Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103261 total results. Showing results 27841 to 27860 «138913901391139213931394139513961397Next ›Last » Drug ‘surrender bins’ to be in operation again at Electric Picnic, gardaí warn no amnesty given REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardai have warned that “no amnesty” will be given to those who are in possession of controlled drugs at Electric Picnic this year, despite the HSE announcing that drug ‘surrender bins’ will be in operation at again. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 30/8/2023 News Over half of people say Garda presence was “not enough” in their local area. REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A recent survey revealed that 54 per cent of respondents say they felt that Garda presence was not enough in their local area. Leitrim Live (Republic of Ireland) 30/8/2023 News Major changes to Tipperary Garda Division REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: New changes to the Clare and Tipperary Garda Division came into effect from Sunday (August 27) - a move which creates a vast new policing district, stretching from Roscrea and Thurles in the east, to Kilkee and Ballyvaughan on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. Offaly Live 30/8/2023 News The Government has released its action plans to end violence against women and children: Will they be enough? Earlier this month the Australian Government released new action plans to end violence against women and children, including the first dedicated to addressing violence against women and children in First Nations communities; Monash University Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon and Associate Professor Marie Segrave, and Griffith University Professor Silke Meyer, explore the aims of the plans, how their progress will be measured, and what is needed to ensure effective change and a reduction in violence. Policing Insight 30/8/2023 Analysis, Feature, Opinion What’s race got to do with it? Factors influencing urban officers’ off-duty participation in Black Lives Matter protesting The purpose of this study is to explore police officers’ beliefs regarding the value and validity of the underlying causes of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests and to explore the factors that influence their desire to participate in BLM protesting off duty. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with sworn police officers from an urban police department in Virginia. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to discover similarities and differences in the officers’ responses. Findings suggested variability in officers’ support for BLM and protest organising, with unwritten department rules, neutrality, rank promotion, and locality of the incident all influencing officers’ desire to participate in BLM protests. Overall, findings suggested that cognitive dissonance may explain the non-participation of Black officers in BLM protesting during their off-duty time. There are implications provided for police agencies regarding their policies governing officers’ off-duty participation in protests. Also, implications for officer training regarding BLM and protest policing. Policing and Society 30/8/2023 Research article New powers to crack down on deadly knife crime Proposals for ban on machetes and harsher sentences to be progressed. The Home Office has today announced it will be progressing a number of changes to knife crime legislation proposed in consultation with the NPCC Knife Crime Working Group. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 30/8/2023 News Met police chief warns officers against backing ‘woke’ causes on duty Britain’s most senior police officer has said he will not tolerate his officers expressing support for “woke” causes while on duty. Sir Mark Rowley, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police, stressed the importance of frontline officers being impartial and made it clear that taking the knee, flying rainbow flags or co-signing in support of environmental movements were not acceptable while fighting crime. He also warned officers against being drawn into political causes, which he said could be “fatal” for policing. The Times - Subscription at source 30/8/2023 News West Mercia Police faces ‘revolving door’ of officers as scandals sink morale The police service will face a recruitment "boom and bust” unless urgent action is taken to address a morale crisis sweeping the service in the wake of recent scandals, a policing body has warned. Express & Star 30/8/2023 News Victoria Police to receive new tasers under $214 million agreement AUSTRALIA: Thousands of police across Victoria will be given "latest generation" tasers that activate body cameras when drawn, in a new rollout. Victoria Police announced a new $214 million agreement with US-based supplier Axon for its Taser 7 model, which offers "improved technology, accuracy, and safety". The devices will be given to more than 10,300 frontline police and protective services officers over three years. 9 News (Australia) 30/8/2023 News NT Ombudsman recommends legislative ban on spit hoods in police custody AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory Ombudsman has recommended the government formally ban spit hoods through legislation as part of a major 140-page report on the use of devices in police custody. Also among the 18 recommendations is for NT Police to extend an existing operational ban on the use of spit hoods on children — currently not enforced by legislation — to all people in custody. ABC News (Australia) 30/8/2023 News Kids as young as eight involved in virtual car theft rings, police say NEW ZEALAND: Christchurch police are alarmed that children as young as eight are behind a surge of car thefts around the city over the past few months. A spike in car thefts, primarily committed by young people aged 11 to 14, has been reported - with the ensuing getaways often resulting in serious crashes. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 30/8/2023 News Police, ambulance and mental health co-response teams to be rolled out nationwide NEW ZEALAND: The government has announced a nationwide rollout of better support for people in mental distress who call 111. Existing programmes in six police districts which involve "police, mental health professionals and ambulance officers, and in some cases iwi," will be expanded over the next five years, Police Minister Ginny Andersen said on Tuesday. A recent study found when 111 calls made by people in mental distress were handled by 'co-response' teams in a year-long Wellington trial, the caller was significantly less likely to end up in an emergency department, or require hospitalisation over the next month. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 30/8/2023 News Plan to ease police burden from mental health calls unveiled NEW ZEALAND: The government is revamping how 111 emergency services handle mental health crises, by helping police delegate to mental health support groups. Existing co-agency trial programmes in six police districts will expand over the next five years, Police Minister Ginny Andersen said on Wednesday. These programmes involved “police, mental health professionals and ambulance officers, and in some cases iwi,” according to Andersen. Te Ao Maori News (New Zealand) 30/8/2023 News Dublin Garda model will negatively impact policing in rural Wexford – Murphy REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Disbanding of units will add to the recruitment and retention crisis facing An Garda Siochana says FG councillor Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 30/8/2023 News Powder cocaine use in young people and adults: call for evidence CORRESPONDENCE: Call for evidence from the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs on the prevalence and drivers of powder cocaine use by young people and adults. Home Office 30/8/2023 Report What’s race got to do with it? Factors influencing urban officers’ off-duty participation in Black Lives Matter protesting The purpose of this study is to explore police officers’ beliefs regarding the value and validity of the underlying causes of Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests and to explore the factors that influence their desire to participate in BLM protesting off duty. Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with sworn police officers from an urban police department in Virginia. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to discover similarities and differences in the officers’ responses. Findings suggested variability in officers’ support for BLM and protest organising, with unwritten department rules, neutrality, rank promotion, and locality of the incident all influencing officers’ desire to participate in BLM protests. Overall, findings suggested that cognitive dissonance may explain the non-participation of Black officers in BLM protesting during their off-duty time. There are implications provided for police agencies regarding their policies governing officers’ off-duty participation in protests. Also, implications for officer training regarding BLM and protest policing. Policing and Society 30/8/2023 Research article Counter-drone technology: Rogue threat vectors Drones are increasingly a vital tool in policing, playing an important role in areas of search and surveillance; but with concerns highlighted around the manufacture of unmanned aircraft systems in China, and the increasing use of drones by criminal gangs, law enforcement must ensure that the risks around the procurement and deployment of drone and counter-drone technologies are acknowledged and understood, says Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 30/8/2023 Analysis, Feature, Innovation Scottish Police Authority backs digital strategy The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has approved a new five-year digital strategy for the country’s police force, making a priority of the adoption of body-worn video. UKAuthority.com 30/8/2023 News UK police given new powers to seize banned ‘zombie-style’ knives and machetes The maximum sentence for importing, manufacturing, possessing and selling these weapons will be two years The Independent 30/8/2023 News Officers involved in Sean Graham arrest row were exemplars of restraint and professionalism Jon Burrows is a retired senior officer and says his former colleagues have now “lost faith in the competence and the fairness of those at the top of the PSNI” Belfast Telegraph - Subscription at source 30/8/2023 Feature, Opinion «138913901391139213931394139513961397Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
