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According to information compiled by the Riga Municipal Police, warm water conditions continue in Riga's official swimming areas.
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According to information compiled by the Riga Municipal Police, warm water conditions continue in Riga's official swimming areas.

During the summer season, municipal police patrols have intensified controls at Karviná Sea, a popular recreational spot. With the growing number of visitors, there has been a corresponding increase in offenses, with police frequently fining drivers blocking emergency vehicle access and addressing illegal fires and grilling.

A serious incident occurred in Toulouse, France, when a man armed with three knives attacked municipal police officers, injuring two, while shouting 'Allahu Akbar'.

On the first day of implementing new powers, Podgorica's Municipal Police issued 212 traffic violation tickets for improper parking and stopping, with approximately 30 officers deployed to critical traffic areas.

Volunteer firefighters and municipal police in Přerov, Czech Republic, will move into a newly renovated former professional fire station next spring, an investment made possible by the city acquiring the building from the state.

The Athens Municipal Police conducted 13 operations from June 23, removing a total of 240 tables and chairs from central areas, passages, and commercial streets in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Municipal Communities.

Municipal police in Latvia's Rēzekne district are regularly conducting raids on public waters and continue to discover illegal fishing equipment, a function they have been delegated for the past year.

A municipal police officer in Binningen, Switzerland, was caught shoplifting at a Migros self-checkout, leading to the termination of his employment.

The Ústí Region in the Czech Republic aims to increase subsidies for firefighters, municipal police, and rescuers, as requests for support significantly exceeded the allocated amount, with regional council recommending the increase.

Residents of Sutomoru are complaining about excessive noise from nightclubs, urging authorities to check social media for evidence, even as the Municipal Police and Inspection of Bar claim no violations have been registered this season.

The Municipal Police in Ostrava, Czech Republic, are offering self-defense courses during summer Tuesdays, teaching citizens how to prevent and defend against dangers in various situations.

The Portuguese political party Chega reinstalled a billboard that had previously been seized by municipal police, who cited public property damage. The incident highlights a dispute over the placement of the campaign material.

Portugal's Minister of Internal Administration, Luís Neves, is advocating for greater autonomy for municipal police forces, proposing their own career paths and shared technological resources with the GNR and PSP.
An inspection at a nature school in the High Tatras has caused a stir, leading to the dismissal of the director with the assistance of municipal police. Locals are alleging bullying tactics in connection with the incident.

Ninth-grade students in Moravská Třebová visited the town hall to learn about city operations, including sidewalk repairs, budget decisions, and the functioning of the municipal police. The city aims to familiarize them with local governance.

The Deputy Mayor of Municipal Police and Public Spaces for the Municipality of Athens, Eleni Zontirou, stated that Athens' transformation requires practical, everyday solutions in addition to large-scale projects.

Fifteen individuals, including municipal police officers accused of corruption, are facing trial in Marseille over a long-running counterfeit market that operated openly with alleged official complicity.

Albania's Special Structure Against Corruption and Organized Crime (SPAK) has launched operations in Devoll, conducting searches at the homes of a former AMP employee and a former municipal police director on suspicion of abuse of office.
Ostrava municipal police have acquired two new drones equipped with thermal vision, which will assist them in tasks such as quickly locating missing persons. This acquisition is part of several new tools for the police force.

The Municipal Police and Inspection Service of Bar, in cooperation with DOO „Komunalne djelatnosti” Bar, is actively removing illegally placed gaming machines and vending machines for food and drinks from public areas.

Severe storms with heavy rainfall have caused flooding in several localities across Moldova, impacting road circulation. Firefighters in Vaslui had to intervene at the municipal police headquarters due to the inundation.

A 63-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki for violating an official seal and threatening municipal police, after allegedly operating a business that had previously been sealed by authorities.
A conflict between boxers and judokas in Slovakia has escalated, involving municipal police, with video footage and official reports differing on the events. A police document suggests obstruction of a court decision by the boxers.

Teplice City Hall, which has provided transport contributions for its employees since January last year, has now extended this benefit to include municipal police officers starting this May.

An incident involving runaway horses in Rome has prompted a prosecutor's investigation, leading to four municipal police officers being excluded from the June 2 parade and potential charges for the individual who lit fireworks.

