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Facial recognition: IT and police in delicate dance
Privacy and rights groups worry about the implications of the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement
Gunshot detection technology raises concerns of bias and inaccuracy
A controversial gunshot detection system used by police departments in over 100 US cities raises questions about how technology is deployed by law enforcement
[OPINION] Who will police the police?
'We should have a nationwide information campaign for the public to know about the People’s Law Enforcement Board and encourage them to use it'
U.S. expresses 'full support' for PH anti-drug campaign – Robredo
'Bilang kaibigan ng Pilipinas, gagawin nila ang lahat para tayo ay magtagumpay sa laban na ito,' says Vice President Leni Robredo, whose strategy against illegal drugs is focused on drug demand reduction and rehabilitation
Subic Bay Freeport security arrest Chinese for carnapping
The suspect forcibly takes a Starex van and drives it inside the Subic Bay Freeport
US ‘cautiously optimistic’ on Philippine drug war rights record
James A Walsh, Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement at the State Department, the US still provides support in such areas as 'drug demand reduction programs'
Sotto: Nueva Ecija facility can be used as mega drug enforcement academy
Senator Vicente Sotto III says the 10,000-bed mega treatment and rehabilitation center can be made as an extension of the present PDEA academy
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LOOK: Japan Coast Guard vessel joins maritime drill in Davao
The exercise in the waters off Talicud Island Davao del Norte on Saturday June 3 aims to enhance the capacity of both PH and Japan coast guard personnel
Police watchdog: Know enough about Internal Affairs Service?
The Internal Affairs Service is an independent body tasked to investigate police accused of violating procedures and regulations
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Another top U.S. official visits Philippines
US Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield is set to offer help in promoting rule of law his spokesman tells Rappler
'We cannot arrest our way out of this drug problem'
Speaking to Rappler US Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield says the drug problem is a public health crisis as much as it is a law enforcement crisis
US commits P320M for law enforcement in PH
These funds will be used in strict compliance with US legal obligations and basic international law enforcement and policing standards a US official tells Rappler
SC affirms dismissal of graft cases vs PH Air Force officers
The High Court s 3rd Division says it took the Office of the Ombudsman too long to file the case before the Sandiganbayan violating the right of the officers to a speedy disposition of their case
Recent bomb threats in schools: 'Are kids your enemies?'
Hindi naman siguro nila target in [mga] bata kasi mga kabataan ito Kung gusto nilang mag communicate bombing a school is not the best way to do it says Education Secretary Leonor Briones
New rescue ship arrives in PH from Japan
The Philippine Coast Guard says 9 more MRRVs are being built for its fleet to be delivered from December 2016 to August 2018
'False empowerment' in Duterte’s society
Real people power lies in the hands of those who openly resist arbitrary rule of authority and terror tactics of the state not those who pledge allegiance to it behind masks and electronic devices
LOOK: PH Coast Guard gets new rescue ship from Japan
‘BRP Tubbataha ’ which will reach the Port of Manila on August 18 is the first of 10 vessels that Japan is building for PH s search and rescue and maritime security and law enforcement operations
Japan ship to conduct security exercises with PH coast guard
The Japanese Coast Guard vessel docks at the Manila harbor on the week when an international tribunal is set to decide on PH’s maritime dispute with China
Uber reveals US law enforcement data queries
The global ridesharing giant says it got hundreds of requests from American agencies in the second half of 2015
The wRap Indonesia: Missing plane found, lesbians 'rehabilitated'
The wreckage of a missing plane is found lesbians in Aceh are rehabilitated and other top stories from Indonesia and around the world
Suspected Indonesian lesbians forced to undergo rehabilitation
The two were arrested after they were caught sitting and hugging
What's wrong with Philippine cops?
A retired law enforcement specialist with the US Air Force who is now based in the Philippines discusses what s fundamentally wrong with the way our policemen think
PH, Japan arrest 'pirates' in sea safety drill
The Philippine Coast Guard and the Japan Coast Guard downplay questions on whether the joint exercises are meant to counter China s threat
China fines Sina over 'indecent' content
The Chinese government said Sina published 24 pornographic and obscene e books videos and audio programs
Use Facebook, Twitter to help catch criminals – Recto
Senator Ralph Recto calls this community policing which can save government millions of pesos from asking IT company to create police notification software
CHR to sign agreement against involuntary disappearance
The MOA outlines the responsibilities of 4 agencies emphasizing their commitment to victims or families of enforced disappearances
Nigerian farmers abandon food crops for cannabis: agency
Over 1 000 hectares of land could have been utilized for agriculture authorities say
Britain launches its latest answer to the FBI
Britain launched the National Crime Agency Monday its third attempt in 15 years to set up a British FBI
CHR set to probe police 'murder' of criminal
Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte also warns Duterte that a shoot to kill order is against the law
Cops kill 3 kidnappers in Davao, rescue victim
At least 3 kidnappers of a Filipino Chinese were killed in an entrapment operation in Davao City on Thursday
PNP a step closer to one firearm per policeman
The new pistols in addition to PNP s current inventory of firearms will ensure a 100 fill up and will fully equip the PNP something that has never happened before
Ombudsman sacks admin officer who demanded bribe
Records officer Juan Dita dela Cruz is found guilty of demanding and receiving P30 000 from a policeman who needed a clearance for his promotion
Twitter challenges US subpoena seeking user data
The Twitter case is a major test of online freedom of speech
