Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104882 total results. Showing results 2081 to 2100 «101102103104105106107108109Next ›Last » Edmonton’s 10-squad police model shows promise, but fatigue and staffing concerns linger CANADA: Edmonton police leaders say it's working, but frontline officers are still feeling the strain Edmonton Journal (Canada) 22/6/2025 News Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Police Early Intervention System: From the Predictive Validity of Officer Identification to the Impact of Intervention As a non-punitive approach to addressing and minimizing officer misconduct, early intervention systems (EISs) have become a best practice in policing. These systems focus on identifying officers at risk of future problematic behavior and providing effective early interventions. Despite the widespread use of EISs, limited research has evaluated these systems, and the evaluations that do exist often concentrate solely on either the selection of officers for intervention or the effects of interventions, which restricts our understanding of the overall effectiveness of EISs. Instead of concentrating on evaluating only a part of an EIS, we explore both the implementation and effectiveness of the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) EIS at two different stages. Utilizing data from over 2000 officers employed by the PPD between 2016 and 2020, we use receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to analyze the accuracy of officer selection for EIS involvement and a population-averaged interrupted time series model to determine whether EIS implementation is associated with a reduction in problematic officer behavior. Our findings indicated that the indicators and thresholds used by PPD to identify at-risk officers resulted in low predictive validity (none greater than 4%). Furthermore, establishing the EIS was not significantly associated with a decrease in problematic officer behavior. We conclude with a discussion of research and policy implications and future directions. Police Quarterly - Subscription at source 22/6/2025 Research article Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Police Early Intervention System: From the Predictive Validity of Officer Identification to the Impact of Intervention As a non-punitive approach to addressing and minimizing officer misconduct, early intervention systems (EISs) have become a best practice in policing. These systems focus on identifying officers at risk of future problematic behavior and providing effective early interventions. Despite the widespread use of EISs, limited research has evaluated these systems, and the evaluations that do exist often concentrate solely on either the selection of officers for intervention or the effects of interventions, which restricts our understanding of the overall effectiveness of EISs. Instead of concentrating on evaluating only a part of an EIS, we explore both the implementation and effectiveness of the Phoenix Police Department (PPD) EIS at two different stages. Utilizing data from over 2000 officers employed by the PPD between 2016 and 2020, we use receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves to analyze the accuracy of officer selection for EIS involvement and a population-averaged interrupted time series model to determine whether EIS implementation is associated with a reduction in problematic officer behavior. Our findings indicated that the indicators and thresholds used by PPD to identify at-risk officers resulted in low predictive validity (none greater than 4%). Furthermore, establishing the EIS was not significantly associated with a decrease in problematic officer behavior. We conclude with a discussion of research and policy implications and future directions. Police Quarterly - Subscription at source 22/6/2025 Research article Globalisation and policing in Tuvalu: perspectives on negotiating changing power structures Global influences on policing are not a recent development. The legacy of colonisation is evident in contemporary police organisations and justice systems in the Pacific Islands, which are exposed to globalisation through a range of means. Pacific Island countries are also influenced by traditional sources of authority, such as customary chiefly systems and religious leadership, that shape and contribute to justice and policing in important and nuanced ways. This study aimed to contribute to understanding the dynamic interplay between globalised policing practices and values, and local customary and religious authority from the perspectives of local actors. We draw upon interviews with police officers, community leaders and religious leaders in the small multi-island country of Tuvalu. The findings show that although there are some perceived benefits associated with globalised inter-jurisdictional practices, there can be conflicting approaches and views among local security stakeholders. Overall, the findings suggest that to address issues effectively in the community, police officers must navigate and negotiate with traditional sources of authority – in this case, customary and religious leaders. Despite globalising influences, the dynamic interplay with traditional influences generates nuanced approaches that reflect relationality and plurality in policing. These findings align with scholarly arguments that policing is best understood as co-constituted between the Global North and Global South, shaped by relational processes, and the legacies of colonialism. Policing and Society 22/6/2025 Research article Eye-watering sum spent on defending police misconduct cases AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police is spending almost $10m a year settling claims brought against its officers as civil action against the force reaches record levels. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 22/6/2025 News Police staff disciplined after improper database search involving slain officer’s case NEW ZEALAND: Fifty police employees have received a warning after an internal investigation found they had accessed the case file related to the death of a Nelson officer for no good reason. On January 1 this year, Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a car while out on foot patrol in the Buxton Square car park in central Nelson. The Press (New Zealand) 22/6/2025 News Are we witnessing the agonal breaths of the College of Policing? The College of Policing wheezes out a final rebrand - tough on crime and full of common sense, apparently. But the signs of life may be little more than reflex. On The Beat - Rory Geoghegan 22/6/2025 Feature, Opinion Queensland MP calls for return of vagrancy laws to allow police to prosecute homeless people AUSTRALIA: LNP member for Mermaid Beach says absence of legislative power to remove tents set up in his electorate is ‘unacceptable’ The Guardian 21/6/2025 News Finding the Way Out: A Process Evaluation of a Gang Intervention and Exiting Program The Gang Intervention and Exiting Program (GIEP) was developed by law