Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102497 total results. Showing results 2281 to 2300 «111112113114115116117118119Next ›Last » Custody officer used unjustified force in Manukau Custody Unit NEW ZEALAND: The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that a custody officer used unjustified force on a male prisoner in the Counties Manukau Custody Unit. On 14 November 2023, a 19-year-old man was received into the District Custody Unit at Manukau. While in a holding cell, he began banging his head backwards against a concrete wall. Custody officers told him to stop and warned him that he would otherwise be placed in a restraint chair. However, the man banged his head a further three times. Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) (New Zealand) 17/4/2025 Report Appeal hearing date for former NSW Police officer Kristian White over taser death of great-grandmother Clare Nowland AUSTRALIA: Prosecutors are appealing against the sentence handed to former NSW Police officer Kristian White in March, over the manslaughter of Clare Nowland. ABC News (Australia) 17/4/2025 News Family violence expected to spike over Easter, police warn AUSTRALIA: New data showing a surge in family violence over Easter has prompted a police warning to look out for loved ones during the holiday period. Easter ranks as one of the most prevalent times for family violence, behind only the Christmas and New Year periods. 9 News (Australia) 17/4/2025 News ‘Taking advantage’: Loophole uncovered in incentive scheme offering cash payments to Queensland Police recruits AUSTRALIA: A multimillion-dollar Queensland Police Service incentive designed to boost frontline numbers was rolled out with a major loophole enabling new recruits to accept cash payments and then leave the service within months. 9 News (Australia) 17/4/2025 News Problem-solving operation to tackle anti-social behavior sees 40 stop searches in five hours A problem-solving operation across Metrolink stations in Greater Manchester has seen 40 stop searches conducted in five hours in the force's bid to tackle anti-social behaviour, drug use and supply, and knife crime on the network. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 17/4/2025 News Mayor extends chief constable’s contract for two years to ‘finish the job of transforming GMP’ Andy Burnham extends Chief Constable Stephen Watson’s contract to May 2028. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 17/4/2025 News British Transport Police confirms search policy change in light of gender ruling The NPCC said it will be reviewing its policies and procedures, but “will need time to consider the full implications of the court’s decision, as will many other public bodies”. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 17/4/2025 News Police board declares a toxic drug crisis epidemic CANADA: The Greater Sudbury Police Board was unanimous in declaring a toxic drug crisis epidemic during this week’s meeting in order to help advocate for needed funding. sudbury.com (Canada) 17/4/2025 News B.C. police warn of increase in scams targeting Indigenous businesses CANADA: Mounties in Prince George, B.C., are warning about “a significant increase in high value” scams targeting Indigenous communities and businesses. Blue Line (Canada) 17/4/2025 News Montreal police arrest seven in operation targeting Italian organized crime CANADA: Montreal police said Wednesday that they’d struck a blow to organized crime in part of the city, as they announced seven arrests as part of an investigation dubbed “Operation Americano.” Blue Line (Canada) 17/4/2025 News Stark new crash death figures as one in three killed on Irish roads under 30 amid ‘still some way to go’ Garda alert REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: An Garda Siochana has warned there will be more people than usual on Irish roads this weekend. The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland) 17/4/2025 News Residential burglaries dropped in Ireland by 75% over past decade REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Residential burglaries have dropped by 75 per cent in Ireland over the past decade, according to new Garda figures, marking a major shift in home security trends across the country. Big News Network 17/4/2025 News ‘Citizen journalists’ are putting abuse victims at risk with their actions REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Victims of domestic and sexual abuse are being put at risk by so-called ‘citizen journalists’ who film themselves antagonising gardaí at stations nationwide, it has been claimed. Extra.ie (Republic of Ireland) 17/4/2025 News Agentic software engineering and its impact on policing In the latest in a series of articles exploring the opportunities and challenges presented to police by the rapid growth of artificial intelligence, Chief Philip Lukens looks at the potential of agentic software engineering which, by empowering software with autonomous decision-making capabilities, can offers huge possibilities in analzying data and predicting crime patterns, but also raises concerns around accountability, bias, privacy, and the possible lack of human oversight. Policing Insight - Registration at source 17/4/2025 Analysis, Feature, Innovation Mayor extends chief constable’s contract to ‘finish the job’ of transforming GMP Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has extended Chief Constable Stephen Watson’s contract, so he can “finish the job” of transforming Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Police Professional 17/4/2025 News Lancashire PC wins PFEW’s ‘Outstanding Contribution To Women In Policing Award’ PC Nikki Nabi of Lancashire Constabulary has won the Police Federation of England and Wales’ (PFEW) ‘Outstanding Contribution to Women in Policing Award’. Police Professional 17/4/2025 News Serious crime drops in Calgary, but police warn of budget shortfall CANADA: Chief Mark Neufeld delivered his annual report to Calgary city council Wednesday, highlighting decreases in homicides, shootings, robberies and break and enters compared to the five-year average, but a growing city presents new challenges. CBC News (Canada) 17/4/2025 News, Video South-West Policing Districts receive uptick in DFV prevention capability through implementation of dedicated unit AUSTRALIA: Queensland’s South-West Policing District, including Charleville, Roma and Dalby have improved their capability in responding to domestic and family violence (DFV) incidents by implementing the South-West District Domestic and Family Violence, and Vulnerable Persons Unit (SWD DFVVPU). myPolice - Queensland Police News 17/4/2025 News ‘I sort of panic reacted’: Police officer punches teen in Auckland court cells NEW ZEALAND: An officer was unjustified in punching a 19-year-old in Auckland court cells two years ago, a report from the police watchdog has found. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 17/4/2025 News Almost all youths accused of sexual crimes rejected from gardaí intervention programme REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: 92% of 12-18 year olds accused of sex crimes were found unsuitable for prosecution alternative. 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