Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115624 total results. Showing results 2201 to 2220 «107108109110111112113114115Next ›Last » Public Safety Organization Workplace Psychological Safety Psychological safety is not “soft.” It is a proven operational asset that keeps crews sharp and communities safer. By combining inclusive leadership, fair hierarchies, and a caring communication culture, professionals – whether in bunker gear, scrubs, or uniform – can create teams where everyone’s voice is heard and every call ends smarter than the last. When people feel safe to question, patient outcomes improve, injury claims drop, and job satisfaction rises. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article What Drives and Limits the Use of Wellness Resources Among Police? Wellness programs are essential for ensuring that police personnel have access to the resources needed to support their mental health and overall well-being. Programs can benefit all staff by taking a preventative approach and supporting overall wellness, not just those experiencing identifiable or known mental health challenges. Normalizing the use of wellness resources requires full leadership buy-in and support, alongside early, continuous education on the benefits of such services. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article Beyond the Line of Duty: Addressing the Hidden Crisis of Police Suicide The study described in the source article reviewed existing research to identify the main risk factors associated with suicide among police officers. Five key risk factors were found: problematic substance use, history of depression or previous suicide attempts, differences in how one responds to trauma, excessive or chronic occupational stress, and an absence of intimate relationships or relationship difficulties. When several of these risk factors happen at the same time, the risk of suicidal behaviour increases. Findings highlight the need for organizational and cultural changes, including early intervention, leadership training, and open discussions about mental health, to reduce suicide risk in policing. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article Juvenile antisocial behaviour grey area for Gardaí, says Ward REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Deputy Barry Ward warned that some young people are engaging in persistent antisocial and criminal behaviour with little or no consequence, leaving local communities feeling unsafe and unsupported. Dublin People (Republic of Ireland) 27/4/2026 News Former officer would have been dismissed – Exeter A former British Transport Police (BTP) officer has been dismissed from the force, following an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing. British Transport Police 27/4/2026 News Invalid Methods, Invalid Conclusions: Critics Fail in Their Review of Force Science Descriptive research on human performance, of the sort often conducted by Force Science, identifies the range of behaviors police officers exhibit under defined conditions. It is not designed to establish causation, dictate universal application, or prescribe a single optimal response, but to inform understanding of what is possible and probable. In a recent critique of Force Science research, the critics used the wrong tools to evaluate descriptive human performance studies, ignoring the guidelines of the tools themselves. This resulted in methodological errors, mischaracterizations, and invalid conclusions. The same critics acknowledged the existence of high-quality Force Science research but focused instead on a narrow subset of publications while ignoring the larger and more recent body of research published in top-tier journals. They further failed to examine the broader scientific foundation of industry-leading researchers that supports Force Science curriculum, training, and consulting. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article When “Science” Isn’t Scientific: What Police Leaders Should Know about Force Science Courts and the scientific community have established standards for evidentiary admissibility and reliability. Most widely taught Force Science concepts lack strong empirical support. When drawing on this work, courts and agencies are likely relying on research claims that fail accepted standards of scientific reliability. Police leaders must critically evaluate the evidentiary foundations of training content and expert testimony before incorporating either into policy or investigations. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article Police-Youth Interaction Training: Current Strengths and Opportunities for Improvements Incorporating information about teenagers’ brain development and youth laws in police training was shown to increase attendees’ empathy and understanding towards youth. Including jurisdiction-specific information (e.g., hearing from local youth and youth workers) in police training provides unique insight into the needs of the youth and their community. Distributing a list of local resources may be beneficial to ensure proper intervention and effective outcomes of interactions with youth. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article A Contextualized Assessment of Duty-Related Bodily Harm Associated with Canadian Police Services Negative media attention, prolonged investigations by oversight agencies, and misinformed anti-police rhetoric related to police use of force can worsen mental health risks for officers who may already be at high risk due to various organizational and operational stressors. Despite what the public might think, Crown referrals by oversight agencies have been stable since 2012 at less than 0.08% of all police occurrences. The rate of deaths for members of the public per police occurrence has also remained stable at less than 0.001% since 2000. In that time, only three Canadian police officers have been convicted in cases where their use of force resulted in a death. It is worth questioning whether widespread criticism of police and calls for major police reforms are fully justified. Concerted efforts are needed to accurately contextualize narratives about Canadian police interactions with the public and to offset misinformation and biases about police use of force. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article Mind Before Motion: Reducing Officer Confusion in Weapon Selection The increased adoption of conducted electrical weapons (CEWs) has resulted in a growing risk of officers confusing CEWs for their firearms. Carrying the CEW and firearm on opposite sides of the body appears to reduce the incidence of firearms being confused for CEWs. Using the “resist, delay, and confirm” steps to confirm CEW activation can increase attention given to weapon selection and reduce weapon confusion. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article Former Surrey Mountie pleads guilty after corruption investigation CANADA: A former Surrey RCMP officer, who had been associating with gangsters, has pleaded guilty to a single count of breach of trust. Vancouver Sun (Canada) 27/4/2026 News When Prone Restraint Becomes Risky: What Really Drives Breathing Trouble In calm, cooperative people, being prone (even with typical restraint) usually changes breathing only slightly; serious problems are more likely when several risk factors stack up. The biggest danger signal is often carbon dioxide (CO2) build-up from high effort, stress, or drugs, especially when chest or belly movement is restricted. Reducing struggle time, avoiding added weight on the back, and rapidly reassessing breathing can meaningfully lower risk during restraint. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article Police chief defends plan for $233-million training centre CANADA: Facility proposed to go next to police station already facing cost pressures from poor soils. Chief Eric Stubbs is defending plans to build a $233-million training centre next to another Ottawa Police Service (OPS) construction project that’s already facing cost pressures due to poor soil conditions. CBC News (Canada) 27/4/2026 News Understanding Perceptions of Militarized Police Gear The equipment police officers wear can significantly impact how the public perceives them and even influence how they interact with law enforcement officers. The public often views officers wearing militarized gear as less trustworthy and approachable than officers not wearing such gear. Simultaneously, the public also states they would be less likely to argue with or resist an officer wearing militarized gear, and they perceive these officers as more confident and better equipped to carry out their responsibilities. The operational requirements for specialty protective gear must be balanced with the possible negative effects on the public’s trust, cooperation, and relationship with law enforcement agencies. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 27/4/2026 Research article Calls for patience after rape report sparked protests Surrey Police Federation has urged the public to be patient after public disorder following a reported rape, which detectives said did not take place. BBC 27/4/2026 News Police officer in court over false speeding claim A police officer accused of falsely claiming he was speeding on duty while responding to emergency incidents is to appear in court. BBC 27/4/2026 News Pastor sacked from police over online comments A pastor who made negative comments online about members of his congregation has been sacked from his day job as a police officer. BBC 27/4/2026 News WMP undertakes ‘invaluable’ anti-Jewish racism training to ‘improve its cultural understanding’ West Midlands Police (WMP) took part in the training, which was described by the force as a "considerable step forward in the force’s cultural understanding of the Jewish community and its contribution to the UK". Police Oracle - Subscription at source 27/4/2026 News Fed warns of ‘busy summer’ after officers in Epsom verbally and physically abused Surrey Federation pays tribute to public order officers after 'speculation and commentary' about an alleged rape led to violent protest in suburban town. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 27/4/2026 News PFNI: ‘Time to translate words into meaningful financial support’ In the wake of the terrorist attack on the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI) Dunmurry station, the Police Federation says “it’s time to translate words into meaningful financial support for a cash-strapped Service”. 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