Municipal police officers in Plzeň, Czech Republic, underwent their annual training for rescuing drowning individuals from water. The training, held for the ninth year, took place in a local sports club's pool.

Riga municipal police rescued an 11-year-old girl from unsanitary conditions in an apartment in the city center, where she had been left unsupervised for about 24 hours with four dogs and a cat.

Municipal Police in Madrid stopped a priest from Cuenca who was driving erratically with a young man, finding Viagra and 'popper' in his possession; he was later released as an investigated but not detained person.
A policewoman from the Municipal Police Headquarters in Łódź, Poland, has been detained and suspended from duty due to an ongoing disciplinary proceeding, with allegations of involvement in a criminal group.

A discussion is underway regarding the reinforcement of municipal police forces in Lisbon and Porto, with concerns raised about doing so at the expense of the PSP (Public Security Police).
The Mossos d'Esquadra and Barcelona's Guardia Urbana have renewed their cooperation agreement, twenty years after its initial establishment. Under the new convention, the municipal police will also take on judicial police functions.

The head of Budva's Municipal Police, Miloš Đurašević, announced intensified controls and the permanent deployment of tow trucks in Petrovac and Buljarica, preparing for the summer tourist season.

A municipal police officer in Val-d'Oise, France, is suspected of fatally shooting his ex-partner and their two children. Authorities believe the officer then committed suicide.

The director of the municipal police in Nice has filed a complaint with the Nice public prosecutor's office, alleging 'progressive marginalization,' 'deterioration of working conditions,' and the 'omnipotence' of Véronique and Anthony Borré.

Madrid Municipal Police discovered 600 kilograms of cocaine and a rifle after pursuing a suspicious vehicle in the Puente de Vallecas district, leading to the arrest of one occupant.
The opposition movement Progressive Slovakia (PS) has urged President Pellegrini to veto an amendment to the municipal police law proposed by the SNS, and is prepared to appeal to the Constitutional Court.

Municipal police in Šumperk, Czech Republic, are planning to acquire a new mobile laboratory for testing addictive substances, intending to use it for students suspected of being under the influence of drugs.

Anuela Ristani, the acting Mayor of Tirana, has convened emergency structures, municipal police, and fire services to announce a new fire safety action plan. This initiative follows a recent apartment building fire in the 'Farmacia 10' area, and will include inspections of all facilities with permits from the Municipality of Tirana.

The family of Mehdi, a 26-year-old man killed by a municipal police officer during a traffic stop in Marseille, has filed a complaint and is demanding an independent judicial investigation.

Municipal police officers in La Baule, France, have gone on strike to protest their working conditions and other grievances. The industrial action highlights ongoing tensions between the officers and local authorities.
Reports indicate that Mystar is being considered for a top municipal police position in Trinidad. Concurrently, the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is set to assume control of municipal police weapons.
A municipal police officer in Trinidad has been charged with the murder of an individual identified as Eversley.

Plzeň (Pilsen) is set to become the first city in the Czech Republic to combine the operational management of its state and municipal police forces, aiming to streamline responses to emergency calls by dispatching the closest available patrol.
A telecom company in Poland was not required to provide its subscriber's data to municipal police who were searching for the perpetrator of a misdemeanor.

The trial of former Levallois-Perret mayor Patrick Balkany, accused of using municipal police for personal tasks, was suspended for several hours after he reportedly came close to contempt of court.
The municipal police chief of Przemyśl, Poland, was stopped by a traffic patrol for driving over 110 km/h, resulting in the loss of his driving license and a fine.

The new mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, is facing fierce debate over his proposal to gradually disarm the municipal police, despite the city's high crime rate. This policy has led to some Saint-Denis officers seeking transfers to other cities, such as Nice.

The Greek Ministry of Interior is advancing a comprehensive reform for the Municipal Police, aiming not only to re-staff but also to modernize its role, skills, and overall urban security.

The announcement of disarming the municipal police in Saint-Denis, France, has led to an unprecedented exodus of officers, as a local LFI representative seeks to redefine security doctrine.

Bally Bagayoko, the new LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has announced a "désarmement process" for the municipal police, starting with a progressive removal of LBDs (flash-ball guns).

