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West Midlands Police Admit Misuse of Evidence to Ban Maccabi Tel Aviv Fans Over False Claims; Islamic Threat Allegations Revealed as Motivating Intelligence InsteadšŸ”„86

1/6/2026•Politics > Police

  • •Initial claim cited fan behavior as the reason for the ban.
  • •The force now says intelligence warned of planned armed attacks on Jewish supporters.
  • •The suspects were described as individuals identifying as Muslim.
  • •The admission emerged during questioning at a parliamentary committee session.
  • •Officials acknowledged the earlier explanation was misleading.
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Dearborn Police Chief Celebrates Rise of Arab and Muslim Officers, Sparks Cultural DebatešŸ”„79

9/29/2025•Politics > Police

  • •He expressed pride in the change, using the Arabic phrase ā€œHamdullah, Hamdullahā€ meaning ā€œAll praise is due to Allah.ā€
  • •The remarks received applause at the event and highlighted the city’s strong Arab and Muslim presence.
  • •The video of his speech went viral, sparking national debate over religion, culture, and representation in law enforcement.
  • •Supporters called it a milestone for community trust and cultural alignment.
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Dearborn Heights Police Debut First U.S. Uniform Patch with Arabic ScriptšŸ”„63

9/4/2025•Politics > Police

  • •Patch includes Michigan state seal, with ā€œDearborn Heights Policeā€ written in English and Arabic.
  • •Designed by Officer Emily Murdoch, the patch is optional for officers to wear.
  • •Initiative reflects cultural diversity and aims to strengthen community representation.
  • •As of 2023, 39% of Dearborn Heights residents identify as Middle Eastern or North African.
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LAPD Officers Decline On-Scene Arrest in Hollywood Battery, Require Victim’s Private ComplaintšŸ”„60

8/30/2025•Politics > Police

  • •Video shows a man in a blue hoodie confronting and striking a person filming.
  • •Bystanders intervened to stop the altercation.
  • •LAPD officers arrived but said they couldn’t arrest the suspect for misdemeanor battery since it wasn’t committed in their presence.
  • •Officers explained the victim must file a ā€œprivate person’s arrestā€ and agree to testify in court.
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Mark McCloskey Reclaims AR-15 Rifle After Lengthy Legal Battle with St. Louis PolicešŸ”„60

8/2/2025•Politics > Police

  • •The weapon was confiscated after McCloskey and his wife confronted protesters with firearms outside their home in 2020.
  • •The incident drew national attention and sparked debates over gun rights, self-defense, and civil unrest.
  • •Both McCloskeys pleaded guilty to misdemeanors and initially agreed to forfeit weapons as part of plea deals.
  • •After years of legal battles, including lawsuits and appeals, police returned the AR-15 to McCloskey.