Police

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Bill to lower age of police officers enters Ohio House - Ohio Capital ... (Ohio Capital Journal)

The Ohio House version of a bill to lower the age to become a police officer across the state was introduced on Wednesday with equal parts support and ...

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Maldon: Drink-drive suspect accused of injuring four police officers (BBC News)

Essex Police says one officer feared they had broken their jaw during the incident in Maldon.

One of the officers feared they had suffered a broken jaw, it said. Four police officers were injured while trying to arrest a woman on suspicion of drink driving, a force said. Maldon: Drink-drive suspect accused of injuring four police officers

Two Edmonton police officers killed on duty Thursday in cities ... (Edmonton Journal)

Heavy police presence is contained to the Inglewood and Woodcroft neighbourhoods with much of the activity around the Baywood Apartments near 114 Avenue and ...

We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. We share in the profound grief and loss of the fallen officers. The regularly scheduled Edmonton Police Commission meeting to be held noon Thursday has been cancelled in the wake of the deaths. Our entire service and community are mourning and I’m devastated,” Staff Sgt. Article content "No words can describe what our members and their families are feeling at this moment.

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Two police officers shot and killed in Edmonton: sources (CP24 Toronto's Breaking News)

Two Edmonton police officers were shot and killed early Thursday morning, CTV News has learned.

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2 Edmonton police officers killed while responding to domestic call ... (CBC.ca)

The officers were responding to a domestic call in the city's northwest. A third person is dead, CBC has confirmed. Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee will ...

Woodall's widow, Claire Woodall, said she was heartbroken to learn two officers had been shot in the line of duty. The entrance to the building was sealed off with yellow police tape. "I'm saddened to think these same feelings will be shared by the fallen officers families again today." A large police command post truck was parked in the street, lights flashing. Much of the police presence is concentrated around the Baywood Park Apartments, where several streets remained blocked to public access. Several officers could be seen walking out of a ground level suite in the complex. As they approached the suite, they were shot by a young male suspect, McFee said. Unfortunately, they were both declared deceased at the hospital." He thanked the first responders who offered that service. A woman was also taken from the scene with serious injuries. Neither police or Alberta Health Services would provide an update on the woman's condition in hospital. Sources have told CBC News the suspect was 16.

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2 Edmonton police officers killed during domestic call; suspect dead ... (CTV Edmonton)

Edmonton Police Service Chief Dale McFee provides details of a fatal shooting that killed two officers · Edmonton's police chief, as well as the mayor and a ...

MindGeek, the Montreal-based parent company of Pornhub, has been acquired by a private equity firm. Here is what you need to know. It’s hard to describe the feeling of dread and grief that goes through a police agency." At least one person is missing and nine are injured after a five-alarm fire in Old Montreal early Thursday morning. Quebec will pay $88.3 million to support the city in relocating nearly 200 families living in the Notre-Dame sector. As McFee and other police and government officials spoke, the bodies of the slain officers were taken in a procession to the medical examiner's office. "Our members are today, even in the face of tragedy, at work protecting our city. We are grateful for their ongoing commitment even in the face of tragedy. this morning, Constables Jordan and Ryan of our west division responded to a family dispute in an apartment building near the area of 114 Avenue and 132 Street. Upon arrival, the two patrol members went inside the building, approached the suite, and were shot by a male subject. "Constables Jordan and Ryan were valued members of our EPS family and they worked side by side with us every day in service to our community and I can't tell you how devastated we are with their loss. CTV News Edmonton has learned that the suspect was a 16-year-old boy.

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Gunman in Canadian city of Edmonton kills two police, himself (Reuters)

A man shot dead two police officers in the western Canadian city of Edmonton early on Thursday before taking his own life, officials said, in a rare ...

Killings of police officers when on duty in Canada are relatively uncommon. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story "(They) went inside the building, approached the suite, and were shot by a young male suspect," he told reporters, saying the officers had not had a chance to return fire.

'Profound grief:' Calgary and its police community joins in mourning ... (Calgary Herald)

Calgary's policing community is joining their colleagues in Edmonton in mourning the slaying of two officers in Alberta's capital city.

This is an incredibly sad day. On behalf of the CPS, we send our deepest condolences to their families, friends and colleagues.” Article content “We share in the profound grief and loss of the fallen officers.

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2 police killed in domestic dispute call in western Canada (The Seattle Times)

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Two police officers in western Canada were shot and killed Thursday while responding to a domestic dispute, and the suspected ...

