Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103152 total results. Showing results 26681 to 26700 «133113321333133413351336133713381339Next ›Last » The Effects of Hot Spot Policing on Community Experiences and Perceptions in a Time of COVID-19 and Calls for Police Reform To extend the limited evidence on how hot spot policing (HSP) strategies affect community experiences, perceptions, and attitudes, police agencies in two cities participated in a randomized experiment involving 102 hot spots that were assigned to a control condition (n = 51) or to receive a HSP program emphasizing patrol, community engagement, and problem-solving for 14–17 months during 2019 and 2020 (n = 51). Cross-sectional surveys with hot spot community members were conducted in person before the program (n = 1082) and, due to COVID-19, by mail and internet afterwards (n = 768) to assess program effects on crime victimization, views of crime and disorder, and attitudes towards police. In both cities, the evaluation period overlapped with the COVID-19 pandemic and the national protests for police reform following the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis during 2020; in one city, the program was ongoing during these events. Results showed the program had few effects on community experiences and views, though there were some indications it may have improved perceptions of police legitimacy and police misconduct in one city. The findings suggest that HSP strategies do not have harmful effects on community perceptions and might improve some aspects of police-community relations. However, weak program implementation, challenges to survey administration, and the occurrence of both COVID-19 and the George Floyd incident during the study period complicate interpretation of the results. Police Quarterly - Subscription at source 22/9/2023 Research article Critically Envisioning Biometric Artificial Intelligence in Law Enforcement This report presents an overview of the Critically Exploring Biometric AI Futures project led by the University of Edinburgh in partnership with the University of Stirling. This short 3-month project explored the use of new Biometric Artificial Intelligence (AI) in law enforcement, the challenges of fostering trust around deployment and debates surrounding social, ethical and legal concerns. The University of Edinburgh 22/9/2023 Report Record number of illegal driving videos sent to police A record number of videos featuring illegal driving were sent to a police force in August, figures show. Devon and Cornwall Police received 747 submissions from the public, through road safety initiative Operation Snap. The operation is designed to identify dangerous and unlawful driving through video footage submitted to it. BBC 22/9/2023 News High cost to police partying in Kingston’s university district puts ‘significant pressure’ on budget CANADA: The price to police partying in Kingston's university district is costing the force resources that could be used to investigate minor crimes and hire new staff, according to a new report. A budget update submitted to the Kingston Police Services Board Thursday notes revenues and spending are adding up as expected, but there is one exception threatening balanced books. "Student mass gatherings continue to put significant pressure on the Kingston Police fiscal circumstances, making it difficult to manage and forecast overall expenditures," it reads. CBC News (Canada) 22/9/2023 News QLD Police builds cloud-enabled search and prediction tools AUSTRALIA: By integrating different branches' workloads into a data lake. Queensland Police Service (QPS) has credited cloud adoption for enabling it to procure capabilities like facial recognition technology, crime prediction models and tools for seamlessly searching data sourced by different branches. IT News (Australia) 22/9/2023 News Australian federal police using AI to analyse data obtained under surveillance warrants AUSTRALIA: The AFP’s use of AI has been limited so far but the agency hopes the technology will help police identify money laundering and potential fraud. The Guardian 22/9/2023 News Met Police: Stephen Lawrence’s brother joins oversight panel Membership of the London Policing Board, which is to monitor the Met, has been announced and will include the brother of Stephen Lawrence. BBC 22/9/2023 News Officer appears in court charged with murder of Chris Kaba The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) firearms officer charged with the murder of Chris Kaba in South London last year has been granted bail. Police Professional 22/9/2023 News Childline partnership with Merseyside Police offers support to children in custody to break the cycle of offending A new partnership between Merseyside Police and Childline is providing children in custody with an anonymous call to counsellors in an attempt to provide support without direct law enforcement intervention and break the potential cycle of offending, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 22/9/2023 Feature, Innovation Murdered Gold Coast woman Tina Greer had ‘inadequate response’ from police over domestic violence allegations AUSTRALIA: There was an "inadequate response" by police to incidents of domestic violence, prior to Gold Coast woman Tina Greer being allegedly murdered by her now-dead bikie boyfriend in 2012, an inquest has heard. ABC News (Australia) 22/9/2023 News Staffordshire pursuit before fatal collision “in line with policy” Officers pursued a car in line with policy and procedure before a fatal collision in Staffordshire, an investigation by the IOPC concluded. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 22/9/2023 News Mayor announces members of new London Policing Board to oversee and scrutinise reform of the Met The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today announced the members of his new London Policing Board to oversee and scrutinise the urgent reform of the Met. london.gov.uk 22/9/2023 News Could the next generation of police cars be Tesla Cybertrucks? NEW ZEALAND: Many police organisations around the world, including New Zealand’s, are in the process of tackling the question of electric cars, and whether they can fit into prime police roles. Stuff (New Zealand) 22/9/2023 News Chris Kaba: Met Police officer charged with murder granted bail A Met Police firearms officer has been granted bail after being charged with murdering Chris Kaba, who died after a police operation in south London. BBC 21/9/2023 News Rape victims say police investigations causing more harm Three-quarters of survivors of sexual violence who took part in a survey say their mental health worsened because of how the police investigated. BBC 21/9/2023 News Garda Commissioner offers to enter negotiations on rosters REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Commissioner has offered to enter negotiations with garda associations on the disputed issue of rosters. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 21/9/2023 News Met officer charged with murder of Chris Kaba released on bail Firearms officer, who cannot be named, charged in connection with shooting at Streatham Hill, London The Times - Subscription at source 21/9/2023 News Firearms officer charged with Chris Kaba murder granted anonymity The officer, known as NX121, was released on conditional bail after appearing at the Old Bailey on Thursday afternoon. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/9/2023 News Findings of BBC investigation into Tik Tok deeply disturbing Donna Jones, Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has described the findings of the BBC investigation into TikTok’s algorithms as ‘deeply concerning’. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 21/9/2023 News Humberside Police requires improvement on vetting, says watchdog Humberside Police has been found to "require improvement" at vetting staff. BBC 21/9/2023 News «133113321333133413351336133713381339Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
