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fromwww.bbc.com
4 hours ago

BTP changes bike theft policy after criticism

Under the new approach, officers will investigate cases where a bicycle can be identified on CCTV or where there is a witness to the theft. Campaigners argued the policy meant station cycle facilities were not secure and deterred victims from reporting thefts. The change follows an open letter from Cycling UK. Sarah McMonagle, the charity's head of campaigns, said most commuters left their bikes for more than two hours and that the old policy explicitly ruled out investigations in many cases.
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France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France deploys drones to fight copper cable theft on railways

SNCF deploys infrared-equipped drones across its rail network to deter and detect copper cable thieves and support security operations.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany news: Munich votes in favor of Olympics bid DW 10/26/2025

Munich voters approved pursuing a bid to host the Summer Olympics (2036, 2040, or 2044) while police call for tighter rail security and expanded powers.
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fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Germany news: Police push for more train station security DW 10/26/2025

German Police Union urges more federal officers and broader checking powers at railway stations, citing rising threats, declining public respect, and links to migration policy debates.
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