Global Scans · Crime · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Crime is morphing away from traditional methods to more sophisticated technological approaches. A decline of traditional hierarchical criminal groups and networks will be accompanied by the expansion of a virtual criminal underground made up of individual criminal entrepreneurs. At the same time, forward-looking agencies are equipping themselves with smart technologies to outfox the criminals. Keep up to date with crime changes below.

• [New] Shifts in Israeli policing that weaken restraints on provocative behaviour, paired with the absence of effective external mediation channels to help de-escalate tensions, creates a real risk that sacred-site incidents could spark wider unrest. Foreign Affairs Magazine
• [New] By digitally tracking every waste movement from producer to disposal it will usher in a new era of efficiency in circularity and waste management, helping tackle soaring waste crime across the UK while simplifying compliance for businesses. ThePackagingPortal.com
• [New] Terrorism, including bioterrorism and biowarfare, as well as global crises, pose significant threats to public health and healthcare systems worldwide. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] Over 20 overlapping DOD policies have created inconsistent rules of engagement, with some base commanders authorized to neutralize threatening drones while others risk criminal prosecution for identical actions. Drone Warfare
• [New] Calls by foreign terrorist organizations for attacks on the United States based on recent events: Foreign terrorist organizations will likely continue to maintain a highly visible online presence to attempt to inspire U.S.-based individuals to engage in violent activity. U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Last updated: 14 February 2026