Flashbangs (also called stun grenades, or noise/flash diversionary devices) are single-use weapons thrown or fired into proximity of the victim, which then emit a deafening sound and flash of light. Police use flashbangs to overwhelm their victims’ senses, rendering them vulnerable to further attack.

Police and labour unions have a contradictory relationship.  A key role of police, both historically and currently, has been to break strikes, harass and even kill union members. At the same time, in many jurisdictions police are highly unionised themselves. This article explores this history and ongoing issues in the relationship between police and the union movement.

Security culture refers to shared practices activists use to disrupt state surveillance and interference in our organisations.