On 8 April 2016, two local police officers in Oradea fined a woman and her mother for leaving household waste beside the wrong bin. Within hours, the incident had left the street and entered a Facebook group with more than 24,000 members. Nine years later, the European Court of Human Rights has used that ordinary,…
Category: Police training
The Kyiv Tragedy of 18 April 2026: A Criminological and Human Rights Analysis
Holosiivskyi district of Kyiv. A typical Saturday. A busy supermarket. An armed man opens fire on the crowd, then barricades himself inside the building, taking hostages. The result: six dead, over 15 wounded, including a child. A raid was carried out by KORD special forces, and the attacker was neutralised. The weapon used by the…
Human Intelligence Workshop Enhances Intelligence-Led Policing Capabilities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Representatives from ten cantonal police administrations, ministries of interior, and the Federal Police Administration gathered in Sarajevo for a workshop organized by the OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission) to enhance their capacity in applying intelligence-led policing (ILP). The training focused on human intelligence (HUMINT), the collection of intelligence from human sources, as a…
Brazil: Comprehensive Reform of Policing Methods Urgently Needed
Following the deadliest police operation in Rio de Janeiro’s history, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Wednesday called for comprehensive and effective reform of policing methods in Brazil. On October 28, 2025, a large-scale police operation took place in the Complexo do Alemão and Complexo da Penha communities, reportedly aimed at enforcing…
Dmytro Yagunov: Benefits of Scenario Based Training for Law Enforcement
1. Improved decision-making Officers learn to quickly assess situations, identify threats, and choose appropriate responses under pressure. 2. Focus of enhanced communication skills Scenario training allows officers to practice verbal de-escalation, active listening, and clear communication with suspects and the public. 3. Refined tactical skills Officers can practice using force appropriately, employing defensive tactics, and…
New State Law Requires Additional Safeguards When Police Use Generative AI
Gov. Gavin Newsom this month signed a first-of-its-kind California law requiring police to disclose how they use generative artificial intelligence, a move aimed at boosting transparency and public trust. California is among the first states to address the issue. The reporting was cited in the legislative analysis of the bill that ultimately became the law. Senate Bill…
UP Police Embraces AI and Cyber Training in Yogi Adityanath’s Hybrid Model for 60,244 Recruits
In a landmark move to modernize law enforcement, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has unveiled a tech-forward hybrid training model for 60,244 newly appointed police personnel. The initiative marks one of India’s largest digital transformations in police training, integrating artificial intelligence, cybercrime modules, and simulation-based learning into the traditional curriculum. Tech Highlights of the…
Joe Burton, Ardi Janjeva, Simon Moseley: AI and Serious Online Crime
This report presents the findings of a CETaS research project on the role of AI in serious online criminality. The aim of the report is to provide an evidence-based understanding of how the proliferation of AI systems is reshaping the landscape of serious online criminality. This research aims to equip policymakers and security practitioners to…
Bas Böing, Peter De Vries, Ellen Giebels: Creating Controversy: Developing a Virtual Reality Training Tool With 360° Film to Engage in Ethnic Profiling Reform
Ethnic profiling is a topic that is challenging to address in policing communities. Many police officers doubt its existence or find it too trivial and irrelevant to worry about. Others may find it important, but do not feel psychologically safe to discuss it with their colleagues. Many police officers, therefore, ignore training and conversations on…