policing

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“We have a real mental health crisis in schools, and we could be using the money to deal with that,” said Barry Friedman, a law professor and expert on policing at New York University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Some policing experts express concerns that the technology could be vulnerable to cyberattacks, lead to abuses of force or divert resources from more-effective measures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"Since the arson attack, we have put in place an enhanced, bespoke policing plan, which has been focused around vulnerable areas not only in Golders Green, but right across London," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the overhaul would mean that officers would "no longer be policing perfectly legal tweets" and would have more time to patrol streets and catch criminals.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

There was still a lot of policing up to be done around the yard and house.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy