Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115579 total results. Showing results 241 to 260 «91011121314151617Next ›Last » New police ombudsman appointed A new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has been appointed. BBC 24/6/2026 News Police officers took eight minutes to discover Henry Nowak’s stab wound, evidence shows Transcript of body-worn camera footage reveals moment officers realised handcuffed Nowak was seriously injured. The Guardian 24/6/2026 News RCMP drug crackdown behind higher statistics CANADA: A sharp increase in drug charges reflects Red Deer RCMP’s increased focus on the crime, said the detachment commander. The Advocate (Australia) 24/6/2026 News Law Enforcement Data Service data protection impact assessment 2026 IMPACT ASSESSMENT: Document to identify privacy or information risks and mitigations from the processing of personal data in the Law Enforcement Data Service (LEDS). The LEDS is being developed to modernise and replace the Police National Computer. The data protection impact assessment is periodically updated to reflect the evolving nature of the LEDS. Home Office 24/6/2026 Report RCMP hampered by outdated technology and ‘risk averse’ culture: report CANADA: The report reveals that the RCMP created a generative AI chatbot called 'Polly' to help employees answer questions about the organization's policies National Post (Canada) - Subscription at source 24/6/2026 News Domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms Domestic abuse specialists will be deployed to 12 new 999 control rooms, under the second phase of ‘Raneem’s Law.’ Domestic abuse specialists to be embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms. More victims and survivors of domestic abuse will be protected by specialists in 999 control rooms, as the number of forces operating the pioneering ‘Raneem’s Law’ is trebled. Six months on from the government’s Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy - Phase Two of the rollout of ‘Raneem’s Law’ will see domestic abuse specialists embedded in 12 more 999 control rooms across England and Wales. This includes police forces in Thames Valley, West Yorkshire, Essex, Merseyside and North Wales - bringing the total number of forces to 17. Home Office 24/6/2026 News Choosing the best analytical pipeline to support forensic DNA analysis in small geographic areas: A case study in Gibraltar Gibraltar, a British Overseas Territory with limited forensic capabilities, currently relies on external forensic service providers for evidence analysis. This dependency results in several challenges, including long turnaround times, high transport costs, and reduced compliance. Such issues are not unique to Gibraltar and are observed in other small countries and territories with similar constraints. By characterising these challenges, this study identifies solutions that can improve forensic processes in Gibraltar and provide a model for other small regions facing comparable issues. Data analysis of Gibraltar's existing forensic pipeline together with interviews from local stakeholders and external forensic experts identified two possible supportive strategies: Strategy 1, sample screening of evidence prior to outsourcing; and Strategy 2, the implementation of Rapid DNA technology within custody suites. To further explore the cost-to-benefit ratio of these strategies, a business plan was developed for each. These analyses show that sample screening can improve the efficiency of local forensic processes by integrating cost-effective solutions and repurposing existing laboratory infrastructure, whereas Rapid DNA technology was less favourable because of the high initial investment required for equipment. Although no single pipeline was found to be an ideal fit, each strategy offered potential societal benefits, including increased speed and quality of results, leading to faster investigative leads and a reduction in re-offending. These findings add to the limited research on cost-effective forensic solutions for small jurisdictions, and support the development of more autonomous forensic capabilities, ultimately enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness in criminal investigations. International Journal of Police Science & Management 24/6/2026 Research article Police Digital Service putting people at the heart of policing’s cyber resilience When the cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover hit the headlines, much of the focus was on the visible fallout: halted production, supply chain disruption, and the knock‑on effects on the local economy. In policing, a similar attack isn’t just commercially damaging, it is potentially life‑threatening. Emergency Services Times 24/6/2026 News Law-framed reasoning process: integrating mobile phone data in police investigations in China The increasing involvement of digital devices, such as mobile phones, in criminal activities is adding challenges to police investigators’ capacity to identify and trace associated digital data. Forensic science research has underscored the necessity of understanding the cognitive processes involved in digital data analysis, as contextual information introduces interpretive uncertainties that impact the credibility of evidence. Therefore, this study explores investigators’ decision-making around how mobile phone data (and