Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103232 total results. Showing results 25901 to 25920 «129212931294129512961297129812991300Next ›Last » Join us for the Professional Standards and Ethics Conference 2023 The annual Professional Standards and Ethics Conference, supported by Policing Insight as media partner, will take place 27-28 November 2023 in Manchester. The theme for this year is 'improving police legitimacy by delivering on an enhanced ethical and professional standards framework'. Policing Insight 10/10/2023 Advertisement, Feature ‘You don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone’: Police retention of investigative materials The seizure, safe handling and secure storage of evidence during criminal investigations is pivotal to the successful detection and prosecution of offences. The safe retention of materials after an investigation closes, even post-conviction, is also critical both to the ability of the appellate system to function and for ‘cold cases’ to be reviewed. Yet despite periodic high-profile instances in which failures to ensure the integrity and retention of evidence have occurred, there is a reticence to admit to evidence being lost; in particular, to consider the issue on an aggregate rather than a case-by-case basis. This lack of transparency is compounded by an accountability deficit, in which the issue falls through regulatory gaps. Provoked to locate proof of lost evidence, this article examines police retention of investigative materials, and details the results of surveys undertaken with lawyers and miscarriage of justice campaigners (n = 65) and police (n = 87), and 21 interviews with serving and retired police officers. We identify ‘weak links’ in the evidence chain that need strengthening, including the enhancement of training, improved physical packaging and storage facilities, sufficient training of police staff and the creation of specialised ‘exhibits’ roles. Further to practical resource demands, the issue requires accessible data so that the problem can be acknowledged, and accountability and oversight mechanisms created to assure processes. International Journal of Police Science & Management 10/10/2023 Research article The role of helplines in the anti-trafficking space: examining contacts to a major ‘modern slavery’ hotline Although increasingly deployed worldwide, human trafficking hotlines are sorely under-researched. Situated within a complex systems framework, we conceptualise such helplines as both a product of and an influence on broader anti-trafficking ecosystems. Taking the UK as a case study, we undertook exploratory analysis of potential ‘modern slavery’ cases (n=3,613) reported to a major independent anti-trafficking helpline. We examined who seeks help, why, and what follows. Contrary to stereotypes, relatively few cases involved sexual exploitation. Many case characteristics varied significantly by exploitation type. Reports about car washes and beauty services heavily influenced overall trends, likely reflecting intense public focus on these sites. Most cases involved adults. Although people self-reporting exploitation are the core target audience, only around 1 in 10 cases derived from self-reports (with higher rates for domestic servitude). We show how third-party reporters vary in their proximity to the people about whom they raise concerns - who themselves may or may not self-identify as victims and/or welcome intervention. Findings around onward action both show a whole-systems response to addressing complex needs and raise difficult tensions around risks of police involvement. Our key contributions include showing what can (and cannot) presently be assessed from such helpline data, proposing a future research agenda, and providing a tangible illustration of what it means to theorise helplines as a part of a complex system of anti-trafficking activity. We highlight how their central goal of victim support can be enabled and constrained by wider policies, funding decisions and other structures. CRIMRXIV 10/10/2023 Research article Criminology in Policing: Sociological theories II – Strain, subcultures and delinquency In the latest in a new series of The Police Student focusing on Criminology in Policing, Policing Insight Academic Editor Dr Carina O’Reilly explores sociological theories for explaining crime, including the concept of ‘anomie’, strain theory, and the ‘subcultures’ explanation for why people at the bottom of the social ladder are more likely to become involved in crime. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/10/2023 Feature Green MSP sounds warning on Police Scotland vetting Scottish Greens justice spokesperson Maggie Chapman MSP is calling for full and urgent vetting of Police Scotland officers to be carried out quickly to ensure the safety of women and vulnerable groups. Grampian Online 10/10/2023 News MPS announces new appointments to its most senior decision-making team Former Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) deputy assistant commissioner Lord Brian Paddick and business leader Rebecca George CBE have joined Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley’s senior decision-making board as non-executive directors. Police Professional 10/10/2023 News Chief constables face sack in Ofsted-style police inspections Failing police forces will be compelled to implement reforms recommended by their watchdog under Labour plans for Ofsted-style inspections in policing. His Majesty’s chief inspector of constabulary could even order the removal of chief constables if standards drop so low that they threaten public safety. Yvette Cooper, the shadow home secretary, will announce the plans in her speech to the Labour conference. They will form part of a blueprint for boosting the proportion