Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 93921 total results. Showing results 27961 to 27980 «139513961397139813991400140114021403Next ›Last » ‘Hundreds of drug driving prosecutions’ in limbo as gardaí await critical High Court case REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Hundreds of drug driving prosecutions are in limbo as lawyers and gardaí await a judgment in the High Court. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 16/1/2023 News Garda Commissioner to meet policing committee today REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris will be grilled over the “obliteration” of Donegal’s drugs unit when he visits the county today. Donegal News (Republic of Ireland) 16/1/2023 News Almost 1,000 police officers are operating in UK schools, figures show Some 979 police officers are based in schools, according to a Freedom of Information request to 45 police forces by the Runnymede Trust. Half of Safer Schools Officers (SSOs), or their police force-based equivalents, are based in London. Research suggests that officers are more likely to be in schools in areas with higher numbers of pupils eligible for free school meals. Such areas are also likely to have higher numbers of black and ethnic minority students, the Runnymede Trust said. Police Professional 16/1/2023 News Police union labels move to abolish public drunkenness laws reckless AUSTRALIA: Victoria’s much-criticised public intoxication laws will be abolished and not replaced by new move-on powers despite opposition from the state’s police union. The Victorian government informed police and a community legal service of the plan on Friday ahead of a public announcement on Wednesday, according to insiders who are not authorised to speak publicly and the Victorian Police Association. The Age (Australia) 16/1/2023 News Police go unpunished after pepper-spraying and arresting photographers at anti-lockdown protest AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police say internal investigations into the pepper-spraying and arrests of photographers at an anti-lockdown protest in Melbourne in 2021 have finished and no disciplinary action will be taken against the officers involved. Police confirmed the officer who drenched Age photographer Luis Ascui in oleoresin capsicum (OC) spray was not reprimanded and was cleared of misconduct by the integrity unit despite the force paying a settlement to Ascui after he filed a lawsuit. The Age (Australia) 16/1/2023 News WA police quitting in record numbers AUSTRALIA: Police officers are leaving the West Australian force in record numbers, with their union describing an overseas recruitment drive as a band-aid solution. Police Union acting president Paul Gale said 465 sworn police officers resigned last year and 97 retired - the highest number of resignations and retirements in the force’s 189-year history. The Age (Australia) 16/1/2023 News Almost 900 Gardaí back on the beat after civilian workers hired to do admin REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Almost 900 Gardai have been put back on the streets after civilians were brought in to do office work. New figures released by the organisation show how at the end of December 877 'sworn Garda members have been reassigned to operational duties as a result of an increase in Garda staff recruitment'. Extra.ie (Republic of Ireland) 16/1/2023 News Garda Commissioner appearing at Donegal Joint Policing Committee today REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is to appear at today’s meeting of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee, to face questions over a new system of policing in the North West. The new system sees the Donegal Garda division being combined with the Sligo and Leitrim area to create one North West region, overseen by a single Garda Superintendent. [AUDIO] Highland Radio (Republic of Ireland) 16/1/2023 News Talking with Dr Rick Muir, Director of the Police Foundation As part of his Policing Friendship Tour, PolicingTV and Policing Insight Founder Bernard Rix recently travelled to Oxford in England, to meet Dr Rick Muir, the Director of the Police Foundation, the UK's independent policing think tank. Starting in the Covered Market, Bernard and Rick talk as they walk past several of the city's world-famous buildings, and one or two others undeservedly less well recognised! A key part of their conversation is about the Police Foundation's often ground-breaking and thought-provoking work, most recently their world-class "Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales", the result of three years of work by a significant and expert team. The Strategic Review's final report sets out a long-term strategic vision for a modern police service capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st century, and provides insights of relevance to policing across the globe, not just within England and Wales. PolicingTV - Subscription at source 16/1/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Talking with Dr Rick Muir, Director of the Police Foundation As part of his Policing Friendship Tour, PolicingTV and Policing Insight Founder Bernard Rix recently travelled to Oxford in England, to meet Dr Rick Muir, the Director of the Police Foundation, the UK's independent policing think tank. Starting in the Covered Market, Bernard and Rick talk as they walk past several of the city's world-famous buildings, and one or two others undeservedly less well recognised! A key part of their conversation is about the Police Foundation's often ground-breaking and thought-provoking work, most recently their world-class "Strategic Review of Policing in England and Wales", the result of three years of work by a significant and expert team. The Strategic Review's final report sets out a long-term strategic vision for a modern police service capable of meeting the challenges of the 21st century, and provides insights of relevance to policing across the globe, not just within England and Wales. PolicingTV 16/1/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Unison renews calls to recruit 8,000 more PCSOs to replace cuts The national PCSO awards coincides with the 20-year anniversary of the role Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/1/2023 News Digital Forensic Services National DPS – January 2023 update The FCN is helping to stabilise the fragile Digital Forensic Services marketplace by encouraging police forces and law enforcement agencies to utilise their DF Services National DPS. The DPS facilitates standardisation in the DF services marketplace as organisations adopt the same specification, terms and conditions and at times ITT template. It is also more efficient for Forensic Service Providers and facilitates a quicker return on bids. It aligns with the NPCC’s aspiration for policing to adopt a singular approach to the marketplace. We’re also working with the Forensic Science Regulator to ensure the DPS is future proofed to align with the new version of the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes. Forensic Capability Network 16/1/2023 News Technology, trust and recruitment – key priorities for Australia and New Zealand policing in 2023 The Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) has been at the forefront of identifying new and ongoing challenges for law enforcement, as well as the tools, techniques and guidance required to enable officers to meet them; ANZPAA CEO Dr Tracey Green outlines some of the key issues policing will be facing over 2023, and how the Agency is working with practitioners, stakeholders and others to deliver solutions. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 16/1/2023 Feature, Opinion Nearly 1,000 police officers operating in UK schools, figures show Analysis shows police more likely to be in schools with higher numbers of pupils of colour and those eligible for free meals The Guardian 16/1/2023 News Public Order Bill would give police power to close down climate protests The police are to be given powers to shut down protests before they cause widespread disruption, under plans being announced by ministers today. The Times - Subscription at source 16/1/2023 News Police defend big jump in officers in UK schools Police chiefs have defended a 43% year-on-year rise in the number of officers based in UK schools. BBC 16/1/2023 News NHS trust declined care for vulnerable Black patient days before he died in police custody Cornwall Partnership NHS Trust declined to administer care to Godrick Osei before his death, despite knowing he was high risk, report finds The Independent 16/1/2023 News Survey finds police officers in Wales are unhappy but can they strike? Police officers in Wales ‘don’t feel respected by the government’, according to a survey. South Wales Argus 15/1/2023 News PC Nick Dumphreys: Faulty police car decision too late, widow says The widow of a police officer who died in a faulty car said a decision to stop selling the models to forces "should have been taken years ago". BBC 15/1/2023 News New plans to widen police powers for disruptive protests Police could be allowed to shut down protests before they cause serious disruption, under new government plans. BBC 15/1/2023 News «139513961397139813991400140114021403Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events