Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114945 total results. Showing results 2681 to 2700 «131132133134135136137138139Next ›Last » Nottingham attacks detective apologises to families for not taking hair sample The detective in charge of the inquiry into the Nottingham attacks has apologised to bereaved families for a decision not to take a hair sample to test Valdo Calocane for possible drug use. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/3/2026 News College of Policing introduces standardised recruitment process All police forces in England and Wales must now use a standardised four-stage recruitment process following the introduction of new regulations by the College of Policing. Police Professional 18/3/2026 News Danger of prisoners who have nothing to lose Former prison governor John Podmore on the risk posed by those who have little stake in life in and outside jail The Guardian 18/3/2026 Feature, Opinion 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ are not as untraceable as criminals think – new study 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ have become increasingly in demand by criminal groups, partly because of the belief that such weapons are untraceable; but new research by Dr Georgina Sauzier and PhD candidate Michale Vic Adamos of Western Australia’s Curtin University suggests that chemical analysis of the filaments used to print the guns could help forensic investigators and police to link a seized gun and seized filament, or guns seized from different cases. Policing Insight 18/3/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Unlawful Enforcers: Charter Violations by Major Ontario City Police Services CANADA: Unlawful Enforcers analyzes reported court decisions issued between January 1, 2015 and May 31, 2025 with findings of violations of the Charter involving police officers from Ontario’s five largest municipal police services: Toronto Police Service, Peel Regional Police, York Regional Police, Durham Regional Police Service and Ottawa Police Service. It also makes public policy-oriented recommendations. The overall goal of the Unlawful Enforcers is to encourage systemic change to address police violations of the Charter – systemic change that will advance public safety and enhance trust between police and the public. Western University (Canada) 18/3/2026 Report Specialist created unit to investigate domestic and sexual abuse complaints against gardaí REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: New Fiosrú unit will investigate complaints of domestic violence, coercive control and sexual abuse involving Garda members Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 18/3/2026 News Legislation to reaffirm Police powers enters Parliament NEW ZEALAND: The Government has introduced a Bill to Parliament to reaffirm Police’s ability to record images and sounds in public places, some private places, as well as expanding temporary area closure powers. Following the decision of the Supreme Court in the Tamiefuna case, Police’s ability to record images and sounds in public places, and collect personal information for lawful purposes, including intelligence was constrained. Inside Government (New Zealand) 18/3/2026 News Cook Government has not funded extra police positions since 2023 as violent crime continues to rise AUSTRALIA: The growth in the number of extra police hitting the beat across WA has flatlined for almost three years as the Cook Government puts the brakes on funding... The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 18/3/2026 News Launch of ‘groundbreaking’ Policing and Media Charter Police chiefs and media organisations have published a Charter that resets the relationship between them, laying the foundation for conversations and engagement that is based on mutual respect, courtesy and cooperation. Emergency Services Times 18/3/2026 News Chatbots can help abusers stalk and harass women, Refuge warns The charity’s research is part of a report detailing how artificial intelligence can be used to facilitate violence against women The Times - Subscription at source 18/3/2026 News Warning of ‘unfinished business’ as criminal justice reforms approved by Lords A Labour peer warned that there is “unfinished business” when it comes to tackling the trafficking of women and girls, as a raft of criminal justice reforms cleared a parliamentary hurdle. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/3/2026 News Eyewitness: The Met’s innovative approach to policing protest deemed a success It’s not too often that a British public order event is the first item on UK news bulletins but these are troubled times and the Home Secretary’s decision to ban last Sunday’s Al Quds march is very much linked to current world events. Chris Hobbs reports. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/3/2026 Feature, Opinion Calling all ‘top cops’: Combatting High-Risk Criminal Networks With both Europol and the UN Office on Drugs and Crime highlighting the threats posed by Eastern European and Balkans organised crime groups (OCGs) expanding further across the continent, Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at the efforts of the EU (through CEPOL), Europol, and international collaborations involving the UK’s National Crime Agency amongst others, to tackle these ‘High-Risk Criminal Networks’. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 18/3/2026 Analysis, Feature Former officer is barred after assaulting colleagues A former police officer who assaulted colleagues while off duty committed gross misconduct, a disciplinary hearing has concluded. BBC 17/3/2026 News Mark Rowley’s excuses on two-tier policing ring hollow The law should be applied fairly and firmly to everyone – no matter their background The Telegraph - Subscription at source 17/3/2026 News National Strategic Assessment 2026 of Serious and Organised Crime The National Strategic Assessment is split into three main sections: Overview of SOC | Summarises key issues across the SOC domains, explains how the threats have changed, and the future of SOC. Domains | Provides more detail on each SOC domain. See menu for links to domains. Tackling the Threat | Shows how the NCA and partners responded to the SOC threat in 2025. National Crime Agency (NCA) 17/3/2026 Report Transitioning over the thin blue line: exploring career change experiences of former police officers in Trinidad and Tobago Historically, policing was viewed as a lifetime job for those who ventured into the profession. Globally, however, police departments are now experiencing high rates of employee attrition as police officers are increasingly moving away from policing to other careers. While there is much research on policing in the Caribbean, scant attention has been paid to the rationale for career change away from policing. To address this gap, a life course research design was used to explore the lived experiences of former police officers in Trinidad and Tobago who resigned from policing and transitioned to other careers. This article seeks to understand the intricacies associated with voluntarily resigning from policing through data emanating from semi-structured interviews with thirty-six (N = 36) former police officers who had resigned from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service and data distilled via principles associated with phenomenological analysis. The results indicate a plethora of rationales for resigning from policing, along with a host of advantages and limited disadvantages as a result of a changed career path away from policing. This study provides previously unavailable data on the phenomenon under inquiry in Caribbean contexts, while adding to the limited available global scholarship. Policing and Society 17/3/2026 Research article A review exploring wellbeing interventions for police personnel in the UK: what support is available? Police personnel are frequently exposed to traumatic situations, distressing interactions, and difficult case details, placing them at risk of psychological difficulties such as stress, burnout, anxiety, depression, secondary traumatic stress, and post-traumatic stress. Because different roles and responsibilities can lead to varying trauma responses, support and interventions should be tailored to the specific mental health challenges associated with these roles. Our review of mental wellbeing interventions for police personnel in the UK identified 73 interventions. Of these, only three were designed specifically for police staff and six for police officers, while the remaining 64 targeted both groups. Fifty-one interventions focused on prevention, ten were direct responses to mental health challenges, and twelve addressed both prevention and response. Interventions were categorized as personal, professional, or organizational approaches. However, concerns about accessibility highlight the need for timely action to better support police personnel. Police Practice and Research 17/3/2026 Research article NCA launches the National Strategic Assessment 2026 Read the speech delivered by NCA Director General Graeme Biggar for the National Strategic Assessment Launch 2026. National Crime Agency (NCA) 17/3/2026 Feature, Opinion Independent review of police force structures: terms of reference GUIDANCE: Our policing system requires radical re-design. A system designed in the 1960s, based around 43 local police forces, is no longer fit for purpose. The Government published the Police Reform White Paper on 26 January 2026, which set out the case for change and the full package of reforms designed to modernise policing across England and Wales. To begin to move towards a more efficient policing system, the White Paper committed to launching an independent review of police force structures, which would make recommendations on the optimum number of forces and the most effective implementation. The aim of this review is to design a new model, built around fewer, larger police forces, which meet the needs of victims and supports effective, efficient and accountable policing both at the local and national levels, for now and far into the future. Home Office 17/3/2026 Report «131132133134135136137138139Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
