Tag Archives: Policing

Biden Announces $334 Million for Safer Schools, Community Policing, De-Escalation Training

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Community policing has proven to reduce violence, and it’s been a domestic priority for President Biden. On Thursday, the administration announced more than $334 million in grants for community policing, bringing 2023 total investments in community-driven safety initiatives to $5.6 billion. The funding includes money for hiring, COPS School Violence …

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We have done well in policing the electoral process – IGP Alkali Baba

We have done well in policing the electoral process - IGP Alkali Baba

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has hailed the performance of the officers under his command nationwide during the electoral process. Alkali made this known after patrolling through Abuja, Buhari, Jere, Kwoi, Kafanchan, Jos, and Kaduna.   ‘We believe we have done well in policing the electoral process, …

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Amotekun Corps Might Pioneer State Policing In Nigeria – RMAFC Chairman

Amotekun Corps Might Pioneer State Policing In Nigeria – RMAFC Chairman

Commendations have poured in for the Southwest Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps for its great work towards fighting crime and insecurity in the region. Naija News reports that the Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Mohammed Shehu, has on this premise disclosed that the security network …

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State Policing and Restructuring: Obasanjo did nothing when he had the opportunity – Adesina

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Special Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of doing nothing about restructuring and security architecture of the country during his tenure.   Obasanjo had said that creation of state police would be a better option than community policing, following the widespread …

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