Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114892 total results. Showing results 241 to 260 «91011121314151617Next ›Last » Damning Queensland Police financial audit makes 21 recommendations AUSTRALIA: An Independent Financial Review examining the Queensland Police Service (QPS) financial practices has been released today, making 21 recommendations to improve workforce and resourcing, financial management and budgeting, governance and assurance, procurement capability and organisational accountability. The audit commissioned by the Queensland Government, and which has led to referrals to the Crime and Corruption Commission, identified alarming instances of financial mismanagement and governance failures in the Queensland Police Service. Inside State Government (Australia) 4/6/2026 News Independent Financial Review examining the QPS financial practices AUSTRALIA: The Independent Financial Review examining the Queensland Police Service (QPS) financial practices has been released today, setting a clear pathway to strengthen the organisation’s financial management and governance. The review outlines 21 recommendations to improve workforce and resourcing, financial management and budgeting, governance and assurance, procurement capability and organisational accountability. Acting Commissioner Brett Pointing said he is committed to leading the QPS through this next phase of reform. myPolice - Queensland Police News 4/6/2026 News Police to test paint in water canons against problem causing protesters NETHERLANDS: The police will soon start using paint in water cannons to shoot at disruptive protesters, ensuring they remain recognizable and traceable for a long time. Minister David van Weel of Justice and Security announced this during a TV broadcast of Nieuws van de Dag. The Cabinet announced on Wednesday that it was looking for an alternative to the ban on face-covering clothing at protests, because it is considered disproportionate and difficult to enforce. NL Times (Netherlands) 4/6/2026 News Warwickshire Police voted the most tech-savvy force in the country Warwickshire Police has been voted the most tech-savvy force in the country. It ranked top for digital, data and technology satisfaction in a major new national survey of frontline officers and staff, called the UK Police Digital Experience Survey. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, Philip Seccombe, said the result demonstrates the impact of continued investment and a clear focus on practical improvements over several years. Leamington Observer 4/6/2026 News Chief constable of Henry Nowak police force says ‘we do not have two-tier policing’ Sky News asks Hampshire's chief constable Alexis Boon,whether policing is "anti-white" after the Henry Nowak case. Sky News 4/6/2026 News, Video Avoid ‘reactive’ police reforms after Nowak murder, senior black officer warns The head of the National Black Police Association has warned police forces are at risk of making "not well thought-out" changes to anti-racism guidance following the murder of Henry Nowak. BBC 4/6/2026 News Your power, your say The College of Policing is rewriting the national standards on stop and search for the first time in more than a decade. The consultation closes on 6 July. Here is what the revised guidance proposes, and why officers should make their voices heard before it is too late. Police Professional 4/6/2026 Feature When policy becomes the story The NPCC’s anti-racism commitment was rooted in good faith. The evidence that race and diversity training delivers what it promises is far less certain. Professor John Coxhead on why a review is overdue – and what the Nowak case exposes about the gap between good intentions and operational reality. Police Professional 4/6/2026 Feature, Opinion Firearms licensing law GUIDANCE: Consolidated guidance on firearms legislation. This Home Office guide on firearms licensing law has been updated. It should be read alongside the statutory guidance for chief officers of police. The document provides guidance on firearms licensing legislation for anyone who is involved in licensing firearms or who has an interest in firearms or shotguns for either work or leisure purposes. This guide is not intended to be a definitive statement of the law, but a cohesive explanation of the often complex area of firearms licensing. Home Office 4/6/2026 Report Police use of force statistics, April 2024 to March 2025 (second edition) OFFICIAL STATISTICS: Statistics on incidents where police officers use force; including type of force, reason, outcome, injuries, and person details (such as age, gender). These statistics cover police use of force in England and Wales between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025. Data was collected from the 43 Home Office funded police forces in England and Wales, and the British Transport Police (BTP). Police use of force statistics, year ending 31 March 2025, are classified as official statistics. They have been published since the year ending 31 March 2018. Home Office 4/6/2026 Report Peter Walsh: ‘Organised crime could often just as accurately be labelled chaotic crime’ In the latest in a series of interviews with leading figures involved in the research and investigation of organised crime (OC), Policing Insight’s Dr Chris Allen spoke to journalist and author Peter Walsh, whose most recent book is now a major Netflix series, about how he first become focused on organised crime, why capping high-value banknotes could be a key step in tackling OC, and how the kingpin strategy may have led to a rise in drug trafficking. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 4/6/2026 Feature, Interview Crackdown on nitrous oxide to begin – here’s what changes NEW ZEALAND: Tighter controls on nitrous oxide – also known as laughing gas, nos and nangs – are coming into force tomorrow, aimed at preventing harm caused by recreational inhalation. 1 News (New Zealand) 4/6/2026 News NSW government to introduce medicinal cannabis driving reforms AUSTRALIA: Drivers who are prescribed medicinal cannabis and test positive for THC below the maximum threshold will not face charges, under legal changes proposed by the NSW government. ABC News (Australia) 4/6/2026 News Police ‘got it wrong’ in high-risk Rotorua pursuit that killed 15-year-old – IPCA NEW ZEALAND: Police “got it wrong” and were operating on “incorrect assumptions” when they continued a high-risk pursuit of two teenagers in Rotorua who they wrongly thought could have had a gun, the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found. The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 4/6/2026 Audio, News Police can use force to move body parts during strip-searches, NSW argues in appeal court AUSTRALIA: NSW police appeal after comprehensive class action loss in 2025 when force admitted music festival search of Raya Meredith was unlawful and unjustified The Guardian - Subscription at source 4/6/2026 News ‘More guns, more risk’: Tasmanian police commissioner holds firm on firearm cap AUSTRALIA: Tasmania’s police commissioner has stood by her call for a cap on the number of firearms a person can own, a position the government does not share. Pulse Tasmania (Australia) 4/6/2026 News Highly charged: Tas police extend taser trial AUSTRALIA: Tasmania's Police Minister has announced a taser trial for general duties officers – a weapon currently restricted to specialist units. The Mercury (Australia) - Subscription at source 4/6/2026 News Man who allegedly rammed ute into NSW police station dies in custody AUSTRALIA: A man has died in custody just days after he allegedly drove his UTE at police officers before ploughing into the front of a police station. The Australian 4/6/2026 News, Video Officers in force that failed Nowak ‘pressured’ by diversity course Some say they felt controlled during racial bias training The Telegraph - Subscription at source 4/6/2026 News Independent financial review of Queensland Police Service referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission AUSTRALIA: A review into Queensland police finances has been referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission. The review found money was redirected from its intended purpose. ABC News (Australia) 4/6/2026 News «91011121314151617Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
