Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115509 total results. Showing results 22861 to 22880 «114011411142114311441145114611471148Next ›Last » Creating Solvability With Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs): Impacts on Homicide and Shooting Investigations Amidst recent increases in homicides and shootings in the United States, clearances rates for homicides have declined and nonfatal shooting cases remain notoriously difficult to solve. Considerable research indicates that the outcomes of homicide and shooting investigations are likely influenced by a range of factors, including inherited case characteristics, investigative actions, forensic testing, and agency resources. Recent advancements in technologies available to law enforcement may help fill persistent gaps in solvability, but research remains limited on their effectiveness. RTCCs integrate a variety of technological innovations and software programs to rapidly receive and distribute information to support police operations, and they harness the strong potential to powerfully impact investigative outcomes and offer an additional pathway through which police agencies can increase case clearance. The current study explores the impact of strategic efforts in the Hartford Police Department (HPD) to increase investigative effectiveness through RTCC processes and technologies. Our findings indicate that RTCC activities significantly increase the likelihood that a case is solved, and this effect is primarily due to RTCC analysts’ ability to locate and analyze video associated with the case. When associated video was located, cases were 442% more likely to be solved when controlling for other covariates. The HPD’s RTCC operations, institutionalized technology, and organizational culture also play a crucial role, with a commitment to technology and information-sharing enhancing investigative capabilities. This study emphasizes the effectiveness of real-time crime centers in locating digital evidence, facilitating rapid information dissemination, and fostering agencywide collaboration, ultimately improving investigative outcomes. Police Quarterly - Subscription at source 12/10/2024 Research article Sarnia police swear in new deputy chief CANADA: The City of Sarnia has a new Deputy Chief of Police. Michael Van Sickle was sworn in Friday afternoon at Great Lakes Secondary School. Sarnia News Today (Canada) 12/10/2024 News Creating Solvability With Real-Time Crime Centers (RTCCs): Impacts on Homicide and Shooting Investigations Amidst recent increases in homicides and shootings in the United States, clearances rates for homicides have declined and nonfatal shooting cases remain notoriously difficult to solve. Considerable research indicates that the outcomes of homicide and shooting investigations are likely influenced by a range of factors, including inherited case characteristics, investigative actions, forensic testing, and agency resources. Recent advancements in technologies available to law enforcement may help fill persistent gaps in solvability, but research remains limited on their effectiveness. RTCCs integrate a variety of technological innovations and software programs to rapidly receive and distribute information to support police operations, and they harness the strong potential to powerfully impact investigative outcomes and offer an additional pathway through which police agencies can increase case clearance. The current study explores the impact of strategic efforts in the Hartford Police Department (HPD) to increase investigative effectiveness through RTCC processes and technologies. Our findings indicate that RTCC activities significantly increase the likelihood that a case is solved, and this effect is primarily due to RTCC analysts’ ability to locate and analyze video associated with the case. When associated video was located, cases were 442% more likely to be solved when controlling for other covariates. The HPD’s RTCC operations, institutionalized technology, and organizational culture also play a crucial role, with a commitment to technology and information-sharing enhancing investigative capabilities. This study emphasizes the effectiveness of real-time crime centers in locating digital evidence, facilitating rapid information dissemination, and fostering agencywide collaboration, ultimately improving investigative outcomes. Police Quarterly - Subscription at source 12/10/2024 Research article What’s ahead for municipal policing in Canada after BC court decision ousts the RCMP in Surrey? A ruling by the British Columbia Supreme Court has cleared the way for Surrey Police Service to take over from the RCMP as the force of jurisdiction from next month; Royal Roads University Associate Lecturer Dr Bryce Casavant believes the Federal Government support for the move to municipal policing in Surrey could see other communities around Canada follow suit. Policing Insight 12/10/2024 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Cash to help stop violent crime is ‘fundamental’ and police boss says it must continue Police chiefs are lobbying MPs to ensure vital Home Office grant which goes towards combating violent crime across the West Midlands continues. