Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114945 total results. Showing results 2421 to 2440 «118119120121122123124125126Next ›Last » PCs awarded for tackling knife-wielding attackers PC Darren Attwood was off duty and shopping with his wife in Luton town centre. It was an ordinary Saturday afternoon - until he found himself trying to fend off two men armed with machetes. BBC 26/3/2026 News Police patrols in Melbourne’s CBD to almost double under major operation targeting crime-plagued areas AUSTRALIA: Victorian police have revealed the CBD hotspots to be targeted as part of a major surge in patrol numbers, one week after new statistics laid bare Melbourne’s dire crime problem. Sky News 26/3/2026 News From rookie to chief: Jim MacSween’s story Chief Jim MacSween joins Policing TV to reflect on more than 30 years with York Regional Police, from arriving in Ontario with a duffel bag and $200 to leading one of Canada’s largest and most diverse police services. He explains how York Region’s 120+ languages, nine municipalities and rapid growth have shaped the way his officers police. In this candid conversation, he shares the highs and lows of his career, why public service still “meets and exceeds” his expectations, and what he tells young people considering a career in policing today—at a time when many are being warned away from the job. PolicingTV 26/3/2026 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Police watchdog investigates handling of Andrew Tate abuse claims The police watchdog is investigating how a force handled sexual abuse allegations made against Andrew Tate. BBC 25/3/2026 News Metropolitan Police to restart arrests of Palestine Action protesters despite High Court ruling The force paused doing so in February after the High Court ruled that the government’s ban of the group was unlawful The Independent 25/3/2026 News Ex-police federation secretary jailed for fraud An ex-police officer and federation secretary who used colleagues' money to pay for holidays has been jailed. BBC 25/3/2026 News New AI tool detects abusive behaviour Researchers from the University of Huddersfield have developed a hybrid AI tool to detect patterns of psychological abuse, including coercive control, in a bid to transform digital forensic investigations and mental health research. Police Professional 25/3/2026 Feature Independent evaluation of biometric technology in the EU: state of play and future options Independent evaluation is one of the most effective means to ensure that biometric systems deployed in the EU meet the necessary requirements for accuracy, robustness and transparency, according to standard performance metrics. However, today, the evaluation of biometric technology in the EU is fragmented and inconsistent. Public authorities primarily rely on the results of work carried out by the U.S. National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST). This Policy Brief argues that establishing an independent capability for the evaluation of biometric technology in the EU will bear a number of benefits. Europol 25/3/2026 Report Fragmented forensics in England and Wales has led to ‘postcode lottery’ with no fix in sight It’s 16 years since the then government announced its intention to close the Forensic Science Service (FSS) in England and Wales, leading to a litany of reports condemning the consequences of the decision and its impact on criminal justice. No one seems to be calling for a return to public delivery of forensic science and while ministers admit reform is needed, it’s not clear what any new system will look like. A policing white paper published in January set out proposals to form a new nationwide force to tackle the most complex crimes. It said that the National Police Service will take over responsibility for forensics from the 43 forces operating today, set direction and tackle backlogs in digital forensics. Chemistry World 25/3/2026 News Complaint commissioner announces probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct CANADA: OPCC says systemic investigation will examine broader patterns, practices related to sexual misconduct CBC News (Canada) 25/3/2026 News Kelly to lead Labour motion on Garda numbers and policing policy REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Labour party justice spokesperson will be proposing a motion in the Dáil today to force action on falling numbers in the force, declining community policing and worsening conditions within An Garda Síochána. Tipp FM 25/3/2026 News Katie McLellan to remain Calgary police chief until mid-2028 CANADA: McLellan took over after former chief resigned last year. Calgary Police Chief Katie McLellan will continue to lead the city's police force through mid-2028, the Calgary Police Commission announced in a statement Wednesday. CBC News (Canada) 25/3/2026 News Watchdog investigating how police handled Andrew Tate sexual abuse claims Independent Office for Police Conduct examining how Hertfordshire police treated three women’s allegations. The police watchdog is investigating a force’s handling of sexual abuse allegations against the social media influencer and self-described misogynist Andrew Tate. The Guardian 25/3/2026 News Auditor general says RCMP’s staff shortage got worse in recent years CANADA: Royal Canadian Mounted Police staff shortages worsened after officials bet wrong on their recruitment needs and let rookie officers choose the locations of their first assignments, the auditor general said on Monday. Blue Line (Canada) 25/3/2026 News Indigenous man lodges human rights complaint against police and pool operator AUSTRALIA: An Indigenous Inverell man is pursuing a complaint against NSW Police and a leisure venue operator in the Australian Human Rights Commission. The Northern Daily Leader (Australia) - Subscription at source 25/3/2026 News Police have attended 530 protests so far this year, senior officer says Police Scotland has policed more than 530 protests in Scotland since the start of the year, a Scottish Police Authority meeting has heard. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 25/3/2026 News ‘Unacceptable levels’ of VAWG and hate crime across TfL The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee claim the police are failing to understand the “true scale and nature of hate crime and VAWG on public transport” and that victims no longer have the confidence to report incidents. Police Professional 25/3/2026 News Drunk and disorderly police officer reinstated A police officer sacked after admitting being drunk and disorderly in public has been allowed to return to work. BBC 25/3/2026 News Family violence protection orders can be a lifeline, but the system needs reforming Family violence protection orders can provide a vital safety net for victim-survivors in Australia, preventing further violence from occurring; but University of Melbourne Professor Heather Douglas and PhD Candidate Allanah Colley warn that the differing laws across Australian states can lead to a courts ‘quagmire’, and there is much more work to be done around police enforcement of breaches, culturally-responsive approaches, and support for victim-survivors. Policing Insight 25/3/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Family of man killed in Kenora-area police shooting says he’d asked for help, reflecting ‘gaps’ in the system CANADA: SIU investigating death of Winnipeg-born man, who'd been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. The family of Nash Prystie has identified him as the man who died in an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shooting earlier this month north of Kenora, and is calling for more and quicker help for people with mental health challenges. CBC News (Canada) 25/3/2026 News «118119120121122123124125126Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
