Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100850 total results. Showing results 20041 to 20060 «99910001001100210031004100510061007Next ›Last » ‘Rise of the machines’: Technology, technocracy and the future of community policing Policing is understandably keen to embrace the latest technology in its efforts to protect the public and fight crime; but Dr David Lydon, a former police officer and now Senior Lecturer in Policing at Canterbury Christ Church University, believes that the move towards technocracy inevitably threatens the service’s ability to operate a consensual model in line with the principles and features of traditional community policing. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 3/1/2024 Feature, Opinion No excuse for shoplifting because UK’s benefits system is very generous, policing minister says Chris Philp has told Sky News that gangs, criminal re-selling and drugs were largely to blame for the spike in thefts from shelves, which has been estimated to have cost businesses £1.76bn over 12 months. Sky News 3/1/2024 News Industrial Rights for Police Officers – article from PFEW Police Magazine The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), recognising that the current system for determining police officer pay and conditions is not fit for purpose, will add a notable chapter to the UK’s policing history in 2024 as it ballots its membership on pursuing industrial rights. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 2/1/2024 Feature Increased hours for crisis unit might not have prevented fatal New Year’s Eve shooting, Winnipeg police say CANADA: The fatal shooting of a man by Winnipeg police over the weekend happened at a time when a special unit for people in crisis was off duty. A shortage of mental health clinicians has delayed plans to increase the operating hours of the Alternative Response to Citizens in Crisis (ARCC) program to include weekends. CBC News (Canada) 2/1/2024 News Man shot by Winnipeg police was having a mental health crisis, lawyer says CANADA: A 19-year-old university student fatally shot by a Winnipeg officer was having a mental health crisis and was reported to police by friends, a lawyer for the man’s family said Tuesday. Blue Line (Canada) 2/1/2024 News Court injunction against law banning public drug use disappointing, say police chiefs CANADA: A recent court injunction against a law to restrict public drug use in British Columbia denies police a much-anticipated enforcement tool, says a top law enforcement official. Blue Line (Canada) 2/1/2024 News Police investigate virtual sex assault on girl’s avatar Police are investigating a virtual sexual assault of a girl's avatar, the chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has said. BBC 2/1/2024 News Lancashire Chief Constable Chris Rowley to retire The Chief Constable of Lancashire Police Chris Rowley has announced he is to retire in March after 31 years in policing. Mr Rowley joined Lancashire Police in 2021 on promotion from Humberside Police, having spent all of his previous career in West Yorkshire. BBC 2/1/2024 News What is ‘virtual rape’? Police investigate attack on child in metaverse UK police are investigating the first alleged case of virtual rape after a child’s online avatar – or digital character – was “attacked” while playing a virtual reality (VR) game with a group of adult men. The girl, aged under 16, who was wearing an immersive headset during the alleged attack on her metaverse persona, was not physically harmed but is said to have been left distraught by the incident. i News 2/1/2024 News Tackling shoplifting a priority, says police chief Surrey's chief constable has promised to make tackling shoplifting a priority in 2024. Speaking to BBC Radio Surrey, Tim De Meyer said several arrests were made in a single day in an operation in December. BBC 2/1/2024 News Chatham-Kent police introduce new call handling system CANADA: In preparation for the transition to next generation 911, Chatham-Kent police announced a new call-handling solution. “The new system will enable callers to stay on the line and receive a message assuring them that their call will be answered as soon as possible,” police said in a release Tuesday. The police service also introduced a new map feature that identifies and prioritizes calls unrelated to significant incidents. This ensures that emergency lines are available for critical situations, preventing any potential tie-ups that may hinder immediate response, the release said. Chatham Daily News (Canada) 2/1/2024 News London police chief makes case for second armoured vehicle CANADA: London’s police chief recently offered more justification for his budget request to purchase a second light-armoured vehicle (LAV). Chief Thai Truong’s comments included a blunt assessment about safety in London. CTV News (Canada) 2/1/2024 News Criminal gangs target students with money laundering schemes REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A garda campaign to alert young people to the dangers of becoming a money mule is to be rolled out in secondary schools and third level colleges in Kerry, where dozens of young people are coming before the courts. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 2/1/2024 News Rise in hate crimes in garda district where homeless hub burned down REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Dublin city councillors were warned about a rise in hate crimes in the garda district where a building earmarked for a homeless shelter was burned down on New Year’s Eve. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 2/1/2024 News N.S. police watchdog investigating after man shot by RCMP CANADA: Nova Scotia’s police watchdog is investigating after a man was injured in an RCMP shooting Sunday evening. In a release, the RCMP said officers responded to an incident at a home on Harbourview Road in Pictou Landing First Nation around 10:50 p.m. on Dec. 31, where “a man was threatening people who are known to him.” Global News (Canada) 2/1/2024 News Quebec appeal court upholds ruling finding that police watchdog issued biased release CANADA: The Quebec Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision which found that the family of a Montreal man killed by police was harmed when the province's police watchdog issued a biased news release. CBC News (Canada) 2/1/2024 News MPS officer praised by judge for investigation into child sexual offences A man has been jailed after being convicted of multiple child sexual offences following a forensic and undercover investigation which straddled international policing jurisdictions. Police Professional 2/1/2024 News Lancashire Constabulary chief constable announces his retirement After more than 31 years in policing, Chris Rowley, the chief constable of Lancashire Constabulary, has announced his intention to retire from policing at the end of March 2024. Police Professional 2/1/2024 News PSNI chief’s welcome commitment on pay wouldn’t be necessary in properly functioning system Chief Constable Jon Boutcher told the NI Policing Board last month that he may be forced to breach his accounting officer responsibilities should the current 'logjam' over pay continue Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/1/2024 News Hertfordshire PCC ready to ‘hand the reins on’ after over 10 years at the helm David Lloyd is one of the longest-serving PCCs, having first been elected when the post was created in 2012 and twice re-elected. Outgoing PCC David Lloyd says that serving the people of Hertfordshire has been the “greatest privilege” of his life, as he prepares to stand down from the role in May Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/1/2024 News «99910001001100210031004100510061007Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
