Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115579 total results. Showing results 25541 to 25560 «127412751276127712781279128012811282Next ›Last » ‘Drone in a box’ the new technology assisting WA Police AUSTRALIA: WA Police have begun trialling Drone in a Box technology to improve safety and enhance intelligence gathering for officers responding to emergencies. Superintendent Paul Daley from the Police Air Wing, spoke to 6PR Mornings host Gary Adshead on the revolutionary new technology. “As a police officer you can start making operational decisions prior to even getting on scene,” he said. 6pr (Australia) 16/8/2024 Audio, News WA Police Force launches one of Australia’s largest ICT tenders AUSTRALIA: WA Police Force has unveiled one of Australia’s largest technology tenders aimed at complementing and improving its operational computer systems and devices used by frontline officers to service the Western Australian community. Western Australia Police Force 16/8/2024 News Gang tangi crackdown: Police Minister Mark Mitchell wants new disruptive approach, not cops as traffic wardens NEW ZEALAND: Police Minister Mark Mitchell wants police to adopt a tougher approach to gang tangi and not be traffic management wardens. Mitchell told the Herald there have been 46 tangi for gang members since the coalition government came to power. He said police officers will no longer sit and watch while gangs attending tangi “terrorise” the public with anti-social behaviour, clogging up roads and doing bike burnouts. Mitchell said a “softly softly” approach will no longer be tolerated. The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand) 16/8/2024 News Looking to control drugs? You need to be in charge of supply While attempts to tackle the issue of illegal drugs through decriminalisation in the US and Canada have been less than successful, former Police Scotland Superintendent Martin Gallagher argues that as traditional enforcement measures have failed, it’s time for a bolder approach to drug use and consumption, with regulating, legitimising and taxing supply a crucial step towards true change and rehabilitation. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 16/8/2024 Feature, Opinion No, NZ police can’t forcibly vaccinate under pandemic plan NEW ZEALAND: AAP FACTCHECK – New Zealand police have been given the power to restrain citizens for forced vaccinations under a new pandemic plan, viral social media posts claim. This is false. Legal experts say there’s no law in NZ that gives police or anyone else the power to enforce any medical procedure, including vaccinations, and that doing so would contravene the country’s Bill of Rights Act. Australian Associated Press (AAP) 16/8/2024 Analysis, Feature Two teenagers charged with terrorist offences by Metropolitan police Arrests in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire are in relation to alleged extreme rightwing activity but not connected to Southport riots, says Met The Guardian 16/8/2024 News Hunting zombie knives in a city plagued by youth violence Bristol has been shocked by a recent rise in knife crime, which has claimed the lives of numerous teenagers and sent many others to prison. The BBC joined a team trying to protect young people by getting weapons off the streets. BBC 16/8/2024 News Two teenagers charged with terrorism offences Two teenagers have been charged with terrorism offences following an investigation by the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command which was related to suspected extreme right-wing activity. BBC 16/8/2024 News Update on arrests and charges related to violent disorder We expect these figures to continue rising in the coming weeks as investigations continue and our communities begin to recover National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 16/8/2024 News New officers complete training and will be deployed to communities across Scotland More than 100 new officers will be joining local policing divisions across the country, having marked the end of their training at an event in front of family, friends and loved one. Police Scotland 16/8/2024 News Not equipped: Generational crisis confronting our first responders AUSTRALIA: Queensland police have increasingly become first responders in mental health crises, despite lacking the skills and knowledge to undertake this role, an expert says. The Courier Mail (Australia) - Subscription at source 16/8/2024 News “Police culture must change” Djirra says in wake of report into murdered Indigenous women and children AUSTRALIA: Family violence prevention organisation Djirra says the landmark Senate report into missing and murdered Indigenous women and children is just the start, criticising a lack of action to rectify missing data. National Indigenous Times (NIT) (Australia) 16/8/2024 News Police still working to recover meth ‘lollies’ NEW ZEALAND: Police are still working to recover 24 methamphetamine lollies unknowingly handed out to families in Auckland City Mission food bags. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 16/8/2024 News Debates around policing in Wexford rumble on as TD is latest to call for ‘pop-up garda station’ on Main Street REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Independent TD Verona Murphy is the latest person to call for a “pop-up garda station” to be installed along Wexford’s Main Street to curb anti-social behaviour and criminality in the town centre. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 16/8/2024 News Police drone capability to be expanded with launch of uncrewed aircraft trials The National Police Air Service says it is to test out the feasibility of ‘beyond visual line of sight’ drones to support police forces in England and Wales. Emergency Services Times 16/8/2024 News WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch on data collection for crime solving and the role of technology in policing Technology in policing is essential for solving crimes quickly and efficiently. In this interview with Bernard Rix, Col Blanch, Commissioner of the Western Australia Police Force discusses technology in policing The focus is on identifying, locating, and associating individuals involved in criminal activities. Data collection from various sources, such as number plate recognition, telecommunications, and CCTV, is crucial in solving crimes. The use of technology, including mobile phones, advanced vehicles, and state operations command centers, has significantly improved crime-solving rates. Collaboration with other jurisdictions and adopting best practices is key to leveraging technology for faster crime-solving and providing justice to victims. PolicingTV 16/8/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Payout after rape case was dropped over ‘sexsomnia’ claims Crown Prosecution Service did not take case to trial after defence claimed the alleged victim had disorder causing her to engage in sexual activity while asleep The Times - Subscription at source 15/8/2024 News There has never been a more dangerous time to take drugs, says NCA as annual threat assessment is published The National Crime Agency has today released its annual assessment of serious and organised crime, with a stark warning that taking drugs has never been more dangerous. National Crime Agency (NCA) 15/8/2024 News Essex police officer guilty of assaulting woman in custody An Essex police officer has been ordered to carry out unpaid work after being convicted of assault by beating, following our investigation. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 15/8/2024 News Multi-agency partnership reduces officers’ A&E attendance by 80 per cent Closer working between police and health professionals is delivering better service for the public while reducing officer attendance at hospital emergency departments in Lanarkshire. Emergency Services Times 15/8/2024 News «127412751276127712781279128012811282Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
