Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115456 total results. Showing results 20401 to 20420 «101710181019102010211022102310241025Next ›Last » £19m funding boost for VAWG support services in Scotland More than 100 organisations working to tackle violence against women and girls in Scotland will receive £19 million in new funding. Police Professional 6/12/2024 News Police and hospitality industry unite in fight against child sexual exploitation The Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Taskforce and partners from across the hospitality industry are launching a national prevention programme to tackle child exploitation and abuse. Police Professional 6/12/2024 News Lincolnshire Police moved into enhanced monitoring Lincolnshire Police has today been moved into an enhanced level of monitoring by the police inspectorate. His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) continuously monitors the performance of all police forces in England and Wales. The monitoring process consists of two stages: Scan and Engage. All police forces are in routine monitoring under the Scan stage by default, but may be escalated to enhanced monitoring under the Engage stage if there are significant service failures. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 6/12/2024 News More than 1,600 arrested in county lines crackdown across England and Wales in ‘intensification week’ More than £3m of drugs, £2m of cash, 557 weapons and four XL bully dogs were seized in the week-long crackdown in England and Wales. Sky News 6/12/2024 News New panel will examine suspects’ custody treatment An independent panel has been launched following a damning inquiry which found evidence of people being "humiliated" while in Greater Manchester Police (GMP) custody. BBC 6/12/2024 News New video tool launches to report domestic abuse virtually Victims reporting domestic abuse in West Yorkshire now have the option to provide the report through a video call as an alternative to officers attending at their home. The Rapid Video Response (RVR) is now available across all five districts following a successful pilot in Leeds and Wakefield. Since May 2024, over 1000 victims have received a policing response through RVR, when reporting domestic abuse related offences such as controlling and coercive behaviour or assault. Rapid Video Response is a victim-focused approach which provides an alternative way for domestic abuse victims to speak to a police officer following a report of domestic abuse – without having to come to a police station or have officers visit their home in a marked police car. West Yorkshire Police 6/12/2024 News Police dogs sniff out sex offenders’ devices Three police dogs have been specially trained to sniff out technical devices to catch sex offenders and other criminals. BBC 6/12/2024 News Over 500 weapons seized and 1,400 vulnerable people safeguarded during crackdown of County Line drug dealers Police forces have arrested 1,660 criminals and closed 261 County Lines used by County Line gangs to sell drugs. The national crackdown saw 557 weapons seized, alongside four XL bullies, as well as £1.98 million in cash across the country during a seven-day long intensification week. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 6/12/2024 News PSNI chief reveals ‘clear plan’ to publish photos of offenders as a deterrent CC Boutcher said crime levels in Northern Ireland “remain significantly lower than in England and Wales” but this “has not manifested itself in reduced demand as crime types have changed”. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/12/2024 News Police and hospitality industry unite in fight against child sexual exploitation With the launch of the national prevention programme. Today (Friday 6 December) the Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) Taskforce and partners from across the hospitality industry are uniting in the fight against child exploitation and abuse, with the aim of stamping out some of the worst criminality our society sees. Operation Makesafe provides a significant opportunity to prevent child sexual exploitation, specifically incidents which take place in hotels and other forms of accommodation within the hospitality industry. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 6/12/2024 News Custody lead wins award for improving working conditions for colleagues Sgt Gary Stephen's ability to provide expert guidance has helped prevent potential conflicts, resolved ongoing issues and contributed to a more harmonious workplace. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/12/2024 News PCCs question strength of Government’s Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee Thames Valley PCC says there will in reality be only 3,000 'new' officers. Two Police and Crime Commissioners have pointed out that the named, contactable officer initiative in every neighbourhood announced by the Prime Minister yesterday is nothing new and one has questioned the veracity of the 13,000 ‘new’ neighbourhood officers pledge. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/12/2024 News PCC launches UK’s first citizens’ assemblies to help shape local policing Residents of Cheshire are the first in the country to take part in citizens’ assemblies to help shape local policing plans. Police Professional 6/12/2024 News Domestic killers face tougher sentences in latest move to halve violence against women and girls Jealous ex-partners and murderers who use their hands as weapons to strangle victims face severe prison sentences under new laws set to be brought in by the government. Ministry of Justice (MoJ) 6/12/2024 News Debate rages over police marching at Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras ahead of vote AUSTRALIA: NSW Police are facing fresh calls to be banned from marching at the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, which the NSW premier has described as a "slap in the face" and "divisive". ABC News (Australia) 6/12/2024 News NBCC urges retailers to take advantage of free crime prevention training The police led National Business Crime Centre is urging retailers to make full use of the crime prevention and training resources available free on their website to help support shop workers during the busy festive season. Emergency Services Times 6/12/2024 News Man charged with assaulting two gardaí during Dublin riots REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A 49-year-old man has appeared in court charged with attacking two gardaí and trying to damage a garda car during the Dublin riots last year. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 6/12/2024 News Garda investigations undermined by legal constraints in issuing suspect photos, say senior officers REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardai advised to be more conservative than police force in UK for fear of breaching GDPR regulations and data protection laws. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 6/12/2024 News The power of early intervention in tackling youth violence Knife crime and serious violence, by its very nature, too often only comes to public attention when lives have been lost and communities are left shattered. Emergency Services Times 6/12/2024 News Picking a way through minefields – leadership with political astuteness for senior police The importance of ‘political astuteness’ as a skill for leaders is increasingly recognised – particularly in roles with tricky issues and diverse stakeholders – but the subject has seemingly been little considered within policing; Open University Visiting Fellow Dr Jane Roberts and Emeritus Professor Jean Hartley explore the research around political astuteness in policing, and the challenges involved in the relationships between politicians and police leaders. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/12/2024 Analysis, Feature «101710181019102010211022102310241025Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