TACLOBAN CITY — Police arrested two men in Lavezares, Northern Samar, on Monday afternoon for allegedly transporting and selling petroleum products without proper authorization, as authorities continue to monitor fuel distribution amid supply concerns. Personnel of the Lavezares Municipal Police Station apprehended the suspects at 4:20 p.m. in Barangay Barobaybay. The suspects were identified only

Since the beginning of the year, municipal police officers in Pardubice have had to remove about 80 used syringes and needles. Such dangerous findings appear more frequently after winter.

Former presidents of local assemblies, as well as employees in municipal police, various inspections, and other municipal institutions in Montenegro, were found to have received functionary compensation.

The NGO Euromost criticizes the municipal police in Berane and Bijelo Polje for neglecting their duties, acting more like traffic police, and issuing only one misdemeanor report in the previous year, while the towns remain neglected and covered in waste.

MANILA, Philippines — Police investigators are looking into an alleged P2.5-million debt owed by a suspect to a woman and a male driver who were found dead inside a burning car in Peñaranda, Nueva Ecija, the town police chief said. A police report from the Peñaranda Municipal Police Station previously identified the woman as Regine

The Kolašin municipal police have issued six times more orders than previously, collecting 11,000 euros in fines, with most paid at two-thirds of the prescribed amount. Remaining amounts will be collected through forced means via the Central Bank.

Almost all Liepāja municipal police officers have collectively petitioned the city council for urgent salary adjustments and a food allowance to prevent staff departures.

Riga's municipal police are marking 'green zones' on an interactive ice map where it is safe to walk on the ice, with fishermen already enjoying the last days of the season.

The chief of police in Alcalá has resigned after being investigated for allegedly sexually assaulting two women in a motel. One victim recounted being raped after the commander promised her an exam for entry into the municipal police.

Franck Longo, the mayor of Fontaine near Grenoble, is actively challenging drug traffickers in the streets, claiming his methods are effective and advocating for increased powers for local officials and municipal police.
Podgorica's Municipal Police have issued more than 600 traffic violation tickets in just a few days as part of intensified controls on the city's streets. The majority of these citations are for illegally parked vehicles, a common sight for citizens.

An illegal daycare center in Amadora, Lisbon district, housing 50 children, was immediately shut down following an inspection prompted by a report from the Amadora Municipal Police.
Following the shooting of a tourist, PSP and Municipal Police have reinforced patrolling in Lisbon's Baixa district, while authorities celebrate the detention of a suspect, though his involvement in the Rua Augusta case is not yet confirmed.

The municipal police in Podgorica issued 212 infringement notices in a single day, intensifying controls after a three-day period of preventive action.

Residents of Virpazar and Crmnica are reporting increasing problems with illegal parking, especially during the tourist season, and claim that the Municipal Police of Bar are rarely responding to their calls.

Municipal police in Pardubice, Czech Republic, will deploy new, modern drones equipped with thermal imaging for extended flight times, to be used in searching for people and managing large public events.

Two municipal police officers were injured in Vallauris, France, during an intervention on a burglary, with one officer opening fire on the burglars and subsequently being placed in custody.

A 31-year-old Tirana Municipal Police officer was arrested for allegedly punching his superior, the head of the Territory Surveillance Sector, Skënder Delija, due to a work transfer.

Municipal police officers in Ulcinj, Montenegro, were attacked last year, with some incidents related to waste control duties.

The Odemira municipality has approved the regulation for its Municipal Police, with an initial investment of around 850,000 euros. Negotiations with the government are ongoing, and the number of agents is yet to be defined, with a cap of 21 to 23 officers.

Police in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, arrested the province's most wanted person on Saturday, July 18, while serving a warrant of arrest. The operation was led by the Magsaysay Municipal Police.

Ninety-four new municipal police officers have begun their practical training in Athens and are expected to be deployed in the city's neighborhoods soon. This initiative aims to enhance public safety and order in the Greek capital.

Starting July 1, municipal police in Latvia will take over pet welfare checks from the Food and Veterinary Service, following amendments to the Animal Protection Law.

Striking municipal police officers in Nantes, France, have been requisitioned amidst ongoing tensions with the city hall over their long-standing demand for firearms, a request deemed urgent due to a recent series of homicides.

Lisbon's municipal executive approved a proposal condemning the neo-Nazi group MAL, following revelations that a PSP chief, on secondment to the Municipal Police, accessed personal data of elected officials.

