Student's death was accidental Sep 23, 2009
News Posted on September 23, 2009 4:59 AM. PHOTO: Michael FelletterClick Photo To Enlarge. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Border powers 'too strong' Sep 22, 2009
The Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants said the officials had "some police powers" that were "too much" ... "The government has given some police powers to border officials, and they have too much power now. "Border officials also have the power of customs officers as well, and if you give them all this draconian authority they may misuse it. (BBC News -- UK)
2 Honolulu police put on leave after drug charges in Las Vegas Sep 18, 2009
Two Honolulu police officers who were arrested in Las Vegas last month on misdemeanor drug charges have been placed on administrative leave and have had their police powers removed, police officials said yesterday ... An officer whose police powers have been removed is required to turn in his gun and badge and is no longer authorized to arrest, detain or otherwise exercise privileges conferred on active police officers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Council OKs limits on items protesters can use Sep 17, 2009
Thanks to council's amendments, the police powers it creates expire when this month ends. Also, police can act only when they detect a nefarious "purpose," while the original legislation required them to gauge the actor's "intent.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mexican police battle image, traffickers Sep 16, 2009
But improving police will take time and require a change of culture and an expansion of local police powers, commanders say. An Arizona Republic reporter spent several days this month with Uruapan's police. (AZCentral)
Soldiers as Sheriffs? Sep 11, 2009
Now, as TAC contributing editor Kelley Vlahos reports, there's a push to use the National Guard to assume more police powers at home as well. (See also Kelley's earlier article. (The American Conservative)
ISA needs critical scrutiny Sep 9, 2009
Police powers under Section 73 to detain up to 60 days for purpose of investigation should be reduced to 30 days. The detainees right to legal representation; to visits by his family; and to judicial review should be explicitly written into the law. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Nigeria: Senate - Constitution Review to Cover Revenue Allocation Sep 3, 2009
Abuja The Senate yesterday listed issues that would engage its attention in the unfolding process of amending the 1999 Constitution to include electoral reform, independent candidacy, political party strengthening, revenue allocation, fiscal federalism, judicial independence, immunity clause, land use, police powers and creation of states ... Ekweremadu said further: "To date, the secretariat has received more than 50 memoranda covering a wide range of legal and constitutional issues, including... (allAfrica.com)
Perez To Turn Himself In Wednesday Sep 2, 2009
The investigation was conducted by "Inspectors" from the Public Integrity Unit of the Chief States Attorney's Office based out of Rocky Hill, They have full police powers and for the most part they are former Police Officers from various Police Departments with strong investigative backgrounds. By j.nark on. (FOX61, CT)
Student Reports Sexual Assault at Gunpoint Aug 30, 2009
They want a campus police force in name only, never or rarely using the police powers they are vested with through the District of Colmbia Municipal Regulations. The university administration is responsible for these criminal acts occuring on and around the campus but choose to blame MPDC and DC Government for the problem. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Investigation clears Hawaii DLNR officer Aug 22, 2009
During the term of the criminal investigation the officer's police powers were removed and he was placed on administrative leave. Two complaints accused the officer of directing people to take their clothes off at the scene. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Shut up Professor: Oil Act of God My Foot Bridge! Aug 21, 2009
Maybe it would have helped if he had explained why the BNI is exercising all those police powers while hundreds of people in the offices of the Attorney General, the Serious Fraud Office, CID, etc. are paid to investigate precisely those cases. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
HPD officers arrested in Las Vegas Aug 19, 2009
Any officer who uses illegal drugs faces loss of police powers and termination ... Any officer who uses illegal drugs faces loss of police powers and termination. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
HPD officers face drug charges Aug 19, 2009
He said department policy prohibits drug use by officers and that the two could face "serious consequences, including loss of police powers and termination.". "If these allegations are true, these individuals should not be police officers," Correa said, adding "they should not be supported by their fellow officers or their union." Correa also urged the State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers to stand up against the actions of the officers. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Notice to artist over Ganesh exhibition Aug 18, 2009
