Tag: Police
New evidence presented at Doomadgee inquest
The reopened inquest into the death in custody of a Palm Island man in 2004 continues today.[MORE]
Ex-cop pleads guilty to broomstick assault
A former Aboriginal community police officer has pleaded guilty in a Darwin court to hitting a girl with a broomstick because he was jealous.[MORE]
Injured prisoner died in police cell, inquest told
A man who died from a head injury was left unattended in a police cell for more than an hour, a coronial inquest in Alice Springs has heard.[MORE]
Doomadgee inquest hears more evidence
The reopened inquest into the death in custody of a Palm Island man in 2004 continues today.[MORE]
Police shake-up promises 'better coverage'
The commander of the Mudgee local area command says a proposal to relocate a sergeant from Coonabarabran to its head office will ensure senior police are always on duty.[MORE]
Liberals riled by 'rotten' patrol boat saga
The Government has been criticised for allowing a police boat to continue patrols despite a marine engineer's report describing it as unfit for use.[MORE]
Police flying squad targeting alcohol fuelled violence disbanded
A Queensland police unit set up to target alcohol fuelled violence around Brisbane has been disbanded.[MORE]
Fears police allocations not enough
The NSW Police Association is concerned the western region is not receiving enough new officers. [MORE]
Taser death-in-custody: coroner to investigate
The death of a man who was shot by a police Taser gun will be investigated by the Northern Territory coroner.[MORE]
Doomadgee inquest reopens
The inquest in to the death of a Palm Island man in police custody has reopened in north Queensland.[MORE]
Man drowns in boating accident
A 63-year-old man has drowned after his boat was hit by a rogue wave off Tasmania's north-west coast.[MORE]
AFP search second Sea Shepherd boat
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) are searching a second anti-whaling ship today in Hobart. [MORE]
Federal police board Sea Shepherd boat
Australian Federal Police officers have boarded the anti-whaling ship the Steve Irwin in Hobart, after an official request for a search warrant from Japanese authorities.[MORE]
AFP officers board anti-whaling ship
Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers boarded the anti-whaling ship the Steve Irwin in Hobart, after an official request for a search warrant from Japanese authorities.[MORE]
Bodyguard lost gun at nightclub
A Malawi presidential guard has been fined for losing his loaded gun during a drinking binge at nightclub.[MORE]
Missing man facing third night lost in bush
Police in Tasmania hold serious concerns for a missing Sydney man who is facing a third night lost in bushland in the state's south.[MORE]
Police union chief faces racism complaint
Kimberley MP Carol Martin has accused the WA Police Union president of racial vilification in a complaint lodged with the Australian Human Rights Commission.[MORE]
Police laud revived alcohol violence crackdown
Albury police say they are pleased with a new approach to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence in the CBD.[MORE]
Qld Deputy Police Commissioner calls it a day
Queensland's Deputy Police Commissioner Kathy Rynders says she is pleased with her achievements during her 35 year career. [MORE]
Alleged Mawson robber refused bail
A 49-year-old Canberra man accused of armed robbery and attempted murder has been refused bail in the ACT Magistrate Court.[MORE]
Tamworth pushes for police boost
The Tamworth branch of the New South Wales Police Association say it will apply to have more senior officers stationed in the town.[MORE]
Legal concern over mandatory sentencing
There are concerns the Tasmanian Liberals' mandatory sentencing policy could lead to injustice.[MORE]
Police to search until nightfall for missing man
Police in Tasmania fear for the safety of an elderly Sydney man who is facing another night alone in state forest.[MORE]
DFAT questions AFP 'hit-run' in Israel
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has played down reports an Australian embassy car was involved in an accident with a cyclist in Israel.[MORE]
Police chief touts town's improvement
The outgoing Kalgoorlie police station's officer in charge says the city is a much safer place than it was two years ago.[MORE]
