A girl who appeared in hundreds of child sexual abuse images and videos has been tracked down after years of searching, by one of our world-class analysts.
"It was wonderful to hear she is now being given help," said Mabel, the analyst who identified the girl. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I thought this was interesting. While stop and search 'criminality detected' rates vary between forces, at force level those rates vary little by subject ethnicity, especially in the large metropolitan forces. In other words, the bar for reasonable suspicion is applied quite consistently.
Well worth a follow if you are interested in #Policing issues...
#cccupolice #ccpr #cccu
A huge shift in tech: Now Lenovo sells PCs and laptops with pre-installed Linux and provide full support.
Buy a Lenovo Linux PC/laptop and enjoy a computer that belongs to you and doesn't spy on you like Windows 11.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8OM...
#lenovo #lenovo #windows11 #linux #ubuntu #tech
On Feb 24 at Magnet's FREE virtual summit, @dwmetz.bsky.social and I will be talking about DF and IR, but not about "DFIR", if you know what I mean. magnetvirtualsummit.com/registration... #DFIR
Young people are being pressured to share intimate images without understanding the lasting impact.
Actor Natalie Dormer supports our latest campaign, urging adults to start crucial conversations with their children.
Find support at thinkbeforeyoushare.org
youtube.com/shorts/Uzh5L...
A Friday evening shout out to all of our wonderful Police Staff members working alongside their Police Officers colleagues this weekend. 🫡
From Front Office Staff to Forensic Teams, thank you all for the vital work you all do. 👏
Have a safe weekend, all. 💯
#ThinBlueLine 🚨
We’re Hiring: Partnerships Officer 🚀
If you enjoy connecting the dots between purpose, people, and funding — we want to hear from you! You'll be joining a warm, supportive team that’s passionate about impact.
Find out more about the role and apply on our website. www.iwf.org.uk/about-us/who...
Can someone explain to me how a knife with the brand name Kombat on the handle, complete with a handgrenade symbol for the 'o', doesn't breach the Knives Act?
Home Assistant is one of the most useful things you can run on a Raspberry Pi. It lets you control all your smart devices from one place, with tons of customization options. I’ve set it up more times than I can count, so here’s a clear,... #raspberrypi #linux
I have been using #Linux almost exclusively for all of my daily work for almost a month now.
I highly recommend it. It's been refreshing to just have a computer that feels like it works without a bunch of crap bothering me all the time.
Additional details in the thread. 🧵
NEW BLOGPOST: Palestine Action: What just happened?
A look at some of the legal principles at play following yesterday's verdicts.
thesecretbarrister.com/2026/02/05/p...
Only one week until Safer Internet Day!
Safer Internet Day will take place on 10 February with the theme “Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI.”
Register your support & check the educational resources at saferinternet.org.uk/safer-intern...
@uksic.bsky.social
A misplaced semicolon in a php file
⚡ Don’t miss today’s #Linux playlist!
Hand-picked videos on #OpenSource from across YouTube → www.youtube.com/playlist
Absolutely ridiculous verdict…I have no words!
Stop the world, I’d like to get off please.
How on earth could a jury not find a verdict on GBH with intent?
It’s on camera.
There is no lawful excuse of ‘defending someone with a sledgehammer’.
🤦🏼♂️
Who would want to be a Police Officer?
#ThinBlueLine 🚨
Definite Yay! I used it to give a whole new lease of life to an old MacBook. On the right hardware it’s super responsive compared to non-optimised alternatives (e.g. vanilla Arch)…you can really feel the difference!
Charge rates for crimes recorded in E&W in 2024/25 by crime type and force - as at Jan 2026. Here, the charge rate is the % of crimes recorded in the year that have (so far) resulted in a charge.
Short leash! Nine months of supports is up since April 2025!
" #Ubuntu 25.04 “Plucky Puffin” Reached End of Life, Upgrade to Ubuntu 25.10"
9to5linux.com/ubuntu-25-04... from @9to5linux.bsky.social
#Linux #9to5Linux
Tired of hearing the same outdated claims and myths about Linux? You aren’t alone. A lot of what people still believe comes from a time when things were very different. In this article, I’ll break down 7 of the most common myths I’ve seen, and... #raspberrypi #linux
KDE Plasma 6.6 BETA Released With Plasma Login Manager, Plasma Setup
#Linux
Debian Libre Live 13.3 Images Released For Avoiding Non-Free Firmware
#Linux
CachyOS is the ultimate Windows killer, IMO.
Doesn't confuse new users with flatpaks. People can still install them if needed.
HDR/VRR works as Wayland is supported well with KDE/Gnome.
It's based on a rolling distro, but so is Steam OS.
One update broke the H.264 codec, but they fixed it soon.
The same people who pushed you for speed during the primary incident will ask you, with a straight face, why you didn’t preserve the things they now need.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/dfir-t... #DFIR