Three municipal police officers in Marseille are accused of corruption in the 'Sun Market' case, a large bazaar known for counterfeiting. The officers denied granting favors in exchange for money or counterfeit goods, stating they 'combined the useful with the pleasant'.

Three police officials in Albania, including two former State Police members and the director of Devolli Municipal Police, have been accused by the Elbasan Prosecutor's Office of extorting property from a citizen.

Montenegro's Democrats party published a photo on social media of a parking receipt in Petrovac where a seal (plomba) from the Municipal Police had been removed, which they claim constitutes a criminal offense, and called for an inspection.

Tallinn's Municipal Police have launched proceedings against the owner of a dangerous building in Kadriorg, which has been cordoned off since early May due to the risk of falling windows.

Marseille's beaches will be under strict police surveillance for the summer season, with a large deployment of national and municipal police officers ensuring security along the coastline.

Municipal police forces in Latvia are increasingly equipping their vehicles with speed control devices, with three municipalities in the Latgale region already using them and more deployments planned nationwide.

Police in Sarandë, supported by special forces and municipal police, launched an operation in Ksamil to remove moles, floating platforms, and other vessels from public beaches.

The Czech town of Nýrsko plans to re-establish its municipal police force by September, after operating without any officers since last year. The city council is offering recruitment bonuses and is in talks with four potential candidates.

A judge in Madrid has annulled the allocation of positions for 325 municipal police officers, ordering the City Council to prioritize previous promotions.
Approximately thirty runaway horses caused four injuries and brought Rome to a standstill during a military rehearsal, with the primary hypothesis suggesting a municipal police officer unauthorizedly fired firecrackers or fireworks.

The municipal police in Jablonec nad Nisou will expand its services to the eighth district of Vrkoslavice starting in June, created by dividing the previously large and busy Kokonín district.

In Riga, a drunk BMW driver attempted to flee and used pepper spray when confronted by municipal police, who had observed the vehicle with several people gathered around it.

Hundreds of fines have been issued to electric scooter riders in Sofia since the beginning of April, with over 440 tickets issued for various violations during joint checks by municipal police and the Sofia Directorate of Internal Affairs.
A legal question has arisen in Poland regarding whether telecommunications companies are obligated to provide subscriber data to municipal police forces who are investigating minor offenses.
The municipal police, who are looking for the perpetrator of a traffic offense, must be provided with data from the insurance policy of a poorly parked car.
Municipal police in Bratislava reportedly watched a thief steal a mobile phone from a sleeping man on a bench via surveillance cameras, leading to a quick arrest of the suspect.

All kindergartens and primary schools in Trutnov, Czech Republic, have been equipped with special blue SOS buttons that immediately alert municipal police when pressed, aiming to protect children and staff during emergencies.

More than two years after local police became mandatory in municipalities, they are now acting as 'universal soldiers' for various services, but a lack of training opportunities is hindering their effectiveness.

A judicial investigation has been opened following the death of a 26-year-old man who was shot by municipal police during a traffic stop in Marseille; the victim's family had filed a complaint, and the man was known to authorities and subject to an arrest warrant.

A recent legislative proposal in Slovakia, supported by the coalition majority, suggests that municipal police officers must be citizens of the Slovak Republic.

The government will not change the law to allow municipal police to make arrests and will not guarantee more officers of this force in Lisbon. The minister criticizes the discourse of perceptions. Moedas' demands are shelved.

The municipal police chief of Montélimar was severely beaten by a group of about ten people outside the train station, suffering four facial fractures in what is described as an 'attempted intimidation'.

Habartov in the Sokolov region plans to establish a municipal police force this year, with the town hall soon announcing a selection process for officers and a station to be set up in a former nursery.
Municipal police in Senica detained a man with peculiar behavior, who was subject to an international search.

The 26-year-old man, who was shot by municipal police in Marseille after threatening officers with a knife during a traffic stop, was known to authorities. He was subject to an arrest warrant after being sentenced to four years in prison last November for drug offenses.

Municipal police in Marseille shot and killed a man who was armed with a knife. The incident occurred in the French city.

A municipal police service vehicle was attacked in the Exarchia district of Athens on Saturday. The Municipality of Athens has issued a statement regarding the incident.

