Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97986 total results. Showing results 21161 to 21180 «105510561057105810591060106110621063Next ›Last » Death of teenager struck by police car following pursuit ruled as misadventure A teenager who was struck by a police vehicle after he got out of his moving car following a pursuit died as a result of misadventure, an inquest has ruled. Police Professional 29/9/2023 News MPS will ‘consider next steps’ after IOPC decision that firearms officer W80 should face misconduct proceedings The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) says it is reviewing a decision by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) that misconduct proceedings should be brought against the firearms officer, known as W80, for the fatal shooting of Jermaine Baker eight years ago. Police Professional 29/9/2023 News Police watchdog: Met officer who shot man dead in 2015 must face hearing Independent Office for Police Conduct orders misconduct hearing into incident in which Jermaine Baker was killed The Guardian 29/9/2023 News Hampshire police officer sacked for using ‘extreme’ force against detainees Force apologises to victims, who included a traumatised woman, for Sgt Simon Lythgoe’s ‘inexcusable’ behaviour The Guardian 29/9/2023 News Dorset Police officer accused of rape ‘told woman sex was a mistake’ A police officer has told his rape trial a woman accused him after he said their consensual sex was a mistake. BBC 29/9/2023 News Bianca Williams: Ricardo dos Santos denies he routinely provokes police Athlete Ricardo dos Santos has told a police misconduct hearing he does not routinely provoke officers. BBC 29/9/2023 News Technology’s vital role in meeting the challenge of regaining public trust and confidence Declining levels of public trust and confidence in policing can be attributed to a wide range of issues, from cuts creating a lack of visibility and overwhelming demand, to high-profile misconduct and serious crimes committed by officers; in the latest in a series of articles focusing on this month’s UK Police Digital Summit, Policing Insight’s Graham Jarvis spoke to Mike Lattanzio, Chair of the National Police Technology Council and Chief Information Officer for the Thames Valley and Hampshire forces, about how technology can help to regain that public trust and confidence. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 29/9/2023 Feature, Innovation, Interview Man killed by police at Regatta Plaza had weapons, court filing says CANADA: The team tasked with investigating a fatal police shooting in St. John's nearly four months ago says Omar Mohammed threw a hammer and reached for a knife before he was killed. CBC News (Canada) 29/9/2023 News Preventing future violence: The impact of psychological autopsy CANADA: A psychological autopsy (PA) is a post-mortem investigative tool that aids in the determination of a person’s death. It is most often used in cases of suspected suicide or in an attempt to reconstruct the life and character of the deceased. Blue Line (Canada) 29/9/2023 Feature, Opinion Fresh calls for added garda resources in Longford town REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The continued delay of government chiefs to allocate additional garda resources to Longford has sparked questions as to future viability of the county's community safety partnership. Longford Leader (Republic of Ireland) 29/9/2023 News National Cyber Security Centre and An Garda Síochána Team up with European Cyber Agency (ENISA) to raise awareness of cyber scams REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Minister of State Ossian Smyth launches public awareness campaign for October’s European Cyber Security Month. Government of Ireland 29/9/2023 News Government accused of acting as ‘bystanders’ in Garda roster dispute REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Labour party TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has written to the Policing Authority because the Minister for Justice was “just standing by” in the dispute between rank and file gardaí and the Garda Commissioner. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 29/9/2023 News Tennessee’s LEIC training offer combines practical skills with leadership, comms and culture The University of Tennessee’s Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC) established a global reputation for forensics training, but more recently has become recognised for innovative approaches to issues including leadership, communications and culture; Policing Insight’s Christine Townsend spoke to LEIC Training Specialist Jeff Hundley about the institution’s evolution, training challenges, and its student demographic. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 29/9/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Police Scotland to sell off 30 buildings amid £19m overspend Police Scotland is preparing to sell another 30 buildings amid warnings chiefs risk ending up overspending this year’s budget by as much as £19 million. The Scottish Police Authority heard on Thursday that the force’s financial position has worsened over the last few months, despite efforts to cut back on expenditure such as overtime. Fiona Taylor, deputy chief constable, informed members that outline proposals had been prepared to offload more of Police Scotland’s ageing estate as a means to make savings. She said the proposals have already been approved by a committee and detailed plans are now being drawn up to commence the sale. Taylor said she understands public anxiety around the closure of police buildings but described the move as “necessary” to maintain standards. The Times - Subscription at source 29/9/2023 News Sweden gangs: PM summons army chief after surge in killings SWEDEN: Sweden's prime minister has summoned the head of the armed forces to help curb a surge in gang killings. The two men and the country's police chief will meet on Friday to discuss what role the military could play. BBC 29/9/2023 News Queensland police admin officer hacked records ‘for vanity’ AUSTRALIA: An admin officer was motivated by vanity when she altered information in the Queensland police computer system over seven years, a court has been told. Tracy Lea Hurling received a suspended jail sentence for 20 computer hacking offences after the police commissioner appealed against a $15,000 fine as manifestly inadequate. Brisbane Times (Australia) 29/9/2023 News ‘Very big change’: Police stripped of powers to arrest public drunks AUSTRALIA: Victoria’s top cop says requests for additional powers to help respond when new public drunkenness laws come into effect have been knocked back by the state government. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 29/9/2023 News The ‘Walter Mitty police chief’: £165k-a-year chief constable ‘misled people into thinking he fought in the Falklands War by wearing a combat service medal despite being a 15-year-old cadet at the time of the conflict’ – and now faces dismissal amid probe A £165,000-a-year police chief once tipped for top job at The Met is at the centre of a fakery storm today after he was accused of wearing a Falklands War combat service medal - despite only being a 15-year-old sea cadet at the time. Mail Online 29/9/2023 News Teenager charged with murder of girl who was stabbed to death on way to school A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of a “much loved” girl who was stabbed to death on her way to school. Elianne Andam died from a severe neck injury after being attacked in front of horrified school friends at around 8.30am on Wednesday. The Independent 29/9/2023 News Police find DNA lead in 1983 Aberdeen taxi driver murder Forty years on from the murder of an Aberdeen taxi driver, police say they have made their most significant development in the case to date. BBC 29/9/2023 News «105510561057105810591060106110621063Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events