Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114945 total results. Showing results 2641 to 2660 «129130131132133134135136137Next ›Last » “Right Care, Right Person”: Tensions between policy aim and operational reality in mental health emergency response In the absence of a response service for mental health emergencies (MHE) equivalent to those available for physical health, crime, serious road accidents, or fire, the police have long been one of the first agencies called upon to respond. Police across the world have an obligation to protect life and specific powers related to mental health unrelated to any suspicion of the commission of an offence, meaning officers can detain a person on the basis that their mental state appears to be presenting a risk of harm to that person or others. These powers have long and contentious histories. Journal of Community Safety and Well-being 19/3/2026 Feature, Opinion Public overestimates risk of being a victim of AI-enabled crime – but safer behaviour must be encouraged A recent survey by the Australian Institute of Criminology suggests that, as with more traditional forms of crime, members of the public overestimate the likelihood that they will be a victim of AI‑enabled crime; but while frequent users of AI-enabled technology must be encouraged to employ more protective behaviours, those reluctant to use it should be supported to do so safely and confidently, reports Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 19/3/2026 Analysis, Feature Crime Statistics Year Ending 31 December 2025 AUSTRALIA: The Crime Statistics Agency publishes recorded crime statistics here every quarter. Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (Australia) 19/3/2026 Report Report reveals major gaps in WA’s response to family and domestic violence AUSTRALIA: As reported cases of family and domestic violence (FDV) surge in Western Australia, a new report has revealed major gaps in how state agencies respond to high-risk cases. The report, tabled in parliament on Thursday, was based on how police and relevant government departments had handled the cases of 388 families that had sought help from FDV response teams in November 2024. ABC News (Australia) 19/3/2026 News Exclusive poll reveals what officers, public and victims think about UK policing More than half the public is confident the police investigate major crimes, dropping to 14% on lesser crimes, the survey reveals. Sky News 19/3/2026 News West Yorkshire Police deploys AI in control rooms West Yorkshire Police has become the first force in England and Wales to deploy AI designed to extract intelligence from control room calls, aiming to improve how police analyse and respond to public contact. UKAuthority.com 19/3/2026 News Review of police forces faces criticism over chair Criticism has arisen about a ‘number of huge flaws’ about the organisation and appointment of the chair for the new independent review looking at reducing the number of police forces in England and Wales. Earlier this month, it was announced that Lord Hogan-Howe, former Metropolitan Police Commissioner, will chair the independent review of Police Force Structures. The review will provide evidence-based recommendations on the number of police forces, specifically implementing smaller numbers of larger forces across England and Wales. The Justice Gap 19/3/2026 News Police powers and procedures: Roads policing, to December 2024 OFFICIAL STATISTICS: Statistics on roadside breath tests for alcohol and fixed penalty notices and other outcomes for motoring offences, in the 2024 calendar year. Annual statistics on roadside breath tests for alcohol and fixed penalty notices (FPNs) and other outcomes for motoring offences. The breath tests statistics include information on trends in breath tests carried out by police in England and Wales, the number of positive or refused breath tests and breath tests conducted per 1,000 population in each police force. The motoring offence statistics include trends in fixed penalty notices and other outcomes including driver retraining courses, court action and FPNs that were subsequently cancelled. Home Office 19/3/2026 Report Policing statistics COLLECTION: This collection brings together all documents relating to policing statistics. Home Office 19/3/2026 Report Crime statistics COLLECTION: This series brings together all documents relating to crime statistics. The Office for National Statistics publish crime statistics, at: ONS Crime in England and Wales. The Home Office has responsibility for collating police recorded crime data from the police forces of England and Wales. Open data tables for police recorded crime, which underpin the data released by the ONS, are available at: Police recorded crime and outcomes open data tables The Home Office also publishes data on certain crime types, such as hate crime, so-called ‘honour-based’ abuse and crimes against businesses. Data is also published on areas related to crime, such as crime outcomes (how the police deal with crime) and drug seizures. Home Office 19/3/2026 Report Custody sergeant dismissed after telling abusive suspect ‘he smelled like a junkie’ A Met custody sergeant has been sacked after he told a detainee he ‘smelled like a junkie and shouldn’t be in this country’, threatened him and then pushed him into a cupboard unit. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 19/3/2026 News Digital ‘foundational’ to the National Police Service – report Police forces need to see digital transformation not as an optional enhancement but as a prerequisite for effective policing which requires a collective and consistent commitment to its execution says a new report from CityForum. Emergency Services Times 19/3/2026 News Free trauma-informed support for every witness in England and Wales criminal courts Charity Victim Support will begin delivery of the Witness Service from April 1 – ensuring witnesses can access free, confidential and trauma-informed support in every criminal court across England and Wales. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 19/3/2026 News Merseyside Police and LFC Foundation join forces to host VAWG education event Around 80 boys from eight Merseyside schools will today (Thursday 19 March) come together for an event focused on educating young people about Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Police Oracle - Subscription at source 19/3/2026 News Police gain power to detain dogs suspected of worrying livestock A new law that will see farm animals in England and Wales get stronger protection from dog attacks and give police the power to detain dogs suspected of worrying livestock has come into force. Police Professional 19/3/2026 News West Yorkshire Police deploys AI in control rooms West Yorkshire Police has become the first force in England and Wales to go live with a new artificial intelligence (AI) capability designed to extract intelligence from historic control room calls. Police Professional 19/3/2026 News Beeps, shouts and abuse – police join female runners to tackle harassment Police officers are being deployed on popular running routes in an effort to help women and girls feel safe, North Wales Police has said. BBC 19/3/2026 News Former officer falsely claimed PIP, blue badge and council discount A former Nottinghamshire Police officer would have been dismissed had he not resigned from the force after falsely claiming benefits he was not entitled to, a misconduct hearing has heard. Police Professional 19/3/2026 News New agreement to strengthen border security with Samoa, Tonga NEW ZEALAND: Law enforcement agencies from New Zealand, Samoa and Tonga have this week strengthened commitments to ongoing collaboration to meet the challenges and risks posed by transnational, serious and organised crime (TSOC) in the Pacific with the signing of a Customs Cooperative Arrangement (CCA). Inside Government (New Zealand) 19/3/2026 News Crime rate fix will take ‘some time’, police say AUSTRALIA: The crime rate in one state will remain elevated for the foreseeable future despite signs a recent spike appears to be easing, police have warned. The Canberra Times (Australia) 19/3/2026 News «129130131132133134135136137Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