evidence) is used in investigating generic crimes from the perspective of front-line officers in China. This study employs a qualitative approach involving interviews with 29 police officers and 5 prosecutors to explore their perspectives on how front-line police investigators evaluated and interpreted mobile phone data. Findings reveal that mobile phone data was interpreted alongside all other case information. In this process, investigators’ knowledge of analysing mobile phone data was informed primarily by precedence. Investigation experience and investigators’ comprehension of judicial practices resulted in anticipation of the high probative value of interview evidence in criminal justice proceedings, and this understanding directed the interpretation and presentation of mobile phone data (and evidence). Since interview evidence was considered to be of prime importance in police investigations, it determines whether and what part of phone evidence was considered relevant to the investigation. This reliance on interview evidence introduces potential cognitive biases and uncertainty by way of focusing on selective or partial phone data, rather than an independent and comprehensive forensic examination isolated from information sources that may introduce biases. Policing and Society 24/6/2026 Research article Police and Crime Commissioner Names Preferred Candidate for Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police The Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire, Philip Seccombe, has today named Emma Bond MBE as his preferred candidate to become the next Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police. Warwickshire OPCC 24/6/2026 News Stella Magnisalis fights to have ex-policeman husband kept behind bars AUSTRALIA: A woman who was abused by her police officer ex-husband is speaking out in the hope that he will be kept behind bars for his full sentence. ABC News (Australia) 24/6/2026 News Police to review forensic evidence 40 years after Cardiff Newsagent Three miscarriage of justice South Wales Police have announced that they will review forensic evidence in the case of a Cardiff shopkeeper who was murdered in 1987. Three men were wrongly convicted for the crime. The Justice Gap 24/6/2026 News Met officer charged with voyeurism PC Vinnie Finlay, attached to the Central West command unit, will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 25 June, charged with voyeurism. Metropolitan Police Service 24/6/2026 News Met Police to expand use of drones, facial recognition and AI despite concerns The Metropolitan Police have announced a major expansion of technology across London, including drones, live facial recognition and AI. Channel 4 News 24/6/2026 News, Video Edmonton police directed to revise media policy years after yanking left-wing news site’s credentials CANADA: Left-wing Edmonton news site The Progress Report is claiming a partial victory after the Edmonton Police Service (EPS) was directed to revise its media policy years after revoking publisher Duncan Kinney’s press credentials. Last week, the Edmonton Police Commission released an appeal decision in Kinney’s case, finding EPS should formalize its media accreditation policy and clarify the process for rescinding a news outlet’s credentials. Edmonton Journal (Canada) 24/6/2026 News Gardaà arrested 189 crime gang figures in past year under special laws targeting criminal gangs REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Use of special gangland laws reached a new record in the last year, with 189 arrests — 37 more than the previous year. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 24/6/2026 News Commission strengthens Europol and Eurojust to step up the fight against cross-border crime and terrorism EUROPE: Today, the European Commission is proposing new measures to strengthen the EU's response to an evolving criminal landscape. Crime is becoming more sophisticated, international and digital. To tackle serious crime effectively, police, customs, prosecutors and courts need to work closely together from the start of an investigation to the final court judgment. European Commission 24/6/2026 News MPS and Federation clash over technology versus officer numbers A speech by Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley setting out ambitious plans to expand the use of technology across London’s policing has prompted an angry response from the Metropolitan Police Federation, which accused him of suggesting there are too many officers and that they are paid too much. Police Professional 24/6/2026 News Parliamentary inquiry to probe how Tasmania Police handles misconduct AUSTRALIA: A Tasmanian parliamentary committee will investigate how Tasmania Police handles allegations of officer misconduct, including sexual misconduct and family violence. The Standing Committee on Government Administration B announced the inquiry on Wednesday. Pulse Tasmania (Australia) 24/6/2026 News Retired police officer who groped young support worker to be placed on offender register AUSTRALIA: A retired police officer who groped an 18-year-old support worker is likely to be placed on Tasmania’s offender register after the Supreme Court overturned a magistrate’s decision to keep him off it. Pulse Tasmania (Australia) 24/6/2026 News «91011121314151617Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
