Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100037 total results. Showing results 24761 to 24780 «123512361237123812391240124112421243Next ›Last » Met officers to be told to arrest landlords who try to illegally evict tenants Exclusive: Guidance says police should presume evictions they are called to are likely to be unlawful after concerns about bias The Guardian 27/8/2023 News Every Met Police officer’s details at risk: Force announces major security breach after cyber criminals hack into warrant card supplier in move branded ‘outrageous’ by former top cop Thousands of Met Police officers' details are at risk following a major security breach which saw cyber criminals hack into the force's warrant card supplier - in a move that has been branded 'utterly outrageous' by a former top cop. Mail Online 27/8/2023 News Police to probe SNP after ‘cash for seats’ claim EXCLUSIVE: Allegations the SNP accepted donations in exchange for Westminster seats are being probed by police. Officers in Manchester have confirmed they received a complaint after the publication of the party’s accounts last week by auditors in the city. Daily Record 27/8/2023 News Met Police IT security breach could do ‘incalculable damage in the wrong hands’ The security breach took place when cybercriminals successfully breached the IT systems of a contractor in charge of producing warrant cards and staff passes. Sky News 27/8/2023 News Police officers accused of data breaches or leaking information in Tony Parsons case A police officer is under investigation for accessing the social media of a key witness during the murder investigation into the cyclist dad’s death. Daily Record 27/8/2023 News Responding to Sexual Assault: A Systematic Review of Police Training Interventions and Outcomes Sexual assault is a worldwide issue that impacts many individuals, often with serious and long-lasting effects. Police play an important role for victims seeking justice. However, police response has been highly criticized as less than optimal. One question that remains unclear is whether sexual assault training improves police response. This quantitative review examined the effect of police training on diverse police outcomes. Five databases were systematically searched, which resulted in 10 published papers reporting on 12 studies. Our review found consistent evidence that suggests that sexual assault police training can improve various police attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors. However, further research is needed before specific recommendations regarding training can be made. Crime and Delinquency 27/8/2023 Research article Sydney has a cocaine problem. Is decriminalisation the solution? AUSTRALIA: Delays in introducing reform is fuelling drug consumption and crime in NSW, experts have warned, calling for the government to implement decriminalisation for small quantities of illicit substances. Australia is now the highest per capita user of cocaine worldwide, consuming an estimated 5.6 tonnes a year, with Sydney leading the country in use. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 27/8/2023 News Shoplifting is out of control. Forget the police – stores need to up their game Self-service checkouts and staff cuts compound a problem caused by the cost of living crisis The Guardian 27/8/2023 Feature, Opinion Crime will not be defeated by temporary stop-gap solutions REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A new crime-fighting initiative in Dublin city centre - but anti-social and criminal behaviour continues unabated everywhere else in the country, so says Ailin Quinlan Echo Live (Republic of Ireland) 27/8/2023 Feature, Opinion Dublin is a safe place, insists top garda REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The garda responsible for overseeing policing in Dublin has challenged the public perception that crime is escalating in the capital city. Angela Willis, the assistant commissioner for Dublin, said crime existed in all cities, but the number of assaults was decreasing year on year. “That is a fact that has gotten slightly lost in the whole discussion about Dublin city centre. As we have seen from the Garda public attitudes survey, which has constantly found that people are significantly more concerned about national crime than crime in their own local area, some views and perceptions can be based on what is heard and read rather than on an experience,” she said. The Times - Subscription at source 27/8/2023 News DPP contacts garda watchdog on details of George Nkencho shooting probe REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has made contact with the garda watchdog seeking clarification on aspects of its probe into the fatal shooting by gardaí of George Nkencho. The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) sent a file to the DPP in June outlining the circumstances surrounding the shooting of the 27-year-old in December 2020. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 27/8/2023 News Met Police investigating suspected data breach The Metropolitan Police is investigating a possible data breach after "unauthorised access" was gained to the systems of one of its suppliers. The force said the company held names, ranks, photos, vetting levels, and pay numbers for officers and staff, and that it was working to understand what data, if any, had been accessed. BBC 27/8/2023 News Government to make it easier to sack rogue police officers Downing Street will unveil new rules to allow chiefs to ‘quickly root out these bad actors’. Tough new disciplinary rules that will make it easier for chief constables to sack rogue officers will be unveiled by Downing Street this week. The Telegraph 26/8/2023 News Winnipeg police search for man believed to have set church, shed on fire CANADA: Suspect may have ignited three fires earlier this week, police say. Winnipeg police are looking for a man who they suspect set three fires in Winnipeg's Elmwood neighbourhood earlier this week. CBC News (Canada) 26/8/2023 News Met police on high alert after ‘staggering IT security’ breach Potential leaked data from system with access to names, ranks and photos of officers could do ‘incalculable damage in the wrong hands. The Metropolitan police is on high alert after a security breach involving the IT system of one of its suppliers, the force said. The Guardian 26/8/2023 News Met police vows to combat protests against London’s Ulez rollout Threats of violence as ultra-low emission zone expansion begins – but mayor defends it as essential for health The Guardian 26/8/2023 News Saskatoon police to take closer look at interactions, detention of people with complex needs CANADA: A report to the police board's October meeting will have more data about interactions with people identified as having "complex needs." Saskatoon Star Phoenix (Canada) 26/8/2023 News Ottawa police looking to hire 145 new officers a year over next three years CANADA: The Ottawa Police Service wants to hire 145 police officers a year over the next three years to cover attrition and expand resources for special events, traffic, cybercrime, neighbourhood resource teams and other policing needs. CTV News (Canada) 26/8/2023 News Scientists to reform Qld DNA testing after damning review AUSTRALIA: A major milestone has been passed in rebuilding Queensland’s DNA testing scheme after an inquiry found “serious” failures. News.com.au (Australia) 26/8/2023 News ‘Speed and safety’ at core of new Garda despatch system REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A new high-tech communication system that will log calls and despatch Gardaí from a regional control centre will speed up response times for the public and improve safety for officers, according to those rolling it out. One of the first national police despatch systems in Europe was unveiled in the North-Western Region headquarters in Murrough in Renmore this week with a detailed explanation of how the GardaSafe has been working since it went live in Galway last March. So far, three out of four districts are now using the system, which has cost €10.7 million to roll out up to now. The Dublin district is switch over by the end of the year. 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