Chinese police got a surprise when they pulled over a brand new 4x4 for a routine check - the driver had no arms.

Zing Shen, 42, was steering the vehicle with his feet and was amazed when officers decided issue him with a public safety summons. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

Cities, states, and countries all over the world are banning smoking in public, and I couldn't be happier.In fact, it's such a rout, it's getting out of hand.Now public opinion and governments have turned against tobacco. picked by jenny 2 years ago

The city and a police officer are being sued by a man who claims he was wrongfully arrested and charged with falsely impersonating a police officer after wearing a T-shirt with the word "POLICE" written across the front and back. picked by suebe 11 months ago

Police files giving step-by-step details of 1888 killings by "Jack The Ripper" will go on public display for the first time. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The employer that fired a female Muslim security screener for refusing to wear the uniform length skirt has been ordered to reinstate her in an administrative position while the dress code issues are worked out. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

For only the third time in five years, Easton police have ticketed someone for going topless in public.

Easton Police Lt. Gregory Wright said people without shirts are considered a public nuisance. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Campaigners for the English language on Thursday attacked a growing tendency for "obvious" public information posters, such as a police sign urging people: "Don't Commit Crime." picked by spocksmyhomeboy 2 years ago

Mobile, Alabama city officials dismissed a public lewdness charge against an 81-year-old woman accused of urinating in a public park when she couldn't make it to a bathroom. picked by suebe 4 months ago

A street preacher is accusing police of violating his constitutional rights after officers arrested him for not having a parade permit while he spoke out against homosexuality on a public sidewalk in Manchester, Ga.

They were arrested multiple times Aug 24 after they held signs on a public street corner telling people to repent and declaring homosexuality a sin. picked by Doggylives 3 months ago

A Waxahachie High School sophomore is at the center of a First Amendment debate after school officials told him he could not wear a T-shirt that supports Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A Boise Police officer was cited for driving under the influence Saturday morning – but didn’t show up on the arrest list on the Ada County Sheriff’s Office website. The omission is leading some to ask if an officer is treated differently than the general public. picked by muppet 2 years ago

A motorist who refused to discuss his personal business with a St. George, Missouri police officer was threatened with arrest. Brett Darrow, no stranger to problems with police, caught a Police Sergeant stating that he had the power to invent charges that would put Darrow behind bars.
News Article and transcript. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Nurses in Cádiz, Spain, have been told that they have to wear a skirt if they want to earn a full wage. Those at the San Rafael Clinic who choose to wear trousers instead will lose a 30 € productivity bonus every month.

Sure, that makes perfect sense.
If percentage of visible skin is directly proportional to productivity. picked by teresag 2 years ago

While filming an episode of the reality TV show
"COPS", An officer attempting to pull over a vehicle is shot at by the driver...All caught on the Police Officers Dash Camera.
Direct link
(warning: slightly graphic) picked by muppet 2 years ago

Mark your calendars and get ready to buy tickets (and pay for them at $50 to much more). picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago

now the denver police officer may face felony charges. picked by doggybob 5 months ago

Romas Kalanta (February 22, 1953 - May 14, 1972) is considered a national hero of Lithuania, and is the subject of several books. Romas Kalanta set himself on fire in a public place in the Lithuanian city of Kaunas on May 14, 1972 in protest of the oppression of the Lithuanian language, culture and people by the government of the Soviet Union. At the time it was very difficult to tell the western ... read full post picked by leopoldogolba 2 years ago

The European Court Of Human Rights has ruled that a database of DNA records of anyone detained at a police station unacceptably weakens the right to respect and a private life. picked by pocksucket 12 months ago

A New York Police Department rookie just couldn't wait to get started.

Officer Dariel Firpo, 23, was leaving the midtown Manhattan ceremony when he saw a 79-year-old man being robbed of his wallet and thrown to the ground by a mugger, police said. picked by suebe 5 months ago

After the thieves made off with his stash, the dealer telephoned police. When police arrived, the dealer's story became progressively confused.

A confused pot-head? How can that be? picked by dollyllama 2 years ago