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More than 4,500 XL Bully dogs seized by police since ban
Police in England Wales have seized more than 4,500 XL Bully dogs since the breed was banned on February 1, 2024.
Police Professional 		29/1/2025
News
Two former South Yorkshire Police officers investigated by IOPC following child sex abuse complaints
The Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the conduct of two former South Yorkshire Police (SYP) officers in relation to complaints from four survivors of child sexual exploitation and abuse in Rotherham.
Police Professional 		29/1/2025
News
Police chief says parents must do more over knives
Parents have to do more to educate children about knives, the chief constable of West Midlands Police says.
BBC 		29/1/2025
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Trial set for police officer accused of sexual assault
A trial date has been set for a police officer charged with two counts of sexual assault.
BBC 		29/1/2025
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Filming of colleague’s genitals at work, ‘unprofessional’ not ‘criminal’, says NSW Police
AUSTRALIA: An NSW police sergeant escaped with a slap on the wrist after filming a video of a fellow police officer’s exposed genitalia, which was then distributed without his consent. A recent complaint to the Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) alleged that a senior officer at NSW Police filmed and distributed a video of a colleague’s genitals without his consent, alleging serious bullying and misconduct.
HR Leader 		29/1/2025
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‘Bigger teams and lower caseloads per officer’ is part of dealing with traumatic abuse offences
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist has outlined the support given to officers investigating extreme cases of paedophilia and sexual abuse. Ensuring lower case loads per officer is an important part of the Met’s strategy for looking after the welfare of officers investigating the most disturbing cases the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee was told today.
Police Oracle 		29/1/2025
News
Met training 8,000 officers to better recognise signs of child exploitation
Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist confirmed the additional training at the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee on Wednesday. The Metropolitan Police is training 8,000 officers to better recognise signs of child exploitation, including a “victim-first” approach that aims to stop the “adultification” of some involved with the crimes.
Police Oracle 		29/1/2025
News
New campaign highlights impact of PCCs in preventing crime
A new campaign launched by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) highlights the importance of preventing crime to improve community safety.
Police Professional 		29/1/2025
News
Police chiefs warn XL bully ban placing ‘huge burden on policing’
The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) said kennel spaces were “reaching capacity”, with costs “increasing by the day”.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		29/1/2025
News
Officers will transfer to London forces if allowances cut warns Fed leader
Police staff and officers were told of the proposals yesterday and the Federation’s reaction was “complete disbelief”.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		29/1/2025
News
Innovation and 999 performance praised at Bedfordshire Police, but improvement in crime investigation needed
Innovative practice and “significant improvements” in 999 call answering performance have been praised by the police inspectorate in its latest report into Bedfordshire Police.
Police Professional 		29/1/2025
News
Former officer’s appeal is upheld and assault conviction overturned
The former inspector has been acquitted of common assault by beating.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		29/1/2025
News
Annual Hate Crimes data show a 4% decrease in reporting to police in 2024
CANADA: The Ottawa Police Service Hate and Bias Crime Unit 2024 Annual statistics show that the Unit addressed 467 incidents last year, including 351 criminal and 116 hate-motivated incidents, which marks a decrease of 4% over 2023 (compared to 487 incidents that year).
Ottawa Police Service (Canada) 		29/1/2025
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Police launch Vulnerable Person Registry to protect and support vulnerable community members
CANADA: The Lethbridge Police Service has launched its new Vulnerable Person Registry (VPR), a vital tool developed to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals who may require additional assistance during emergencies or high-stress situations.
Blue Line (Canada) 		29/1/2025
News
Quebec police chiefs calling for increased caution in school zones as accidents rise
CANADA: The association representing Quebec’s police chiefs is sounding the alarm that collisions involving children transported by school bus are on the rise, reaching levels not seen since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Blue Line (Canada) 		29/1/2025
News
New Garda recruitment campaign to launch next week
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A new Garda recruitment campaign will launch next week, in an effort to boost the declining numbers.
Beat (Republic of Ireland) 		29/1/2025
News
Garda career ruined after caught dealing cocaine, court told
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A former probationary garda saw his promising career go up in smoke when he was caught dealing cocaine in Killarney, Co Kerry, a special district court sitting has been told.
RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 		29/1/2025
News
Kerry garda whose career ‘went up in smoke’ after being found with cocaine fined €400
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Killarney District Court heard the garda bought two bags of cocaine and one was for his friend since childhood.
Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 		29/1/2025
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Southport attack: Changing the definition of terrorism won’t stop the violence
The trial and sentencing of Axel Rudakubana for the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport in 2024 has once again ignited a debate about what constitutes terrorism in the UK; Dr Alan Greene, Reader in Constitutional Law and Human Rights at the University of Birmingham, argues that widening the already broad legal definition of terrorism would confuse the law and increase the existing heavy reliance on the discretion of the police, courts and government as to which incidents are deemed terrorist in nature.
Policing Insight 		29/1/2025
Analysis, Feature, Opinion
Innovation and 999 performance praised in Bedfordshire Police’s latest HMICFRS inspection
Innovative practice and ‘significant improvements’ in 999 call answering performance have been picked out for praise by inspectors in the latest report into Bedfordshire Police. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted the work of the force with Amazon Web Services to utilise technology and artificial intelligence in investigating crime and keeping people safe.
Bedfordshire Police 		29/1/2025
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