Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97247 total results. Showing results 26021 to 26040 «129812991300130113021303130413051306Next ›Last » Almost 10,000 knives taken off the streets Operation Sceptre, the national police initiative to tackle knife crime which took place last week (15 May to 21 May 2023) has seen 9,737 knives removed from our streets and 1,693 people arrested, of which 829 were related to knife crime offences. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 26/5/2023 News Missing persons: revisiting dedicated units with training and resource Lack of focus with MISPER reports are bad news for police forces and families. Issues of case handling responsibility, proper risk assessment at the initial report stage and transfer of MISPER cases between different forces have all been features of high profile incidents in recent months. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 26/5/2023 Analysis, Feature UK government created conditions that led to Cardiff riots, says Mark Drakeford Exclusive: Welsh first minister blames unrest that followed deaths of two boys on ‘13 years of erosion’ under Conservatives The Guardian 26/5/2023 News The dangers of realizing a new leadership role: The top five things to look out for CANADA: In Dec. 2018, I had triumphantly realized my first “big-deal” management position as Sergeant – Special Constable with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Community Safety Unit. Blue Line (Canada) 26/5/2023 Feature, Opinion Hamilton police ask for more drones, as calls for public consultation go unaddressed CANADA: After questions in recent weeks about how Hamilton Police Services (HPS) uses drones, the service faced its board members Thursday to share more information about its eyes in the sky. CBC News (Canada) 26/5/2023 News, Video Government announces $3.57 million to help stop crime and violence in Newfoundland and Labrador CANADA: Canadians deserve to be safe in their communities. That’s why the Government of Canada has a comprehensive plan that gets guns off our streets and resources into our neighborhoods. Government of Canada 26/5/2023 News Wexford and Wicklow Gardaí put through their paces in ‘hostile situations’ during public order training REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: How would you react if a hostile mob started throwing petrol bombs in your direction? Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 26/5/2023 News Former Garda chief Nóirín O’Sullivan to lead taskforce on politicians’ safety REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The taskforce was set up earlier this year after reporting in The Irish Times revealed the scale of the abuse female politicians face in the course of their work, both in person and online. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 26/5/2023 News Eleven arrests in investigation into attempted murder of officer The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has made 11 arrests during a “significant operation” into the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell. Police Professional 26/5/2023 News Minister Browne launches expanded Foróige Donegal Youth Diversion Project and officially opens new Letterkenny premises REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Minister of State with responsibility for Youth Justice, James Browne TD, today attended the launch of the newly expanded Foróige Donegal Youth Diversion Project and officially opened the Letterkenny premises. Government of Ireland 26/5/2023 News Almost 10,000 knives seized by police during latest crackdown under Operation Sceptre Almost 10,000 knives were taken off the streets in in a week-long crackdown by police forces across England and Wales. Police Professional 26/5/2023 News A diagnosis can lead to adjustments and access that help to level the playing field Although there can still be a stigma around the issues of disability and neurodiversity, for Met Police DC Daley Jones, co-chair of the ADHD Alliance, his diagnosis in his 30s with ADHD and Dyspraxia was a liberating moment; here he talks about his own experiences, and the opportunities and options available that can help achieve a ‘fair and level playing field’ for those with neurodiverse conditions and disabilities. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 26/5/2023 Feature, Opinion Police Scotland criticised over £75m cleaning contract Cleaning staff at Police Scotland have hit out as they say a contract awarded to a multinational private firm has left them suffering problems with pay, holidays and supplies. The Herald (Scotland) 26/5/2023 News Boy seriously injured after being struck by police vehicle responding to emergency call The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the actions of Lancashire Constabulary prior to a road traffic collision in which an 11-year-old boy was seriously injured. Police Professional 26/5/2023 News When and why Queensland Police Service officers are allowed to fire a gun AUSTRALIA: In the past three months, there have been three fatal police shootings across Queensland. A First Nations man was killed in Mareeba, an army veteran died by gunshot in Townsville, and another Indigenous man was killed in Brisbane. According to the Queensland Police Service (QPS), police fatally shot eight people in 2022, three of whom were Indigenous Australians. Police officers turn up to work every day to protect and serve society. But, how do they balance that goal with protecting their own lives? ABC News (Australia) 26/5/2023 News Former police watchdog commissioner calls for more power over critical probes AUSTRALIA: A former commissioner at the NSW police watchdog says the agency should be able to intervene in investigations already under way when someone is injured or killed while dealing with police. The limits of internal investigations were this week exposed as the state’s police charged one of its own officers over the death of 95-year-old Clare Nowland after an alleged Tasering in the southern NSW town of Cooma. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission (LECC) is charged with overseeing the NSW Police and usually can intervene during investigations of alleged misconduct. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 26/5/2023 News Family pay tribute to ‘sweet soul’ shot dead by NSW police, question why body-cameras were switched off AUSTRALIA: The family of a man shot dead by police on Sydney's lower north shore on Thursday have described him as a "sweet soul" who had never been violent in the past. As the family struggles to comprehend what prompted Steven Pampalian's erratic behaviour, they have questioned why the officers body-worn cameras were not switched on. ABC News (Australia) 26/5/2023 News Organised crime plays a role in anti-migrant activity, says Garda Commissioner REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Organised criminals, along with far-right figures, are playing a role in recent anti-immigrant protests, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said. Mr Harris made the remarks in response to sustained questioning from the Policing Authority on the Garda’s policing of anti-immigrant demonstrations around the country in recent weeks. He defended the Garda’s actions, and denied members were taking a “softly, softly” approach to demonstrators who have blocked roads or carried out criminal damage. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 26/5/2023 News Lancaster: Boy, 11, critical after being hit by police van on emergency call An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital in a critical condition after being hit by a police van, Lancashire Police have said. BBC 26/5/2023 News Boy, 11, in a critical condition after being hit by a police van The vehicle had its lights and sirens on when the collision happened in Lancaster The Times - Subscription at source 26/5/2023 News «129812991300130113021303130413051306Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
