Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97881 total results. Showing results 22161 to 22180 «110511061107110811091110111111121113Next ›Last » Swedish criminal gangs using fake Spotify streams to launder money SWEDEN: Criminal gangs behind a rise in bombings and shootings in Sweden in recent years are using fake Spotify streams to launder money, a Swedish newspaper reported on Tuesday. The Guardian 5/9/2023 News America’s small towns are disbanding police forces, citing hiring woes. It’s not all bad USA: As Goodhue Police Chief Josh Smith struggled this summer to fill vacancies in his small department, he warned the town's City Council that unless pay and benefits improved, finding new officers would never happen. When nothing changed, Smith quit. So did his few remaining officers, leading the Minnesota town of 1,300 residents to shutter its police force in late August. America is in the midst of a police officer shortage that many in law enforcement blame on the two-fold morale hit of 2020 — the coronavirus pandemic and criticism of police that boiled over with the murder of George Floyd by a police officer. From Minnesota to Maine, Ohio to Texas, small towns unable to fill jobs are eliminating their police departments and turning over police work to their county sheriff, a neighboring town or state police. The Independent 5/9/2023 News Appointment of new Deputy Chief Constable We have appointed a new Deputy Chief Constable following a competitive selection process. Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) Jonathan Roy, from Merseyside Police, will take over from Deputy Chief Constable Emma Barnett, KPM, when she retires in December. He’s been an ACC since 2019 and will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience from his 29 years in policing. Staffordshire Police 5/9/2023 News Operational review will enhance policing services for Merseyside communities Following an extensive review of its operating model, Merseyside Police is implementing the final phase of a change programme designed to enhance the service provided across the county and ensure that the force maintains its determination to put communities first. Merseyside Police 5/9/2023 News Some crimes will not be investigated in Police Scotland pilot project Some minor crimes will no longer be investigated as part of a project being piloted in the north east of Scotland. BBC 5/9/2023 News Ministers discuss changes to penalty points at meeting this evening REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Jack Chambers said the “anomaly” where drivers who commit multiple offences only receive penalty points for the most serious offence must be addressed. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 5/9/2023 News PSNI data breach could cost police force up to £240m, MPs hear The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) data breach could cost the service up to £240m in extra security for officers and potential legal action, MPs have been told. BBC 5/9/2023 News Police officer pay deal agreed for 2023-24 A 7% increase to pay and allowances has been agreed for all police officers in Scotland which will be backdated to 1 April 2023. Police Scotland 5/9/2023 News ASDA chairman claims shoplifting has been ‘decriminalised’ as police don’t see it as a crime anymore ASDA chairman Lord Stuart Rose has said shoplifting has effectively been ‘decriminalised’ thanks to lack of police action. Mail Online 5/9/2023 News Scottish plan to ignore low-level crime will affect vulnerable most, says police federation Pilot scheme in Aberdeenshire is a 'very dangerous precedent', says David Threadgold The Telegraph - Subscription at source 5/9/2023 News Catholic officers ‘asking if they should bring firearms to mass’ after PSNI leak Officers and civilian staff in Northern Ireland feeling frightened and betrayed, Commons committee told The Guardian 5/9/2023 News Appointment of new Police Race Action Plan Programme Director The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) and the College of Policing today welcome T/Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dr Alison Heydari, as the appointed Programme Director for the Police Race Action Plan. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 5/9/2023 News Addressing economic crime must be ‘at the heart of modern policing’, says Lord Mayor The Lord Mayor of the City of London says the response to fraud must “be at the heart of modern policing”. Police Professional 5/9/2023 News Programme director appointed for Police Race Action Plan to help ‘build trust and legitimacy’ T/Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dr Alison Heydari has been appointed interim programme director for the Police Race Action Plan. Police Professional 5/9/2023 News Scottish police officer pay deal finally agreed after ‘frustrating’ negotiations A seven per cent increase in pay and allowances has been agreed for all police officers in Scotland, which will be backdated to April 1, 2023. Police Professional 5/9/2023 News PSNI officers told to take personal issue firearms to mass after breach Officers and staff are seeking a more detailed response and compensation after data breach the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee was told today. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/9/2023 News New programme director for Race Action Plan T/Deputy Assistant Commissioner Dr Alison Heydari has been appointed today. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/9/2023 News Police officers return to Vancouver schools alongside students — despite concern from some families CANADA: As kids head back to class in Vancouver this week, so will police officers as the city's school liaison program returns —despite concerns from some students and families. CBC News (Canada) 5/9/2023 News Three council members change position on police budget with new funding formula CANADA: A new funding formula for the Edmonton Police Service was approved on Aug. 23, earning yes votes from three council members who previously said they were in favour of freezing the police budget. Taproot Edmonton (Canada) 5/9/2023 News Transforming the experience for victims of crime Salesforce has introduced a capability that transforms the experience for a victim of crime, providing them with automatic updates on their case and offering a feedback facility. This will initially target high-volume, low-level crimes. 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