Daniel Woodall, a hate crimes investigator, was using a battering ram to enter a residence when he was shot numerous times through the door. He said she is related to the suspect. A woman at the scene was taken to hospital.

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Mozambique urged to probe police tear gas use at rapper's funeral (Aljazeera.com)

The rights group says that riot police fired tear gas to disperse a peaceful funeral procession held for rapper Azagaia.

Songs of the late singer could be heard in the main streets of Maputo, the country’s capital, as a tribute to Azagaia. “Instead, they were nervously screaming at us and showing us their guns.” Translation: “You don’t see, they don’t care about you, they don’t care about you. Edson da Luz, known as Azagaia, died last week due to a sudden illness, and his death prompted vigils across Angola and Mozambique. "Tu não vês, não querem saber de ti, não querem saber de ti. A human rights group has urged authorities in Mozambique to investigate the alleged use of tear gas by police forces during a funeral of a popular rapper known for his critical stance against the government.

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Two Canadian police officers shot dead after responding to ... (The Guardian)

The constables, aged 30 and 35, who were based in Edmonton, Alberta, had received an emergency call about a 'family dispute'

“Every day, families of police officers send their loved ones off to duty to work and hope they return home safely. It’s a tragedy,” he said. It’s not imaginable.

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2 police killed in domestic dispute call in western Canada (ABC News)

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Two police officers in western Canada were shot and killed Thursday while responding to a domestic dispute, and the suspected shooter ...

Daniel Woodall, a hate crimes investigator, was using a battering ram to enter a residence when he was shot numerous times through the door. He said she is related to the suspect. A woman at the scene was taken to hospital.

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Gunman in Canadian city of Edmonton kills two police, himself (TODAY)

OTTAWA :A man shot dead two police officers in the western Canadian city of Edmonton early on Thursday before taking his own life, officials said, in a rare ...

Killings of police officers when on duty in Canada are relatively uncommon. Advertisement OTTAWA :A man shot dead two police officers in the western Canadian city of Edmonton early on Thursday before taking his own life, officials said, in a rare instance of police in Canada being killed on duty.

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Mozambique: Police Teargas Rapper's Funeral Procession (Human Rights Watch)

Mozambican authorities should promptly and impartially investigate the police use of teargas on the funeral procession of a famous rap star on March 14, ...

Teargas should only be used after a warning is given and participants have been given time to obey the warning and have a safe space or route for them to move. Several witnesses said tensions appeared to increase when the crowd refused to obey the police orders and raised their arms in a peace sign or kneeled. Around midday, after the official funeral ceremony, thousands of people including family members, fans, friends, and the media, followed the funeral convoy to the cemetery using cars and motorcycles and on foot, while others joined along the way. [“Azagaia,” who died](https://www.voaportugues.com/a/morreu-o-rapper-e-activista-social-mo%C3%A7ambicano-azagaia/6997886.html) on March 9 from complications of a sudden illness, was known for his criticism of the government. The police ordered people to change course, and then without warning used teargas to disperse the crowd, causing mass flight. [funeral ceremony](https://www.dw.com/pt-002/maputo-o-%C3%BAltimo-adeus-ao-rapper-azagaia/a-64977013).

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Edmonton police devastated by shooting deaths of 2 officers, chief ... (CBC.ca)

The officers were responding to a family dispute call in the city's northwest. Const. Travis Jordan, 35, and Const. Brett Ryan, 30, were shot by a male ...

Woodall's widow, Claire Woodall, said she was heartbroken to learn two officers had been shot in the line of duty. The entrance to the building was sealed off with yellow police tape. "I'm saddened to think these same feelings will be shared by the fallen officers families again today." A large police command post truck was parked in the street, lights flashing. Much of the police presence is concentrated around the Baywood Park Apartments, where several streets remained blocked to public access. Several officers could be seen walking out of a ground level suite in the complex. As they approached the suite, they were shot by a young male suspect, McFee said. Unfortunately, they were both declared deceased at the hospital." He thanked the first responders who offered that service. A woman was also taken from the scene with serious injuries. Neither police or Alberta Health Services would provide an update on the woman's condition in hospital. Sources have told CBC News the suspect was 16.