of crimes investigated and solved by forces and improving overall policing standards in England and Wales. Cooper said that forces should be forced to implement reforms urgently in the same way that failing schools are compelled to enact measures proposed by Ofsted. A “carrot and stick” approach would be introduced whereby The Times - Subscription at source 10/10/2023 News Met announces new appointments to its most senior leadership team Life peer Lord Brian Paddick and business leader Rebecca George CBE have joined Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley’s most senior decision making board as non-executive directors. As non-executive directors Lord Paddick and Ms George will advise, bring independent oversight, external perspective and challenge into the Metropolitan Police Service as it goes through change and reform to deliver More Trust, Less Crime, and High Standards for Londoners. Metropolitan Police Service 10/10/2023 News Wiltshire Police to improve support for female crime victims Police are aiming to improve how officers respond to incidents of violence against women and girls. After feedback in a survey of almost 1,200 people, Wiltshire Police has been hosting meetings to discuss the issue. The survey, in 2022, showed more than a third of female crime victims did not alert police. BBC 10/10/2023 News Hard cell: The more Queensland spends, the worse crime gets AUSTRALIA: When senior state government politicians and officials gathered to announce up to $250 million for a new fast-tracked temporary youth prison last week, two other figures were left unsaid. The vague price tag of perhaps another $500 million for two more permanent youth prisons due by 2026 was one. The $1.4 billion this government has ever spent on youth justice was the other. The Age (Australia) 10/10/2023 Feature Rape victims reportedly being turned away from Queensland hospitals is ‘unacceptable’, says minister AUSTRALIA: Reports that alleged rape victims have been turned away from Queensland hospitals and advised to take photos of their injuries are “completely unacceptable”, the state’s health minister says. The Guardian 10/10/2023 News ‘Not fair on police’: Watch houses overflowing as Queensland crime escalates AUSTRALIA: The Queensland Police Union has issued a dire warning as watch houses across the state continue to overflow. The situation is so bad authorities are having to move inmates from one watch house to another just to make room for the large numbers being held. "We are locking up more people than ever before," the union's Ian Leavers told Today. 9 Now (Australia) 10/10/2023 News Mental health leave forces 1108 police off the beat AUSTRALIA: Startling figures have lifted the lid on the toll mental health is taking on the NSW Police force with almost one in 15 officers away from duties on mental health leave. The Daily Telegraph (Australia) - Subscription at source 10/10/2023 News Police given power to issue on-the-spot fines with health intervention for small quantity drug possession AUSTRALIA: The NSW Government is expanding and strengthening drug diversion programs in NSW, that will save more lives and continue the fight against addiction. New South Wales Government 10/10/2023 News Safer streets as 1,000 more gardai and 100 Garda dogs on the way after Budget There will be 1,000 more gardai recruited and the overtime budget will be increased by 25 per cent in Justice budget measures to be announced today. There will also be another 100 specially trained Garda dogs added to the force, with resources nabbed to pay for the 50 extra Garda handlers the canine sleuths will require. Justice Minister, Helen McEntee, has secured a total of €500million in extra funding after a year where her department and the gardai have come under serious pressure to tackle crime as people believe the streets are no longer safe. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 10/10/2023 News The Police Service of Northern Ireland: An inspection of police effectiveness, efficiency, vetting and standards We inspected the Police Service of Northern Ireland in January and February 2023 and published this report today. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 10/10/2023 Report Lord Paddick among appointments to Met’s senior leadership team Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley is delighted to have "talented and passionate leaders" on board as the force continues to its journey of reform. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/10/2023 News PSNI managing misogyny better than forces in England and Wales HMICFRS said it's likely that reports of misconduct related to prejudicial and improper behaviour have increased 'due to greater attention on, and willingness to report' such incidents. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/10/2023 News Restoring trust in policing with better communication and engagement In the latest in a series of articles focusing on the recent UK Police Digital Summit, Policing Insight’s Graham Jarvis spoke to Norfolk Deputy Chief Constable Simon Megicks, the National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Digital Public Contact, about how improved police communications and engagement, increased digital contact channel options, and tailored one-to-one messaging can help to address the decline in public trust and confidence in policing. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/10/2023 Analysis, Feature, Interview New Police Scotland chief Jo Farrell agrees the force is institutionally racist Police Scotland is institutionally racist, it's new chief constable has said on her first day in the job. The Times - Subscription at source 10/10/2023 News «129212931294129512961297129812991300Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
