Tag: Police
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Fatal police shooting: German Court of Justice dismisses appeal against all accused officers in Mouhamed Dramé case
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice has thrown out the appeal against the acquittal of all five police officers charged over the fatal shooting of Mouhamed Dramé in Dortmund. His brothers call the ruling “shocking”. Now they fear deportation to Senegal.…
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Police use of firearms and tasers in Germany: New statistics show record highs and disprove hardliners
More injuries and still many deaths from police shootings, along with more taser deployments: Current figures from Germany show a significant increase in police use of police weapons. This undermines the arguments of taser advocates. Police forces in Germany’s 16…
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EU border surveillance: Finland trials a military style drone boat – with Frontex and EMSA on board
Finland is set to become the first EU country to deploy autonomous surface vehicles on its external border. The project is funded by Frontex resources but is aimed at Russia’s shadow fleet. Finland intends to become the first EU member…
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“Almost a point-blank shot to the chest”: A police officer in Germany shot a deaf child from 61 centimetres away
In November, a deaf twelve-year-old was seriously wounded by police gunfire in Bochum. A forensic report now undermines the officers’ claim of self-defence. Central questions remain unanswered, and the family’s rights as victims are being curtailed. The case is further…