Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 99230 total results. Showing results 25281 to 25300 «126112621263126412651266126712681269Next ›Last » Garda Commissioner has McEntee’s ‘absolute confidence’ ahead of no-confidence vote REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Minister for Justice has pledged full confidence in Garda Commissioner Drew Harris and called for dialogue as rank-and-file members prepare to vote on a motion of no confidence in him. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 28/7/2023 News Hiring police applicants who support far-left or far-right organizations: A qualitative exploration of New York State chiefs’ and administrators’ viewpoint This study is a qualitative exploration of the thoughts of police chiefs and upper-level police administrators in New York State regarding the hiring of applicants who hold left-wing or right-wing ideological perspectives. A near equal number of respondents indicated little hesitancy to hire, while others stating they should not hire such an applicant. Some respondents offered non-committal viewpoints. Most respondents provided a more thoughtful response, indicating the complexity of this issue for police agencies. The overall conclusion is that employing officers who hold biased opinions can impact police legitimacy. Policy implications and considerations for future research are discussed. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles - Subscription at source 28/7/2023 Research article Developing organisational excellence: Applying benchmarking for guiding and measuring police agency performance – Abu Dhabi Police case study The process of developing organisational excellence requires identifying benchmarks and a model or framework to guide the operationalisation of an organisation's aspirations. Developing evidence through application of strategies to meet benchmark criteria requires commitment at all levels of an organisation to demonstrate a sustained quality level of achievement through continuous improvement to standards of excellence. This article presents the process and outcomes for a police organisation (Abu Dhabi Police [ADP]) utilising the European Foundation for Quality Management (EfQM) criteria to guide development and measurement of organisational excellence. In 2021 ADP were awarded a 6 Star Global Award from the EfQM. This case study explores the extent to which EfQM is an effective framework for organisational excellence in policing. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Subscription at source 28/7/2023 Research article ‘A kick in the teeth’: Just one new Garda allocated to Donegal REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Councillor Gerry McMonagle, the Chair of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee, has called on the Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, to consider his position. Donegal Live (Republic of Ireland) 28/7/2023 News Minister McEntee addresses new Garda recruits at Garda Attestation Ceremony REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Deputy Commissioners, Distinguished guests, And most importantly, the new Gardaà and your families, It’s a great pleasure to be with you here today. Government of Ireland 28/7/2023 News Patrolling the largest drug market on the eastern seaboard: A synthetic control analysis on the impact of a police bicycle unit This study employed a microsynthetic control method to evaluate the impact of the newly introduced bicycle patrol unit in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, which is well-known as a major drug market. The findings reveal that the bicycle patrol unit led to a notable reduction in social disorder crimes, which was one of the primary objectives of the patrol officers. However, it also resulted in a significant increase in the number of narcotic crimes, violent person crimes, and shooting offenses. The amount of total crimes and property crimes remained unchanged. Criminology and Public Policy 28/7/2023 Research article Met investigation results in man being jailed for sexual assault A man has been jailed for a serious sexual assault after a thorough investigation by specialist officers. Kyle Meredith, 37 (29.08.85), of Blenheim Crescent, W11, was convicted on Wednesday, 26 July of two counts of sexual assault and sentenced to six years in prison. He was acquitted of a third count of sexual assault. Metropolitan Police Service 28/7/2023 News Met Police has ‘rotten core’ says ex-detective Tom Coling The Metropolitan Police Service has a "rotten core", according to an ex-detective who says the force orchestrated a cover-up after he reported misconduct by senior officers. Newham Recorder 28/7/2023 News Plymouth shooting: Watchdog says police need to do more A police force heavily criticised in the wake of a mass shooting has made "significant progress" but still needs improvements, a watchdog has found. Devon and Cornwall Police gave Jake Davison his shotgun certificate back weeks before he killed five people. BBC 28/7/2023 News Special program helping young offenders change for the better AUSTRALIA: Queensland is in the grips of a youth crime crisis and it seems everyday we are reporting on another break-in, car theft or other attack on innocent families. Even though police are trying their best to stamp the issue out and catch as many of the offenders as they can, the problem continues to grow. But for all the complex reasons these kids are finding themselves in trouble again and again, an initiative called Project Booyah is aiming to turn their lives around for the better.  9 News (Australia) 28/7/2023 News The house call that still haunts top cop Shane Patton AUSTRALIA: Victoria’s top cop has spent 40 years in the industry and has seen things that will stay with him for life. Now, in an in-depth interview on the Neil Mitchell Asks Why podcast, Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton has opened up about his time in the police force revealing...[AUDIO] 3AW (Australia) 28/7/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Police Scotland in human rights row over Women Won’t Wheesht assault Police Scotland is at the centre of a human rights storm after a woman was assaulted during a women’s rights event in Aberdeen. Julie Marshall said she was punched in the arm and head at a rally organised by Women Won’t Wheesht in the city's Duthie Park on Sunday. The Herald (Scotland) 28/7/2023 News NSW police reject suggestion ‘racism is rife’ in force and say ‘lessons learned’ after Bowraville murders AUSTRALIA: Police act ‘with respect’ to victims and people in custody, federal inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and children hears The Guardian 28/7/2023 News Government announces €10m funding to increase visibility of gardaà on streets of Dublin REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Justice minister says funding package will allow for 240,000 extra Garda hours in Dublin Metropolitan Region by end of year. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 28/7/2023 News Police firearms inspection calls for improvements to selection, training, shared learning and record keeping A recent report by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services into the effectiveness of UK police firearms deployment has highlighted shortcomings in the training and selection of firearms commanders, a lack of shared learning and force collaboration, and the need for greater chief officer involvement in communication processes, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 28/7/2023 Analysis, Feature Humberside Police chief hopeful progress will continue Humberside Police has significantly improved, but people still want to see more bobbies on the beat, the force's outgoing chief constable has said. Lee Freeman has been in the role since 2017 and will leave to take up a new job at the end of July. BBC 28/7/2023 News Experts push back against Victoria Police’s grab for new powers to detain children AUSTRALIA: A coalition of over 40 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, health, legal, social, community services and youth advocacy organisations from across Victoria have called on Premier Daniel Andrews and Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes to commit to ruling out any new powers for police over children, once the age of criminal responsibility is raised. Human Rights Law Centre 28/7/2023 News Police charge 26 alleged abusers in the first month of new legislation On Monday 26th June, non-fatal strangulation or asphyxiation (under The Justice Sexual Offences and Trafficking Victims Act NI 2022) was made a specific criminal offence in Northern Ireland, punishable by up to 14 years’ imprisonment. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) 28/7/2023 News Keyham shootings: recommendations made to Devon and Cornwall Police HMICFRS has undertaken an urgent review of the progress Devon and Cornwall Police has made in relation to the recommendations issued by the Independent Office for Police Conduct concerning the tragic events in Plymouth on 12 August 2021. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 28/7/2023 Report Devon and Cornwall Police has made significant progress on firearms licensing, but improvements are still required Devon and Cornwall Police has improved its performance in many areas of firearms licensing since the Keyham mass shooting in 2021, though concerns remain over its licences backlog and improper use of temporary permits, the police inspectorate has said. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 28/7/2023 News «126112621263126412651266126712681269Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
