Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 94497 total results. Showing results 261 to 280 «101112131415161718Next ›Last » Opposition will seek amendment to place ‘in line with training’ defence into law Shadow Home Secretary says Home Office needs to go further with new legal protections for officers and praises Croydon's use of LFR. It should be a defence in both police misconduct and criminal proceedings for an officer to say that they acted in line with their training or standard procedures in the way they exercised their powers, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/11/2024 News Police Scotland investigated over the use of force on children The children and young people’s commissioner launched the inquiry after figures showed officers were more than twice as likely to use force against children The Times - Subscription at source 20/11/2024 News Police Scotland investigated for use of force on children An investigation has been launched into Police Scotland after data said children in Scotland are twice as likely to experience use of force by officers than adults. The Children and Young People’s Commissioner (CYPC) has launched the investigation, stating Scottish Police Authority (SPA) figures found that children were more likely to experience the use of force. The Herald (Scotland) 20/11/2024 News Police use body-worn camera footage in recruit drive Guernsey Police is sharing real-life footage from body-worn cameras in its latest recruitment campaign to show people what the job is like. Ch Insp Liam Johnson said the campaign is "as real as it can get" in showing the many aspects of police work, from seizing weapons to being there for people in distress. BBC 20/11/2024 News Jury retires to consider fate of NSW police officer who tasered 95yo Clare Nowland AUSTRALIA: The jury has retired to consider its verdict in the manslaughter trial of a NSW police officer who tasered a 95-year-old woman in an aged care facility. Senior Constable Kristian White, 34, has pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Clare Nowland, who he tasered at the Yallambee Lodge in Cooma on May 17, 2023. The great-grandmother, who suffered symptoms of dementia, was found using a walker and holding a knife before she was tasered. ABC News (Australia) 20/11/2024 News Review underway after confronting footage of Aboriginal man’s arrest goes public AUSTRALIA: Confronting footage of the arrest of an Aboriginal man being shoved into a wall by a police officer before being dragged through a front yard has been shared online, with SA police confirming a formal complaint has been made. In two videos shared on Facebook, a man is seen speaking to officers before he is pushed into a wall, causing him to collapse. He is then seen being dragged along a concrete path by a police officer before being arrested while being held down. SA Police confirmed the 42-year-old man was arrested and charged with hindering and assaulting police after officers attended a home in Davenport, close to Port Augusta, on November 16. National Indigenous Times (NIT) (Australia) 20/11/2024 News Steven Angus inquest told police are grappling with ‘suicide by cop’ cases AUSTRALIA: Queensland police are grappling with how to respond to cases of so-called 'suicide by cop', or victim precipitated homicide, a Townsville inquest has been told. Veteran Steven Angus, 52, was shot dead by police in his Townsville backyard in April 2023, after threatening self harm and charging at officers while holding two knives. ABC News (Australia) 20/11/2024 News Gang patch ban: ‘Subtle adaptations’ of insignia already being seen NEW ZEALAND: Gang members are already adapting their insignia to get around the patch ban that is coming into force at midnight tonight. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 20/11/2024 News Gang members reveal humiliating police tactics in new report NEW ZEALAND: A massive research project into policing has shown the hierarchical structure of police is stifling discussion around bias and unfair treatment. The world first study, involving thousands of hours of research into police practices and community engagement through a fairness and equity lens, is being unveiled this week. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 20/11/2024 News Police Minister Mark Mitchell unveils Richard Chambers as new Police Commissioner NEW ZEALAND: Police Minister Mark Mitchell has confirmed Richard Chambers will be the new Police Commissioner, citing his experience and calling Chambers a “top leader”. Mitchell made the announcement at a press conference in Wellington, with Chambers in attendance. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 20/11/2024 News Police Commissioner Richard Chambers outlines plans for NZ’s front line NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand's new Police Commissioner is keeping an open mind about arming front line staff. Deputy Commissioner Richard Chambers is replacing Andrew Coster - and has just returned from secondment with Interpol in France. He says he's worked with many jurisdictions over the years, and hopes New Zealand doesn't get the point of arming cops. But Chambers says policing is complex and volatile, and he'll do all he can to protect his staff. "I've got to keep an open mind -what do my staff need? What sort of support do they need? I think we need to get to that place as a country." NewstalkZB (New Zealand) 20/11/2024 Audio, News Who is Richard Chambers, the new Commissioner of Police? NEW ZEALAND: It had been one of those weeks for New Zealand Police. On a Wednesday evening in Hamilton, a man with a high-powered rifle opened fire on police officers outside his home. NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 20/11/2024 Feature Actions of Thames Valley officers praised after investigation into non-fatal police shooting IOPC recognises 'courage, professionalism and sound judgement under pressure' of firearms officers dealing with a man armed with a crossbow. An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation has praised the courage and professionalism of Thames Valley Police (TVP) officers involved in an incident where an officer was shot with a crossbow by a man, who was shot by police shortly afterwards. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/11/2024 News Richard Chambers named new Police Commissioner NEW ZEALAND: The Government has announced Richard Chambers will become the new Police Commissioner. The appointee, a three-decade veteran of the police force, will take over from Andrew Coster, who started a new job at the Government's Social Investment Agency last week. Chambers is currently a police assistant commissioner, but has been on secondment since February to Interpol in France in the role of director for organised and emerging crime 1 News (New Zealand) 20/11/2024 News Knife crime ‘blighting the lives of too many children’ in England, warn inspectors Ofsted report says serious youth violence affecting children as young as 11 The Guardian 20/11/2024 News Patterns of police interactions with people experiencing homelessness and mental illness To guide the prevention of policing in persons experiencing homelessness and mental illness, we examined police interactions in this population by combining data from At Home/Chez Soi and Montreal police databases (N= 454). We explored the types, initiators, locations, and mental health/judicial outcomes of interactions over four years, identifying sub-groups using latent class analysis and then comparing sociodemographic and psychosocial variables between groups. Four groups emerged: few, mainly as a suspect, diverse, and frequent and diverse interactions. The characteristics of participants with more suspect interactions are described. Grouping suggested the policing of behaviors associated with homelessness and underreporting of victimization. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 20/11/2024 Research article Review into the NT Police found “no adverse” evidence of racism AUSTRALIA: An investigation into the Northern Territory (NT) Police Force has reported no evidence of systemic racism. The Daily Aus (Australia) 20/11/2024 News Hampshire Police record dozens of honour-based abuse cases Dozens of honour-based abuse offences were recorded in Hampshire last year, new figures show. Honour-based abuse (HBA) is a crime or incident committed to protect or defend the "honour" of a family or community. It can include forced marriage, domestic abuse, sexual violence, and threats to kill. Hampshire Chronicle 20/11/2024 News Richard Chambers to be announced as new Police Commissioner, RNZ understands NEW ZEALAND: Richard Chambers is the new police commissioner, Mark Mitchell has confirmed. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 20/11/2024 News Probe launched into Police Scotland’s use of force against children Scottish Police Authority data revealed that youths in Scotland are twice as likely to experience use of force by officers than adults.Scottish Police Authority data revealed that youths in Scotland are twice as likely to experience use of force by officers than adults. Daily Record 20/11/2024 News «101112131415161718Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
