Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114947 total results. Showing results 2841 to 2860 «139140141142143144145146147Next ›Last » Satellite police academy in Victoria could be running by fall: VicPD chief CANADA: VicPD headquarters will likely be the base, with instructors coming from that department as well as potentially police forces in Saanich, Oak Bay and Central Saanich. Times Colonist (Canada) 12/3/2026 News Legal challenge dropped against ex police fed chair The former chairman of West Midlands Police Federation, who suggested claims of widespread racism in the force were "nonsense", has said the dropping of a legal challenge against him is the "final vindication". BBC 12/3/2026 News Watchdog says sign taken during police search of home later found in cop’s office CANADA: A case involving a Cape Breton Regional Police officer who took property during a search of a home has been referred to the province's restorative justice program by Nova Scotia's police watchdog. CBC News (Canada) 12/3/2026 News New lawful access bill would give police, CSIS more powers to track suspects online CANADA: The Liberal government has introduced a new lawful access bill that it says will help police and security services track and identify people who may be using tools like social media or artificial intelligence to commit crimes or threaten national security. CBC News (Canada) 12/3/2026 News Sydney police are using drones to chase suspects 500km away. Is a vulnerable town being targeted? AUSTRALIA: Moree in NSW is the ‘perfect location’ for remote drones, police say. But critics worry about impact of increased surveillance on local Aboriginal community. The Guardian 12/3/2026 News What the botched prosecution of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh says about the police and CPS The failed prosecution of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh tells us about the lack of seriousness in the police approach to terrorism legislation and the utter seriousness of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in trying to protect its own back. Prospect 12/3/2026 Feature, Opinion Undercover officers spied on family of innocent man shot dead by Met police, inquiry told Surveillance took place while grieving family of Jean Charles de Menezes was seeking to hold Met accountable. Undercover police officers spied on the justice campaign run by the family of Jean Charles de Menezes, the innocent man shot dead by police on the tube in 2005, the spycops public inquiry has heard. The Guardian 12/3/2026 News £200k boost to fund more police officers – council An extra £200,000 will be spent to fund more police officers to patrol the streets of Wakefield, the council has said. The officers, along with two more council enforcement officers, would be paid for using cash allocated as part of the 2026-27 budget, according to the authority. BBC 12/3/2026 News Head of Leicestershire Police apologises over force’s handling of Valdo Calocane The head of Leicestershire Police has apologised at the public inquiry into the Nottingham attacks over the standard of his force’s inquiry into a warehouse assault a month before the killings. Police Oracle 12/3/2026 Feature, Interview Former senior police officer to lead commission on criminalising purchasing sex Scotland’s Justice Secretary has made clear that buying sex “should be criminalised” as she announced a former senior police officer will lead a new commission to consider how this can be achieved. Police Oracle 12/3/2026 News Undercover cops boosted across nine more forces to crack down on predators Women and girls will be safer on nights out as an undercover police operation to catch predators is boosted across nine police forces in England and Wales. Project Vigilant deploys highly trained undercover officers in busy night‑time hotspots to spot high‑risk behaviour. They alert uniformed officers, enabling police to intervene early and disrupt offending before it escalates into violent crime. Police Oracle 12/3/2026 News What’s new in this PEEL inspection cycle? The first reports from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services' (HMICFRS) latest PEEL inspection programme will be published in April 2026. This cycle of PEEL inspections will run from 2025 to 2028. Police Oracle 12/3/2026 Analysis, Feature New Counter Terrorism Policing qualification launched to boost workplace preparedness A new national qualification designed to help organisations better prepare for the threat of terrorism has been launched this week, with thousands of professionals expected to upskill in protective security and preparedness. Emergency Services Times 12/3/2026 News New counter-terror qualification provides skills and knowledge in protective security and preparedness This week saw the UK launch of a new Level 3 Award in Counter-Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness, developed by Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards in collaboration with the National Counter-Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), and endorsed by Counter Terrorism Policing; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth spoke to SFJ Awards Managing Director David Higham about the aims of the qualification, the involvement of NaCTSO, and how the award helps with the implementation of Martyn’s Law. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 12/3/2026 Feature, Innovation, Interview Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killing. Men whose abusive behaviour drives women to take their own lives are more likely to get away with their crimes because of proposed law changes, justice campaigners say. The Guardian 12/3/2026 News Cumbria Constabulary modernises frontline operations with new mobile app Cumbria Constabulary is set to roll out a new digital policing platform to its front-line officers after signing a 10-year agreement aimed at improving how officers access information and complete reports while on patrol. The force will deploy Motorola Solutions’ Pronto mobile policing application across its 1,300 front-line officers, enabling them to access incident dispatch updates, search policing databases and complete reports directly from handheld devices while in the field. Emergency Services Times 12/3/2026 News Innovative program underway to steer children away from crime AUSTRALIA: A groundbreaking WA Government initiative to divert young children from crime is now operating in Armadale and Geraldton. On Track to Thrive is an early intervention program targeted at 5- to 9-year-olds who may be at risk of progressing to the criminal justice system. The $7.8 million two-year pilot will provide a pathway to support children and their families to prevent offending from eventuating. Under the program, at-risk children will be referred to tailored and intensive support services focused on their health, home life and education. The pilot has been designed to reflect the unique needs, strengths and contexts of the Armadale and Geraldton communities. Government of Western Australia 12/3/2026 News ICO fines Police Scotland for mishandling victim’s mobile phone data Police Scotland says it has taken 'organisational learning from this incident'. ICO fines Police Scotland £66,000 after multiple mistakes handling data from a crime victim’s mobile phone. Computing 12/3/2026 News Live Facial Recognition: Accuracy, Watchlists, and Deterrence This report presents the findings of three studies conducted by the University of Cambridge on the use of Live Facial Recognition (LFR) by Essex Police. The research was carried out between January and June 2025 to better understand how the technology works in real operational settings. Dr Matt Bland & Jacob Verrey, University of Cambridge Essex Police 12/3/2026 Report HMICFRS updates PEEL inspection programme His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has updated its PEEL inspection programme to keep pace with the “evolving challenges” facing policing. Police Professional 12/3/2026 News «139140141142143144145146147Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