Even as police issued notice to Kerkar under section 149 CrPC (police powers to prevent cognizable offence), the artist said he would go ahead with his exhibition. There is absolutely no intention of hurting anybodys religious feelings. (India Times, India -- Community News)
HPD Officers Arrested In Vegas On Marijuana Charges Aug 18, 2009
"Earlier today, I was informed that two Honolulu officers were arrested in Nevada over the weekend. After contacting the arresting agency, we have determined that the allegations are serious enough to initiate our own investigation. While both were off-duty at the time and not traveling on department business, department policy prohibits illicit drug use by officers whether they are or on- or off-duty. Any officer who uses illegal drugs faces serious consequences, including loss of police powers... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
The Pullman Strike of 1894 Aug 16, 2009
Railroad owners comprising the General Managers Association hired hundreds of men that were given police powers to suppress the strike. Illinois Governor John Altgeld, attempting to forestall federal intervention, called out the state militia as riots in Chicago turned to violence. (Suite101.com)
Obama's cookies may not go down so easy Aug 15, 2009
Of course, InfoWorld doesn't have an army (more like a geek militia) or police powers. It's not likely to send someone to your door to question you about your Web habits or incarcerate you for years. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Terrorism law revamp dumps Haneef charge Aug 14, 2009
The director of the Human Rights Law Resource Centre, Philip Lynch, said the revamp of the laws was welcome but any moves to expand police powers and offences were unnecessary. There are no instances I am aware of which have demonstrated that our security laws are lax or inadequate,'' he said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
* China says 2.75 million security cameras installed Aug 12, 2009
No debate over privacy rights has taken place in China, where the ratio of cameras to people stands at only one to 472,000, and where tight olitical control and broad and intrusive police powers have long been the norm. The camera-to-person ratio is believed to be much higher in Chinas cities, with Beijing having 265,000 cameras, Xinhua news agency reports. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
China Keeps 2.75M Eyes on Public Aug 11, 2009
No debate over privacy rights has taken place in China, where the ratio of cameras to people stands at only one to 472,000, and where tight communist political control and broad and intrusive police powers have long been the norm. The camera-to-person ratio is believed to be much higher in China's cities, with the capital Beijing having 265,000 cameras, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. (CBS News -- World)
An Equal and Opposite Overreaction Jul 29, 2009
If so, the nexus to this particular topic isnt at all clear to me since my point to you earlier was that we do not live under a dictatorship where its citizens must remain mute and obey just because the person ordering us to comply with his or her demands should be a representative of the government, a police officer, since any attempt by such a public servant to squash dissent in unconstitutional abuse of an officers police powers, and a violation of the oath he or she took to protect and... (Slate)
Blair On Iran: Change Is "Fundamental" Jul 29, 2009
(which has also been tinkered with to allow more police powers). This at the expense of personal liberty, for we have no written constitution as you have constricting the power of government. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Cops Release 911 Call in Gates Arrest Jul 28, 2009
This is clearly a fine example of misuse of police powers and harassment that was promoted by a azzhole in a blue uniform with a racist background. by newerdeal July 27, 2009 2:50 PM EDT. (CBS News)
Cop who arrested Harvard prof was a racial profiling expert; Obama stands by criticism Jul 24, 2009
It sickens me to hear so many people suggest that a man in his own home should be arrested for responding negatively to an abuse of police powers. If this man had been white - and I say this as a white man - the police would have apologized and left. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Ethiopia: Fears Over New Anti-Terror Law Jul 24, 2009
The law also gives police powers of arrest, search and seizure without guarantees of due process. The law also contains ambiguous language against material support for terrorism. (allAfrica.com)
* Police powers for 2012 Olympics trigger alarm bells Jul 23, 2009
Police powers for 2012 Olympics trigger alarm bells. THE GUARDIAN, LONDON Thursday, Jul 23, 2009, Page 18. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Report: NY, NJ immigration raids violated rights Jul 22, 2009
