Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114945 total results. Showing results 2381 to 2400 «116117118119120121122123124Next ›Last » Proposed new laws allow police to move people on for ‘causing anxiety’ without committing a crime AUSTRALIA: Young people could be moved on by police for "causing anxiety" without ever committing a crime under proposed Queensland laws. The new bill would create "Designated Business and Community Precincts" — zones which grant police new move-on powers. ABC News (Australia) 27/3/2026 News ‘Representation is important’ says first black female officer in Regina police history CANADA: Constable Desiree Ates has been on the job with the Regina Police Service (RPS) for just a few months, graduating from the Saskatchewan Police College last December. However, she’s already made Queen City history as the first black female officer to wear the RPS badge. Ates said when she was first told she was making history, it was quite the surprise. CTV News (Canada) 27/3/2026 News West Mercia Police scheme launched to give public a virtual insight into real-time policing A scheme set-up to give people a "unprecedented real-time insight into frontline policing" across Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire has been officially launched. West Mercia Police has rolled out its virtual ride-along experience which will give the public access to a controlled live feed of a body-worn video for an officer as they carry out a shift and respond to incidents. Rayo 27/3/2026 News Dutch Police discloses security breach after phishing attack NETHERLANDS: The Dutch National Police (Politie) says a security breach resulting from a successful phishing attack has had a limited impact and hasn't affected citizens' data. It also stated that the incident is still under investigation by the agency's security experts and that the attackers' access to compromised systems has been blocked. Bleeping Computer 27/3/2026 News Ignoring HMICFRS findings ‘puts public at risk’ The outgoing head of the police and fire inspectorate has warned that failure to act early on inspectorate warnings can delay improvements and leave the public exposed to avoidable risks. Police Professional 27/3/2026 News Canadian police urged to take a ‘steady, cautious approach’ to AI, with better governance and clear guidelines A second report into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by police in Canada, published by the University of British Columbia’s AI & Criminal Justice Initiative, highlights a lack of cohesion over governance arrangements for adoption and deployment of the new technology, and urges police to take a ‘steady, cautious approach’ that incorporates comprehensive standards, legal safeguards, robust independent oversight, and democratic accountability, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/3/2026 Analysis, Feature, Innovation Officers ignored rape claim, misconduct panel finds Six former Nottinghamshire Police officers have been found guilty of misconduct for failing to investigate an allegation of rape. BBC 27/3/2026 News Police face ‘unacceptable risks’ as assaults rise Police officers are facing "unacceptable risks" amid an increase in the number of assaults, according to a senior officer. BBC 27/3/2026 News Police force to introduce own fleet of drones Humberside Police is set to introduce a new fleet of high-tech drones to support operations. BBC 27/3/2026 News Garda morale ‘severely damaged’ as 1,100 officers covering over 13,000 sq km REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan is facing fresh calls to address the “severely damaged” morale within An Garda Síochána that has left just over 1,100 gardaí faced with having to cover over 13,000 sq km of terrain across the midlands. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 27/3/2026 News Police yet to investigate what technology is needed gather intelligence as part of new bill NEW ZEALAND: Police say they have not yet started investigating what technologies they might need to implement intelligence-gathering powers contained in a new bill that would give police new powers to move and detain. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 27/3/2026 News Far Northern Assistant Commissioner retires after 42 years of service AUSTRAILIA: Far Northern Region Assistant Commissioner Brett Schafferius has commenced pre-retirement leave after a distinguished 42-year career with the Queensland Police Service (QPS). myPolice - Queensland Police News 27/3/2026 News One police service? Mike Bush on UK reform Chief Commissioner Mike Bush of Victoria Police provides an international perspective on the UK’s new Police Reform White Paper and the Police Leadership Commission led by Lords Blunkett and Herbert. Drawing on decades of experience as former New Zealand Police Commissioner and now head of Victoria Police, he argues the proposals are “on the right path” – but calls for bolder, more integrated reform. In this short but punchy conversation, Bush sets out why he believes the UK should move to a single police service, how to avoid chaos when merging forces, and why traditional command-and-control leadership alone is no longer enough. He makes the case for “one strategy, one operating model” and for growing leaders at every level who can create safe, inclusive, high-performing teams. PolicingTV 27/3/2026 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Six Notts officers ‘failed’ rape victim Six constables from Nottinghamshire Police have faced a gross misconduct hearing after failing to adequately record or investigate an allegation of rape. Police Professional 26/3/2026 News Orgreave inquiry formally under way into policing during miners’ strike Terms of reference are to seek fullest disclosure of information and to produce a report by spring 2028 The Guardian 26/3/2026 News Force to investigate handling of Victoria Hall case A watchdog has advised a police force to investigate its handling of the initial Victoria Hall murder inquiry between 1999 and 2001. BBC 26/3/2026 News Scotland facing gangland “crisis” as ex-cop says streets left to crime mobs Retired police Inspector, Ryan MacDonald, says more officers are needed to combat the recent gang violence in Edinburgh and Glasgow and organised crime in general. Daily Record - Subscription at source 26/3/2026 News MOD report shows increase in military police sexual offence investigations in 2025 Latest figures show an increase in military police investigations into sexual offences during 2025, compared to the previous year. Service police looked into 406 cases altogether – an increase of 58 on 2024 – with 133 of the concluded investigations referred to the Director of Service Prosecutions. BFBS Forces News 26/3/2026 News David Davis says Cheshire police made ‘egregious’ failures in Lucy Letby investigation Conservative former cabinet minister says nurse convicted of murdering seven babies has suffered a miscarriage of justice. The police force that conducted the investigation into the nurse Lucy Letby made “egregious” failures and did not follow official guidance or best professional practice, David Davis has said in parliament. Speaking in the final parliamentary debate before the Easter recess, the Conservative former cabinet minister made a series of criticisms of Cheshire police and said Letby has suffered a miscarriage of justice. The Guardian 26/3/2026 News Domestic violence cases up 7% in Calgary last year, new stats show CANADA: New numbers from Calgary police show cases of domestic violence rose last year, and have been trending up for the last several years. The 2025 Crime Report shows domestic violence incidents rose seven per cent in 2025 compared to the year prior, and were up 22 per cent compared to the five-year average. CBC News (Canada) 26/3/2026 News «116117118119120121122123124Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
