White supremacists and other rightwing extremists have been responsible for 67% of domestic terror attacks and plots so far this year. At least half of that violence targeting protesters, according to a new analysis.
Tag: Police Intelligence
Call to block the Covert Human Intelligence Sources (SpyCops) Bill
The Covert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) Bill, otherwise known as the SpyCops Bill, is currently being rushed through parliament. Its purpose is to provide the legal basis for the conduct of undercover agents.
IOPC Annual report and plans announced & annual deaths report
In September 2020 the IOPC released details of their Impact report and Strategic plan for the period 2018-2022, setting out improvement plans for policing practice and reducing future risks.
West Midlands Police officer Declan Jones charged over three assaults
A PC has been charged with three assaults, as part of investigations into the alleged use of excessive force by officers in Birmingham. Declan Jones, 29, of West Midlands Police, will appear at Court on 18 November.
Attorneys for three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery offer a surprising defence
The shooting death of Arbery, 25, is a story about a mother’s relentless pursuit for the truth of what happened to her son. It’s also a case that has raised questions about race and racism in the United States.
Campaigners alarmed at College of Policing ‘Protection after police contact’ policy
Families of custody death victims and campaign groups have raised concerns about the College of Policing’s recent announcement of a ‘Protection after police contact deaths’ policy in conjunction with the Police Federation.
I’m Ahmaud’s mother. My son was killed by two white men while jogging
Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man, was chased and fatally shot while jogging in Glynn County, Georgia. Three white residents told police they thought he was a suspect in a series of break-ins.
After Ahmaud Arbery’s killing, Georgia Governor signs hate crimes legislation
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday signed a hate crimes bill into law. The killing of Ahmaud Arbery, a 25-year-old Black man shot dead while jogging in February, energized efforts to pass this law.
