Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97125 total results. Showing results 201 to 220 «789101112131415Next ›Last » Policing and mental health: A rapid evidence assessment of the patterning of police activity Existing evidence suggests exposure to police activity negatively impacts the mental health of the policed. But research on whether, and why, police activity is correlated with the prevalence of mental health challenges among individuals and in specific areas remains piecemeal. We conducted a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) of the literature examining the association between policing and mental health, with a focus on investigating whether people in poor mental health are more likely to interact with police, whether police activity is higher in areas where people face more mental health challenges, and the reasons for these interactions. A total of 31 studies exploring the scale and reach of police encounters involving individuals dealing with mental health issues were included. The evidence suggests a pattern of heightened policing activity in specific geographic areas where individuals contend with elevated mental health challenges, and police spend more time dealing with individuals with mental health issues compared to the general population. These interactions occur for a wide variety of reasons, and people with mental health conditions encounter the police as victims, offenders, people in need and in other roles. Implications and directions for future research are discussed. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 30/1/2025 Research article Hot Spots Policing: Assessing the Impact on Officer-Initiated Activity This study investigates the effects of hot spots policing on self-initiated officer activity using data from a violent crime reduction strategy implemented in Dallas, TX. A strong body of empirical evidence has demonstrated that violent crime is disproportionately concentrated in very small, specific geographic locations. Hot spots policing leverages crime concentration by focusing police resources in these small, crime-prone areas. While extensive research demonstrates that hot spots policing is effective in reducing crime, critics argue that focused enforcement efforts may lead to increased proactive activities targeting residents. To date, no research has specifically examined the impact on self-initiated officer activities involving citizen interactions within communities exposed to hot spots policing. Moreover, there has been little exploration of the differences between hot spots strategies that use proactive approaches compared with lighter footprint strategies. We address this gap in the literature using a multi-year assessment of the effects of two types of hot spots policing on self-initiated activity. We found differential impacts on self-initiated activity in areas treated with deterrence-based, high visibility (HV) strategies versus those treated with proactive, offender-focused approaches (OF). Hot spots policing had no effect on self-initiated activity in HV treated areas while there were statistically significant increases in four of five measured categories in the OF treated locations. This study highlights the need for law enforcement agencies to adopt tailored approaches specific to crime conditions in different areas. While proactive approaches may be necessary in specific locations, agencies should understand both the crime reduction benefits and potential impacts on local communities. Police Quarterly 30/1/2025 Research article Crime outcomes in England and Wales 2023 to 2024 OFFICIAL STATISTICS: Outcomes assigned to offences recorded to March 2024 and the total number of outcomes recorded, by outcome type and offence type. Home Office 30/1/2025 Report West Midlands no longer has top knife crime rate The West Midlands Police area no longer has the highest rate of knife crime in England and Wales, official figures show. Data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows the force had 165 reported knife and sharp instrument offences per 100,000 people from October 2023 to September 2024. Reported knife crime fell by 6% compared to last year. BBC 30/1/2025 News Implementation science (IS)—A game changer for criminology and criminal justice Implementation science (IS) is an emerging field that is infrequently used in criminology and criminal justice. IS offers criminology and criminal justice new methods to describe and measure innovations, and new and rigorous research designs that include measuring the implementation of innovations, examining implementation or change strategies, and pursuing a myriad of implementation outcomes. Most important is that the emphasis is on the organizations and/or systems themselves, instead of a focus on individuals. A science of implementation will help to advance reform efforts in justice/legal organizations, whether the reforms are at the policy or practice level. Criminologists’ use of IS methods and techniques should enlarge our knowledge about “what works” to include answers to contextual questions regarding “what works under what circumstances” or “how does it works.” Further, IS can help identify the processes needed to ensure reform efforts are successful and to build capacity for long-term change. Criminology and Public Policy 30/1/2025 Research article Commissioner opens new hub with dedicated safer neighbourhood officers The new Police Hub at the Orchard (West) Housing Office in Woodford, east London will provide Safer Neighbourhood Officers with a dedicated base. The Woodford Police Hub, a partnership project between Redbridge Council and the Metropolitan Police, will serve as the base for a dedicated team of Safer Neighbourhood Officers, ensuring a swift and effective response to local issues such as antisocial behaviour, theft, and vandalism. