Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115456 total results. Showing results 20361 to 20380 «101510161017101810191020102110221023Next ›Last » Police dogs to sniff out cyber criminals’ devices Two police dogs are being trained to assist investigations into criminals who exploit technology to commit offences, Humberside Police have said. Digital detection dogs Duke and Dexter are on a six-week training programme to uncover hidden items such as USB drives and mobile phones. BBC 7/12/2024 News Measuring “what matters” in 21st-century policing: partnering with civilian oversight to assess procedurally just policing in Philadelphia Police oversight bodies routinely audit body-worn camera (BWC) footage for binary policy compliance (e.g., Was the camera activated per policy?), and police performance assessments traditionally focus on quantifiable outputs. In both cases, the ‘process domain’ that reflects service quality is largely ignored, resulting in impoverished metrics. In partnership with the Philadelphia Police Department and the Citizens Police Oversight Commission, we conducted a systematic social observation (SSO) of BWC footage from 233 randomly selected traffic stops to evaluate a protocol for measuring procedurally just policing (PJP). Rater consistency and validity assessments showed that coders provided reliable ratings, capturing elements of participation, dignity/respect, and trustworthy motives, with lower correlations for neutrality. Mean PJP scores varied with suspect tone, supporting predictive validity and aligning with procedural justice theory. The PJP protocol enables oversight entities to assess service quality and alignment with democratic policing values, though refinements are needed to address the range of police–citizen interactions. We discuss our findings and their implications for automation. Police Practice and Research 7/12/2024 News Call for end to ‘draconian’ police cautions for sex workers that last until age of 100 A ‘prostitute’s caution’, unlike other cautions, does not require a person to admit an offence or agree to it The Guardian 7/12/2024 News Chemsex-related crime Chemsex, what it is and how it relates to complex and unique crime both in person and online. College of Policing 7/12/2024 News Police hold DNA of about one-in-six adults in Northern Ireland Concerns have been raised after it emerged the PSNI holds the DNA of more than 247,000 people on its database - around one-in-six of the north’s adult population. The Irish News 7/12/2024 News To restore public trust in policing we need to focus on your priorities We must concentrate our efforts into what matters the most to the public: effective neighbourhood policing The Telegraph 7/12/2024 Feature, Opinion Police officer sacked over offensive WhatsApps A former police officer has been sacked for sending offensive WhatsApp messages to colleagues, a police force said. Former PC Samuel Thacker, a response officer based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, sent offensive, derogatory and demeaning messages - many of which were about female police officers - to male colleagues. BBC 7/12/2024 News Sask. police chiefs keen on proposed legislation that will help them get weapons off the street CANADA: Saskatchewan has introduced legislation that will allow police to seize potential street weapons in public, such as large knives, machetes and bear spray, without laying charges. CBC News (Canada) 7/12/2024 News, Video Uniformed NSW police allowed to participate in Sydney Mardi Gras AUSTRALIA: In a vote at the event’s annual general meeting on Saturday, members narrowly decided against banning the force from marching The Guardian 7/12/2024 News Three babies committed speeding offences, Garda system shows REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda’s intelligence system recorded three incidents of babies being caught speeding in recent years, the result of poor data entry practices by the force. The widespread entry of incorrect information into the Garda’s systems also resulted in multiple files showing what appeared to be child criminals committing crimes before they were even born. The findings are contained in an analysis by the Garda Inspectorate into the creation of police intelligence records for children. Just under 60 per cent of a sample of records analysed by the watchdog had an incorrect date of birth. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 7/12/2024 News What Is geographic profiling? (Part 6) This is the sixth video of a seven part series by the Police Science Doctor Dr Susanne Knabe-Nicol on "What is Investigative Psychology?" Episodes will come out every Saturday. This video provides an introduction to geographic profiling. What is geographic profiling? What is geographic profiling based on? How to use geographic profiling? How can geographic profiling assist in investigations? PolicingTV 7/12/2024 Feature, Video Gross misconduct proven against former Cambridgeshire Constabulary officer A former Cambridgeshire Constabulary officer who visited a woman in police uniform while off duty and used police issue handcuffs for a sexual encounter, would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not already resigned, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 6/12/2024 News Missing Colm: Family of detective highlight the dangers of stress REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Detective Superintendent Colm Fox died at Ballymun Garda station on Saturday 10 February 2018. At the conclusion of the recent four-day inquest Coroner Dr Myra Cullinane said it was tragic that a man, who had been described as a perfectionist, appeared to have perceived an aspect of his work as a catastrophe, such that he felt he should take his own life. The Coroner acknowledged the current mental health supports which are offered in An Garda Síochána, and said she endorsed the full implementation of a "mental health first aid kit" within the force. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 6/12/2024 News The Evolution of the Measurement of Rape and Sexual Assault Over 50 Years: Milestones, Definitions, Operationalizations, and Classifications For the past 50 years, the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) has been committed to improving crime victimization estimates through three crime surveys: the National Crime Survey (1972–1991), National Crime Victimization Survey (1992–2023), and the redesigned National Crime Victimization Survey (2024–present). This article explores the progression of how rape and sexual assault (RSA) have been measured across these surveys, highlighting key milestones, legislative impacts, and measurement changes. The key aspects include the transformation of sexual victimization definitions, the focus on behaviors and tactics in the type of crime classification, and the expansion from solely measuring rape to a broader spectrum of RSA. The dedication to refining RSA screening and classification methods through extensive testing and evaluation is evident. This evolution demonstrates BJS’s ongoing efforts to produce accurate RSA estimates and adapt to changing societal and legislative contexts. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice - Subscription at source 6/12/2024 Research article Rape trials collapse as victims abandon cases amid long court delays Courts logjam in England and Wales contributes to doubling in five years of victims pulling out of prosecutions The Guardian 6/12/2024 News The crisis in the courts in England and Wales: how did we get here? Official data paints bleak picture of justice system, with large backlog of cases and record numbers on remand The Guardian 6/12/2024 Feature MI5 forced to ‘pare back’ counter-terrorism work due to rogue states, says chief MI5 forced to ‘pare back’ counter-terrorism work due to rogue states, says chief Ken McCallum says service must make ‘uncomfortable choices’ as it faces more aggression from Russia, China and Iran PA Media Fri 6 Dec 2024 23.28 GMT Share MI5 has had to “pare back” its counter-terrorism focus because of the growing threat from Russia and other hostile states, the security agency’s boss has said. Ken McCallum, the director general of MI5, said the agency has to look at its “finite” resources and make “uncomfortable choices”. The Guardian 6/12/2024 News Organ traffickers moving to open web to target ‘desperate’ victims Organisations from across the globe have warned more needs to be done if a growing trend of organ trafficking is to be halted. Clive Hammond reports from a specialist police event. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/12/2024 Feature Lincolnshire moved into special measures by inspectorate due to ‘risks to public safety’ Earlier this week the Chief Constable and PCC wrote a letter to organisations within policing including HMICFRS and the NPCC to ask for support to address the "chronic underfunding" of the force. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/12/2024 News Lincolnshire Police moved into ‘enhanced monitoring’ by HMICFRS His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has placed Lincolnshire Police into the enhanced monitoring process ‘Engage’ in relation to five causes of concern. Police Professional 6/12/2024 News «101510161017101810191020102110221023Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