Riga's municipal police unveiled a new unified command center, housed in a renovated former high school building, aiming to enhance city safety and improve working conditions.
Prosecutors have requested a one-year prison sentence, a €150,000 fine, and a ten-year ban from public office for former mayor Patrick Balkany, accused of using municipal police officers as personal drivers.

Bryan Masson, the 29-year-old RN mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer, has recruited five municipal police officers from the neighboring town of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, with plans to hire 20 more.

Municipal police in Thessaloniki have uncovered a significant fraud case involving fake QR codes placed on parking signs, which were used to illegally divert payments from citizens.

A 38-year-old man of Romanian origin was arrested in Thessaloniki for falsifying QR codes used for parking spaces, after being identified by municipal police.

A 19-year-old man named Islam, who was bitten in the neck by a municipal police dog in Rillieux-la-Pape, France, has filed a complaint for attempted murder.

The director of the municipal police in Saint-Denis, France, is reportedly leaving his post due to opposition to the 'progressive disarmament' of his forces, with approximately 90 agents also said to be departing.

Albanian Socialist Party MP Erion Braçe has denounced the scandalously high and abusive prices of fruits and vegetables in Tirana, particularly at sidewalk markets, and called for municipal police to remove vendors from sidewalks.
Police officers from CBŚP and the Municipal Police in Wrocław have seized over 42 kg of cocaine, which was found hidden in special compartments within concrete planters.

The head of the Tallinn Municipal Police Department (mupo) has submitted his resignation, but remained tight-lipped when explaining the reasons behind the move.

TACLOBAN CITY — A police corporal from the Can-avid, Eastern Samar police station has been relieved from his post after he reportedly displayed his service firearm before a cashier of a local resort Saturday night. The Can-avid municipal police station (MPS) issued a statement on Sunday, March 15, saying it started investigating the incident circulating

A 43-year-old man in Vlorë, Albania, physically assaulted a 28-year-old municipal police officer after receiving a fine for illegal parking, leading to the man's arrest.

Restaurateur Jovica Samardžić filed a complaint with the Budva Municipal Inspection and state prosecutor last week, alleging that a house on the Rafailovići coastline, largely owned by him, was illegally built without his consent or a construction permit.

Two municipal police officers in Marseille have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in contraband cigarette trafficking in the city's northern districts.

A municipal police officer in Tirana reported being assaulted by his superior due to a work-related conflict, with the incident occurring within the offices of the Municipal Police.

Montenegrin official Krapović removed his car after the Municipal Police began enforcement, with authorities stating that the fine and towing service costs will be collected.

The chief of the Municipal Police of Alcalá de Henares has resigned after being investigated for alleged workplace harassment and sexual assault against a female officer and a concierge.

A municipal police officer in Valenciennes, France, has been charged after using his service weapon to kill a man who had stabbed him in the hand during an attempt to subdue him. The officer's lawyers are arguing self-defense.

Nikšić, like Podgorica, has become a city with widespread parking issues, leading to approximately 50 daily tickets issued by the Municipal Police. Questions are being raised about the fairness of enforcement and the possibility of establishing order on the city's streets.

Criminal charges have been filed against two municipal police officers in Tivat, Montenegro. The charges are related to alleged misconduct during their duties.

Two municipal police officers were violently attacked and wounded with a knife in the center of Toulouse. The assailant was apprehended following the incident.
Podgorica's Municipal Police issued 130 fines for improper parking between 7 AM and 3 PM, emphasizing that no one is privileged in maintaining city order.

The municipal police in Slaný, Czech Republic, are acquiring mobile cameras to enhance rapid response capabilities and are reinstating K9 units, with four dog handlers set to join patrols.

Police, in collaboration with municipal police, conducted targeted checks on pet owners, issuing fines for not using leashes for companion animals.

Members of the Czech Fishing Union and municipal police in Ústí nad Labem are conducting joint patrols along the Elbe River, utilizing drones and monitoring water quality due to current high temperatures.

Security personnel in Podgorica immediately responded to an incident and subsequently informed the Municipal Police and the Security Center, who then took further action within their jurisdiction.

Municipal police in Budva, Montenegro, are fining individuals for walking shirtless in city streets, a ban also in effect in Herceg Novi, alongside prohibitions on camping in green areas.

