serve as lead consultant and director of the CLEPP program. I have really enjoyed interacting with so many diverse groups of people and building trust with those who have never interacted with police before. It’s even more difficult to find qualified minorities and women to serve.” According to the

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Kenyan police fire tear gas at protesters led by opposition chief Odinga (Reuters)

Kenyan police on Monday fired teargas and a water cannon at stone-throwing supporters of opposition leader Raila Odinga during the second consecutive week ...

Odinga, who lost to Ruto in last August's election, is seeking to channel frustrations about stubborn inflation into a durable movement against the president. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story The clashes broke out as Odinga's convoy passed through a neighbourhood in the capital Nairobi, Reuters reporters said.

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San Miguel, Bulacan police chief killed in hot pursuit operation (Rappler)

An investigation is underway, and authorities promise a monetary reward totaling P1.2 million for anyone who will provide information on the suspects.

Authorities promised a monetary reward for anyone who can provide information that will lead to the arrest of the suspects: P500,000 from the interior department, P300,000 from the police regional office, P200,000 from PNP chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr., and P200,000 from Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando. “This is unfortunate news for us as one of our members was killed in line with our diligent efforts to arrest lawless elements and while nothing can make up for his loss, along with our deepest condolences, we assure his bereaved family that they will get the necessary benefits that is due them,” said Central Luzon police chief Jose Hidalgo Jr. According to the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Central Luzon, Police Lieutenant Colonel Marlon Serna was shot in the head after unidentified gunmen aboard a motorcycle opened fire at cops who responded to a robbery report in Barangay San Juan.

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Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC (BBC News)

Facial recognition firm Clearview has run nearly a million searches for US police, its founder has told the BBC. CEO Hoan Ton-That also revealed Clearview ...

"This AI popped him up in like, three to five seconds," Mr Conlyn's defence lawyer, Christopher O'Brien, told the BBC. "There is no way to know that when you're using images in the wild like screengrabs from CCTV." A passerby pulled Mr Conlyn from the wreckage, but left without making a statement. Mr Ton-That says he has recently given Clearview's system to defense lawyers in specific cases. They want the algorithm scrutinised by independent experts, and are sceptical of the company's claims. because the investigators, they're using other methods to also verify it," he says. Shortly after, the charges were dropped. However, the lack of data and transparency around police use means the true figure is likely far higher. "Whenever they have a photo of a suspect, they will compare it to your face," says Matthew Guaragilia from the Electronic Frontier Foundation says. He accepts police have made wrongful arrests using facial recognition technology, but attributes those to "poor policing". "We don't make an arrest because an algorithm tells us to," he says. It then provides links to where matching images appear online.

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