An overhauled federal program allowing local and state law enforcement officials to arrest and deport immigrants will focus on the most serious criminals and limit officers' police powers, the Homeland Security Department said Friday ... An overhauled federal program allowing local and state law enforcement officials to arrest and deport immigrants will focus on the most serious criminals and limit officers' police powers, the Homeland Security Department said Friday. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Police chief denounces 'cowardly' iPhone users monitoring speed traps... Jul 17, 2009
You vote in lawmakers who believe in increasing the police powers of the state and who appoint activist conservative judges who don't believe you have a right of privacy, your right to confront your accusers, your right against unreasonable searches, who rule against the necessity of search warrants, who are against the Fifth Amendment and ruled for defacto government ids. Conservatives have shown they are very willing to give up their liberties for shallow promises of security. (The Drudge Report)
Old ruling party gains in Mexico midterm election Jul 7, 2009
The PRI could form an alliance with smaller parties to form a majority, and thus block Calderon s efforts to reform police forces and give more police powers to 45,000 soldiers deployed to fight well-armed drug gangs. The fundamental problem is the lack of opportunities, jobs, education, government worker Thelma Flores, 46, said as she waited to cast her ballot. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Drugs, economy weigh on Mexico's election Jul 5, 2009
That angered PRI members, and if the party and its allies win enough seats to form a majority, it could block Calderon's efforts to reform police forces and give more police powers to 45,000 soldiers deployed to fight well-armed drug gangs. advertisement. (MSNBC -- International)
Elections to test Calderons drug war Jul 4, 2009
That could embolden congressional opposition to Calderon s more controversial measures, including legislation that would give more police powers to 45,000 soldiers deployed across Mexico to battle corruption. Font Size. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Mexico's elections a test for Calderon's drug war Jul 4, 2009
That could embolden congressional opposition to Calderon's more controversial measures, including legislation that would give more police powers to 45,000 soldiers deployed across Mexico to counter corrupt law enforcement as part of the drug war. It also could limit his ability to pass reforms aimed at jump-starting the recession-plagued economy. (AZCentral -- News)
Lihue man remembersmeeting Michael Jackson Jul 2, 2009
Jackson had his own bodyguards, said Kerbawy, who also worked for nearly 18 years as a New York State Supreme Court officer (similar to Hawai i sheriffs), which gave him full police powers and statewide jurisdiction. Michael when I spoke to him was not concerned by money, he said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Ethiopia: An Analysis of The Draft Anti-Terrorism Law - Updated June 19, 2009 [analysis] Jun 27, 2009
expanding police powers, including powers of arrest and detention (part III). 3. (allAfrica.com)
City, county respond to lawsuit Jun 23, 2009
Giving Peterson police powers, the possession of the assault rifle, and training in its use exacerbated Petersons anti-social mental condition as it emboldened him to exert anti-social power and control over others and thereby increased the risk of harm to the public, the amended complaint states. During the early morning hours of Oct. 7, 2007, Peterson, 20, showed up at the home of his estranged girlfriend, Jordanne Murray, apparently looking to reconcile. (Forest Republican, WI)
Immigration enforcement in Ariz. could toughen Jun 22, 2009
But Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas, whose office helped draft the bill, said even though the federal government has authority to regulate immigration, states have broad police powers that allow them to contribute to the fight against illegal immigration. "The argument that the states can't do anything to combat illegal immigration is just wrong," Thomas said. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Drug war, once taboo, now big in Mexican vote Jun 21, 2009
It would also embolden his congressional opponents to block his more controversial measures, including legislation that would give more police powers to 45,000 troops deployed across Mexico to counter corrupt law enforcement in the drug war. The PAN has launched an ad campaign featuring some of Mexico's biggest celebrities warning that a vote against the ruling party would mean a return to times when Mexico's leaders let the cartels flourish. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Public concern: Removing dangerous structures Jun 20, 2009
Because the county doesn't have police powers, Howe doesn't know if the county could play a role in enforcing the cleanup of dangerous structure sites or not. There's a lot of questions that need to be answered, Howe said. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Drug war plays big in Mexico elections Jun 20, 2009
It would also embolden his congressional opponents to block his more controversial measures, including legislation that would give more police powers to 45,000 troops deployed across Mexico to counter corrupt law enforcement in the drug war. Mistico' gives it his allThe PAN has launched an ad campaign featuring some of Mexico's biggest celebrities warning that a vote against the ruling party would mean a return to times when Mexico's leaders let the cartels flourish. (MSNBC -- International)
