Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103151 total results. Showing results 26481 to 26500 «132113221323132413251326132713281329Next ›Last » Moving half way around the world to walk a different police beat AUSTRALIA: The first international police recruits have started their training at the academy in Joondalup and have been sworn in and can already make arrests. The reason is they were police officers before they landed down under. The WA Police Force is hoping to recruit 750 officers from the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and New Zealand over a five year period. Around 27 officers from overseas are going through the rigorous training program including Constable John MacDonald who has made the move from Uttoxeter in England with his wife and three children. John had been working as a police officer for 9 years at Staffordshire Police Station before packing his bags for Australia. John chatted to Stan Shaw on breakfast about the reasons behind the move. [AUDIO] ABC News (Australia) 26/9/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Garda dispute to ‘escalate’ after roster discussions ‘a complete waste of time’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The dispute between frontline gardaí and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris looks set to “escalate” after discussions at Garda HQ broke down abruptly. Garda Representative Association (GRA) leaders described the meeting “a complete waste of time” and said its relationship with the commissioner was now “in many ways irreparable”. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 26/9/2023 News Public Opinion Toward Diverse Types of Police Reform Post-2020: The Impact of Perceptions, Experiences, and Racial Resentment Prior scholarship has tapped public preferences toward policing policy. Still, there is a need to continue to monitor public opinion given recent events. Post George Floyd, several reforms have been proposed: accountability and oversight initiatives (e.g., citizen boards, mandatory reviews), diversion of funds away from policing, and/or greater funding for police. Theory and research suggest that sentiments regarding these reforms are likely divided and vary based on perceptions of and experiences with police, as well as racial resentment. Drawing on a 2021 national poll, this study examined public support for several diverse reforms. Broad approval was evident for most reforms. However, support was contingent on perceptions of and experiences with the police, racial resentment, and socio-demographic factors. Implications are discussed. Crime and Delinquency - Subscription at source 26/9/2023 Research article GRA accuses Garda Commissioner Drew Harris of ‘inviting conflict’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Representative Association (GRA) has said its relationship with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is “in many ways irreparable”, further accusing the top officer of having “invited conflict”. The deterioration in relations comes after almost 99 per cent of GRA members who voted in a recent ballot organised by the association expressed no confidence in the Garda Commissioner. The unprecedented vote stemmed from discontent within the force, mostly around the commissioner’s plan to return to a pre-pandemic roster from November 6th. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 26/9/2023 News Met Police: London still facing armed officer shortage – Sir Mark Rowley London still has "significantly" fewer firearms officers available than normal after hundreds stepped back from their duties over the weekend, the head of the Met Police has said. BBC 26/9/2023 News Policing and the next government The purpose of this blog is to explore some of the issues that the next government may wish to consider as they develop their own strategic thinking with respect to the role of policing within the UK. The current discourse on policing is both complex and opinion heavy, with contributions from both informed and ill-informed commentators. Our contribution centres on three areas: leadership and its impact; crime prevention; and policing cultures. Policing Commentary 26/9/2023 Analysis, Feature Over 1,000 UK officers applied for WA recruitment drive says State A recruitment drive from the Government of Western Australia in February offered jobs to 750 qualified and experienced British officers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 26/9/2023 News ‘I was an armed police officer – I’d never encourage someone to join the police today’ Facing an armed suspect, if he’d pointed his gun at me, I knew I’d have to shoot him – and if I got it wrong I could have been jailed The Telegraph - Subscription at source 26/9/2023 Feature, Opinion NZ Police Address IPCA Report on Info Accuracy Concerns NEW ZEALAND: As stated by Superintendent Shanan Gray, Relieving Waitematā District Commander: Police acknowledge the findings of an Independent Police Conduct Authority report into concerns about the accuracy of information recorded in Police systems. Mirage News 26/9/2023 News Man who faked own kidnapping to see mistress ordered to pay back police resources AUSTRALIA: A Dapto man who faked his own kidnapping to spend New Year's Eve with his mistress has been ordered to compensate police for the time they spent looking for him. 9 News (Australia) 26/9/2023 News David Kuka murder trial: Jury finds Mongrel Mob trio not guilty of murder, one guilty of alternative charge NEW ZEALAND: A jury has found three Mongrel Mob gang members not guilty of murder. Luke William Belmont, Maru Puriri Michael Wright and Adrian John Rewiri have been on trial in the High Court at Rotorua since September 4, defending charges of murdering David Kuka in Tauranga in 2018. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 26/9/2023 News Gun trafficker Craig Holtom pleads guilty to underground sales after rifle recovered at police shooting NEW ZEALAND: Craig Holtom chose an unfortunate time to get into the illegal gun-running business. The 56-year-old Ōnehunga resident, an occasional truckie who offset his employment by exploiting his gun licence, pleaded guilty last week in Auckland District Court to multiple offences involving the resale of a dozen 12-gauge shotguns and .22 rifles. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 26/9/2023 News Progress against recommendations made to fire and rescue services HMICFRS has published fire and rescue services’ (FRS) progress against recommendations for the first time. The recommendations included in this first release are from the FRS assessments published from 2018 to the most recent in 2023. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 26/9/2023 Report Views sought on Scottish Bill to implement duty of candour The Police Conduct Bill is set to ensure investigations into police misconduct are more transparent and effective. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 26/9/2023 News Extend oversight of biometrics data ‘to all criminal justice partners’ The SBC currently provides oversight of the retention, use and destruction of biometric data by Police Scotland, SPA and PIRC only. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 26/9/2023 News Charities write to Justice Sec after a year without a Victims’ Commissioner It's a year since Dame Vera Baird resigned from her post. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 26/9/2023 News Views sought on Bill to reform police misconduct investigations Views are being sought on a new Bill that would reform police misconduct investigations in Scotland Police Professional 26/9/2023 News Police watchdog clears Hamilton officer that shot dead landlord who killed tenants CANADA: The province’s police watchdog has cleared an officer who shot dead a landlord who killed two tenants during a dispute at an east Hamilton, Ont. residence last May. Global News (Canada) 26/9/2023 News Mystery customer who watched Toronto police kill renowned gunsmith during raid files $2.6M lawsuit CANADA: 'He’s just an innocent bystander who ended up … facing a threat of being shot to death,' lawyer says. CBC News (Canada) 26/9/2023 News Wider scrutiny of biometric data in criminal justice needed, report says The current “piecemeal” scrutiny of biometric data needs to be expanded to cover the entire criminal justice landscape in Scotland, according to a report published on Tuesday (September 26). Police Professional 26/9/2023 News «132113221323132413251326132713281329Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