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'Profound grief': Calgarians mourn the loss of Edmonton officers ... (CTV Toronto)

Police said the "male subject" is dead, while the female who called police has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. In a tweet, the Calgary Police ...

library workers surveyed have experienced violence on the job, union says](https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/half-of-sask-library-workers-surveyed-have-experienced-violence-on-the-job-union-says-1.6316399) [Vancouver](https://bc.ctvnews.ca/) [What went wrong with Quest? politicians raise concerns about university's financial history](https://bc.ctvnews.ca/what-went-wrong-with-quest-b-c-politicians-raise-concerns-about-university-s-financial-history-1.6316267) At least one person is missing and nine are injured after a five-alarm fire in Old Montreal early Thursday morning. Jason expressed his "immense sadness" for the Edmonton Police Service, The City of Edmonton and the families, friends and colleagues of the fallen officers. Ryan, in the days to come, in the years to come, feel that support from the police community, because they're going to need it." The Pentagon on Thursday released video of what it said was a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a U.S. Ahead of the visit, both countries are laying out a wide range of potential topics spanning from migration policy to continuing support for Ukraine. Alberta would not be the great province it is today without the support of the courageous men and women who patrol our streets every day to keep our communities protected." “Every day, police officers across Alberta put on their uniforms to step up to protect and serve our communities. Our hearts, deepest condolences and sympathies are with the families of Const. The Edmonton Police Service says the officers, 35-year-old Const.

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Met police on 'last chance' as Casey report to condemn failure to ... (The Guardian)

Exclusive: findings of official review due out on Tuesday described as 'horrible' and 'atrocious' for force.

The October report found that officers and staff were being fobbed off when they complained of wrongdoing, and were reluctant to do so because they feared nothing would be done or there would be reprisals. Confidence was already low before Carrick’s conviction in January and details of the Met errors that left him free to attack women. Dick was ousted as commissioner in February 2022 as the London mayor, Sadiq Khan, was unconvinced she could lead the Met out of crisis. Rowley has vowed to change that and already promised reforms. The 300-page report is expected to criticise Dick’s leadership from 2017 to 2022 as the Met’s problems grew. It will criticise poor past leadership and say pernicious cultures took hold and grew in the Met. A decade later, the Met said the label The report will consider whether Met failings result at least in part from institutional misogyny, homophobia and racism. In Couzens’ case, he was a Some Met officers and units have been left overworked. Senior government and policing figures are aware of its contents, with one describing it as “horrible” and another as “atrocious”. One source with knowledge of the findings said the report would make clear that the Met was in the “last-chance saloon”.

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HRW calls for Mozambique to investigate police use of teargas at ... (JURIST)

“Mozambique police responsible for safety and security at funeral processions or other public gatherings should always abide by human rights standards for the ...

“Not to fight with police.” “Instead, they were nervously screaming at us and showing us their guns.” “An impartial investigation is needed to determine whether officials unnecessarily rushed to use teargas and to hold them accountable.”

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Pakistan court stops police action against Imran Khan till Friday (Aljazeera.com)

Lahore court's order defuses a surge in violence that saw supporters of ex-PM clashing with security forces.

[barricaded his home](/news/2023/3/15/pakistan-court-orders-halting-of-operation-to-arrest-imran-khan) to prevent security forces from arresting him for failing to show up in court over a case in which he is charged with illegally selling state gifts given to him while he was prime minister. The legal proceedings against Khan began after he was removed from office in a parliamentary vote early last year. State Information Minister Amir Mir confirmed the court order.

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Pakistan court postpones police operation to arrest Imran Khan (CNA)

LAHORE: A Pakistani high court ordered police on Thursday (Mar 16) to postpone an operation to arrest Imran Khan for another day, defusing a surge in ...

Since then, he has been demanding a snap election and holding nationwide protest rallies, and was shot and wounded in one of these rallies. The legal proceedings against Khan began after he was ousted from office in a parliamentary vote early last year. Khan's aide Fawad Chaudhry said the Lahore high court had extended an order to halt the police operation until Friday.

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Father-to-be and 'snow angel': Edmonton police officers killed on ... (CBC.ca)

Composite image showing two men in black police uniforms. Const. Travis Jordan, 35, left, and Const. Brett Ryan, 30, were killed Thursday morning while ...

She didn't get the officer's name at the time but posted about the encounter online, where he quickly was nicknamed a "snow angel." "It was a very lighthearted interaction. She said Jordan's family gave her permission to speak about the experience. Shmigelsky's day was going terribly when she met Jordan in 2020. Ryan, who lived in Spruce Grove just west of Edmonton, was always willing to give back, helping younger hockey officials develop their skills, Carter said. Brett Ryan, 30, and Const.

