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Police Investigating 10-12 Suspected Of Theft
Police are investigating 10-12 foreigners in an ongoing investigation into organised crime. They are currently still searching for five to six men affiliated with the three suspected of theft from shops in Selfoss over the weekend. Of the three who were arrested,…
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Counter-Terrorism Expert: Visible Guns Increase Risk Of Terror Attack
Amaryllis Fox, who worked in counter-terrorism and counter-proliferation for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for a little under a decade, told Grapevine that the visible presence of police with guns does not decrease the risk of a terrorist attack, and can…
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Most Reykjavík-Based Icelanders Against Cops With Guns
A new poll from Maskína asked Icelanders from around the country how they felt about police openly carrying firearms at large public gatherings. In total, 47% said they were rather or very supportive of the idea, while 34% said they were rather…
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Cops With Guns: Not Making Us Safer
On the first Saturday of June, Icelanders participated in the annual Color Run, a normally harmless, family-friendly fun run that passes by without incident every year. This year, however, the event was marred by the presence of dozens of men armed with…
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Four Cops Per Every 60,000 People In Reykjavík Area
The per capita ratio of police to civilians in Iceland is considerably lower than in the United States and many other countries. About half of Iceland’s population lives in the greater Reykjavík area. RÚV reports that on average, there is less than…
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Police Deliberately Not Fining People
Police have reportedly begun another tactic in their collective bargaining negotiations: not fining people for speeding, depriving the state of funds. According to sources close to RÚV, a number of police officers have had communications on social media coordinating means by which…
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Cops May “Call In Sick” Again As Collective Bargaining Manoeuvre
Police could be planning mass sickness call-ins throughout October in protest of their employment terms, but the Finance Ministry considers the action illegal. RÚV reports that the Ministry of Finance has sent a letter to The National Police Federation of Iceland (LL),…
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Police Save The Lives Of Three Cats – VIDEO
Police rescued three cats from a fire this morning, saving their lives with the help of oxygen masks. Víkurfréttir reports that police responded to the scene of a fire in Reykjanesbær this morning, discovering a ground-floor apartment with smoke pouring from the…
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Most Cops Called In Sick Today
In response to continued dissatisfaction with their collective bargaining terms, most capital area police have called in sick from work today. RÚV reports that the Ministry of Finance was informed ahead of time that the police were planning on the maneuver. The…
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BREAKING: Cops Love Donuts
The lines outside of Dunkin’ Donuts in Reykjavík have disappeared, save for one key demographic. For most of the general public, the hype around Dunkin’ Donuts has calmed down, with the long lines vanishing within a couple weeks of the grand opening.…
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Cops Make Traffic Stops To Improve Collective Bargaining Terms
Police around the country used traffic stops to draw attention to their lack of a collective bargaining agreement, and to demand the right to strike. RÚV reports that police in Iceland have been without a valid collective bargaining agreement for the past…
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Drug Dogs Used On Secondary School Kids
Police used drug dogs to search a group of first-year secondary school kids (aged 16) on their way on a field trip, igniting criticism from civil rights workers and lawyers, who say the search was illegal. Vísir reports that no drugs were…
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Cops Want The Right To Strike
The National Police Federation of Iceland (LL) is calling for a meeting with members of parliament, in the hopes of getting back the right to strike. Icelandic police once had the right to go on strike, but this was rescinded in 1986.…
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Cops Want Tasers Again
Iceland’s police force are once again asking to get tasers, as they have done for at least the past five years now. RÚV reports that The National Police Federation of Iceland (LL) have twice recently sent requests to be armed with tasers.…
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Guns From Norway Have Yet To Be Returned
Despite assurances made last November that guns from Norway intended for the Icelandic police would be returned, they still have yet to leave the country. Vísir reports that the cache – which includes 250 MP5 submachine guns – is still in holding…
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Cops Don’t Need More Guns
The former head of the capital area police’s sexual assault division argues that the police do not need more guns; its Viking Squad needs better support. RÚV reports that Björgvin Björgvinsson, the former Chief of the Sexual Assault Division for the Metropolitan…
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Cops Want More Guns, Again
Iceland’s police force is making another attempt to acquire machine guns, despite widespread public opposition the last time they tried. Kjarninn reports that the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police has put in a formal request with the Interior Ministry to purchase…
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Enforcing The Status Quo
Recently, we covered the story of an opinion piece written by Birgir Örn Guðjónsson – better known to the internet as Biggi the Cop. He’s been a pretty popular figure on social media for his perpetual grin, friendly demeanor and overall charm.…
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Protesters File For Damages Against State
Ten protesters are filing for damages against the Icelandic state for actions police took against them at the Gálgahraun lava field last year. RÚV reports that the ten protesters are seeking 2 million ISK in damages each for unlawful arrest and deprivation…
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Who’s Afraid Of November 9?
After DV revealed that the police had just acquired some 150 submachine guns from Norway, Chief Superintendent Jón Bjartmarz—who refused to answer any of the newspaper’s questions—explained on RÚV’s Kastljós that they have possessed machine guns “ever since after the Gúttó-fight.” “The…
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Icelandic Coast Guard Bought 250 MP5s From Norwegian Army
A spokesperson for the Norwegian army has confirmed that the Icelandic Coast Guard bought 250 MP5 submachine guns from them last December, contrary to official contentions that the guns were a gift. RÚV reports that Dag Aamont, a spokesperson for the Norwegian…
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Icelanders Object To More Machine Guns For Cops
Many Icelandic citizens are voicing their opposition to the recent police acquisition of MP5 submachine guns, manifesting in protest and petition alike. Icelanders have long prided themselves as belonging to a peaceful, army-free country. This is being cited by many Icelanders on…
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Icelandic Police Receive Machine Guns, Glocks
The Icelandic police force will soon be adding MP5 machine guns and Glock 17 semiautomatics to their arsenals. DV first reported on the matter early this morning. MBL reports that a “substantial number” of MP5 machine guns are in the hands of…