Α big police operation in Greece dismantled in February what seemed to be a network carrying out terror operations, including an envelope with explosives sent to the Courthouse in Thessaloniki (the second largest city of the country).
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U.S. riots and police brutality: responding to a homeland security threat – by Maria Chr. Alvanou
Throughout the U.S. there is turmoil due to the death of George Floyd, attributed to the murderous act of a police officer, already arrested and charged. Reactions have ranged from peaceful demonstrations to serious riots in several cities. Events like burning down police stations and vehicles, as well as vandalisms, looting, clashes with law enforcement, etc have created the background for violence connected with further loss of lives. Continue reading
Police and COVID-19: implications to consider – by Maria Chr. Alvanou
Agia Paraskevi, Athens-Greece: Greek police clashes with youngsters refusing to break an impromptu party and throwing bottles against them. Greek police responded with tear gas.[2] Continue reading
2 ottobre 2014 – Intervista di Chiara Fonio su Wired. L’idea di dotare la polizia di piccole videocamere indossabili, l’ho scritto qualche tempo fa qui su Wired, non è affatto cattiva. Se ben implementata, lo ricordano anche alfieri della privacy online come l’ACLU e lo dimostrano i risultati di una prima sperimentazione in California, può portare a minori abusi delle forze dell’ordine e meno lamentele dei cittadini.