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Uppsala University Proposed for New Police Training Program
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Uppsala University is to be assigned the task of being the educational institution for police training, proposes the Police Authority in a report submitted to the government.
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New Law Empowers Swedish Customs to Combat Export Smuggling
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Boat engines, luxury cars and heirloom jewelry – every year, international gangs manage to smuggle out stolen goods worth approximately 1. 5 billion kronor from Sweden
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Police Authority Missed Reporting 11000 Work Injuries Over 10 Years
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The Police Authority missed during a ten-year period to report thousands of work-related injuries to the Social Insurance Agency – which employers are required to do, reports the Police Magazine.
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Defence and Police Conduct Helicopter Exercise in Stockholm
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Mentally Ill Man Retains Gun, Threatens Police in Sweden Incident
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A mentally ill man who had repeated contact with psychiatry was allowed to keep his hunting weapons. This later led to shooting and the police considering shooting the man
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Police Report 88 Cases of Verbal Abuse Against Officials Since New Law
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So far, the police have handled 88 reported cases of insult against public official since the new law was introduced on July 2, according to figures from the Police Authority.
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Magdalena Andersson Highlights Security and Growth in Almedalen Speech
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S-leader Magdalena Andersson paints a dark picture of the world situation in her speech in Almedalen. Growth, defense and jobs are her focus if she becomes prime minister
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Government Confirms Economic Crime Authority Will Not Be Closed
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The Government goes against the investigator's proposal – the Economic Crime Authority will not be closed down. Now we have chosen a path, says Minister of Justice Gunnar Strömmer (The Moderate Party)
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Investigator Proposes Closing Sweden's Economic Crime Authority
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Despite harsh criticism, former National Police Commissioner Stefan Strömberg stands by his proposal to close down the Economic Crime Authority (EBM), reports Altinget.
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Swedish Theme Park Wins 28 Million Kronor in Pandemic Closure Case
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The Swedish state is ordered to pay damages of approximately 28 million kronor to the theme park Astrid Lindgren's World after the forced closure during the pandemic.
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Jet Ski License Rules Lead to Record Low Boating Fatalities
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Under last year, 13 people died in recreational boating, according to preliminary figures from the Transport Agency. This is the lowest death toll that has been measured and can be compared to 18 dead in accidents in recreational boating during 2023
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Police Rebuild Dog Patrol Cars for Quieter, Safer Rides
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The police's dog patrol cars have started being rebuilt with a cage in the back seat following criticism of the previous hood on the flatbed, reports P4 Gothenburg.
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Boat Thefts Decline in Sweden but Risks Remain
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The number of thefts from boats is decreasing significantly in Sweden, compared to last year. The number of stolen outboard motors is also decreasing slightly
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Police Dogs Suffering in New Patrol Vehicles, Handlers Report
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Police dogs are suffering when they ride in the police's new dog patrol vehicles.
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Justice Chancellor Reviews Police Response to Missing Boy Case
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The Chancellor of Justice will review the police's handling of 14-year-old Mohamed's disappearance. The police welcome the review
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Organized Crime Infiltrates Swedish Assistance Benefits System
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All larger assistance companies have employees linked to organized crime, according to a new investigation. It is a very problematic picture that is being painted, says the Director-General of the Swedish Social Insurance Agency Nils Öberg to TT
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Protesters Arrested for Vandalizing Plane at Bromma Airport
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Two men have been arrested since they sprayed paint on an airplane at Bromma airport. The men are in their 50s and climbed over the fence into the airport's area, according to Aftonbladet
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Molotov Cocktail Attack on Uddevalla Mosque Sparks Arson Investigation
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During the night to Friday, a Molotov cocktail was thrown into a mosque in Uddevalla, reports Bohusläningen. The police were alerted at 01
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Swedish Police Face Million-Kronor Fine Over Rain Gear Purchase
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The Police Authority has purchased rain gear without first, as required by law, announcing the procurement. The mistake may cost the police four million kronor
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Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"
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The complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) increased significantly last year. The largest increase is in the criminal justice and migration areas
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Sweden's New Strategy to Help Youth Exit Crime Networks
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It is still few children and young people who get support to leave the criminal life, simply because the authorities do not find them. Now, the police have developed a new internal support material to make it easier for them to be identified
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Sweden's Police Force Grows, But Is It Enough to Ensure Safety?
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Sweden has got 2,202 more uniformed police officers in external service since 2015. They are not enough
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The Licensing of Firearms Needs to be Strengthened
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To prevent unsuitable individuals from obtaining firearms permits, the Police Authority and the National Board of Health and Welfare are tasked by the government to develop and strengthen the work on permit testing for firearms regarding medical suitability.
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Prosecutor Requests Help from Abroad Regarding the Shooting
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The prosecutor in the Örebro shooting has requested legal assistance from another country, says Chief Prosecutor Per Erik Rinsell. However, they do not want to say what type of assistance it concerns
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