Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103290 total results. Showing results 24841 to 24860 «123912401241124212431244124512461247Next ›Last » Queensland Police out for blood over DNA failures AUSTRALIA: Qld police reveal a doubling of samples of presumed blood failing to yield DNA profiles after the introduction of a robotic lab method blamed for the failure to solve Shandee Blackburn’s murder. The Australian - Subscription at source 2/11/2023 News Office staff shaken by smashing of windows, as Tasmania Police report spike in crime statistics AUSTRALIA: Employees at a Tasmanian real estate agency targeted in an alleged vandalism attack say the incident has left the team "very, very shaken" and "unable to sleep". Earlier this week, a number of large plate glass windows at a Launceston real estate agency were smashed in by a man with a hammer, and a glass electric door was also damaged. Tasmania Police data shows a 26 per cent increase in criminal offences over a 12-month period, driven by a rise in stealing, motor vehicle theft and other property offences. ABC News (Australia) 2/11/2023 News Cork-based garda sergeant awarded €65,000 for discrimination after eye injury REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: An Garda Síochána has been ordered to pay €65,000 compensation to a Co Cork-based garda sergeant for discriminating against him on the grounds of disability. This follows Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) adjudicator Jim Dolan finding that An Garda Síochána discriminated against ‘highly respected and valued’ member Sgt David Haughney for failing to provide him with ‘reasonable accommodation’ for a disability under the Employment Equality Act. Sgt Haughney’s disability arose after he was a victim of a criminal assault in December 2014 where he lost 70% vision in his left eye. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 2/11/2023 News Police seize $1.8M in cocaine in largest bust in EPS history CANADA: The Edmonton Police Service has seized $1.8 million in cocaine in what is being called the biggest single seizure in its history. In September, the Gang Suppression Team began investigating a 40-year-old man who was believed to be involved in drug trafficking. On Oct. 27, police pulled him over and found 40.5 kg of cocaine in his vehicle, EPS said. CTV News (Canada) 2/11/2023 News ‘Deeply sinister’: Police testing women who have miscarriages for abortion drugs Police are testing “distressed” women who have suffered miscarriages for abortion drugs, healthcare providers have warned. Medical professionals argue it is “deeply sinister” to test women who have endured a miscarriage who are suspected of illegal abortions for the drugs – arguing it adds to the guilt and stigma women routinely experience after pregnancy loss. The Independent 2/11/2023 News West Midlands mayor asks Home Secretary to transfer police commissioner powers Andy Street said the police and crime commissioner model was ‘not holding West Midlands Police well enough to account to drive down crime’. The Independent 2/11/2023 News Cleveland Police: Force uses unmarked HGV to spot driving offences Police have been using a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) cab to make it easier to see driving offences committed in lorries from a height. BBC 2/11/2023 News Probe into incident at NI police ombudsman’s home ‘to conclude within weeks’ Officers attended Marie Anderson’s address on September 23 following a report of a domestic incident. Shropshire Star 2/11/2023 News What are special constables, and why do London police want more of them? CANADA: London’s top cop wants to expand the use of special constables as part of his plan to transform policing in the city. The London Free Press (Canada) 2/11/2023 News PSNI stabilising but budgetary issues remain, says interim chief constable Jon Boutcher also referred to a number of sensitive cases within the PSNI and said the ‘blame culture’ of policing needs to change. Shropshire Star 2/11/2023 News $218k worth of Lego seized in Melbourne meth lab raid NEW ZEALAND: A mountain of Lego found in a suburban drug raid was so large police needed a truck to seize it. The 1130 boxes worth more than NZD $218,000 were discovered on Tuesday (local time) alongside a meth lab and boxes of gemstones at a Botanic Ridge house on Melbourne's suburban fringe. 1 News (New Zealand) 2/11/2023 News Suspected Australian drug trafficker Hakan Ayik arrested in Turkey AUSTRALIA: The 44-year-old was captured in Istanbul along with 36 others in a sting opertion against an ‘armed, organised crime ring’ Suspected Australian drug trafficker Hakan Ayik has been arrested in Turkey alongside 36 others involved in an “international armed organised crime” group, Turkish officials say. The Guardian 2/11/2023 News Erin Patterson charged with murder over suspected mushroom poisoning deaths in Victoria AUSTRALIA: Patterson, who has denied any wrongdoing, was arrested on Thursday over the family lunch in the rural Australian town of Leongatha. The Guardian 2/11/2023 News Queensland man charged with child sexual offences following international cooperation AUSTRALIA: A Queensland man has appeared before Brisbane Magistrates Court (Monday, 30 October) charged with engaging in sexual intercourse with a child outside of Australia. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 2/11/2023 News Met Police: Thousands of officers redeployed for protests Around 3,500 community police officers have been redeployed to central London protests in the past three weeks, the Met commissioner has said. BBC 2/11/2023 News Special Annual Conference 23 POLICE mag edition out now A special e-edition of our popular POLICE Magazine bringing together two-day coverage of thought-provoking conversations and keynote speeches from this year’s Police Federation of England and Wales Annual Conference is out today. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 2/11/2023 News Serious crime victims in some parts of UK wait 13 hours for police Figures released under the Freedom of Information Act reveal a 'disturbing postcode lottery' in responses to grade two priority crimes - which include burglaries, missing persons and domestic incidents Mirror 2/11/2023 News Policing Israel-Palestine protests stretching Met resources, commissioner says Mark Rowley says Met may need support from other forces amid concerns about effect of policing protests on other duties The Guardian 2/11/2023 News West Midlands mayor calls for transfer of PCC’s powers after rise in crime The West Midlands mayor should be handed the powers and responsibilities held by the police and crime commissioner, the current mayor, Andy Street, has told the home secretary. Street, a Conservative, said crime in the region had “more than doubled” in the year to June 2023 and he had concluded “that enough is enough and crime in the West Midlands has now reached a point where something has to change”. He proposed that the transition should take place after the next mayoral election. The Guardian 2/11/2023 News PC dismissed after lying during radio update at ‘snake’ premises PC Alex Marshall had attributed his lie to a 'pathological fear of snakes'. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/11/2023 News «123912401241124212431244124512461247Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