enforcement to address the rising problem of gang involvement in British Columbia, Canada. The program seeks to assist highly at-risk individuals and entrenched gang members in disengaging from gang life. The current study involved a process evaÂluation to assess program implementation in the context of (1) recruitment, (2) dosage, and (3) staffing. A mixed-methods approach was used, with data derived from multiple sources including 39 interviews with program staff and stakeholders, police data, and various forms of program internal records. The GIEP experienced an increase in referral frequency from a variety of sources over time, established an effective referral and outreach process, provided valued service referrals for clients (such as counseling, education, employment services, and positive mentorship), and engaged the clients’ families. Challenges regarding minimal client referrals from law enforcement, variable client-case manager contact frequency, funding restrictions on service provision, unbalanced staffing of civilian to police members, and lack of clear internal communication were also noted. Recommendations are discussed. Justice Evaluation Journal 21/6/2025 News Writing at the speed of hype: officers’ post-experimental perceptions of AI report writing Objective: This study examines patrol officer and supervisor perceptions of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool to assist with officer report writing. We compare attitudes among patrol officers randomly assigned to use the AI tool against those who were not. Methods: Following a randomized controlled trial within a single agency, we conducted a post-intervention survey of patrol officers and supervisors. Results: Patrol officers expressed generally favorable perceptions toward AI-assisted report writing, though no significant differences emerged between treatment and control groups in perceived utility, speed improvement, or quality enhancement. Despite these non-significant differences, 48% of treated officers reported time savings. Supervisors perceived noticeable improvements in report quality, completeness, and writing efficiency. Conclusion: Officer perceptions of AI-assisted report writing were broadly positive but did not differ significantly by experimental exposure. Agencies adopting similar tools should anticipate mixed officer reactions and prioritize training, realistic expectations, and supervisor support. Journal of Experimental Criminology 21/6/2025 Research article How to reclaim the streets from crime, by a police chief with a plan Britain’s longest-serving chief constable says people are right to ask why officers ignore the basics while pursuing ‘online spats’. This is what he wants to do The Times - Subscription at source 21/6/2025 Feature Solar farm installed at Leicestershire Police’s HQ Bosses say a new solar farm at Leicestershire Police's Enderby headquarters is forecast to generate the equivalent of £2.1m worth of energy over the next 25 years. BBC 21/6/2025 News Queensland lab boss has ‘less than a week’ to save her job AUSTRALIA: The embattled head of Queensland’s state-run forensic testing lab has less than a week to explain why she should not be removed from the job. Attorney-General Deb Frecklington suspended Forensic Science Queensland director Dr Linzi Wilson-Wilde late on Friday, pending a show cause notice for her removal. Wilson-Wilde has been in the job since last September, with her appointment announced by then-health minister Yvette D’Ath a day before the government entered caretaker mode ahead of the state election. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Subscription at source 21/6/2025 News Taoiseach backs Garda Commissioner after lack of clarity from minister REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Taoiseach has backed the Garda Commissioner days after the Justice Minister did not take an opportunity to express confidence in the policing chief. On Tuesday, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan was asked about his contact with Commissioner Drew Harris over a series of disclosures and developments about how the service deals with matters around guns. This included the storage of firearms at garda headquarters, defective gun holsters, and garda interactions with a man facing gun charges who later died by suicide. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 21/6/2025 News North Wales Police’s performance on hate crime scrutinised The performance of the police on hate crime and equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) was the focus of scrutiny at the latest meeting. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) for North Wales scrutinised the force's performance at the strategic executive board. The Leader 21/6/2025 News World Police Summit: Highlighting global policing advancements including counter drug technologies We were lucky enough to be at the World Police Summit in Dubai last month and are highlighting various aspects of modern policing, including road safety initiatives, cybercrime challenges, and innovative technologies in law enforcement. In this video introduced by Bernard and our PTV colleagues, we hear brief introductions from a range of attendees, and then deep dive with Michael Brown Director of Counter Drug Technologies at Rigaku Analytical Devices, on their latest device the Ramen a handheld laser designed to identify unknown substances in liquids or powders such as illicit drugs. Delivering presumptive analysis within 15 to 20 seconds. PolicingTV 21/6/2025 Advertisement, Feature, Video Why police forces serving multiple towns are breaking up in B.C. CANADA: Despite years of recommendations to amalgamate municipal police agencies into larger regional forces, more communities in B.C. are opting to go it alone Vancouver Sun (Canada) 20/6/2025 News Police officer charged with raping woman A Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been charged with rape. Sgt James Rawlinson, 36, was postal requisitioned over one charge of raping a woman aged 16 or over, said Devon and Cornwall Police. BBC 20/6/2025 News Police force confirms new chief constable A deputy chief constable will step up to the top job after her nomination was unanimously approved. Victoria Fuller had been named as the preferred candidate to replace Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mark Webster when he retires next month. BBC 20/6/2025 News Police officer who sent string of messages to Des O’Connor’s daughter after she was mugged should have been sacked from force, panel rules A Scotland Yard detective who sexually harassed Des O’Connor’s daughter should have been sacked, a misconduct panel has ruled. Former detective chief inspector James Mason was given a final written warning in October 2021 after calling Kristina O’Connor his ‘favourite Camden victim of crime’ and asking her on a date when she was injured during an attempted robbery a decade earlier. Mail Online 20/6/2025 News «101102103104105106107108109Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
