Worcester police officers dominated the city’s top earners list in 2023, with 44 officers among the top 50. Former Police Chief Steven Sargent ranked third, earning $276,639, while Interim Chief Paul Saucier followed closely with $254,828. In contrast, firefighters barely cracked the top 100 earners, highlighting the significant salary disparity between the two public safety departments.
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On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, police apprehended four individuals for an attempted attack on a statue of B.R. Ambedkar in Ambalavananpettai, Cuddalore district. The group attempted to hurl a Molotov cocktail, but the bottle exploded harmlessly on a nearby building. The arrested individuals were identified as P. Sathish Kumar, G. Krishnakumar, M. Vijayaraj, and V. Vetrivel, all hailing from Ambalavananpettai. The suspects reportedly hurled casteist slurs at locals and fled the scene. Police have arrested the four men and registered a case against them under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Explosive Substances Act. The incident stemmed from a dispute between caste Hindus and Adi Dravidars, and police have deployed additional forces to maintain peace in the area.
Over 100 protesters were arrested during a pro-Palestinian demonstration at New York University on Monday night, as similar protests and arrests took place at college campuses across the country. The NYU protest followed last week’s demonstrations at nearby Columbia University, which also resulted in more than 100 arrests. Protesters at NYU demanded that the university condemn Israel’s assault on Gaza and sever ties with companies that sell weapons to Israel. The NYPD commended responding officers for their professionalism, but accused some NYU faculty members of creating trouble for the police. NYU has publicly admonished the demonstrators, accusing them of carrying out an hourslong demonstration on private property without advanced notice or authorization and in a way that was disruptive to classes and other school operations.
The Alliance union, representing French police officers, has threatened to disrupt the Olympic torch relay ahead of the Paris Games in July unless officers receive promised bonuses. The union alleges that payments of up to 1,900 euros ($2,032) have been withheld by the prime minister’s office and economy ministry. The union has warned of further actions, including a demonstration on Thursday, stating that they “do not rule out disturbing the torch relay.” This threat adds to the challenges faced by French authorities in negotiating bonuses for public sector staff who will be required to work during the traditional summer holiday period.
Two individuals transporting cattle in a goods vehicle were reportedly attacked and apprehended by a group believed to be linked with Hindu right-wing organizations. According to law enforcement, the incident transpired on Sunday evening when the truck was intercepted near Pune-Bengaluru National Highway. One of the injured drivers is receiving medical treatment, and the truck and cattle have been secured by the authorities. The investigation is ongoing, and a formal complaint against the attackers is expected to be filed shortly.
Nazim, a 23-year-old man wanted for murder, was arrested near Noida after a gunfight with the police. The accused, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000 on his arrest, suffered injuries during the encounter and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Nazim and his associates had allegedly shot dead a liquor salesman on March 31. The incident took place near Ek Murti Chowk in the Bisrakh police station area, where the police had set up a checkpoint. When the accused, who was on a motorcycle, was gestured to stop for enquiry, he sped away while opening fire on the police team, leading to a chase and gunfight. Two other accused in the liquor salesman’s murder case have already been arrested, and further legal proceedings are underway, the police added.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has proposed a $12.8 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which includes reductions in spending on homelessness initiatives and police hiring, as well as the elimination of over 2,100 vacant positions.
In 2023, police did not respond to nearly 26,000 home break-ins in England, despite a claim from the National Police Chiefs’ Council that all domestic burglaries would be attended. This has led to accusations that the Tories are letting criminals go unpunished and abandoning victims. The figures, compiled by the Liberal Democrats, show that in Bedfordshire, 77% of domestic burglaries went unattended, the worst record in the country. The Liberal Democrats are calling for a legal Burglary Response Guarantee to ensure that all domestic burglaries are attended and properly investigated.