Police said they got a major clue to the identity of a suspect in the armed robbery of a convenience store — his job application. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

"My wife, very upset, asked him why are you doing this? He then punched her in the face.” picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Graphic footage of the first polar bear seen in Iceland in 20 years being shot dead by police has been posted on the internet. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The severed heads of four men have been delivered by a courier service to a police station in northern Mexico. picked by arsphidius 1 year ago

POLICE COMMISSIONER Charles H. Ramsey yesterday asked Philadelphians not "to rush to judgment" when watching a video showing baton-wielding cops repeatedly striking, kicking and stomping three young men whom they had stopped after a triple shooting in Hunting Park. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

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

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch interior minister wants police officials to stop using soft drugs when they are off-duty as it tarnishes the image of the force. picked by bevissimo 2 years ago

This Dog Barks Like a Police Siren picked by sbalaciu 2 years ago

Police have been given the go-ahead to use Taser stun guns against children. The relaxing of restrictions on the use of the weapons comes despite warnings that they could trigger a heart attack in youngsters. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Ad in classifieds seeks "people who hang out with crooks" to do part-time work for the police. "Make some extra cash! Drug use and criminal record OK." picked by tigertony 1 year ago

A man holding a pig's jawbone threatened to kill police officers and smashed the windows and lights of a patrol car with a crutch. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

Laval police say they handcuffed a woman for not holding an escalator handrail because she refused to heed their warnings. The incident -- and the resulting fine -- has sparked criticism of the officers for being too aggressive. picked by AutumnLotus 6 months ago

[British] police have agreed to consult a panel of Muslim leaders before mounting counter-terrorist raids or arrests. Members of the panel will offer their assessment of whether information police have on a suspect is too flimsy and will also consider the consequences on community relations of a raid.

**Sadly, this is NOT a onion.com link** picked by 2manyusernames 3 years ago

British Police Sikh Association calls on Home Office to develop ballistic material to allow members to join firearms units. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

A Washington state police dog is the latest victim of the pink slip. "Nitro" can fight crime, but he can't fight the ailing economy. picked by suebe 6 months ago

People love to hate the police but when you look at the stats (and common sense) the vast majority of police officers are good people. Of course the fact that the small percentage manage to stay on the job year after year, complaint after complaint speaks of a larger problem. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

On a related story and Iraqi head of police is building a new mansion. picked by proverb 2 years ago

The £13 headscarves are embroidered with the West Country force's name and logo, and come in two colours — black for police officers and blue for community support officers.

Since when does a police hat not count as a head covering? picked by Doggylives 4 months ago

A tow truck driver, upset over a recent ticket, tried to tow a Gresham police cruiser Thursday. picked by wags273 2 years ago

It was billed as the latest police tactic to combat crime and now the idea has taken off nationwide.

*we could do this with congress* picked by Bornbad 10 months ago