Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97248 total results. Showing results 2441 to 2460 «119120121122123124125126127Next ›Last » Garda applicant who got laser eye surgery for role left waiting as new candidates admitted REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A Garda applicant who got laser eye surgery after completing the application process is still waiting as new candidates are admitted to the Garda College without completed vetting. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 2/12/2024 News How well do officers understand distracted driving – and how do they police it? New research exploring the challenge of distracted driving and police officers’ role in educating drivers about the dangers of mobile phone use highlights a lack of understanding about the impact of handsfree phone use, and missed opportunities to educate drivers; research authors Professor Gemma Briggs of the Open University, Dr Leanne Savigar-Shaw of the University of Staffordshire, and Keele University’s Dr Helen Wells explain the key findings from the research, and what can be done to address them. Policing Insight - Registration at source 2/12/2024 Analysis, Feature Swansea mother ‘traumatised’ by arrest under Terrorism Act Emma Kamio describes ‘abuse’ of act after daughter’s alleged involvement in action against Israeli arms company The Guardian 2/12/2024 News Lincolnshire Police request for systemic assistance to achieve fair and sustainable funding On behalf of Lincolnshire Police, Chief Constable Paul Gibson and PCC Marc Jones have jointly written to key stakeholders to request further support in relation to police funding in the county. In the letter to leaders in the Home Office, College of Policing, and HMICFRS Mr Gibson and Mr Jones detailed Lincolnshire Police’s current funding position and asked for systemic assistance in addressing the imbalanced funding formula for policing in the county. The force has dealt with structural underfunding for many years, and during this time has embarked on navigating many routes to try and resolve the issue. Lincolnshire Police 2/12/2024 News How the Surrey Police Service prepared to take over as Surrey’s police of jurisdiction CANADA: From recruitment and training to the city's mayor standing in its way, a host of challenges befell the Surrey Police Service as it geared up to become the police of jurisdiction in one of B.C.'s fastest growing cities. The CBC's Jon Hernandez went behind the scenes in the months leading up to the transition, for an exclusive look at how SPS prepared. CBC News (Canada) 2/12/2024 Feature, Video Ontario mulling having prosecutors approve criminal charges before police lay them CANADA: Police not on board — want to keep decision-making power on laying charges. Seven years ago, criminologist Christopher Williams released a report urging reform on how criminal charges are laid — to provide relief to Ontario's backlogged justice system. His solution? Instead of having police officers decide whether to lay charges, give that power to prosecutors, as other provinces had already. CBC News (Canada) 2/12/2024 News Police arrest 13 as part of biggest cocaine bust in Australian history AUSTRALIA: A group of 13 men, including two minors, have been charged as part of the largest-ever cocaine bust in Australian history. Police seized a whopping 2.34 tonnes of cocaine with an estimated street value of $760 million from a vessel off the coast of Queensland on Saturday. The Australian Federal Police, Queensland Police and Australian Border Force arrested the men on the vessel and several others on-shore during the joint drug investigation. 9 News (Australia) 2/12/2024 News Copper theft costing WA millions as criminals steal estimated 15,000m of cabling in Perth AUSTRALIA: Thieves have stolen an estimated 15,000 metres of cabling from light-poles along a path in the Perth suburb of Mirrabooka. Main Roads says the theft of cables, valuable for the copper inside, is an ongoing problem that costs millions of dollars per year to remediate. ABC News (Australia) 2/12/2024 News Tasmania Police unveil new patrol vessel AUSTRALIA: The Tasmanian Government has announced the unveiling of Tasmania Police’s new patrol vessel PV Van Diemen in Hobart late last week. The state government said the state-of-the-art, $13.4 million vessel represents its significant investment into the safety and security of Tasmania’s coastal waters. The Daily Cargo News (Australia) 2/12/2024 News Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner: report 2023 to 2024 The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner's annual report. Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner 2/12/2024 Report Safer Shops calls for increased police visibility in service stations, dairies and liquor stores NEW ZEALAND: A recently founded retail advocacy group has called for welfare checks by police. Safer Shops was formed as an alliance between The Motor Trade Association and the Dairy and Business Owners Group, and is pushing for greater protection for service stations, dairies and liquor stores. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 2/12/2024 News Industry groups demand govt and police help to fight retail crime NEW ZEALAND: Two industry groups are joining forces to demand more help from the government and police to fight retail crime saying too much emphasis is put on businesses protecting themselves. The Motor Trade Association and the Dairy and Business Owners Group have formed the Alliance; Safer Shops. It's pushing for greater protection for service stations, dairies and liquor stores saying they are under constant threat of crime and violence, which can leave hard working kiwis physically injured and mentally scarred. Dairy and Business Owners Group Vice Chair Ash Parmar spoke to Lisa Owen. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 2/12/2024 Audio, News Detective shot in face at Auckland CBD shooting reflects on recovery NEW ZEALAND: Shot in the face while responding to the 2023 Auckland CBD shooting, Detective Shaun Winstanley has lost count of the number of operations and procedures he has undergone. He spoke to Breakfast's Jenny-May Clarkson about his recovery, the physical and emotional toll it took, and his determination to move forward. 1 News (New Zealand) 2/12/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion NSW trans woman ‘put through hell’ by police settles complaint AUSTRALIA: A transgender woman has spoken out after settling a discrimination and sexual harassment case against NSW corrective services and police over her treatment in a men’s prison. Q News (Australia) 2/12/2024 News 80 DV offenders including rapists arrested since September in ‘targeted operation’: Police AUSTRALIA: An NT Police operation to target domestic violence offenders with outstanding warrants has resulted in 80 arrests, police said, including 36 made in regional and remote areas since the beginning of September. NT Independent (Australia) 2/12/2024 News Notting Hill Carnival is ‘war zone’ where policing is ineffective, Met officers warn Police call working at Europe’s biggest street party ‘self-torture’ while event organisers brand survey as ‘hugely flawed’ The Telegraph - Subscription at source 2/12/2024 News Garda surveillance operation leads to arrest of gang leader (50) and two relatives over links to 500 burglaries REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí have arrested three alleged senior members of Ireland’s most prolific burglary gang in a special policing operation on Saturday night. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 2/12/2024 News Police treated like ‘lambs to the slaughter’ at Notting Hill Carnival, officer claims in survey Notting Hill Carnival organisers respond by calling the Metropolitant Police Federation survey an “anti-carnival agenda” The Independent 2/12/2024 News Only 50 more frontline gardaí this year despite recruitment campaigns REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: There are only 50 more frontline gardaí in place now compared to this time last year, despite recruitment campaigns, new figures show. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 2/12/2024 News Police feel unsafe working at carnival, survey claims A majority of police officers feel unsafe working at Notting Hill Carnival, a survey by the Metropolitan Police Federation has suggested. BBC 2/12/2024 News «119120121122123124125126127Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
