NSW Police Use SMS Geo-Targeting to Aid Search for Missing Persons Have you ever received an SMS message from a strange number about missing persons? And wondered if it was a scam? Well, wonder no more, because it’s official! The NSW Police Force has introduced a new geo-targeting alert system to aid in the search
NSW Police To Stop Using STMP On Children After a lengthy five-year investigation, NSW police are to stop using Suspect Targeting Management Plan (STMP) on children. This week, the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) finished their review looking into how the NSW Police Force used the STMP on children and young people. Previous reports outlined
AFP Arrest Seven in Melbourne and Seize $50 Million For Money Laundering On Thursday, Australian Federal Police confirmed that they seized $50 million worth of cars and property during a raid. Officers suspect that those arrested committed money laundering crimes via an illegal syndicate. Click here to read our Money-Laundering Factsheet. Police investigated the Changjiang Currency
NSW Police Arrest Young Female Activist In the Middle of the Night NSW Police Arrest: Student activist accuses Sydney officers of trying to intimidate her. Our client, Cherish Kuehlmann, said that NSW police wanted to prevent her from protesting by arresting her in the middle of the night. Since then, the police have dropped the
How Do Police Use Body Worn Video in NSW? Body Worn Video is a tool used by the NSW police to gather evidence. In recent times, it has become very popular. Yet, only restricted people have access to the content. Also, police keep the content in a secure video management system. Why are police using
NSW Police Power To Strip Search Children Needs Review This week, a shocking headline sent shockwaves through Australia: NSW police strip search children. According to data, NSW Police strip searched girls as young as 12. The controversial power to strip children needs reviewing. It’s as simple as that. Today, The Sunday Herald reported that Police
The recent removal of Dr. Paul Browning from his position as Headmaster for St Paul’s School at Bald Hills has sent concerns through the Northern Brisbane community. Many feel puzzlement, especially since an independent reviewer recently recommended his contract’s renewal for another five years. Paul Browning’s dismissal Why then, was such a pivotal figure dismissed
What is the Drug Penalty Notice Scheme? Under the Drug Penalty Notice Scheme, the NSW police possess the authority to issue penalty notices, commonly known as on-the-spot fines, for individuals found in possession of small quantities of drugs. This discretion allows the police to choose whether to issue a fine or a court attendance notice,
The Queensland State government has introduced new amendments enacted as emergency legislation, to introduce the unsettling practice of detaining children in adult prisons. What is a Watch House? Once an individual has been arrested and taken to the police station, they may be held in custody in the watch house. Amnesty International have previously documented and reported
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