Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115579 total results. Showing results 25501 to 25520 «127212731274127512761277127812791280Next ›Last » Essex Police deploys facial recognition technology to tackle crime After a successful trial, Essex Police is rolling out the new technology. Essex Police is rolling out facial recognition technology to catch criminals - with the new system set to be used at Clacton Airshow next Thursday and Friday (August 22 & 23). A ‘Live Facial Recognition’ system is set to be deployed after successful trial in October last year. Essex Live 18/8/2024 News Volunteer firefighter dies after being hit by a police vehicle on Flinders Island AUSTRALIA: A pedestrian has died after he was struck by a police vehicle driven by an on-duty officer at Lady Barron on Flinders Island on Saturday night. Tasmania Police said the officer immediately called emergency services and attempted to resuscitate the man. ABC News (Australia) 18/8/2024 News Government announces $1.3 billion crackdown on drink drivers NEW ZEALAND: The government aims to test just over 3.3 million drivers a year in its plan to increase roadside tests for drink and drug-impaired drivers. Transport Minister Simeon Brown is launching a $1.3 billion Road Policing Investment Programme which will run for the next three years. He said 65 percent of breath tests will be done at high or extreme alcohol risk times. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 18/8/2024 News Warning of escalating violence at boy racer meetups – Police Association president NEW ZEALAND: The Police Association says boy racer meetups like one last night dubbed the “Hamilton invasion” are becoming increasingly violent and it’s now a matter of time until someone is killed. Association president Chris Cahill says the events have evolved from mere gatherings where participants engage in dangerous driving, to deliberately orchestrated incidents aimed at provoking and attacking police officers. The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand) 18/8/2024 News Police patrol cars rammed at large Hamilton boy racer gathering NEW ZEALAND: Police are asking for the public's help in the wake of a major gathering of "anti-social road users" in Hamilton last night. 1 News (New Zealand) 18/8/2024 News Garda conundrum exposes danger of policing on the cheap REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The search to replace commissioner Drew Harris is being complicated by severe tax penalties that could deter the most obvious candidates The Times - Subscription at source 18/8/2024 Feature, Opinion Garda Commissioner has reportedly raised the terrorist threat level to ‘substantial’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: It's reported Drew Harris informed Justice Minister Helen McEntee in a private letter FM 104 (Republic of Ireland) 18/8/2024 News ‘Appalling’ conviction rate for over 100 sexual offences reported at Leeds and Reading festivals Campaigners say police must do more as figures show just four cases at summer events since 2018 led to prosecutions The Guardian 17/8/2024 News Toronto police union calls for action after officers injured attempting to arrest repeat offender CANADA: The union representing Toronto police officers is calling on all levels of government to stop pointing fingers and take action after several officers were injured while attempting to arrest a repeat offender. City News (Canada) 17/8/2024 News Corridors of crime: How highways are used in ‘evolving’ offending AUSTRALIA: Offenders across regional Queensland are becoming more brazen, violent and mobile, with quiet rural areas experiencing spikes in home invasions and car thefts. We investigate how these offenders are using our highways to cause terror. The Courier Mail (Australia) - Subscription at source 17/8/2024 Feature Top police officer facing disciplinary proceedings over Met child abuse inquiry awarded £10,000 pay rise… making him one of Britain’s best-paid cops A top police officer facing disciplinary proceedings over Scotland Yard's shambolic VIP child abuse inquiry has been awarded a £10,000 pay rise. Steve Rodhouse also received a huge boost to his near £3million pension pot, newly-published documents reveal. The pay increase makes him one of Britain's highest-paid officers – despite the fact he was removed from his role as director-general of operations at the National Crime Agency (NCA) because he faces a disciplinary hearing. Mail Online 17/8/2024 News Police will PAY thugs with ‘zombie knife’ who surrender their weapons before official ban next month Police are offering zombie knife owners cash to hand over the menacing blades before they are officially banned in the UK. Any individual who has purchased a zombie knife or a machete will be able to cash in on the market value in a new scheme which is set to be put forward next week. Named after the knives that are often used by characters in zombie films, so-called zombie knives have a long, menacing blade that can span up to 25 inches. Mail Online 17/8/2024 News Police custody officer claims self-defence in fight over assault charges AUSTRALIA: A Victoria Police custody officer who fronted court on a string of serious assault charges against a woman is claiming self-defence as his lawyers question the facts surrounding her injuries. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 17/8/2024 News Northern Territory intervention was ‘totally justified’, John Howard says AUSTRALIA: Former prime minister defends measures introduced during his administration after NT police chief apologised for force’s actions. The Northern Territory intervention was “totally justified”, former prime minister John Howard has declared after the territory’s police commissioner apologised for the force’s involvement. Michael Murphy told attendees at the Garma festival the force had “made mistakes”, apologising for the past harms and injustices to all Indigenous Territorians. The Guardian 17/8/2024 News ‘Radicalised’ boy (16) who allegedly stabbed army chaplain at barracks had come to garda attention for online terror reposts REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A 16-year-old boy who is being questioned over the stabbing of an army chaplain, had been reposting propaganda from Islamist terrorist organisations after being radicalised online, gardaí have established. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 17/8/2024 News Samantha Alexander: Building connections and friendships – the power of the IPA In this conversation, Samantha Alexander, Forensic Identification Officer for Bedfordshire Police, discusses her involvement with the International Police Association (IPA) and the importance of women and women of colour in policing. She shares her experience as a member of the IPA and highlights the work they do in eliminating barriers and providing training and networking opportunities. Samantha emphasizes the need for male support in addressing issues of racism and misogyny in policing. She also talks about the friendships and connections she has made through the IPA and encourages others to join and take advantage of the opportunities it offers. PolicingTV 17/8/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Calls for Single Justice Procedure reform after Chief Magistrate ruling The SJP allows magistrates to decide on minor offences, such as using a television without a licence or driving without car insurance, without defendants going to court. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/8/2024 News Changes made to Guernsey Police complaints system Changes have been made to the way police complaints are handled, Guernsey's Committee for Home Affairs (HA) has said. BBC 16/8/2024 News Swedish police to be posted to Denmark to try to stop gangs recruiting children EUROPE: Cross-border cooperation comes as Danish gangs use children from Sweden to commit violent crimes. Swedish police are to be based in Denmark on a preventive basis for the first time in an effort to stop children and young people from Sweden travelling to Copenhagen to commit violent crime on behalf of Danish gangs. The Guardian 16/8/2024 News ‘We fear the police’: young people share their concerns with Yvette Cooper Home secretary says predecessors ‘turned their backs’ on a generation as she discusses her young futures programme The Guardian 16/8/2024 News «127212731274127512761277127812791280Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
