Police misconduct in Belgium and dog attack in San Francisco

In Nivelles, Belgium, an internal investigation has been launched following a viral video showing a police officer violently slapping a handcuffed woman. The incident occurred on September 12, during which the officer reportedly struck the woman in the face and pushed her into a patrol car. Bernard De Ro, the mayor of Nivelles and head of the local police district, announced the probe to determine the circumstances leading up to the use of force against an individual who did not appear to pose a threat.

In San Francisco, a woman sustained serious injuries during a 10 to 15-minute pit bull attack in the Tenderloin district on September 8. Bystanders and a UPS driver attempted to intervene before police and animal control arrived. The incident sparked debate on social media regarding the handling of the animal, as witnesses were recorded arguing over whether officers should shoot the dog or attempt to restrain it.