Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 94496 total results. Showing results 181 to 200 «67891011121314Next ›Last » Vodafone drags police into UK merger plan The mobile operator is trying every trick in the book to garner support for the proposed tie-up and its latest salvo is a new report looking at how standalone 5G would help the police force. Specifically, its headline finding is that the rollout of 5G SA will improve efficiency in the police service, saving 11 million hours of police time per year. Telecoms.com 21/11/2024 News Challenges of improving policing across Britain Readers respond to a police chief’s call for reforms to end the different standards of policing across England and Wales. Yet again we have a senior chief constable calling for a single national police force (In England and Wales, where you live determines the kind of policing you get. That isn’t right, 18 November). The Guardian 21/11/2024 Feature, Opinion Online misinformation influenced actions of ‘increasingly younger demographic’ during riots, warn police chiefs Exposure to ‘fake news’ and harmful ideologies online are influencing the actions of an increasingly younger demographic, police chiefs have warned. Seventeen per cent of those arrested in relation to the summer riots and disorder were under the age of 18, the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has revealed. Police Professional 21/11/2024 News Cleveland’s ‘feet on the street help to tackle ASB with hotspot patrols Drug dealing, cannabis farms and off-road bikes are just some of the problems that Cleveland’s hotspot patrols have helped tackle in their first full year. Uniformed anti-social behaviour (ASB) patrols delivered by local authority community wardens have clocked up a total of 7,685 hours pounding the streets of Stockton-on-Tees, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland. Police Professional 21/11/2024 News Serious youth violence more far-reaching than many realise, report warns Serious youth violence is more far-reaching than many adults realise, with children as young as 11 carrying knives ‘for their own protection’, a new report has warned. It says this is not just a ‘city problem’ and action needs to be taken to support children most at risk, including those with special educational needs. Police Professional 21/11/2024 News Three per cent rise in domestic abuse offences recorded by Police Scotland Domestic abuse offences recorded by Police Scotland have increased for the first time in three years, according to latest figures from Scotland’s Chief Statistician. The police recorded 63,867 incidents of domestic abuse in 2023/24, an increase of three per cent compared with the previous year. This is the first year this figure has shown an increase since 2020/21. Police Professional 21/11/2024 News Justice Minister ‘prioritises’ funding for PSNI in her budget plan The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been allocated an additional £36.7 million by Justice Minister Naomi Long, which she says will “sustain and stabilise policing” in the next financial year. Police Professional 21/11/2024 News Acting National Chair opens very first FedConnect Tiff Lynch looks back at recent challenges faced by members and highlights the work the Federation has been doing at a local and national level to support them. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 21/11/2024 News Artificial Intelligence lead highlights examples of best practice among forces who use the technology Call handling, automatic statement generation and identifying missed lines of inquiry are being tackled with automated tools. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/11/2024 News Going back to performance league tables would not be helpful says NPCC NPCC lead says in terms of central direction 'we need to understand the expectations that are placed on policing.' Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/11/2024 News Peel Regional Police announces significant decrease in 911 call wait times CANADA: Peel Regional Police is releasing new data that shows 9-1-1 call wait times decreased by approximately 80 per cent in 2024. Blue Line (Canada) 21/11/2024 News Investigation led to huge drug bust, which will disrupt Surrey drug trade, says RCMP CANADA: Mounties in Surrey, B.C., say a year-long investigation has led to one of the largest drug seizures in the detachment’s history and will “disrupt” the drug trade in the city. Blue Line (Canada) 21/11/2024 News The Rule in Browne v. Dunn: A lesson for police witnesses CANADA: One of the most confusing aspects of testimony for inexperienced police officers involves the “Rule in Browne v. Dunn”, which refers to an ancient, much misunderstood and very confusing duty that defence counsel must comply with when cross-examining police witnesses. Blue Line (Canada) 21/11/2024 Feature Garda association lists six ways for next government to increase numbers REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A frontline garda association has told political parties that “words and soundbites” over increasing garda numbers won’t solve the crisis in garda recruitment and retention and has urged them to take some specific measures instead. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 21/11/2024 News Labour’s Kerry candidate says his party will address garda recruitment and retention if elected REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Labour’s general election candidate in Kerry says his party has a bold plan to rebuild An Garda Síochána. Radio Kerry (Republic of Ireland) 21/11/2024 News Staggering figures reveal over 600 Garda personnel seek physiological help in single month as cops ‘stretched to limit’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Commissioner Drew Harris confirmed there were currently 14,125 in the force - 10,075 and 4,050 female. The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland) 21/11/2024 News Looking to prior encounters with the police can help prevent domestic violence New research from the University of Calgary shows that three-quarters of men charged with domestic violence (DV) have already interacted with police at least once, with two thirds showing a clear trajectory of increasing police interactions in the lead up to their DV charge; Associate Professor Lana Wells believes this data around perpetrators offers an opportunity to intervene early and prevent the escalation of violence. Policing Insight 21/11/2024 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Police Scotland meets with religious and minority communities to build more inclusive service Police Scotland’s chief constable, together with officers and staff, have met with key individuals from religious and minority ethnicity communities as part of efforts to build an effective and inclusive service. Police Professional 21/11/2024 News PCC urges government to ensure forces are not ‘unfairly short-changed’ by national insurance rise Surrey’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) has urged the Government to carefully consider how it will compensate police forces for the rise in employer’s national insurance. Police Professional 21/11/2024 News Impact Report – 2023/24 Our sixth annual Impact report 2023/24 focuses on stories about people and the impact we have had on the public and policing. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 21/11/2024 Report «67891011121314Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events