Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115456 total results. Showing results 20441 to 20460 «101910201021102210231024102510261027Next ›Last » Quebec appeals ban on random police traffic stops to Supreme Court CANADA: Initial ruling said stops lead to racial profiling, Quebec says ban makes policing difficult CBC News (Canada) 5/12/2024 News Student officer research projects: Evidence-based knowledge embedded into policing practice? Modern policing is faced with a rapidly changing landscape which continues to present new challenges and opportunities to policing (NPCC, 2015). With limited resources, it is hoped policing education will support police services to deal with these challenges through embedding evidence-based practices (Mitchell and Lewis, 2017). The large number of new recruits from the police uplift provides an exciting opportunity to incorporate these practices into operational policing (Lum and Koper, 2017; Pepper et al., 2020). The purpose of this study was to investigate evidence-based research projects produced by student police officers and explore whether they provide knowledge that is relevant and embedded into policing practice. Using qualitative methods data was gathered from key informants and graduates from the University of South Wales' five established police partners in England and Wales. The findings identified that knowledge from the projects was being disseminated within the police organisations, and that student police officers were informally applying evidence-based knowledge they had gained from their research projects in their day-to-day operational policing roles, and some were transferring this knowledge as tutors and supervisors. This study concluded that research projects produced by student officers can have a direct impact and contribution to policing practice and policy. However, to capitalise on this opportunity police services would benefit from developing formalised processes to embed this knowledge into practice. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles - Subscription at source 5/12/2024 Research article Personal theories of police officers about authority Police authority supposedly guides the actions of police officers. This article reconstructs personal theories on the authority of police by means of qualitative interviews with German police officers and police candidates. These personal theories are divided into four self-schemata composed of: dealing effectively and preferably with possible problems occurring with police work; different normative orders that define the relationship between the police and civil society; a reference to desirable personality traits for police officers; and symbolic representations of police authority. Such self-schemata influence police interactions with citizens and disclose a diversity of police ideas about authority. The different self-schemata of authority seem to originate from different backgrounds such as practical experience of policing, formal education in police colleges, compliance with commonly accepted societal norms like fairness, non-violence, respect and personal convictions. It is discussed how these self-schemata can be constructively reflected in formal police education in Germany. This article contributes to a nuanced understanding of police authority and how this might be integrated into training. Further research should investigate how these schemata can be integrated into a dynamic model and carry out a comparative, intercultural analysis of these personal theories. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Subscription at source 5/12/2024 Research article APCC statement on funding for victims’ services In response to Ministry of Justice confirmation to Police and Crime Commissioners of central government funding for victims’ service for 2025/26, APCC Joint Leads for Victims, Lisa Townsend and Clare Moody said: Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 5/12/2024 News Canada expands list of banned firearms to include hundreds of new models and variants CANADA: The Canadian government is expanding its list of banned firearms, adding hundreds of additional makes, models and their variants, effective immediately. Lawful owners of these newly prohibited firearms will be granted amnesty from criminal liability, with strict conditions, while they take the steps required to comply, ahead of disposing of their firearms through the still-yet-to-be-implemented buyback program. CTV News (Canada) 5/12/2024 News If you’ve got it, don’t flaunt it in Sweden SWEDEN: A new law lets police seize unexplained luxury goods. The aim, says Erik Nord, head of a team of detectives in Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city, is “to get a grip on the situation”. Police are certainly getting a grip on something. In the week after November 8th, when a law came into force allowing them to detain people flaunting ostentatious luxury goods, the Gothenburg polisen made 30 arrests. One woman arrived at the airport wearing a Rolex watch and carrying 1.5m kronor ($137,000) in cash. She picked a bad week. The Economist - Subscription at source 5/12/2024 Feature Police may not be able to meet Govt’s promise of 500 new cops NEW ZEALAND: Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has said the Government’s target to recruit 500 new police officers could take longer than expected. But associate police minister Casey Costello has a different recollection of how police were tracking with the deadline. The Post (New Zealand) 5/12/2024 News New Police Commissioner Richard Chambers tight-lipped on frontline risk of firearms reform NEW ZEALAND:The new police commissioner has stopped short of giving MPs his opinion on how the coalition's gun law changes could impact the safety of frontline officers. Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, of the ACT Party, is leading a suite of gun law reforms, including easing regulations for gun clubs and ranges. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 5/12/2024 News New measures unveiled to improve service to victims of sexual crime New measures to help keep victims of crime engaged in the justice process against the backdrop of delays have been unveiled by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Police Professional 5/12/2024 News Neighbourhood officers feel ‘isolated and unsupported’ North Wales PEEL inspection identifies problems with management and supervision. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/12/2024 News The 1,200 ‘new’ neighbourhood officers will include Specials and PCSOs Critics have claimed that fewer than a third of the neigbourhood policing uplift will be new officers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/12/2024 News PEEL report praises force’s neighbourhood policing response to widespread disorder Diversity training highlighted and chief constable’s intervention on mandatory police fitness tests during Ramadam. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/12/2024 News Toronto police seeking $46.2M budget increase CANADA: Service’s net operating budget request is just over $1.2B. CBC News (Canada) 5/12/2024 News Calgary police accuse former officer of using database to meet women CANADA: A former Calgary police officer has been accused of using the force’s database to strike up personal relationships with women he met during service calls and other police-related matters. Blue Line (Canada) 5/12/2024 News APCC statement on the Prime Minister’s pledge to boost neighbourhood policing Responding to a pledge from the Prime Minister of a boost to neighbourhood policing in England and Wales, the APCC's Joint Leads on Local Policing, Chris Nelson and Matt Storey, said: Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 5/12/2024 News Recognizing the signs of problem gambling CANADA: Throughout my career, I have encountered officers whose lives have been affected by severe problem gambling, leading to separation, divorce, Police Act charges for stealing, and, in one case, suicide. Blue Line (Canada) 5/12/2024 Feature Armed Garda patrols ramped up across Cork as part of Christmas safety campaign REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Increased numbers of Garda Armed Support Units will be out and about for high visibility patrols across Cork in the weeks leading up to Christmas. CorkBeo (Republic of Ireland) 5/12/2024 News Cuts to victims’ support services could be ‘devastating’, warns Victim Support Victim Support says government plans to cut funding for support services for victims of crime – including domestic abuse and sexual violence – could leave many without “vital support”. Police Professional 5/12/2024 News GRA call new garda disciplinary regulations “excessively harsh” REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Representative Association has accused the Garda Commissioner of being excessively harsh when disciplining gardaí and has said new disciplinary regulations will enable Drew Harris to sack gardaí without restraint. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 5/12/2024 News Lancashire Constabulary ‘outstanding’ at preventing and deterring crime but must improve protection of vulnerable people Lancashire Constabulary’s chief constable has today welcomed the latest His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) Peel report which rated the force ‘outstanding’ at preventing and deterring crime and reducing vulnerability. Police Professional 5/12/2024 News «101910201021102210231024102510261027Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
