AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE ASSOCIATION

Jun 11 2026CRIME

US cracks down on fake job scams linked to China

Federal agents took over 13 website domains recently after discovering they were fronts for an elaborate scheme. These fake companies posed as consulting firms trying to hire current or former U. S. government workers. Their real goal? To trick employees with access to sensitive information into sha

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Jun 10 2026POLITICS

Toxic Crowd Control: Why Kids Are the Unseen Victims

Police use tear gas and pepper spray at protests, claiming it stops crowds. Yet many reports show children suffering the worst effects. These chemicals are fine powders that burn eyes, lungs and throat. A child’s small airways, faster breathing rate and proximity to the ground make them especially v

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Jun 10 2026CRIME

A Night of Chaos in Lennox: A Tragic Shooting and Crash

Police detectives are still working the scene on Burin Avenue and Lennox Boulevard after a deadly event that happened around 9 p. m. A Dodge was driven into a beauty salon, and the driver was shot in the process. A 911 call told officers that up to six shots rang out before the car collided with th

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Nanyuki Protesters Clash with Police Over U. S. Ebola Facility

Police in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki used tear gas to push back a small crowd that had gathered to oppose the construction of a U. S. quarantine centre for people exposed to Ebola. The planned 50‑bed unit sits on an air force base and has sparked anger among locals who feel the United States is shif

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Money trouble: Federal science grants hit at UC Berkeley over funding claims

Federal agencies have suddenly blocked nearly twenty-one million dollars in science grants at the University of California, Berkeley. The reason given? Some researchers did not tell the government about outside money they received, mostly from friendly countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, a

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May 22 2026CRIME

AI Deepfake Cases Show New Law’s Reach

Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two men for producing AI‑generated nude images of female celebrities. The defendants, Cornelius Shannon, 51, and Arturo Hernandez, 20, were apprehended on Tuesday after their content attracted millions of online views. Their actions fall under the Take

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May 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

Finding Cars, Finding People: How Plate‑Scanning Helps

Police can now chase a suspect or rescue someone missing by simply watching car plates. When a driver’s number plate passes an automatic reader, the system logs its exact location and time. This tiny piece of data can turn a vague “someone is on the road” into a clear “vehicle was here at 3:15

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May 11 2026CRIME

Neighbors Woke Up to Police in Their Driveways After Night of Gunfire

Police were already on high alert when the first call came in at 10:30 p. m. on a Saturday night. Someone nearby reported hearing gunfire in North Fair Oaks, an area near San Francisco with a mix of families and quiet streets. Officers arrived to find 34-year-old Jose Gayton, a man undergoing what w

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May 08 2026CRIME

Efforts to cut crime in two Ohio cities lead to 10 major arrests

Police in Ohio ran joint operations in Cleveland and Cincinnati last Wednesday night as part of a wider plan to stop gun violence. The focus was simple: get illegal firearms off the streets before they cause harm. Ten people now face felony charges across the two cities. In Cleveland, teams made tw

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May 07 2026POLITICS

What’s happening with Virginia’s top Democrat?

Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c

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