Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 93847 total results. Showing results 26901 to 26920 «134213431344134513461347134813491350Next ›Last » More children in Queensland watch houses, but most for ‘extraordinarily serious’ offences, police commissioner says AUSTRALIA: More children are being held in watch houses and a number are detained "for an extended period of time", Queensland Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll told ABC Radio Brisbane today. Commissioner Carroll said watch houses were a "temporary solution", which for some young people was "the only way" to stop them re-offending. She said in the past 12 months, 100 more children were held in watch houses than the 12 months before. Most were between 15 and 17, and had committed "extraordinarily serious offences", she said. ABC News (Australia) 8/2/2023 News ‘Health referrals’ to form part of new garda strategy to confront widespread crack cocaine use REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí will make “health referrals” for people in drug addiction as part of a new approach to policing a surge of crack cocaine use. The Law Engagement & Assisted Recovery (Lear) project will launch in Limerick next April, and include a dedicated crack cocaine support service to tackle an increase in people presenting to drug charity Ana Liffey. The Department of Health has sanctioned an initial €200,000 for three staff and a vehicle to engage with the “most vulnerable crack cocaine users” in Limerick in 2023 with the hope of expanding the initiative. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 8/2/2023 News Research, more resources and effective asset recovery can rejuvenate the war on dirty money The launch of the Financial Action Task Force in 1989 marked the start of the global war on dirty money, but victories seem to have been few and far between; financial crime experts Dr Nicholas Gilmour and Tristram Hicks (both former police officers) challenge the nature of this global approach, and highlight steps that could see criminal assets used to tackle some of the world’s greatest social problems. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/2/2023 Feature, Opinion Scottish cops refer to arrested transgender butcher as ‘man’ despite Sturgeon’s controversial gender reform attempts Scottish police have referred to a transgender woman who was arrested in connection with the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl as a man – despite Nicola Sturgeon's controversial attempts at gender reform. LBC 8/2/2023 News Police cells requisitioned to hold convicted prisoners The government has been described as “chaotic” by a local police and crime commissioner after his West Midlands force was asked to accommodate 44 prisoners in its custody cells after running out of space in jails in the region. The Times - Subscription at source 8/2/2023 News Another Met Police officer charged with rape and assault A serving officer from the Metropolitan Police has been charged with rape and assault, the force has said. The Times - Subscription at source 8/2/2023 News Rhona Malone: Cover-up claim over police review of sexism case A former firearms officer who won a pay-out of almost £1m from Police Scotland claims an external review following her tribunal smacks of a cover-up. BBC 8/2/2023 News David Carrick’s rape victims consider legal action against Met Police ‘It was him who hurt us, but it was they who didn’t stop him in the first place,’ survivor says The Independent 8/2/2023 News CPS statement following the sentencing of David Carrick Speaking after the sentencing of David Carrick today, Peter Burt, Head of the Complex Casework Unit, said: "Today is about recognising the outstanding bravery of the victims. It often takes courage for anyone to come forward and report a rape but in this case, to overcome the mental and physical oppression they endured, may have felt insurmountable at times. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 7/2/2023 News Serving Met police officer charged with rape and actual bodily harm PC Jorden Brown is alleged to have committed offences between November 2018 and February 2019 The Guardian 7/2/2023 News Angiolini Inquiry to investigate David Carrick Lady Elish Angiolini to examine David Carrick case as part of the ongoing Angiolini Inquiry. Home Office 7/2/2023 News PSNI officers being “squeezed on both sides” An adjournment debate in the House of Commons has revealed further details on the extent of the cost of living crisis. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 7/2/2023 News The Chief Constable’s Bravery and Excellence Awards 2022 A boy who called 999 for his unconscious mother when he was just two years old is among members of the public, police officers and police staff recognised in the Chief Constable’s Bravery and Excellence Awards. Police Scotland 7/2/2023 News GMP opens new Tactical Aid Unit base in Leigh Chief Constable Stephen Watson has formally opened the new base, which has been relocated to provide a better public service in the the north and west of the force area. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 7/2/2023 News Nicola Sturgeon’s gender reforms branded ‘utterly irresponsible’ by Police Scotland over workload fears Chair of the Scottish Policing Federation, David Hamilton, criticised Scottish Ministers for failing to consult the force of its new responsibilities. He said it would have raised concerns over the cost implications and concerns over the practical side. Scottish Daily Express 7/2/2023 News Scottish police defy Nicola Sturgeon over trans self-ID law Police Scotland referred to a transgender butcher arrested in connection with the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl as a man The Telegraph - Subscription at source 7/2/2023 News Police vetting: What is it and how are complaints dealt with? The way the police handles complaints against its officers is under scrutiny, after former Met officer David Carrick was sentenced to a minimum of 30 years for a series of rape and sexual offences. During his trial, it emerged that Carrick was allowed to remain in post despite multiple allegations of misconduct. BBC 7/2/2023 Feature Review of UK Prevent strategy to call for more focus on Islamist terrorism Report on counter-extremism programme to say attention must shift to Islamist radicalisation instead of rightwing terrorism The Guardian 7/2/2023 News Has the Met learnt anything from the case of David Carrick? It’s another bad day for the Metropolitan police. The serial rapist former PC David Carrick has been given 36 life sentences and told he will not be released for at least 30 years. The details of the case are hard to believe: Carrick, known as ‘Bastard Dave’ to colleagues, has admitted using his status as a police officer to commit 48 rapes. The 48-year-old carried out a spree of dozens of offences against 12 women in a 17-year long campaign of depravity. The horrors of what Carrick did to his victims has led to another public examination of the inner workings of the Met. Once again, the force has been found wanting. The Spectator 7/2/2023 Feature, Opinion NPCC responds to sentencing of David Carrick David Carrick has been sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to serve a minimum of 30 years behind bars. National Police Chiefs' Council Chair Martin Hewitt responds. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 7/2/2023 News «134213431344134513461347134813491350Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
