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Victoria Police Disability Action Plan 20252030
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (1186+ words) I am excited to launch the Victoria Police Disability Action Plan 2025-2030 (the Plan). This plan builds on the many achievements made through successive previous Victoria Police plans and continues to guide our work on reducing barriers and improving our services…...
KPD launches "Blue Envelope" initiative
7+ hour, 17+ min ago (335+ words) The Kerrville Police Department announced the Blue Envelope Program, a voluntary initiative designed to improve communication between law enforcement and community members who may face challenges during traffic stops and other interactions. The Kerrville Police Department thanked Megan Booth for…...
Benefits delay left Nelson man with "no money" before B&M theft
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (159+ words) A man turned to stealing when he had troubles with his benefits payments. Blackburn magistrates heard that prior to that, Darren Heyworth had managed to stay out of trouble for four years. Heyworth, 56, of Brace Well Close, Nelson, pleaded guilty…...
Edward Busby's execution temporarily halted over intellectual disability claims
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (386+ words) A federal appeals court has issued a temporary stay for Edward Busby, who was scheduled to be executed on Thursday for the 2004 murder of a retired TCU professor. Busby's lawyers argue that new testing proves he is intellectually disabled, which…...
Chatham Police Dept. announces participation in Blue Envelope Program - AOL
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (274+ words) CHATHAM, Ill. (WCIA) " In partnership with the Autism Hero Project, the Chatham Police Department is taking part in a program designed to promote communication between law enforcement and the community. In a Facebook post, the department said it is participating in…...
High Court Assistant Registrar urges Magistrates, Police to study Disability Laws
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (360+ words) High Court Assistant Registrar Rodrick Michongwe has urged magistrates, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers, and state prosecutors to familiarize themselves with laws relating to persons with disabilities to ensure proper interpretation and delivery of justice. Michongwe made the remarks in Zomba…...
Justice and the oath of death
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (380+ words) Last Thursday, the nation watched on national television as Honourable Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi invited Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt to take an oath of death before God, in the presence of public witnesses, swearing their innocence in the death of…...
Nationwide Building Society announces change to banking app
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (362+ words) Nationwide has updated its banking app to support survivors of economic and domestic abuse. Customers will be able to hide payment references on incoming transfers in the Nationwide app, taking power away from perpetrators and giving customers the choice over…...
DVLA seizing 900 cars a month in crackdown on driver offence
1+ week, 3+ day ago (334+ words) The DVLA is targeting is unpaid car taxes as motorists risk "100 fines and having vehicles clamped. The DVLA has clamped roughly 900 vehicles each month in Newport. All cars registered in the UK and driven on public roads must register for…...
Man wins "329k payout from Pilkington where he worked for 35 years
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (269+ words) Liverpool Echo St Helens man wins "329k payout from Pilkington after being recorded lifting bag of potatoes Alan Jones said he felt "violated and vilified" after being placed under surveillance by the company he worked for Alan Jones pictured with his…...