The Municipal Police in Trutnov, Czech Republic, has introduced a mobile camera tower into testing, designed to extend public order surveillance capabilities to areas not covered by fixed cameras.
Prosecutors and the Internal Affairs Bureau of the Police are investigating the death of a 31-year-old woman in the Municipal Police Headquarters in Gorzów Wielkopolski. The woman was found without signs of life in a police detention cell and was resuscitated.

Four months after his re-election, Jean-François Egron, the socialist mayor of Cenon near Bordeaux, announced that the city's municipal police would now be armed, stating that 'public tranquility is neither right nor left'.

Anticipating the adoption of a new law expanding municipal police powers, the French resort town of La Baule is initiating a study to prepare for the use of drones to bolster its security measures.

A four-year suspended prison sentence has been requested against the octogenarian owner of 'Marché du Soleil' in Marseille, accused of leading a counterfeiting operation with the alleged complicity of several municipal police officers facing corruption charges.

Thanos Plevris, Minister of Migration and Asylum, has approved 1.33 million euros in funding for the Athens Municipal Police to enhance its fleet. This decision follows a request from the Municipality of Athens.
A powerful Sunday storm caused damage to the Bratislava Castle grounds, breaking trees and requiring 19 interventions from firefighters and 20 call-outs for municipal police.
Firefighters are still working to extinguish a fire at a storage unit facility in Madrid, with municipal police assisting in the efforts using drones.

The municipal police in Frýdek-Místek, Czech Republic, are facing a shortage of officers and are now seeking to recruit students through internships to bolster their ranks, a challenge also seen in other cities.

The Municipal Police in Plzeň is standardizing weapons for its nearly 300 officers, replacing various pistol models with a unified system to enhance effectiveness in critical situations by allowing patrols to exchange weapons if needed.
Following four fatal shootings in one month, municipal police officers in Nantes are on strike, renewing their demand for the right to carry firearms due to fears for their own safety and that of the public they protect.

Nice Mayor Éric Ciotti announced a plan to make municipal police the best paid in the city, including improved remuneration and access to housing, to retain and attract new recruits.

The city of Pardubice has spent nearly a million crowns on a rented monitoring vehicle for parking enforcement since January. However, the vehicle issues only a fraction of the fines compared to municipal police officers, raising questions about its effectiveness.
A 21-year-old man has died from a gunshot wound in a shooting incident in Torrelodones, with both the Municipal Police and Civil Guard investigating the event, and no arrests made yet.

During an operation from March 15 to April 27 in eastern Tivat, Montenegro, where stray livestock is prevalent, the Municipal Police caught and seized nine cattle. The animals will be sent to a slaughterhouse if their owners do not come forward.
Municipal police in Góra Kalwaria reported an incident where children, under the supervision of their guardians, damaged public greenery in Skwer Dominikański.

The municipal police in Podbořany, Czech Republic, offers professional internships to students of security and law, allowing them to participate in daily police work, including apprehending vandals.

The Jablonec municipal police force has a new four-legged member, Cyril, a German Shepherd. He joined the team with his handler in April and has already proven effective in several situations, including managing football fans.
A policewoman from the municipal police headquarters in Łódź has been suspended from duty, charged, and temporarily arrested at the request of the prosecutor's office. A disciplinary proceeding is currently underway.
Municipal police unions are protesting during the Pope's visit, urging officers not to perform extraordinary services, citing a significant reduction of nearly 1,000 officers over the past decade.

For nearly a year, municipal police in Tábor have been using a monitoring vehicle to enforce parking regulations in the city center, leading to improved compliance and increased budget revenue.

The municipal police in Česká Lípa, Czech Republic, has been reinforced by a new officer and her German Shepherd dog, Calimera, who will now oversee security in the city's streets.

Operatives of the Rizal Municipal Police Station recovered suspected illegal drugs valued at P20 million floating in the waters off Rizal town in southern Palawan on Sunday.
A 36-year-old man, brought in for disturbing public order, physically assaulted two police officers at a municipal police station in Nitra, Slovakia, leaving one unconscious.

Two municipal police trainees, aged 33 and 31, were arrested in Grevena, Greece, on Wednesday for using cannabis in the schoolyard.

An investigation in Latvia has concluded that a municipal police chief made the decision to kill three dogs in the Bauska region, leading to four people being tried in court.