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster said funding for the region's Violence Reduction Unit is due to end next year, adding they were still awaiting an update on whether it would continue. Birmingham Live 12/10/2024 News Sadiq Khan’s police watchdog accused of political support for Black Lives Matter Emails sent from the London Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime contain messages backing the organisation The Telegraph - Subscription at source 12/10/2024 News Welsh police force quits Elon Musk’s X over clash in ‘values’ A Welsh police force has completely quit X, claiming the social media site is “no longer consistent” with its values. Police forces across the country have been reducing their usage of the platform under Elon Musk’s tenure after it was used to spread misinformation sparking the far-right riots this summer. The Independent 12/10/2024 News Officers’ families need support, says police chief Families of police officers should receive greater support, the head of a regional police federation has told the BBC. Aileen O’Connor, the chair of Thames Valley Police Federation, said families' lives were often affected by officers’ trauma and their unpredictable work patterns. The comments follow a report by the Open University that found police families were "often overlooked", although they were "owed a debt of gratitude". BBC 12/10/2024 News ‘Simply no place for this’: Police chief apologises after sergeant accused of Nazi salute AUSTRALIA: A member of the Victorian police force has been suspended with pay after allegedly performing the Nazi salute in front of colleagues on two separate occasions, as well as using the words "Heil Hitler". SBS News (Australia) 12/10/2024 News Canada’s largest police union uses media posts, website to ‘educate’ voters on marshals service CANADA: The union is not trying to lead people to vote for any particular party, its president says. Media posts by the National Police Federation, Canada's largest police union, that urge voters to go to the polls contain a link to its web page where the federation hopes to "educate" people about its concerns over the provincial marshals service. CBC News (Canada) 11/10/2024 News Families want police action over SEND ‘failings’ Parents of children with additional needs have claimed a police force is not investigating what they say is emotional and physical abuse against their children in schools. A number of parents from Barnsley submitted a 650-page folder to South Yorkshire Police on Friday. BBC 11/10/2024 News United against drug crime: South West police join forces to target drug criminality Gloucestershire Constabulary joined police forces from across the South West in a coordinated effort to combat drug-related crime on our roads and in our communities. Gloucestershire Constabulary 11/10/2024 News Police officer accused of performing Nazi salute in Melbourne AUSTRALIA: A 65-year-old female police sergeant has been suspended and questioned by detectives after she allegedly performed a Nazi salute at the Victoria Police Academy in Melbourne. ABC News (Australia) 11/10/2024 News Essex officer charged with common assault An Essex Police officer is due to appear in court next week on an assault charge, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). PC Leonard Fogg, 27, based at Basildon Police Station, will appear at Ipswich Magistrates’ Court on 14 October charged with assault by beating. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 11/10/2024 News Officer who broke wife’s back barred from police A police officer who broke his wife’s back kicking her down stairs has been banned from joining any force. Two allegations of discreditable conduct were proven against Huw Orphan at an accelerated misconduct hearing in Cwmbran. BBC 11/10/2024 News Gardaí uncover 300kg of cannabis in major search operation REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Officers believe an Irish-Dutch crew were behind the massive importation of the drug. Gardaí have uncovered at least 300kgs of cannabis herb during a major search operation in south west Dublin. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 11/10/2024 News Barred list for Special Constable who falsely claimed to be GB Olympic rider He also told his senior officers he had previously served as a special constable with Sussex Police and was given extra responsibilities. A special constable has been barred from any further policing career after claiming he was an Olympic horse rider and coach. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 11/10/2024 News Australian police say illicit drugs being snuck in via Canada CANADA: A far higher street drug price in Australia means gangs make a major profit shipping from Canada. CBC News (Canada) 11/10/2024 News NT government denies that planned crime reforms are form of ‘racial control’ AUSTRALIA: Former NT attorney general alleges Country Liberal party is planning law-and-order changes aimed at controlling Indigenous people The Guardian 11/10/2024 News Half of Australia’s law enforcement agencies have banned officers using encrypted messaging apps AUSTRALIA: After NSW ban on the likes of WhatsApp and Signal, federal counterparts permit a ‘limited number’ which they declined to reveal The Guardian 11/10/2024 News «114011411142114311441145114611471148Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
