Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115557 total results. Showing results 25001 to 25020 «124712481249125012511252125312541255Next ›Last » Tougher laws to combat organised and serious crime The Allan Labor Government is cracking down on organised crime and bikie gangs with some of the toughest laws in Australia to stop thuggery and bad behaviour. Under the Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024 introduced into Parliament today, new and improved laws will strengthen Victoria’s unlawful association scheme, introduce a new serious crime prevention order and prohibit the public display of gang colours. The National Tribune (Australia) 28/8/2024 News Northern Territory Police ordered back to the streets as new leader Lia Finocchiaro clamps down on crime AUSTRALIA: Police in the Northern Territory have been called back to the frontline as the new Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro doubles down on her committment to target crime. Sky News 28/8/2024 News ‘Set up to fail’: ICAC’s parting shot at law changes AUSTRALIA: Laws which prevent South Australia’s anti-corruption watchdog from briefing the Director of Public Prosecutions about corruption investigations have “markedly diminished” the likelihood of securing a conviction, the state’s outgoing anti-corruption chief says. In Daily (Australia) 28/8/2024 News Queensland police stand by ‘terrorism’ definition of Wieambilla shootings at inquest AUSTRALIA: ‘You can suffer mental illness, but you can still be involved in a terrorist act’, deputy commissioner Cheryl Scanlon says The Guardian 28/8/2024 News Court overturns sacking of Victoria police detective who shared photos of Dani Laidley and dead bodies over ‘error of law’ AUSTRALIA: Judge finds Murray Gentner’s dismissal over crime scene photos of corpse on his phone was ‘unjust’ and orders matter be heard again. The Guardian 28/8/2024 News Labour ‘cherry-picked’ cop foot patrol data — Police Minister NEW ZEALAND: Police Minister Mark Mitchell has accused his Labour counterpart of "cherry-picking" figures to claim officer foot patrols are down under his Government. Labour's police spokesperson, Ginny Andersen, cited data showing a 15% drop in nationwide foot patrols between December 2023 and June 2024. 1 News (New Zealand) 28/8/2024 News Australia overcomes last-minute concerns to secure sweeping Pacific police training plan AUSTRALIA: Anthony Albanese says it is ‘a Pacific-led initiative’ that reflects the desire of neighbours to ‘stand with each other’ The Guardian 28/8/2024 News Three quarters of victims have no faith in justice system A survey by the victim’s commissioner found that people feel that the police are not doing enough to catch criminals The Times - Subscription at source 28/8/2024 News Gen Z has a trust problem with British institutions – especially the police Trust in politics and public bodies has decreased in many countries over recent years, and the UK is no exception; but new research has highlighted that trust in British institutions – particularly policing – among ‘Generation Z’ (those born between 1997 and 2012) is significantly lower in the UK than in other countries studied, as Dr Paolo Morini, Research Fellow at the King’s College London Policy Institute, explains. Policing Insight 28/8/2024 Analysis, Feature Former officer Shane Prior succeeds Ian Leavers as Queensland Police Union president AUSTRALIA: The new president of Queensland's Police Union says there needs to be a "conversation" about the number of jobs officers are called out to as domestic violence rates and attrition within the force soar. ABC News (Australia) 28/8/2024 News Lethbridge Polytechnic to provide training for Grande Prairie Police Service CANADA: A new partnership between Lethbridge Polytechnic and the Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) will ensure newly hired officers have the sharp skills and knowledge they need to begin serving their community. Blue Line (Canada) 28/8/2024 News Only prosecute children over riots as last resort, says youth justice chair Exclusive: Keith Fraser warns against quick decisions after boys as young as 11 were involved in recent disorder The Guardian 28/8/2024 News Former correctional officer charged after B.C. smuggling investigation CANADA: A former correctional officer is facing nine charges including obstruction of justice as part of a criminal organization and accepting a bribe, after a smuggling investigation in British Columbia. Blue Line (Canada) 28/8/2024 News Ballistic vest would not have saved life of police officer shot by extremists at Wieambilla, inquest told AUSTRALIA: Ballistic or hard load-bearing vests would not have saved the life of a Queensland police officer who was shot by a trio of radicalised conspiracy theorists at Wieambilla, an inquest has heard. ABC News (Australia) 28/8/2024 News New emergency radio network pilot takes off NEW ZEALAND: The Government has today welcomed the launch of a new national radio network that’s set to provide emergency responders with the modern, resilient, secure radio communications technology they need. Inside Government (New Zealand) 28/8/2024 News Gardaí believe notorious west of Ireland drug gang is behind importation of deadly synthetic opioids Gardaí believe a notorious west of Ireland drug gang is behind the importation of deadly synthetic opioids into the country. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 28/8/2024 News Former Cleveland Police officer guilty of creating witness account A former Cleveland Police officer has pleaded guilty to creating and signing a false witness account following an independent investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 28/8/2024 News Locate International: The power of volunteers in solving cold cases Mark Greenhalgh and Dave Grimstead from Locate International talk about their innovative project to engage volunteers in managing and progressing cold case missing person and unidentified body investigations. Locate International is a volunteer run and led charity dedicated to locating missing persons and identifying unidentified bodies. They provide expert reviews and mobilize skilled volunteers to drive innovative investigations. PolicingTV 28/8/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video PC sacked after magic mushrooms found in gun cabinet A Merseyside PC has been sacked after magic mushrooms were found inside a gun cabinet in his home. BBC 27/8/2024 News Police officer forged witness retraction A former police officer has admitted creating and signing a false witness account. 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