Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103232 total results. Showing results 29261 to 29280 «146014611462146314641465146614671468Next ›Last » IOPC Acting Director General comments on annual deaths statistics report 2022/23 The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) today published its annual ‘Deaths during or following police contact’ report for 2022/23. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 28/7/2023 News Man shot dead in Sydney street had been jailed for trying to import $1m of cocaine AUSTRALIA: A man gunned down in the middle of a Sydney street was released from prison three years ago after being jailed for trying to import more than $1 million worth of cocaine into the city. 9 News (Australia) 28/7/2023 News New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley responds to Paul Toole who insists royal commission on drugs is needed amid spike of Sydney underworld shootings AUSTRALIA: NSW Police Minister Yasmin Catley does not believe a royal commission into how drugs are being smuggled into the country and causing underworld groups to kill one another on Sydney's streets is warranted, as she issued a warning to criminals causing bloodshed. Sky News 28/7/2023 News Man charged with assaulting officers AUSTRALIA: A 35-year-old Palmerston man has been charged with assaulting police and other offences following an incident in Gungahlin yesterday afternoon. About 2.50pm yesterday (Thursday, 27 July 2023) Gungahlin officers on patrol observed two men scuffling at Gungahlin Place. ACT Police (Australia) 28/7/2023 News Five charged, nine arrested after 19 alleged burglaries in July in regional Victoria AUSTRALIA: Nine people have been arrested and five charged over 19 alleged burglaries in the past three weeks across central and south-west Victoria. ABC News (Australia) 28/7/2023 News Queensland police issue arrest warrant over alleged murder of Meaghan Louise Rose in 1997 AUSTRALIA: Queensland police are searching for a 70-year-old man in relation to the cold case alleged murder of Meaghan Louise Rose on the Sunshine Coast 26 years ago. ABC News (Australia) 28/7/2023 News Lancashire police driver investigated over collision with boy, 11 Criminal investigation under way after child seriously injured by driver responding to emergency call The Guardian 28/7/2023 News Racial justice groups criticise Met’s refusal to accept force is racist Coalition of 26 organisations say overhauls in policing plan launched last week are a missed opportunity The Guardian 28/7/2023 News Ex-deputy police commissioner’s son is jailed for 23 years for his role as drugs kingpin who smuggled £135m of cocaine, heroin and ketamine into the UK in banana and furniture he leader of a Birmingham drugs gang, who is the son of Staffordshire's former deputy police and crime commissioner, has been jailed for 23 and a half years. Jonathan Arnold led a crew of crooks who conspired to bring millions of pounds of class A drugs hidden among bananas and furniture into the UK. Mail Online 28/7/2023 News Former Greater Manchester Police officer found guilty of child sex offences A former Greater Manchester Police officer has been found guilty of sexual offices against a child who just 12 when the abuse started. Stephen Hardy, 45, formally a detective from the Mottram area, pleaded not guilty to a total of 20 charges including rape, sexual assault and causing a child to engage in sexual activity between December 2012 and June 2020. ITV News 28/7/2023 News ‘Jurisdictional issues’ delayed chief’s suspension A police and crime commissioner has blamed "jurisdictional issues" for delays in suspending a chief constable who is accused of a serious criminal offence. Will Kerr was suspended by Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez following allegations of misconduct. BBC 28/7/2023 News ‘Significant’ increase in deaths in police custody in England and Wales IOPC figures show number of deaths surged past 10-year average to 23 in 2022-23 The Guardian 28/7/2023 News College of Policing CEO awarded honorary doctorate The College of Policing’s chief executive officer Andy Marsh has been awarded an honorary Doctorate of Laws for his commitment to the education and professional development of future officers. Police Professional 28/7/2023 News Two retired Met officers jailed for plot to share CSA images Jack Addis and Jeremy Laxton were sentenced at Southwark Crown Court after admitting to a charge of conspiring with a serving Met officer who was found dead on January 12. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/7/2023 News ‘Concerning’ number of police custody deaths during 2022/23 The 23 deaths in or following police custody during this period was the highest number recorded in five years, though the IOPC says any conclusions about trends need to be treated with caution. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/7/2023 News Interview: Newly appointed national Chief Medical Officer The Police Covenant oversight board agreed in January 2022 to the establishment of a Police Medical Group [now Clinical Governance Group], to be led by a Chief Medical Officer. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/7/2023 Feature, Interview PSNI charges 26 in the first month since new non-fatal strangulation offence introduced Twenty-six people have been charged since a new offence of non-fatal strangulation was introduced in Northern Ireland a month ago, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said. Police Professional 28/7/2023 News ‘Significant progress’ on firearms licensing at Devon and Cornwall Police, but improvements still needed, says HMICFRS Devon and Cornwall Police has made “significant improvements” in many areas of firearms licensing since the Keyham mass shooting in 2021, but concerns remain over its licences backlog and improper use of temporary permits, the police inspectorate has said. Police Professional 28/7/2023 News Can we consider a ‘do no harm’ approach to policing? Footage of the recent arrest of a mother in front of her young son for suspected fare evasion has once again ignited a debate about appropriate policing responses; Dr Meron Wondemaghen, a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Hull, believes this and other cases have highlighted the issues of what constitutes social harm, what is a proportionate response, and why a ‘do no harm’ principle should precede any law and order aims. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 28/7/2023 Feature, Opinion Top Saskatoon police roles changing hands after spate of retirements CANADA: The Saskatoon city police force has several new faces in senior roles after the retirement of two deputy chiefs. Chief Troy Cooper says he’s excited about the future. Saskatoon Star Phoenix (Canada) 28/7/2023 News «146014611462146314641465146614671468Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events