Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 93422 total results. Showing results 25281 to 25300 «126112621263126412651266126712681269Next ›Last » Greater Manchester Police officer charged with rape PC James Stonehouse, 24, was arrested on suspicion of rape and taken into custody for questioning on 7 April 2022, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. BBC 8/3/2023 News New digital evidence system for Scotland’s courts A £33m system to manage evidence digitally is be rolled out across Scottish courts. American manufacturers Axon say it is the first time police, lawyers and the courts will have access to a single unified database. It is hoped the initiative will reduce the number of witnesses having to attend court and free up police time. Dundee began a pilot of the Digital Evidence Sharing Capability service (Desc) in January. BBC 8/3/2023 News Met Police short of 1,000 officers as force admits it faces an uphill battle to recruit quality candidates The Met Police is set to be short of more than 1,000 officers this year, the force has said, amid an ongoing crisis in public trust and confidence. Officer numbers will be down by around 1,060 less than the target strength of 34,490, the Met Police has told City Hall. It comes as new commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is aiming to clean up the force’s culture and standards, following the series of scandals which saw Dame Cressida Dick quit the top job. City A.M. 8/3/2023 News Lethbridge Police Chief contract extended until 2026 CANADA: The contract for Lethbridge Police Chief, Shahin Mehdizadeh, has been extended to August 31, 2026. Lethbridge Police Commission Chair Dawna Coslovi says that since the arrival of Mehdizadeh in 2020, he “has exhibited steadfast leadership, an open-door policy and a keen commitment to accountability. We have seen the creation of a more inclusive internal environment where LPS employees feel safe and continue to work hard to serve the community. the Chief has also made it a priority to enhance community relations and engagement to strengthen public trust.” Coslovi adds that the commission supports Chief Mehdizadeh fully and all the progress he and the team have made in the last two and a half years. His contract extension will help continue momentum in a positive direction in the years to come. My Lethbridge Now (Canada) 8/3/2023 News Police are teaming up with a mental health worker to try to curb ‘aggressive panhandling’ CANADA: One Windsor Police Service officer and one mental health worker from Family Services Windsor-Essex will be in busy areas of the city to address panhandling this month. Police called the issue "aggressive panhandling" in a tweet where they announced the initiative. "Aggressive panhandling occurs in many communities, including Windsor. We are partnering with [Family Services Windsor-Essex] to ensure public safety and connect vulnerable individuals with social services," read the tweet. CBC News (Canada) 8/3/2023 News Alberta announces $4M in police funding to address gangs, gun violence CANADA: Alberta police teams will receive more than $4 million in funding to tackle gun violence and gang activity as part of this year's provincial budget. New crime prevention units are being formed as part of the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT), an umbrella agency uniting efforts by multiple Canadian law enforcement organizations. The province announced the creation of a gang suppression unit and a firearms investigative unit, which will receive $4.4 million dollars in this year's provincial budget as part of ALERT. CBC News (Canada) 8/3/2023 News Queensland Police Service ‘super recognisers’ a world-leading facial recognition team AUSTRALIA: Queensland Police has a Super Recogniser Network. 20 police officers have been found to have a remarkable skill at recognising and remembering faces. Senior Sergeant Chris Tritton joined Rebecca Levingston to talk about his role as a Super Recogniser with the Queensland Police Service. ABC News (Australia) 8/3/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Police Commissioner says he has asked his command team to “have fun” AUSTRALIA: The Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police Shane Patton says one thing he wants to see from his command team is for them to "have fun". The comment came in response to caller Nurul, who said he doesn't think police are as happy as they used to be. Shane Patton joined Ali Moore to also discuss the proposal for a second supervised safe injecting room in the CBD, his recent warning to staff to behave appropriately, bail law reform, the human source management bill, and drug driving law reform. [AUDIO] ABC News (Australia) 8/3/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Police Labour Day weekend Operation Arid to address ‘shocking’ start to 2023 AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police says it is determined to turn around a “shocking” start to the year with an operation over the Labour Day long weekend. Shepparton News (Australia) 8/3/2023 News Brisbane watch house officer tells inquest she did not check if Aunty Sherry Tilberoo was breathing AUSTRALIA: A Brisbane watch house officer who was suspended after the death of First Nations woman Shiralee Tilberoo has admitted during an inquest that she did not check whether she was breathing or shine a torch into the darkened cell on nine occasions. The Guardian 8/3/2023 News Female officers leading the charge in Southern Command AUSTRALIA: The AFP is celebrating the contributions of its female workforce to deliver maximum damage to the criminal environment, as part of International Women’s Day 2023 (Wednesday, 8 March). Australian Federal Police (AFP) 8/3/2023 News More women wanted in Police NEW ZEALAND: International Women’s Day is the day to celebrate women’s achievement. It’s a time to raise awareness about discrimination and drive gender equality. New Zealand Police 8/3/2023 News Police lawyers advised photographing youth likely breached UN protections for children NEW ZEALAND: An internal police report shows officers were routinely photographing young people on the street despite no policy allowing them to do so, and their own lawyers questioned whether the practice was "helpful policing". RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 8/3/2023 News Police charge seven men; seize methamphetamine, cash and other assets NEW ZEALAND: Seven men between the ages of 33 and 57 are before the courts following a series of search warrants across the North Island. New Zealand Police 8/3/2023 News Manchester Arena Inquiry: Ex-police chief cleared over evidence A former police officer will not face disciplinary proceedings over his evidence at the inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing. BBC 8/3/2023 News Revised Code of Ethics to promote ‘professional culture’ in policing The College of Policing has launched a consultation on a “robust” revised Code of Ethics for more than 200,000 people working across policing in England and Wales. Police Professional 8/3/2023 News PSNI makes 239 arrests in six months in crackdown on VAWG Almost 240 perpetrators of violence against women and girls (VAWG) have been arrested in six months under new legislation in a crackdown by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). Police Professional 8/3/2023 News Man who died in hospital after attack in south Belfast was serving police officer The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that a man who has died after being attacked in south Belfast in January was a serving officer. Police Professional 8/3/2023 News IOPC investigates police handling of missing person reports prior to fatal road traffic collision in Cardiff The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is to investigate police actions following missing person reports relating to five people involved in a fatal road traffic collision in the St Mellons area of Cardiff. Police Professional 8/3/2023 News Evidence VRUs reduce serious violence but consistent approach needed, say HMICFRS The Home Office needs to define processes for violence reduction units (VRUs) to use when evaluating the effectiveness of interventions designed to reduce serious youth violence, according to His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). Police Professional 8/3/2023 News «126112621263126412651266126712681269Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
