Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100533 total results. Showing results 2681 to 2700 «131132133134135136137138139Next ›Last » NRPS and PSB establish foundation to support crime prevention and safer communities CANADA: The Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Service Board and Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) will establish a Niagara Regional Police Foundation, a new initiative designed to raise funds that will support programs focused on crime prevention and enhancing community safety in the Niagara Region. Blue Line (Canada) 21/2/2025 News New Westminster Police launches new Child Sexual Exploitation position CANADA: The New Westminster Police Department has announced the implementation of a new dedicated Child Sexual Exploitation investigator position. Blue Line (Canada) 21/2/2025 News Justice Minister who passed garda fitness test (sit-ups and all) happy its now getting easier REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: O’Callaghan, in a bid to see how strenuous it was, took the test in 2023 when he was 55, and has a video to prove it. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 21/2/2025 News Renewed concerns for Garda numbers with 1,640 potential upcoming retirements – Matt Carthy TD REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Matt Carthy TD, has said that the fact that 1,640 Gardaà are eligible to retire in the next five years is a cause for concern for Garda numbers. Sinn Fein 21/2/2025 News Minister O’Callaghan to attend launch of the new Central Criminal Court protocol REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, will today (Friday) mark the launch of a new Central Criminal Court protocol at the Criminal Courts of Justice to expediate rape and murder cases involving victims and defendants under 18 years of age. Government of Ireland 21/2/2025 News AI in policing: How to tackle concerns and build public confidence There is enormous potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to assist with policing, but to realise that potential it’s important to gain public acceptance; in the first in a series of three articles on AI in policing, Matt Palmer, Product Director, Public Safety from NEC Software Solutions, recommends being open with the public about how AI is used. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 21/2/2025 Feature, Innovation, Opinion Domestic abuse 999 pilot launched after murders Domestic abuse specialists are to be embedded in the 999 control rooms of five police forces with the aim of providing better support for victims. The pilot, known as "Raneem's Law", comes after Raneem Oudeh, 22, was murdered along with her mother Khaola Saleem at the hands of Ms Oudeh's ex-partner Janbaz Tarin, in 2018. BBC - Subscription at source 21/2/2025 News ‘Major safety risk’ as Police Scotland faces loss of 4,000 cops as Chief Constable mulls recruitment freeze The Scottish Police Federation highlighted that the force is struggling to retain staff due to the 'relentless' nature of the job, with up to 4,000 potentially retiring in the next four years. Scottish Daily Express 21/2/2025 News Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner told contract will not be renewed AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson will not have his contract renewed. This development follows the resignation of Police Commissioner Shane Patton on Sunday evening after an overwhelming 87 per cent no-confidence vote.The Herald Sun revealed Mr Paterson reportedly said in an email to staff on Thursday afternoon the Allan government would not renew his contract in July. Sky News 21/2/2025 News Perception or reality? Data protection legislation as an impediment to law enforcement information sharing, and ways to prevent it Information sharing is integral to tackling organised crime and terrorism. Academic studies and government inquiries both highlight the failings of law enforcement agencies in this endeavour, regularly citing data protection legislation as an impediment. To explore this issue a thematic analysis of UK law enforcement practitioner interviews (n = 41) together with a quantitative analysis of UK law enforcement data breaches (n = 28,654) was conducted. Results show practitioners identify legislation as a blockage to information sharing, however this is based on a lack of understanding, rather than the failings of the legislation itself. It was also discovered that data breaches generally occur through individual mistakes rather than malicious intent and are not punitively sanctioned by regulators. It suggests leaders at both law enforcement and government level could streamline policy and reduce bureaucracy through simplifying and co-ordinating the implementation processes involved. Police Practice and Research 21/2/2025 Research article IOPC referral to CPS after investigation into fatal road collision involving Nottinghamshire Police Following an investigation into the actions of a Nottinghamshire Police officer prior to a fatal road traffic incident, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has referred a file to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for consideration of criminal charges. Police Professional 21/2/2025 News Sharing international perspectives on boosting trust and confidence Policing Insight’s Ian Weinfass reports on what was discussed at a first-of-a-kind international symposium on boosting trust and confidence in policing, including new research on winning public support and the importance of listening to communities. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 21/2/2025 Analysis, Feature More Victoria Police turmoil as senior officer told contract won’t be renewed AUSTRALIA: One of Victoria Police's most senior officers has been told his contract will not be renewed, days after the appointment of a new acting police chief. ABC News (Australia) 21/2/2025 News Ram raids decline almost 60 percent year on year NEW ZEALAND: Recently released data from police reveals a year-on-year decline in the number of ram raids nationwide that were logged in 2024. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 21/2/2025 News Taking a partnership approach to encourage reporting of hate crime North Wales Police has partnered with Arriva public transport to raise awareness of hate crime and how to report it, with buses now displaying special permanent posters which warn perpetrators that hate crime, and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, and that CCTV will be shared with the police. Emergency Services Times 21/2/2025 News From special measures to top marks for call handling In 2022, West Midlands Police faced several challenges, including delayed emergency calls, 101 wait times of up to 25 minutes, and 63% of non-emergency calls being abandoned. Public frustration grew, and His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) placed the force under the ‘engage’ process, a form of intensive monitoring for underperforming forces. Emergency Services Times 21/2/2025 News Chief Constable public update to the Scottish Police Authority Chief Constable Jo Farrell today, Thursday, 20 February, said the service is reviewing its recruitment plans as part of savings to cover potential additional National Insurance costs in 2025-26. Police Scotland 21/2/2025 News First domestic abuse specialists embedded in 999 control rooms Raneem’s Law has launched to embed the first domestic abuse specialists in 999 control rooms across five forces and ensure victims receive specialist support. Home Office 21/2/2025 News Northants Police chosen to pilot Raneem’s Law – a new domestic abuse initiative Northamptonshire Police has been chosen as one of five police forces to pilot a new government initiative known as Raneem’s Law Northamptonshire Police 21/2/2025 News Tom Andrews: Challenges facing police recruitment and pay In this conversation, Tom Andrews, a lecturer in policing, discusses the current challenges facing police recruitment and pay in England and Wales. He highlights the significant decline in the entry wages of police officers compared to the national minimum wage over the years. Tom also emphasizes the importance of education in policing and advocates for an evidence-based approach to improve policing practices. The discussion touches on the historical context of policing and the need for reform in police education and remuneration. PolicingTV 21/2/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video «131132133134135136137138139Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
