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Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT’s top prosecutor complained about Linda Reynolds’ ‘disturbing’ conduct

Former minister has denied attempting to coach defence and rejected allegations she was politically invested in the case’s outcome

The Guardian - AU

Integrity watchdog to examine allegations of police misconduct during Bruce Lehrmann case

ACT attorney general says complaints surrounding prosecution of Brittany Higgins allegation referred to federal integrity and corruption commission

The Guardian - AU

Police handling of parliament rape case referred to integrity commission

The referral follows explosive allegations made by the ACT's top prosecutor, who has accused police of "clear interference".

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ACT Govt Has Launched An Inquiry Into Allegations Police ‘Clearly Aligned’ With Bruce Lehrmann

The allegations were revealed in a document obtained by The Guardian via FOI laws.

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Police 'aligned with defence' in parliament rape case, prosecutor claims in explosive letter

Shane Drumgold SC made the sensational accusations in a letter to the ACT's top cop.

The Canberra Times

Prosecutor alleges police ‘aligned with defence’ in Bruce Lehrmann case and claims ‘inappropriate interference’

Exclusive: Letter from Shane Drumgold to ACT police chief, obtained under FOI, calls for inquiry into ‘political and police conduct’ during investigation of Brittany Higgins claimss

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Legal Aid ACT refuses to pay 'not insignificant' ransom to hackers who stole data of Canberra domestic violence survivors

Legal Aid ACT is being praised by authorities for refusing to give in to the demands of hackers who stole sensitive client information from the legal service.

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'Only jurisdiction without it': Top cop's dangerous driving tech solution

Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan said the technology was advanced and it could be another option for bail conditions.

The Canberra Times

'Gaming the system': why ACT police are taking a fresh look at pursuits

Concerns repeat offenders driving stolen cars are trying to avoid arrest.

The Canberra Times

The difference between a drug trafficking charge or not could be less than a gram

ACT Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan holds concerns about drug decriminalisation.

The Canberra Times

The crime statistic plaguing ACT at more than double national average

Police did not hit some key targets in their latest annual report performance assessment.

The Canberra Times

'Cooking up' on public land and exploiting loopholes in the law

Issues motivated groups camp around Canberra, with police "doing what they can".

The Canberra Times

ACT's Chief Police Officer confirms officers used spit hood on 16-year-old girl

The ACT Chief Police Officer reveals police used a spit hood on a 16-year-old girl when questioned on the practice in estimates yesterday.

ABC News

As the ACT prepares to decriminalise most drugs, experiences from Portugal and Oregon offer contrasting lessons

Portugal and the US offer contrasting lessons in what might unfold in Canberra when it decriminalises hard drugs, and police remain split on whether the plan will work.

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'Taskforce will be relentless in its mission' to tackle theft and dangerous driving: police

Operation Toric began on August 1 to address an increase in motor vehicle thefts and dangerous driving in the ACT.

ABC News

Canberra has second-highest car theft rate in the country as taskforce launched to target stolen cars, dangerous driving

Stolen cars are being used to drive at police officers at an alarming rate and almost 1,700 cars have been stolen in the territory since July last year, according to ACT police.

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ACT police hiring criminal psychologist to better understand hoon drivers

The ACT's Chief Police Officer says they are considering a number of solutions, including cameras and drones, to better tackle the growing problem of hoon driving in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Last of country's Holden V8 police 'specials' rumbles off duty and into the museum

ACT police retire their last V8 Commodore pursuit car

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Wastewater reveals ACT heroin spike as illicit drug possession threshold debate continues

ACT consumption of most illicit drugs increased in the latest wastewater report

The Canberra Times

ACT police raise concerns over mooted drug possession changes

Cocaine, ice and heroin personal limits proposed under ACT decriminalisation are far too high, say police.

The Canberra Times

Police warn anti-vax protests aren't over yet, despite budget day fizzer

Long-running protest activity tests patience of police and Canberra community.

AAP

Canberra vaccine protests cost police $2m

Policing efforts for the widespread anti-vaccine protests in Canberra earlier this year cost taxpayers almost $2 million, and there are more to come.

The Guardian - AU

NSW death toll rises to five; more ‘high impact’ storms forecast for Queensland – as it happened

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The Canberra Times

Amnesty ramps up, public urged to report suspicion of illegal weapons

Chief Police Officer Neil Gaughan has urged the public to report any knowledge of illegal firearms

The Canberra Times

Brace yourselves: Police say protesters aim to return at budget time

The ACT "would have been running blind" without intelligence from interstate police, the territory's police chief says.

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