Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115551 total results. Showing results 24181 to 24200 «120612071208120912101211121212131214Next ›Last » WA Police launches new recruitment campaign to bring in more officers AUSTRALIA: A $1.5 million advertising campaign encouraging people to become police officers will beam onto WA TVs from Saturday night in the latest bid to boost the State force’s numbers. WA police numbers currently stand at 7138, about 200 short of what was promised by the WA Government at the 2021 State Election. The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 14/9/2024 News Meth, cocaine and over $100k in cash seized from pair in Tasmania Police operation AUSTRALIA: More than half a kilo of ice and over $100,000 in cash has been seized following a targeted police operation on Tasmania’s north-west coast. The operation was launched after officers observed a vehicle allegedly being driven erratically in Ulverstone on Thursday September 12. Pulse Tasmania (Australia) 14/9/2024 News Police discourage online ‘predator hunters’ after viral video NEW ZEALAND: Police have strongly discouraged the actions of a group of online “predator hunters,” after a video of a group of people luring and confronting men they allege intended to meet underage girls was posted online. The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand) 14/9/2024 News NZ Police used facial recognition technology 89 times since 2022 NEW ZEALAND: Police have used facial recognition technology within one of their main biometric systems 89 times in the last two-and-a-half years. They first used the automated biometric identification system, or ABIS 2, this way in March 2022 to identify suspects' images. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 14/9/2024 News Police worker who asked woman for images jailed A police staff worker who persistently asked for sexually explicit photos from a vulnerable woman, who he had met professionally, has been jailed. Derek Falkingham, who had previously been a long-serving police officer, sent a questionnaire he had devised himself to the victim which asked for sexual information, Leeds Crown Court heard. BBC 13/9/2024 News Get back on beat: Met Police staff to return to office as bosses seek to wipe out working from home Met police staff are to return to the office as bosses seek to wipe out working from home. A formal announcement is due in the next fortnight. Rumours about the changes have swept the force in the past 48 hours — with unions threatening disruption. The Sun 13/9/2024 News “Policing has got to be braver” around releasing Body-worn video "Policing has got to be braver” around releasing Body-worn video to the public to show the reality of what officers confront, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary has said. Speaking at the Superintendents Association Conference, Andy Cooke said officers feel let down by the lack of communication from their forces and that the police service needs to get better at telling its story to the public. Gloucestershire Police Federation 13/9/2024 News Case against ex-deputy police commissioner dropped An investigation into a pub "altercation" involving Lincolnshire's former deputy police and crime commissioner (PCC) has been dropped, with no further action to be taken. BBC 13/9/2024 News A new stronger national centre for UK policing The need to establish a stronger centre to drive through national functions and deliver shared capabilities was highlighted at this year’s Police Superintendents Association conference held in the Midlands. Police Oracle 13/9/2024 Analysis, Feature Winnipeg police service needs 78 more officers, acting police chief says CANADA: Record-high 440 calls were waiting for dispatch on last day of August, Art Stannard tells police board CBC News (Canada) 13/9/2024 News Special constable status for hospital guards would ease police wait time burden: VicPD CANADA: Victoria Police Chief Del Manak is hoping that the province will restore special constable status for security guards at hospitals, after complaints of wait times his officers recently faced. Manak took to X last week, saying his officers recently waited seven hours for a doctor to see an individual they had apprehended under the Mental Health Act. At a press conference Friday, the chief told reporters that restoring special constable status to hospital security guards would ease the burden his officers face for wait times. That status was revoked more than 20 years ago. chek News (Canada) 13/9/2024 News Victoria police chief wants more powers for hospital security CANADA: Victoria’s police chief is calling on the provincial government to give more power to hospital security guards. Chief Del Manak made the comments Friday, as he decried growing hospital wait times for mental health patients that can keep police officers off the streets for hours. Manak said officers who apprehend someone under the Mental Health Act and bring them to a hospital are unable to leave until the patient is seen. Global News (Canada) 13/9/2024 News Scrutiny panels improving use of stop and search in Thames Valley The force is 'exploring' the possibility of keeping body-worn footage for longer than the 28-day retention period. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 13/9/2024 News Avon and Somerset PC charged with causing death by dangerous driving The charge is in connection with a road traffic collision in Newfoundland Circus, in Bristol city centre, on November 5, 2021. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 13/9/2024 News Met officer’s conviction for assault of woman during ticket inspection op quashed PC Perry Lathwood remains on restricted duties pending the outcome of a misconduct process. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 13/9/2024 News Surrey Police told to act over outstanding FOIs Surrey Police has been issued an enforcement notice after it "repeatedly failed" to reply to Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. BBC 13/9/2024 News Zombie knives ban ignores weapons found in the kitchen drawer, says knife crime expert The impending ban on zombie-style knives and machetes ignores the fact that most knives used to kill and maim people can be “found in the kitchen drawer”, says a knife crime expert from Birmingham City University (BCU). Police Professional 13/9/2024 News ‘Abuse of position for sexual purposes unacceptable’, says Police Ombudsman chief executive The chief executive of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has said any case where police officers abuse their position for sexual gain is “serious corruption and unacceptable”. Police Professional 13/9/2024 News Tonga’s crackdown on organised crime – two more Comanchero gang members arrested OCEANIA: Two deportees affiliated to the Australian outlaw motorcycle gang, Comanchero, have been arrested and charged for "participation in an organised crime group" in Tonga. Tonga Police say the two men, aged 35 and 44, have been charged by the country's counter terrorism and organised crime laws, as they continue to make arrests of gang members to tackle transnational organised crime. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 13/9/2024 News Police warn sextortion on the rise – be aware NEW ZEALAND: Police say sextortion has become a major problem nationally and internationally and they’re working with local partner agencies to raise awareness about it and the risks posed by this offending. Lakes Weekly 13/9/2024 News «120612071208120912101211121212131214Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