interview with Michael Moorcock Jun 19, 2009
"? Pretty much now. There might be a little bit of tweaking in future, but nothing special. In fact I've done the reverse with the current Del Rey Elric books where I've republished them in their original order. At least where fantasy books are concerned. But I suspect if I ever had the time I'd do some revision on the Pyat books and maybe a little on Mother London. Which artist has best depicted your idea of Elric? I'm partial to Micheal Whelan. I love Whelan's stuff but his Elric's just a... (Harper's Magazine)
The fate of Sri Lanka's Tamils after the Tigers Jun 6, 2009
In theory, provincial councils control land rights and police powers, but this hasn't happened in the east, where the LTTE was defeated in 2007. Another sticking point is the separating of the north and east, which were combined into one province in the 1990s. (Christian Science Monitor)
Sheriff will seek Ho-Chunk liaison Jun 1, 2009
In 1953, the federal government granted criminal jurisdiction over Ho-Chunk Nation members who commit crimes on tribal land in Wisconsin, but while the Nation does possess police powers, it does not have a police department. The sheriff s department tries to schedule a deputy to patrol the Ho-Chunk lands, but the department responds to calls to the Nation as it would to any other part of the county. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New fight brews in Sri Lanka after the Tigers May 28, 2009
On Wednesday, the Sri Lankan officials said the government will continue its state of emergency, which includes police powers such as searches of private homes and 18-month detention of suspects without a trial. It said the restrictions are necessary to prevent a resurgence of the rebel movement. (Christian Science Monitor)
What Next for Sri Lanka's 2.5 Million Tamils? May 27, 2009
They want autonomy over land, natural resources and police powers demands that go far beyond the concessions of the 13th Amendment. "It was something that came into being 20 years back. Times have changed; situations have changed. We have to take all that into account," says veteran Tamil politician V. Anandasangaree, the leader of the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF). (Time.com)
Stewards try to stop spread of invasive species May 26, 2009
They have no police powers. If they find an invasive species or suspect they've found one they'll ask the owner if they can remove it. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Bail Set For Cop Charged With Killing Boy On Bike May 25, 2009
The 39-year-old officer has been relieved of his police powers and is under internal investigation. Copyright 2009 by. (Click2Houston, TX)
Stab victim's brother calls for crackdown on violence May 25, 2009
Mr Mitchell has called for police powers to be strengthened to crack down on the violence that is marring "what was once a really beautiful city". He hoped his brother's violent death would force the State Government and Victoria Police to get tougher on street thugs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Good Samaritan hunted and killed in front of friends May 25, 2009
The family of a man stabbed to death after coming to the aid of a stranger wants police powers strengthened to crack down on the violence that is marring "what was once a really beautiful city". Latest National News Video. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fight to save Boston horse units reveals a social divide May 24, 2009
While some of the 12 park rangers have limited police powers, city officials say the two mounted units serve distinct roles. The park rangers mounted unit clips and clops through the parks and essentially provides good public relations. (Boston Globe)
Chicago Cop Faces Hit-and-Run Charges in Death of Boy May 24, 2009
The police department said Saturday the unidentified 39-year-old officer has been relieved of police powers and is under internal investigation. The department says his name and mugshot can't be released, per union contract. (Fox News)
Can Sri Lanka find lasting political solution? May 23, 2009
Historically the chief ministers of the councils who are appendages of the ruling party at the center have not been clamouring for police powers ... Although an appendage of the ruling party, Sivanesaturai Chandrakanthan, a former Tamil militant has made the case for unbridled police powers ... The land rights and the police powers remain in the reserved list with a tight central government hold. (Xinhuanet, China)
Traffic officers for major route May 21, 2009
The A55 corridor across north Wales is to trial patrols in marked vehicles by civilian staff with police powers to stop, control and direct traffic. It is being hailed as a way to free up police for emergency responses. (BBC News -- UK)
Amid Queries, CIA Worries About Future May 20, 2009
