Restaurant asks uniformed officers to leave since ‘multiple weapons’ made staff feel ‘uncomfortable’

SAN FRANCISCO — A restaurant denied service to three uniformed officers of the San Francisco Police Department on Friday because their firearms made staff feel “uncomfortable” the business declared in a social media post. The dining establishment, known as Hilda and Jesse, said staff politely asked the “armed” officers to depart shortly after seating them because Read More >

LAPD chief, assistant chief, security detail involved in incident while visiting abroad in France

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Police Department’s top brass and two officers from the chief’s security detail have become involved in a “false arrest” incident while recently traveling abroad to France. A group of LAPD commanders traveled to meet with their French counterparts Nov. 13-20 regarding security preparations for the Summer Olympics, which are planned Read More >

Can Europe Compete with China’s Belt and Road Initiative?

12/3/21 China Watch Enable IntenseDebate Comments:  Enable IntenseDebate Comments The European Union this week launched a $340 billion “Global Gateway” fund to boost global infrastructure, which analysts say is aimed at rivaling China’s Belt and Road Initiative. But can it compete with Beijing’s billions? The EU says its Global Gateway will finance high-quality digital, climate, and Read More >