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Metropolitan Police expected to be heavily criticised for being racist ... (BBC News)

The BBC understands the report will criticise the Met's tolerance of wrongdoing within its ranks.

We await the publication of Baroness Casey's full report." [The interim Casey review which was published in October](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-63277161) found hundreds of Met officers had been getting away with breaking the law and misconduct. A Home Office spokesperson said: "The Home Secretary has been clear that culture and standards in policing must be raised in order to regain the trust and confidence of the public. A government source told the BBC the findings of the draft report were "very serious" and would make for "bad reading". The Metropolitan Police is expected to be heavily criticised for being racist, sexist and homophobic in a report. Metropolitan Police expected to be heavily criticised for being racist, sexist and homophobic in report

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Pak Police File Fresh Cases Against Imran Khan, Close Aide: Report (NDTV)

Pakistan's federal capital police booked former Prime Minister and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan and his close aide, Shah Mehmood ...

On Wednesday morning, the situation at Khan's Zaman Park residence is seemingly calm following the Lahore High Court's (LHC) orders of stopping the police operation till 10 am. The FIR registered at Khanna and Bhara Kahu police stations blamed Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi for the action of PTI activists. The PTI workers announced that they were obeying the orders of Imran Khan and Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the FIRs added.

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Two freed, one police officer jailed over Indonesia stadium crush (Aljazeera.com)

Verdicts likely to add to anguish of the victims' families who had already questioned the fairness of court proceedings.

It is not known what they requested in the case of the police officers. He also noted that the officer had cooperated with the investigation. Police described the pitch invasion as a riot and said two officers were killed, but survivors accused them of overreacting.

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Community leaders in Edmonton area where 2 police officers were ... (Globalnews.ca)

WATCH ABOVE: Edmonton Police Service Const. Travis Jordan, 35, and Const. Brett Ryan, 30, were killed while responding to a domestic violence call at an ...

“We felt alone I think for a couple of years,” he said. Can I sit down with you for a while and help you through this?'” “The police were very, very upset. “Police have a very difficult job to do and you should never be shot for doing your lawful job,” he said. “But things happen.” “Inglewood itself is a community of 8,000 residents. He told Global News his thoughts are with the officers and their loved ones. “I had a coffee chat (with area residents) scheduled this morning… “When stuff like this happens, harm is already done to the community — people’s sense of safety and security. “We’re seeing that push out,” she said. Global News has confirmed the suspect’s mother is in hospital in serious but stable condition. Early Thursday morning, the Edmonton Police Service confirmed two constables were shot at an apartment building when they responded to a domestic violence call.

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2 Edmonton police officers killed; 16-year-old suspect dead and ... (CTV Edmonton)

Jessica Robb has more on the two officers who were killed on duty in Edmonton. 02:59. Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan. People from all ...

MindGeek, the Montreal-based parent company of Pornhub, has been acquired by a private equity firm. Here is what you need to know. It’s hard to describe the feeling of dread and grief that goes through a police agency." At least one person is missing and nine are injured after a five-alarm fire in Old Montreal early Thursday morning. Quebec will pay $88.3 million to support the city in relocating nearly 200 families living in the Notre-Dame sector. As McFee and other police and government officials spoke, the bodies of the slain officers were taken in a procession to the medical examiner's office. "Our members are today, even in the face of tragedy, at work protecting our city. We are grateful for their ongoing commitment even in the face of tragedy. this morning, Constables Jordan and Ryan of our west division responded to a family dispute in an apartment building near the area of 114 Avenue and 132 Street. Upon arrival, the two patrol members went inside the building, approached the suite, and were shot by a male subject. "Constables Jordan and Ryan were valued members of our EPS family and they worked side by side with us every day in service to our community and I can't tell you how devastated we are with their loss. CTV News Edmonton has learned that the suspect was a 16-year-old boy.

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New York trims rule for would-be lawyers to disclose police run-ins (Reuters)

New York's courts will no longer require aspiring lawyers to reveal all encounters with law enforcement as part of their application to practice law, ...

It said Thursday the question "still asks for all juvenile proceedings in criminal court. [report](/legal/transactional/stop-asking-law-students-about-juvenile-records-ny-state-bar-says-2022-01-24/) last year that the question impedes efforts to improve diversity in the legal profession and runs afoul of the state Human Rights Law and the Family Court Act. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

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'Profound grief': Calgarians mourn the loss of 2 slain Edmonton ... (CTV Toronto)

"We share in the profound grief and loss of Edmonton Police Service Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan," reads the statement. "These officers made the ...