As citizens of the United States, we have the Miranda Warning that is ORDERED by the US Supreme Court to prevent police powers from the kinds of illegal detention, treatment 00003FA5 and sensory attack and sleep deprivation to get a suspect to admit to anything in order for the treatment to stop. to say nothing of lack of legal access to counsel. (CBS News -- US)
School Officer Shoots Teen Suspect May 13, 2009
School district police have normal police powers. But since it is extremely rare for a CCSD officer to open fire, Metro is taking the lead on this case. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Who’s Watching The Watch Lists? May 9, 2009
Gosh, who could have ever imagined that paranoia and unchecked, unaccountable police powers could be a bad combination that might get abused. I assume everyone with such concerns has been screaming their lungs out over the P.A.T.R.I.O.T. Act for the past five or six years, right. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Scofflaws beware: Cops are teaming up on you May 8, 2009
Common Sense wrote on May 7, 2009 8:27 PM:" Wow, sounds like a bunch of cop haters out there. You must hate the cops because your guilty of speeding. Well, don't speed....And you wont get a ticket. And yes, If you look up the State Statue, on the web, they police have police powers for the State of Alaska. Which means a police officer can make a traffic stop in any town. If you don't break the law you have nothing to worrie about. Seems like "Common Sense" to me. ". TKI wrote on May 7, 2009 3:45... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Amended complaint: Tyler Peterson had a mental condition May 8, 2009
Giving Peterson police powers, the possession of the assault rifle, and training in its use exacerbated Petersons anti-social mental condition as it emboldened him to exert anti-social power and control over others and thereby increased the risk of harm to the public, the amended complaint states. The amended complaint also states the city of Crandon and Forest County had a duty to determine that Peterson was free from any emotional or mental condition that could affect his job performance... (Forest Republican, WI)
Step Away From the Vehicle Apr 30, 2009
It's refreshing to see Justices Scalia and Thomas teaming up with Justice Stevens to check ever increasing police powers. As a libertarian myself, these Wars on Whatever usually appear to morph into Wars on Liberty with the rights of innocent citizens being the collateral damage. (Townhall.com)
3 Chicago police officers acquitted in bar brawl Apr 29, 2009
Lightfoot said she would move immediately to request that Powers, who like the others was stripped of his police powers and assigned to limited desk duty, get back his old job. Police Superintendent Jody Weis said in a statement he was "confident" in the judge's decision. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Gangs rally for legal challenge Apr 19, 2009
Police were led to believe the meeting, attended by members of the Rebels, Bandidos, Finks, Outcasts, Black Uhlans, Phoenix, Gypsy Joker, Life & Death and Lone Wolf gangs, had been called to discuss how to broker a truce between three gangs, the Hells Angels, Comanchero and Notorious, whose warring led to the new police powers. But The Sun-Herald has learnt the meeting was called so criminal lawyers Geoffrey Nicholson, SC, and solicitor Greg Goold could outline the implications of the laws and... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Fiji devalues currency amid turmoil Apr 15, 2009
He reappointed Bainimarama as prime minister the next day, and has ordered a media crackdown and extended police powers as he rules by decree. Bainimarama on Wednesday accused the three Court of Appeal judges - Australian citizens who served in Fiji, where senior lawyers are in short supply - of reaching their decision "long before they got to Fiji.". (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Rudd slams Bainimarama's return to power Apr 12, 2009
President Iloilo also declared a 30-day state of emergency, limiting freedom of speech, expanding police powers and curbing media reporting. Police have been given powers "to control the movement of people", and Mr Iloilo's decree means the state can stop any broadcast or publication it deemed "could cause disorder... promote disaffection or public alarm or undermine the government or state of Fiji". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
G20 probe officer comes forward Apr 9, 2009
The legislation governing police powers during demonstrations (mostly the Public Order Act 1986) must also be seen in context of human rights' legislation. Under European human rights' laws the police are required to actively protect the public's right to peaceful protest. (BBC News -- UK)
Daytime curfews, while perhaps popular, are bad policy Apr 7, 2009
Moreover, such laws reflect an approach to law enforcement based not on limited police powers targetted at actual evidence of criminal activity, but rather a system that criminalizes an entire class of persons simply to catch a much smaller group that actually breaks the law. This happens to be the approach favored by gun control advocates, for example, who seek to limit the ability of all citizens to defend themselves, simply because a tiny percentage of firearms owners abuse the right to keep... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
