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Out-of-court resolutions: What do victims think – ‘The answer I was looking for’ or a ‘slap on the wrist’? The recent Independent Criminal Courts Review endorsed expanding the use of out-of-court resolutions – which can provide effective resolutions to crimes, and save victims from the stress and lengthiness of court – but what do victims think? New research by Transform Justice highlights considerable support for the approach among victims of crime, and identifies some of the reasons behind their dissatisfaction with the process – including lessons for policing – as Transform Justice Research and Policy Officer Ella Thomson explains. Policing Insight - Registration at source	7/8/2025 Analysis, Feature, Opinion
Report on an inspection visit to police custody suites in the Metropolitan Police Service This report describes our findings following an inspection of the Metropolitan Police Service custody facilities. The inspection was conducted jointly by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) and the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in February and March 2025. It is part of our programme of inspections covering every police custody suite in England and Wales. The inspection assessed the effectiveness of custody services and outcomes for detained people throughout the different stages of detention. It examined the force’s approach to custody provision in relation to detaining people safely and respectfully, with a particular focus on children and vulnerable adults. To help the force improve, we have made one recommendation and highlighted a further 20 areas for improvement. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)	7/8/2025 Report
The Metropolitan Police Service has made improvements to its custody services, but further progress is needed The Metropolitan Police Service provides a safe environment for detainees in custody, but needs to improve its risk management and how it oversees its use of force, the police inspectorate has said. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)	7/8/2025 News
Ontario police force may be 1st in Canada to use drones for some 911 calls CANADA: A police force in one of Canada’s most populated regions may soon be deploying drones as first responders for certain 911 calls. Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi told Global News in a statement Wednesday the initiative would make them “one of, if not the first police service in Canada” to use drone technology in that capacity. Global News (Canada)	7/8/2025 News
Queensland Police uncover thousands of weapons after expansion of Jack’s Law AUSTRALIA: Between April 6, 2023 and August 3, 2025, Queensland police scanned 133,970 people, and seized 1,260 weapons. A total of 3,380 people were charged with more than 6,000 offences. The Courier (Australia)	7/8/2025 News, Video
Family violence workers say Victoria Police misidentifying victim-survivors as perpetrators AUSTRALIA: A new report into police responses to family violence in the state has found they can bring harm or replicate power and control dynamics that underpin abuse. SBS News (Australia)	7/8/2025 News
McSkimming allegations ‘really disturbing’ – former Police Commissioner NEW ZEALAND: Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says the criminal case against his former deputy is "really disturbing". Jevon McSkimming faces eight charges of possessing objectionable publications, including child sexual exploitation and bestiality material, on his work devices over a four-year period. He resigned as the country's second most powerful cop in May amid separate investigations by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) and the police. RNZ (Radio New Zealand)	7/8/2025 News
Over 150 on-duty gardaí assaulted so far this year, new figures reveal REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A total of 3,440 gardai have been assaulted while on duty in almost 12 years Limerick Live (Republic of Ireland)	7/8/2025 News
New safety rules introduced for checkpoints after death of Garda Kevin Flatley Fewer than one-fifth of gardaí who are enrolled have completed new requirements successfully Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source	7/8/2025 News
FATF highlights significant gaps in investigating and prosecuting terrorism financing A new report from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has found that most countries have gaps in their understanding of terrorism financing trends, with terrorist organisations exploiting vulnerabilities both in traditional financial systems, and increasingly through online opportunities; the FATF is calling for greater international collaboration and the harmonisation of legal frameworks, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source	7/8/2025 Analysis, Feature
Met manages custody arrangements more safely than most other forces says HMICFRS HMICFRS found that only Wandsworth and Peckham custody suites had potential ligature points in the cells - far fewer than most other forces. Police Oracle - Subscription at source	7/8/2025 News
Rachel Tuffin: Enhancing community policing with Neighbourhood Alerts The College of Policing's Rachel Tuffin discusses the Neighbourhood Alerts system as a significant innovation in community policing. The dialogue explores how targeted messaging can enhance public engagement and improve perceptions of policing. Early findings suggest that users of the Neighbourhood Alerts service report improved perceptions of their local police, highlighting the importance of community involvement in problem-solving. The conversation emphasizes the potential for further research and optimization of this tool to maximize its effectiveness without additional costs. PolicingTV	7/8/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video
Police officer set up travel company when off sick A police officer who set up a travel firm while on sick leave sick from work has been given a written warning. BBC	7/8/2025 News
Calls for clarity over whether UK police can release suspects’ ethnicity and immigration status Warwickshire police and crime commissioner’s call comes after claims of cover-up over details of men accused of child rape The Guardian	6/8/2025 News
Football hooligans to be sprayed by police with DNA tagging mist Invisible liquid that appears under UV light will be used by police attending all League Two games in Cheshire this season The Telegraph - Subscription at source	6/8/2025 News
Police Chief speaks on need for complex needs facility CANADA: The discussion of where to put a complex needs facility has been a heated one in Prince Albert. While some residents of the city understand the need for such a facility to help with homelessness and addiction issues, others are worried that such a facility in their neighbourhood will only attract more crime. Police Chief Patrick Nogier has been vocal about the need for a Complex Needs Emergency Facility (CNES) in the city, and he believes a large part of the discourse is the thought that it would simply be a homeless shelter. Sask Now (Canada)	6/8/2025 News
How WA Police has improved procedures for domestic violence calls since murder of Lynn Cannon AUSTRALIA: The brutal murder of Perth mother Lynn Cannon by her estranged husband in 2022 prompted a review of how WA Police respond to family violence incidents. ABC News (Australia)	6/8/2025 News
Gardai staffing & recruitment crisis latest amid ‘fallen on deaf ears’ warning & major wave of retirements next year REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The GRA President said the force is 'unlikely' to reach its target of 5,000 extra officers under current policies The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland)	6/8/2025 News
Gardaí to fall short of recruitment targets with resignations expected 2026 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: With An Garda Síochána unlikely to hit its recruitment targets, the President of the Garda Representatives Association (GRA) has said the organisation faces a raft of resignations from 2026. newstalk (Republic of Ireland)	6/8/2025 News
Police too loose with number plate recognition system, review finds NEW ZEALAND: The police have been too loose using systems that identify vehicle number plates and must tighten up, a new review has found. Police use of two privately-run automated number-plate recognition (ANPR) systems, Auror and SaferCities, has soared. RNZ (Radio New Zealand)	6/8/2025 News

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