Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114945 total results. Showing results 2561 to 2580 «125126127128129130131132133Next ›Last » Almost all police officers sacked for sexual misconduct allowed to keep gold-plated pensions More than 90pc of police officers sacked for sexual misconduct have kept their gold-plated pensions, The Telegraph can reveal. A total of 639 officers were dismissed for sexual misconduct between 2020 and 2025, with violations ranging from pursuing relationships with victims of crime to serious offences committed against children. The Telegraph 22/3/2026 News Crackdown to protect women and girls on nights out A campaign to crack down on crime on nights out and tackle violence against women and girls has been launched by Lancashire Police. The force has officially launched NightSafe, a campaign launched in Blackpool and dedicated to making the county "a safe and vibrant space for both residents and visitors" on a night out. BBC 22/3/2026 News Human rights complaint lodged after Aboriginal families escorted out of pools by police. NEW ZEALAND: Complainants allege that pool staff and local police breached the Racial Discrimination Act when they forced children and families to leave. A group of Gamilaroi families are lodging a complaint with the Australian Human Rights Commission, following an alleged racial profiling incident at a local pool last year. Te Ao Maori News (New Zealand) 21/3/2026 News Former Met Police constable jailed for 32 years for raping child and other sex offences James Bubb, who now identifies as a woman, was sentenced to 24 years in custody and a further eight years on licence. A former Metropolitan Police Service Special Constable has been sentenced to 32 years for a number of child sex offences in London and Buckinghamshire. The Standard 21/3/2026 News Evolving technologies in law enforcement: Documenting the continued growth of real-time crime centers Real-time crime centers (RTCCs) have rapidly proliferated among law enforcement agencies in the United States, becoming a central feature in modern policing. However, research on RTCCs remains limited, particularly regarding the recent surge in their development. Using data from a nationally representative survey of law enforcement agencies, this study examines the development of RTCCs and their operational characteristics. Results reveal that RTCCs continue to expand rapidly, with notable variation in their structure and operations associated with agency size and the time since RTCC initiation. Our findings provide valuable insights for researchers and practitioners seeking to understand the current RTCC landscape. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles - Subscription at source 21/3/2026 Research article Govt orders complete review of Dog Control Act NEW ZEALAND: The government is ordering a complete review of the decades-old Dog Control Act after sustained criticism the current law is not enough. It comes after a spate of incidents, including the death of a woman in Northland last month after she was attacked by a pack of dogs. Otago Daily Times (New Zealand) 21/3/2026 News Only 25% in England and Wales think police are doing a good job of reducing crime Confidence in prisons properly locking up offenders is low according to a new poll. A Welsh police force is one of the top in the UK for public confidence, a new YouGov poll has revealed. The poll, examining public opinion towards the law and order system in the UK, also found that only 25% of people in England and Wales think police are doing a good job of reducing crime. Wales Online 21/3/2026 News PSNI spent £275,000 on ‘meet and greet’ events for police officers ‘Team PSNI’ gatherings have been taking place since 2024 The Irish News 21/3/2026 News ‘A special constable raped me and made me fear for my life’ Tyler was a vulnerable 18-year-old when they first got chatting online to someone they believed to be a girl of 16. But the "girl" turned out to be a man in his 20s called James Bubb, who has been jailed for 24 years at Aylesbury Crown Court for raping Tyler, as well as grooming and raping a 12-year-old child. Bubb was a Metropolitan Police special constable and also a theatre technician at Harrow School, north-west London. BBC 21/3/2026 News New initiative to increase safety on North East public transport Project Shield has launched a new initiative aimed at improving safety for women and girls on public transport in the Northumbria Police force area. Rayo 21/3/2026 News Valdo Calocane warrant was alerted to force on RMS system, says retiring chief constable Kate Meynell, who has retired this month, said there were no excuses for why Calocane was not arrested on a warrant but she said officers were not using the NICHE RMS system properly. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/3/2026 News Policing and crime in England and Wales: the public view A major new YouGov survey examines public opinion towards the law and order system in the UK, with a particular focus on policing. In addition to a national survey of public attitudes, we also surveyed victims of crime and police staff on their experiences. YouGov 20/3/2026 Report A new approach to making sense of police data Policing has never had more data in its reach. From incident logs to intelligence reports, the volume of information generated every day is vast. But as Catherine Levin discovered in the latest episode of For Every Response, the real challenge is making sense of all of it. To explore that challenge, she spoke to Kate Fisher-Stevens, who is helping shape how policing uses data at a national level as the Director of Data and Analytics at the NPCC. Emergency Services Times 20/3/2026 News Met officer cleared over David Carrick conduct investigation  A Met Police officer has been cleared of gross misconduct over allegations relating to a misconduct investigation into serial sex offender and former Met officer David Carrick.  Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 20/3/2026 News Interweaving police culture and social identity theory to enhance understandings of police officer mental health and wellness The mental health and wellness (MHW) of police officers is a global concern. Although many individual-level programs have been implemented in recent years to help officers cope with traumatic events, these initiatives overlook the structural-level conditions that frame how MHW is perceived in police organizations. Drawing on police culture and social identity theory, this paper argues that progress requires attention to three areas: restructuring expectations surrounding MHW in policing, redefining perceptions of officers with MHW concerns, and realigning leadership practices to prioritize organizational MHW. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 20/3/2026 Research article Child predators are ‘hiding in plain sight.’ Inside one of Canada’s largest police units fighting exploitation CANADA: Child exploitation on the internet has grown significantly over the last decade, with N.B.’s ICE team experiencing a 151 per cent increase in files between 2019 and 2024. CTV News (Canada) 20/3/2026 News Senior police leaders recommend above inflation pay rise for all ranks, as officers report rising workloads and worsening wellbeing The Police Superintendents’ Association (PSA), has called on the government to award police officers fair pay, making up for year-on-year pay cuts. In its submission to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB), the PSA, which represents senior operational police officers, has repeated its call for recognition of the unique nature of policing, and the cumulative impact of rising demand and low pay on the police workforce. Police Superintendents' Association (PSA) 20/3/2026 News Hate incidents targeting South Asians surge in London, new police report shows CANADA: Advocates are raising concerns amid a sharp increase in hate incidents targeting London's South Asian Community, with several cases involving violent offences. CBC News (Canada) 20/3/2026 News Policing representatives seek fairer funding to stamp out rural crime The NFU brought together key rural policing representatives alongside NFU Mutual to discuss how to secure fairer funding to help rural police forces tackle rural crime. The roundtable discussion, chaired by NFU Vice-president Robyn Munt, made the case that funding must accurately reflect the true cost of delivering effective and equitable policing in rural communities. The event brought together Police and Crime Commissioners, the National Rural Crime Network, the National Rural Crime Unit, the Rural Services Network and farm insurers NFU Mutual. National Farmers Union (NFU) 20/3/2026 News How do victims of crime feel about the police and criminal justice system? As part of our major study on attitudes to policing and crime in England and Wales, we conducted a survey of more than 1,500 adults who have been victims of crime in the last two years. The research explores how victims rate their interactions with the police, how satisfied they are with investigations and outcomes, and their confidence in the police and the wider criminal justice system. YouGov 20/3/2026 Report «125126127128129130131132133Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
