Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 94622 total results. Showing results 2661 to 2680 «130131132133134135136137138Next ›Last » Calgary police release race-based data, spurring calls for policy changes around data collection CANADA: The Calgary Police Service released new race-based data on Wednesday, marking a first step in new processes to track various forms of contact between officers and members of the public measured specifically by race. The data includes race-based information collected in five different categories: missing persons, officer contacts, victims of violent crime, offenders of violent and property crime and use of force. CBC News (Canada) 26/9/2024 News Domestic violence victims now get real-time help from social workers with new police partnership CANADA: Data shows roughly 50% of IPV calls happen between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m., says Windsor police. When Windsor police officers respond to an intimate partner violence (IPV) call and a charge is laid, a social worker will arrive on scene to assist the victim in real-time. It's a new three-month pilot project announced Thursday between police, Family Services Windsor-Essex, the Hiatus House and Windsor Regional Hospital. CBC News (Canada) 26/9/2024 News Barrie Police launch Virtual Call Response pilot project CANADA: The Barrie Police Service is pleased to announce that in an effort to enhance our service to the community, we are launching a pilot project for a Virtual Call Response. Virtual Call Response, or VCR, will allow certain non-emergency calls for service, with where there is no immediate threat to people or property to be addressed through a secure video chat with a police officer located at the Barrie Police headquarters. Barrie Police Service (Canada) 26/9/2024 News Policing Authority approve two anti-riot water cannons for Gardaí in aftermath of Dublin city and Coolock unrest REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The body in charge of monitoring An Garda Síochána has signed off on the purchase of two water cannons in the aftermath of the anti-immigration riots in Dublin and Coolock in November 2023 and July 2024. Members of the Policing Authority were tasked by Justice Minister Helen McEntee with looking at how frontline gardaí dealing with serious public order events could be further supported. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 26/9/2024 News Gardaí contacted more than 500 times over abuse at religious-run schools REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said the "great majority” of complaints were from men and the bulk related to sexual abuse Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 26/9/2024 News “We’ve got the potential to seriously enhance public safety through technology” A message from our Facial Recognition lead Lindsey Chiswick, as we celebrate Modernising Policing week. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 26/9/2024 Feature, Opinion PSNI under pressure as sick leave soars NIs mental health crisis is also devastating our police service. UTV can exclusively reveal that so far in 2024, officers struggling to cope missed 71,000 days. ITV News 26/9/2024 News, Video Edmonton Police Service implements new mobile application to help overcome language barriers in police interactions CANADA: The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) is strengthening communication with diverse communities by rolling out InterpretManager, a language interpreting services application, service-wide. The mobile app connects officers directly with an interpreter when they encounter a language barrier with a member of the public. Launched at EPS as a pilot in 2021, InterpretManager allows officers to communicate with individuals in the language of their preference. Edmonton Police Service (Canada) 26/9/2024 News ‘A violent atmosphere’: Brazil’s alarming rise in police officer suicides BRAZIL: Self-inflicted deaths have become the leading cause of fatality among the country’s law enforcement agents The Guardian 26/9/2024 News Record crime, but minister insists it’s under control AUSTRALIA: Criminals are being held to account despite nearly 70,000 arrests in the past year, Victoria's police minister says, as youth offending continues to rise. The Seymour Telegraph (Australia) 26/9/2024 News Youth crime in Victoria soars to highest level since 2010, new data shows AUSTRALIA: Youth crime in Victoria has soared to its highest level since 2010, while domestic violence incidents hit a 10-year-high, concerning new crime data shows. 9 News (Australia) 26/9/2024 News Back to basics for police, minister says NEW ZEALAND: The police minister says it is important he gets officers back to their core crime fighting role. The police will begin to reduce their response to mental health callouts from November, and are already testing a change to how they prioritise lesser-risk 111 callouts. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 26/9/2024 News Tougher sentencing on the horizon for retail crime NEW ZEALAND: The government is introducing a new aggravating factor targeting offences against small business owners whose homes and businesses are interconnected. The reform is one of the items listed in the coalition agreement between National and New Zealand First. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 26/9/2024 News Police superintendent who bullied senior officer moving to new role in October: reports NEW ZEALAND: Waikato's district commander, who was found to have committed bullying, will be moving to a new role this October, according to reports. The Independent Police Conduct Authority ruled earlier this year that Superintendent Bruce Bird committed bullying after yelling at a senior officer in two senior management meetings. Human Resources Director (HRD) 26/9/2024 News Victims’ Commissioner ‘very troubled’ after incorrect early release of prisoners under SDS40 scheme Victims’ Commissioner Baroness Newlove said she is “very troubled” after it emerged that earlier this month, 37 offenders serving prison sentences for breaching restraining orders have been released from custody in error. Police Professional 26/9/2024 News PSNI to pilot new drug-driving detection kits The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) launching a 12-month pilot of roadside drug-detection kits. Police Professional 26/9/2024 News Gloucestershire piloting Project Vigilant to target predatory behaviour Thames Valley Police launched the night-time economy operation in 2019 in response to increased offending in Oxford. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 26/9/2024 News Trials continue in drone as first responder initiative August saw the latest trial in drone as first responder (DFR) technology with a team from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police Joint Operations Unit demonstrating its capabilities against challenging weather conditions at the Victorious Music Festival in Portsmouth. UKAuthority.com 26/9/2024 News More than 300 stolen vehicles worth £4m recovered in crackdown on vehicle crime More than £4 million worth of stolen vehicles were recovered in a week-long crackdown on vehicle crime by police. Police Professional 26/9/2024 News AI helping police tackle child exploitation and domestic abuse Trials of artificial intelligence (AI) programmes have been helping police ease call demand, tackle child exploitation and to identify domestic abuse. Police Professional 26/9/2024 News «130131132133134135136137138Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
