Stockholm Police Dog Sid Named Police Dog of the Year After Saving Handler’s Life
German Shepherd Sid has been named Police Dog of the Year 2026 for his successful work against serious crime in the Stockholm region.
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Police body cameras may be helping reduce injuries during interventions, data shows
Occupational injuries linked to police interventions have decreased significantly, reports TV4 Nyheterna. Police body cameras may have contributed.
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2.4 million Swedes need new passports next year, police urge early applications
2.4 million Swedes need to apply for a new passport before it expires next year. Now the police urge: Apply now and skip the queues.
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480,000 in Sweden Live in Areas With Parallel Justice Problems, Government Inquiry Says
Around 480,000 people in Sweden are estimated to live in areas where there are problems with parallel justice. According to government investigators, honor norms, low trust in society and segregation are fertile ground for such parallel social structures.
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Why election posters still matter - and why they’re hard to ignore
Starting this weekend, streets and squares will once again be filled with political portraits and slogans. In an increasingly digital world, election posters are still an important part of the parties' campaigns. For the vast majority, the election campaign begins when the election signs go up. It's a bit like the premiere of a crayfish, says Moderate Party election manager Martin Borgs.
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Police officers barred from wearing uniforms in Pride parade, but can wear rainbow T-shirts
Police officers are no longer allowed to take part in the Pride parade wearing uniforms. Instead, employees who want to participate outside work hours can wear a specially designed rainbow-colored T-shirt.
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Drag star Petter Wallenberg opens Stockholm Pride in the shadow of attacks, launches hate crime council
Glitter, glamour and everyone’s equal value - it’s time for Stockholm Pride. Drag show director Petter Wallenberg is opening the festival and, at the same time, presenting the new Hate Crime Council initiative. “It’s about turning tragedy into triumph,” he says.
Entertainment
Swedish police ordered to set national rules on protective equipment or face fine
The Swedish Work Environment Authority requires that the Police Authority draw up national rules by March next year on which police officers should have personal protective equipment and what it should include. Otherwise, a fine will be imposed.
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Sweden launches new crackdown on phone fraud with telecom operators required to block suspicious calls and texts
A new collaboration against telephone fraud is being launched. Telecom operators will be required to stop fraudulent calls and text messages based more on patterns in telecommunications traffic than on content.
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Two wanted Swedes brought to Sweden from the United Arab Emirates
Two Swedish men who had been wanted internationally by Interpol were brought to Sweden from the United Arab Emirates on Thursday evening and are being held in custody, police said.
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The EU's asylum pact comes into force - Swedish law still missing
Fingerprints will be taken from everyone seeking asylum and from those in collective accommodation at reception and return centres. The EU's new migration and asylum pact is now being introduced, but in Sweden parts of national legislation are lagging behind. It will be a legally tricky situation, says Per Löwenberg at the Swedish Migration Board.
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Labor Court rules wrong to fire convicted police officer in Gävleborg, awards 50,000 kronor in damages
The Labor Court has ruled that it was wrong to fire a police officer in Gävleborg who had been convicted of a data breach.
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Money is being laundered here - the housing sector is singled out
The risk of terrorist financing and money laundering has increased in recent years. The housing sector has been singled out.
Business
Blåvitt criticizes late police arrival
It took 80 minutes to cancel Monday night's derby. IFK Göteborg remains critical - despite the 3-2 victory in the end. Most of the 80 minutes were spent waiting at the Police Authority, says security manager Jonas Arlmark.
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Police fully behind decision to cancel Monday night's Gothenburg derby
Cancelling Monday night's Gothenburg derby was the right decision, the police believe. It is a decision the Police Authority fully supports, says Magnus Åberg, who was the deputy operational manager during the match.
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Government extends internal border controls for six months
The government has decided to extend border controls at internal borders for another six months.
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Government wants to introduce new population registration crime
Promoting incorrect population registration. The government wants to introduce a new criminal offence and give authorities more tools to counter it.
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Swedish police officers question community's crime prevention efforts
Three out of four Swedish police officers say they do not believe society can keep children away from crime, according to a survey by the Swedish Police Association. Many are also dissatisfied with the police's own crime-prevention work. "We can't have it like this," says Katharina von Sydow, chairwoman of the Swedish Police Association.
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Forssell hopes to deport 155 convicted Syrians from Sweden
The government is taking new steps to deport 155 convicted Syrians. A Syrian delegation is expected to visit Stockholm this spring.
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Astrid Lindgren's World loses case against the state
Astrid Lindgren's World will not receive any compensation from the state after the park was forced to close during the 2020 pandemic.
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Police employee in Skåne arrested on suspicion of raping colleague
A man employed by the police in Skåne has been arrested on suspicion of raping a colleague, Sydsvenskan reports.
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Swedish authorities criticized for ethnic discrimination
Swedish authorities are poor at combating ethnic discrimination within their own ranks. The National Audit Office confirms this in a new review. This can undermine trust in the state, says Dorian Francis of the National Audit Office.
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Government to investigate acts of madness
The government is instructing the Police Authority and the National Board of Health and Welfare to develop measures to prevent so-called acts of madness.
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Fewer women were murdered last year as men are highlighted
In Sweden, nine women were murdered by a current or former partner last year, according to the police. This is the lowest number ever recorded.
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