Jason expressed his "immense sadness" for the Edmonton Police Service, The City of Edmonton and the families, friends and colleagues of the fallen officers. Ryan, in the days to come, in the years to come, feel that support from the police community, because they're going to need it." MindGeek, the Montreal-based parent company of Pornhub, has been acquired by a private equity firm. Quebec will pay $88.3 million to support the city in relocating nearly 200 families living in the Notre-Dame sector. Alberta would not be the great province it is today without the support of the courageous men and women who patrol our streets every day to keep our communities protected." “Every day, police officers across Alberta put on their uniforms to step up to protect and serve our communities. Our hearts, deepest condolences and sympathies are with the families of Const. "Line of duty deaths have a profound impact on all police officers across Canada and we grieve alongside the EPS. "Police officers do this job to help and assist the community and our citizens. Brett Ryan, who tragically lost their lives today in the line of duty." "These officers made the ultimate sacrifice in serving their community." The Edmonton Police Service says the officers, 35-year-old Const.

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Australian police investigate South African flying school exec over ... (Reuters)

Australian police are investigating a former British military pilot suspected of involvement in the training of Chinese People's Liberation Army pilots at a ...

The training was delivered by TFASA, and Hartley is alleged to have organised and facilitated the training, the court heard. [Another ex-military pilot](/world/asia-pacific/ex-us-marines-pilot-arrested-australia-was-singled-out-lawyer-2023-01-10/) who previously worked for the flying school was arrested in Australia in October, and is fighting extradition to the United States where he faces charges of training Chinese military pilots to land on aircraft carriers. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story

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Australian police investigate South African flying school executive ... (The Straits Times)

Britain's air force chief said this month intelligence agencies in Australia and Britain had shared information to warn pilots against working for Beijing.

“The meaning must have been immediately apparent to him when he read the warrant,” he said. The search warrant was not required to explain how the Chinese military had funded the training of its pilots at this stage of the investigation, he said. The police warrant said Mr Hartley’s home was searched because he was suspected of the offence of providing military-style training of Chinese military pilots.

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Wiltshire Police performance on violence worsening - report (BBC News)

Performance in reducing violence and improving victim experience are among the areas most seriously in decline. But Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Philip ...

"There will be some, but we will overall be a much better force by the end of this 2023," he said. Mr Wilkinson added he hoped by the end of the year the force would be out of special measures, with "far more positive indicators and very, very few areas where we are not delivering". [the report](https://cms.wiltshire.gov.uk/documents/s211903/6c%20PCP%20highlight%20and%20Performance%20report%20Dec%2022%20-%20Feb%202023.pdf) last week, that, overall, Wiltshire Police would be a "much better force" by the end of this year. He added: "We've seen big improvement in the area of rape and sexual assault. In response, Mr Wilkinson said many of the reforms and new training courses that had been put in place were "just about to come to fruition". Police performance in Wiltshire is getting worse in a number of areas, including tackling violence, says the latest police and crime plan report.

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Metropolitan Police plagued by racism, sexism and homophobia ... (Telegraph.co.uk)

Report commissioned after murder of Sarah Everard says force has failed to resolve issues despite decades of warnings.

[Dame Cressida Dick, who presided over the force from 2017 to 2022](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2022/04/08/dame-cressida-dick-sadiq-khan-caused-say-would-step-aside-met/), is said to face some blame, but problems are also highlighted before her leadership. [was sentenced to a whole-life term](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/06/wayne-couzens-joked-rape-sent-racist-texts-police-whatsapp-group/) for the murder of Sarah Everard in March 2021. [rapist David Carrick](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/03/met-rapist-david-carricks-sentence-upheld-despite-disturbing/) were not isolated, but symptoms of pervasive shortcomings. [has failed to resolve issues](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/03/14/just-13-1539-police-officers-investigated-misconduct-sacked/) despite decades of warnings, and reveal new case studies, The Guardian reported. [Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/07/08/sir-mark-rowley-set-new-met-commissioner/) and the home secretary Suella Braverman this week. [the murder of Sarah Everard by serving Met officer Wayne Couzens](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/02/14/met-officer-who-may-have-able-stop-couzens-murdered-sarah-everard/) in 2021.

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