Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 93900 total results. Showing results 27681 to 27700 «138113821383138413851386138713881389Next ›Last » Rishi Sunak: Blue light reforms will fix our broken services Rishi Sunak will on Sunday pledge to fix Britain’s broken emergency services, acknowledging that they are failing to properly serve the public The Telegraph 21/1/2023 News Examining Investigator Strategies for Questioning Suspected Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking Law enforcement’s ability to obtain accurate and complete disclosures from trafficked minors is crucial for the identification of victims and prosecution of perpetrators. Yet, little is known about how this population is questioned by investigators. The purpose of this study was to assess the techniques and approaches investigators endorse to question suspected minor sex trafficking victims who vary in age and cooperativeness. Individuals across the USA with experience investigating sex trafficking cases were recruited to complete an online survey about their experiences and perceptions related to interviewing suspected minor trafficking victims. Participants (N = 189) were asked to read four hypothetical scenarios that described suspected sex trafficking victims of varying ages (13 vs. 17) and cooperativeness (high vs. low) and to select the interviewing techniques they would employ. Interviewing techniques were categorized into witness-focused, suspect-focused, and a mix of victim/suspect techniques. A mixed-model ANOVA was conducted to determine if investigators varied their endorsement of techniques based on victim age and cooperativeness. Investigators recognized and changed their techniques based on victim age. However, this was primarily the case when victims were cooperative. When victims were in the low cooperativeness condition, investigators reported they would use similar techniques with the 13- and 17-year-old victims. Our findings provide insight into how investigators approach suspected victims of varying ages and cooperativeness. More research is needed on how techniques used to question suspected victims with these and other characteristics actually impact disclosures and disclosure reluctance. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Subscription at source 21/1/2023 Research article Kidnapping, Banditry: Security Confidence Building and Nigeria’s Progress Incidences of insecurity arising from incessant cases of kidnapping, banditry, insurgences, and the attendant consequences such as ransom demand and taking, severe injuries, destructions, and killings of victims in Nigeria appear to have taken a worrisome dimension that even none victims and keen observers are now apprehensive. This paper examined the phenomena of kidnaping, banditry, security threats, associated apprehension, and impact on national progress in Nigeria. Extant recent and relevant pieces of literature were copiously reviewed. Anomie theory by Emile Durkheim and ungoverned space theory were used. Content analysis technique was considered suitable and was used. The paper observed that incidences of banditry have severe socio-psychological and economic consequences on individual lives, business environment, and national progress. It further indicated that though the security situation in Nigeria appeared cumbersome, it is not such that is beyond the surmountable capacity of the state. Flowing from recent experiences, it is obvious that authorities concerned have allowed Nigeria to lag behind scientifically and technologically, owing to the fact that most of the insecurity incidents are such that can be assuaged scientifically—deploying artificial intelligence and robotic devices. This paper submits that prevailing security challenges threatening progress of the nation—kidnapping, banditry, insurgences, etc.—would be neutralized when state authority galvanizes adequate zeal and genuine commitment. It recommended among others that state authority should step up commitments, strategies, resources, technological application, etc., in mitigating the dilemma and create ambience of safety, confidence, and productivity among the people. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Subscription at source 21/1/2023 Research article Man fatally shot by NSW police after confrontation AUSTRALIA: An armed standoff between police and a resident in New South Wales’s north has ended in tragedy, with officers forced to defend themselves, killing the 48-year-old. Sky News 21/1/2023 News David Carrick ‘took picture of sex attack victim to No10 and sent her images of police firearms’ The victim says she was whipped and forced into the cramped, dark space under David Carrick’s stairs Express & Star 21/1/2023 News Policing in crisis after Met rapist, says Bedfordshire’s police commissioner Policing is at a "crisis" point after the conviction of Met officer David Carrick for dozens of rape and sexual offences, a police and crime commissioner (PCC) said. BBC 21/1/2023 News Met Police binned crossbow killer clues before he murdered ex-wife Metropolitan Police officers threw away evidence that a man was stalking his former wife a year before he killed her with a crossbow, a report has found. The force is facing criticism after a review into the murder of Sana Muhammad, 35, found several failures. The Times - Subscription at source 21/1/2023 News Home Office vows to act over ‘invasive’ personal record requests in rape cases Official findings show current system ‘causing delays to investigations and access to justice for victims’ The Guardian 21/1/2023 News LAPD sued for $50m over school teacher’s death during arrest UNITED STATES: The family of a black man who died in custody after being repeatedly tasered in Los Angeles has filed a $50m (£40m) lawsuit against the city and police. BBC 20/1/2023 News Twins killed in Canada bank shootout aimed to kill as many police as possible CANADA: Isaac and Mathew Auchterlonie were heavily armed, had strong anti-government views and did not expect to survive 2022 incident The Guardian 20/1/2023 News Government needs to urgently reform the fire service, says Chief Inspector The Government needs to reform the fire sector as a matter of urgency, or else firefighters will not be able to provide the best possible service to the public, a new report has found. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 20/1/2023 News Chief constables must ensure forces comply to Health and Safety Act PFEW accepts policing is inherently dangerous and even where all reasonably practicable steps have been taken to minimise risks, police officers are still exposed to significant risk every day. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 20/1/2023 News Government needs to urgently reform the fire service, says Chief Inspector His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has published State of Fire and Rescue 2022 along with inspection reports for 16 services. Emergency Services Times 20/1/2023 Met Police: Refuge charity dumps 1,071 ‘bad apples’ at New Scotland Yard More than 1,000 "bad apples" have been dumped outside the Met's headquarters, New Scotland Yard. BBC 20/1/2023 News It’s time to abolish the UK’s police You can’t reform a system that’s doing exactly what it’s intended to do: protecting the elite’s capital openDemocracy 20/1/2023 Feature, Opinion Horrific injuries to gardai last year include dislocations, damage to head, open wounds and bites REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Bruising, grazes, and bites were the most common type of hazard faced by officers with 102 officers having suffered one of those types of injury. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 20/1/2023 News Police Scotland statement on vetting checks of officers and staff Deputy Chief Constable Fiona Taylor QPM said: “Officers and staff work day in, day out, right across Scotland to protect the vulnerable and keep people safe. Police Scotland 20/1/2023 News Exploring the Role of Psycho-Social Factors on the Recidivism of Homicide Offenders Research on criminal recidivism is extensive. However, little is known about how cumulative risk factors influence recidivism, specifically among homicide offenders. The current study examines the effect of cumulative psychological and social risk factors on recidivism patterns for homicide offenders released in Florida between 2004 and 2011. Analyses of 4,323 homicide offenders indicate that the influence of cumulative psycho-social risk factors varies depending on the measure of recidivism and the statistical method used. The implications of these findings for theory and research are considered. Homicide Studies - Subscription at source 20/1/2023 Research article Two new ACCs for Police Scotland A PSNI Chief Superintendent and a Police Scotland Chief Superintendent will join the force's leadership team. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/1/2023 News Northumbria rural officers get advanced driver training Rural officers took a specially created two day advanced driving course last week Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/1/2023 News «138113821383138413851386138713881389Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
