Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97231 total results. Showing results 26421 to 26440 «131813191320132113221323132413251326Next ›Last » Victorian police officer had no choice but to shoot Benjamin Madex, inquest hears AUSTRALIA: Two civilian witnesses and a police officer have told a coronial inquest they believe the officer who fatally shot a man in Drouin in January 2021 had no other option. On the day he died, 31-year-old Benjamin Madex carjacked a vehicle at knifepoint in Mirboo North and, over the course of more than an hour, drove erratically through communities including Morwell, Traralgon and Churchill. Following several attempts by police to stop the vehicle, Mr Madex eventually collided with a car on Princes Way, on the outskirts of Drouin. He then climbed out of the stolen car and approached a police officer brandishing a large knife. ABC News (Australia) 17/5/2023 News Morale among Gardaí is at ‘all time low’ – Garda Representative Association REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Gardaí are facing unprecedented retention issues, with 109 Gardaí resigning in 2022, according to the Garda Representative Association (GRA). Recent plans to recruit 1000 new Gardaí this year are already 32% behind target, with the organisation reporting that “morale is at an all-time low.” newstalk (Republic of Ireland) 17/5/2023 News Perspectives on geographical profiling in the United Kingdom Geographical profiling is a form of crime analysis that can be used to help predict the area within which the home or base of a serial offender resides. Police services globally have incorporated it into their crime analysis capabilities but there remains limited research on how this has been achieved. In this article, we interview 10 geographical profilers working in the field to gather their experiences of the operational use of geographical profiling. Implementation theory is used as the theoretical framework to analyze the interviews. As a result, we identify a field with the potential to add value to criminal investigations, but a lack of knowledge and awareness of frontline officers and staff about the novel capability is affecting its use. In addition, issues relating to technology, tasking acceptance criteria, and methods of data collection create compounding factors serving to potentially reduce its contribution. We provide recommendations to address them including greater levels of training, a loosening of theoretical constraints, academic collaboration, and embracing free-to-access technology and heuristic methods as potential ways to improve the application. Police Practice and Research 17/5/2023 Research article Queensland Police Commissioner bows to Police Union by backflipping on chokehold directive AUSTRALIA: The Head of the Queensland Police Union (QPU), Ian Leavers, has told the state’s police officers they can defy a direction issued by Queensland Police Commissioner, Katarina Carroll, to prohibit the use of potentially deadly ‘chokeholds’ on members of the public, calling the top cop’s direction ‘unlawful’. Sydney Criminal Lawyers 17/5/2023 News Used condoms allegedly mailed to dozens of Melbourne women in ‘targeted attack’ AUSTRALIA: Dozens of women living across Melbourne’s south-east are alleged to have received used condoms in the mail and graphic messages for more than two months, sparking a police hunt for the person behind it. The Guardian 17/5/2023 News Arrests made as part of investigation into organised crime syndicate NEW ZEALAND: Three men have been arrested as part of a police operation into an alleged organised crime syndicate. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 17/5/2023 News Police to take over responsibility for investigation into fatal Wellington fire NEW ZEALAND: Final checks are being done by firefighters on a skylift as police prepare to take over as lead agency into the investigation of a fatal fire at a Wellington hostel that has left at least six people dead. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 17/5/2023 News Embracing the Spirit of SAR: Police Teams Shine at NZ SAR Awards NEW ZEALAND: Police Search and Rescue (SAR) squads have been recognised for their exceptional professionalism and expertise, at the annual New Zealand Search and Rescue Awards which took place last night at the Grand Hall in Parliament in Wellington. New Zealand Police 17/5/2023 News Police to use live facial recognition in Cardiff during Beyoncé concert Technology be to deployed in city centre to identify wanted individuals, leading to concerns over normalisation of surveillance The Guardian 17/5/2023 News Coronation: Met refers itself to police watchdog over royal fan arrest The Met Police and Lincolnshire Police have referred themselves to the police watchdog over the arrest of a royal fan during the coronation weekend. BBC 17/5/2023 News Senior Met officer denies political pressure to arrest coronation protesters Republic members were detained despite anti-monarchy group having liaised extensively with force over protest plans The Guardian 17/5/2023 News MoJ and police row on Twitter over pressure on rape victims to hand over therapy notes Ministry’s tweet appearing to blame police for ‘fishing expedition’ withdrawn after Met deputy complained The Guardian 17/5/2023 News First ever National Police Language Services conference and awards ceremony recognises ‘vital role’ of interpreters Leicestershire Police has hosted the first ever National Police Language Services conference and awards ceremony to recognise the “largely unnoticed and unsung strategic importance of linguists”. Police Professional 17/5/2023 News End to intrusive ‘fishing expeditions’ of rape victims’ personal records Victims of rape will no longer face unnecessary and invasive requests from the police to access their therapy notes or other personal records under new legislation. Police Professional 17/5/2023 News Rib fracture likely sustained as Sheku Bayoh fell on his arm, inquiry told An expert has told the inquiry looking into the death of Sheku Bayoh that it was likely he sustained a fracture to his first left rib as a result of falling on his outstretched arm. Yahoo! 17/5/2023 News ‘Predatory’ cop who pursued sexual relationship with ‘vulnerable’ model when he stopped the untaxed car she was driving on Isle of Wight committed gross misconduct, panel rules A disciplinary panel has ruled that a police office committed gross misconduct when he pursued a relationship with a 'vulnerable' model he met while on duty with the 'malign intent of sexual gratification.' Mail Online 17/5/2023 News Northumbria Police scales back plan to cut PCSOs A police force that planned to axe 95 community support officer posts (PCSOs) has said some jobs will now be saved. BBC 17/5/2023 News A Canadian Al Qaeda bomb-maker is coming out of prison. When are terrorists ready for release? CANADA: Caught recruiting for an Al Qaeda-linked terrorist cell in Ottawa, Hiva Alizadeh was sentenced to 24 years in 2014. Global News (Canada) 17/5/2023 Feature 2 arrested after police raids in Saskatoon, Martensville net guns, drugs, cash CANADA: Police say a raid on homes in Saskatoon and Martensville netted police almost a half-kilo of meth, three shotguns, a rifle, and smaller amounts of cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms and prescription pills. CBC News (Canada) 17/5/2023 News Servant’s Heart: A life helping others CANADA: In 2022, a police officer I used to work with died after a battle with cancer. He was a good man and his wife asked me to deliver a eulogy for him, which was indeed a special privilege. Blue Line (Canada) 17/5/2023 Feature, Opinion «131813191320132113221323132413251326Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