A municipal police officer was injured in the head by a stone thrown by hooded individuals, which shattered the window of her marked vehicle near Lyon.
An investigation is underway after guns were reported missing from the municipal police office on Penitence Street.

The city of Turnov will have a new municipal police commander starting in May, Filip Hájek, following the resignation of the previous commander, Luboš Trucka, who stepped down last year after complaints from officers regarding unpaid contributions.

The Kladno municipal police in the Czech Republic has established a new special unit, capable of intervening in situations like active shooter attacks, in response to a shortage of state police officers.

After a year-long hiatus, crime prevention assistants have returned to problematic areas in Broumov, Czech Republic. These field workers, operating under the municipal police, aim to communicate with young "street kids" to prevent crime.

Municipal police motorcyclists in Marseille were attacked and pelted with stones by several individuals on April 4 near the La Castellane estate, though no injuries were reported.

Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, has reversed his campaign promise to disarm the municipal police, specifically regarding the removal of LBDs from officers' equipment.

Thousands of reports are submitted monthly by Riga residents using the municipal police mobile application, primarily for parking violations and unkempt areas.

A municipal police and inspection service inspector has been arrested on suspicion of unlawfully forwarding information from an anonymous complaint to a third party. The complaint reportedly concerned the third party's spouse.

Liepāja municipal police will conduct regular raids to ensure compliance with new regulations for shared micro-mobility devices, which came into effect on April 1st.

New Paris municipal councilor and police officer Abdoulaye Kanté is strongly opposing the proposed disarmament of the municipal police in Saint-Denis by the LFI mayor.

The municipal police in Győr, Hungary, has seen a change in leadership following a criminal investigation initiated by Pintér Bence, concerning allegations of suspicious transactions involving millions in public funds.

The municipal police in Saint-Denis, France, are being disarmed, a move that Manuel Bompard, national coordinator of LFI, described as a 'first step' towards community policing, arguing that increased armament does not reduce crime.

Benin's ruling party presidential candidate has pledged to establish municipal police forces in northern border towns to defend against persistent attacks from jihadist groups.
The Lisbon City Council has approved the purchase of ten new waste trucks and 37 vehicles for the Municipal Police, addressing the aging and inoperable current fleet of urban waste removal vehicles.

Riga Municipal Police have identified several violations during school holidays, noting that minors continue to use micromobility devices, often without necessary licenses or in breach of traffic rules.

The vehicle, which had served as a home for two years, was confiscated by the Municipal Police. The PCP questioned the action without prior notice from the City Council and the guarantee of social assistance that 'they would not be removed'.

The municipal police in Aš, Czech Republic, has been operating non-stop since last year, launching a 156 hotline and its own information website in January, thanks to a near doubling of its officer count.

The offices of the Municipal Police and Inspection of the Municipality of Tivat have been relocated, with citizens now able to submit requests and reports at the new address, while the System48 web platform remains available for communal issues.
Traffic fines in Porto more than doubled in 2025, with the Municipal Police issuing 246 daily contraventions, up from 109, attributed to reinforced enforcement and new automated systems.

Riga Municipal Police responded to over 130,000 calls last year, with traffic violations accounting for half. Citizens most frequently reported noise, abandoned vehicles, and juvenile offenses.

An exclusive poll reveals that French citizens are anxious and angry, placing security as the primary concern for the 2026 municipal elections, with many demanding more power for municipal police.

A new filing has occurred in the case investigating possible rigging of exams for inspectors and commissioners in the Madrid Municipal Police. The unions that filed the complaint are now considering whether to appeal the case again before the Provincial Court.

Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet stated he could work with La France Insoumise (LFI) under certain conditions, including not disarming the municipal police, during a debate on BFM TV.

A man in Catania, Sicily, trained his dog to dump rubbish bags by the roadside in an attempt to outsmart anti-fly-tipping cameras, municipal police have said. The 'canine courier' was caught on newly installed surveillance footage, prompting officers to post the clip on the city’s official Facebook page with a pointed message: 'Inventiveness can never become an alibi for incivility.' The owner has since been identified and fined. Illegal dumping is a chronic problem across Italy, particularly in the south. Authorities recorded more than 9,300 waste-related offences in 2023 – a 66% increase on the previous year – as councils increasingly turn to camera traps and smart monitoring systems to catch offenders in the act Man in Sicily trained his dog to illegally dump rubbish, say police Continue reading...