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/1/2025 News New research reveals police bias toward disabled people NEW ZEALAND: A first-of-its-kind study has found disabled people are more likely to be stopped by police, have force used against them, and ultimately end up in the courts and justice system - even when they have done nothing wrong. The findings come from research commissioned by the Police, and undertaken by Mana Pounamu Consulting, Ihi Research and the Donald Beasley Institute. It is part of a move by police to better understand how various communities view police and what their interactions are like. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 30/1/2025 Audio, News Schools urged to help the AFP prevent forced marriage AUSTRALIA: The AFP-led Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) has urged school communities to be alert to signs of children being forced to marry, with forced marriages the most reported human trafficking offence in Australia. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 30/1/2025 News Police misconduct, England and Wales: year ending 31 March 2024 Following the introduction of new legislation in February 2020 to strengthen the police discipline system, the Home Office expanded its data collection and established this standalone statistical series. UK Government 30/1/2025 Report Met police drive down violent crime in Merton in response to community concerns Local neighbourhood and specialist officers in Merton have led a series of intelligence-led warrants with more than £850,000 worth of suspected criminal property being taken off the streets of London this week alone. Metropolitan Police Service 30/1/2025 News Retired Alberta judge reviewing ASIRT, Crown prosecution policies in charging police CANADA: Justice Minister Mickey Amery ordered the review. CBC News (Canada) 30/1/2025 News No cuts to neighbourhood policing despite ‘stretched’ system – Met chief Sir Mark Rowley, who heads the country’s largest police force, has previously warned of ‘eye-watering’ cuts to the force’s spending this year. Express & Star 30/1/2025 News North Bay Police Service expands drone fleet CANADA: The North Bay Police Service is expanding its drone fleet, ensuring officers are better equipped during active investigations and search and rescue operations. Blue Line (Canada) 30/1/2025 News Peel Region donates land for first responder mental health treatment centre in Caledon CANADA: Peel Region is partnering with the Government of Canada, Province of Ontario, Runnymede Healthcare Centre, the Town of Caledon and other municipal partners by donating land to build Canada’s first post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) treatment centre for first responders. Blue Line (Canada) 30/1/2025 News Gardai make appeal to young motorists ahead of busy Bank Holiday weekend REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Figures shared by Gardaí show that motorists under the age of 25 are twice as likely to be involved in a fatal or serious injury collision during the hours of darkness Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 30/1/2025 News Almost 500,000 shoplifting offences recorded in England and Wales The figure is the highest since records began in the year to March 2003, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/1/2025 News Man and woman arrested as armed gardaí seized suspected drugs worth €4,000 during search in Donegal REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A man and woman has been arrested after a quantity of suspected drugs was found at a property in Letterkenny, Co Donegal. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 30/1/2025 News NCA leads major increase in takedowns of social media accounts linked to people smuggling As the Home Office unveils new counter-terror-style powers to disrupt people smuggling gangs, the National Crime Agency (NCA) says its referrals to social media companies led to a 40 per cent increase in takedowns of accounts linked to people smuggling during 2024. Police Professional 30/1/2025 News Counter terror-style powers to be introduced to strengthen ability to smash smuggling gangs New counter terror-style powers to identify, disrupt and smash people smuggling gangs are to be introduced as part of landmark legislation to protect the UK’s borders. Police Professional 30/1/2025 News Policing chief drops diversity guide telling officers not to say ‘black sheep’ Public want crime solved not ‘virtue signalling’, says Police and Crime Commissioner for Hertfordshire The Telegraph - Subscription at source 30/1/2025 News «789101112131415Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
