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Showing results 29461 to 29480 «147014711472147314741475147614771478Next ›Last » Blog: Dr Brian Plastow, Scottish Biometrics Commissioner Speaking about the publication of his Joint Assurance Reviews into the acquisition of biometric data from children and vulnerable adults on Wednesday 29 March, Dr Brian Plastow, Scottish Biometrics Commissioner said: It could be argued that the greatest responsibility for any society is our duty towards young people and the vulnerable Scottish Police Authority (SPA) 29/3/2023 Feature, Opinion Police control room used fake system to manipulate response targets for eight years Thousands of calls were given a bogus call sign Wales Online 29/3/2023 News Police ‘cannot be trusted’ with power to strip-search children, London politician says London mayor Sadiq Khan said there remained ‘very exceptional circumstances’ where the strip-searching of children should occur The Standard 29/3/2023 News Victims placed at heart of justice system under radical shakeup Ministers will have the power to block the release of the most serious offenders under plans to overhaul the parole system. Police Professional 29/3/2023 News More than 600kg of Class A drugs seized by Police Scotland, latest figures show Police Scotland officers seized more than 600kg of controlled drugs, including heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine, between April 2020 and March 2022. Police Professional 29/3/2023 News Police constable charged with assaulting teenage girl A Nottinghamshire Police officer is to appear in court to face charges of assault by beating and intentional strangulation of a teenage girl following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Police Professional 29/3/2023 News ‘Distinct policies’ needed for capture of biometric data from children by police, says commissioner The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has commended Police Scotland’s approach to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults when capturing their biometric data. Police Professional 29/3/2023 News City of London Police urges ‘vigilance’ against Hajj-related fraud City of London Police is warning prospective Hajj pilgrims to be vigilant against fraud as they begin booking trips to Mecca for June. Police Professional 29/3/2023 News Victims and Prisoners Bill ‘won’t deliver what victims need’, say campaigners The Victims and Prisoners Bill will “not transform victims’ experiences without significant changes”, say campaigners working to end violence against women and girls (VAWG). Police Professional 29/3/2023 News Police call handlers used fake system for eight years One of Scotland's main police control rooms used a fake system to manipulate response time targets for eight years, according to documents seen by the BBC. BBC 29/3/2023 News Three questions on violence against women and girls As part of our ongoing series of blog posts Crest Advisory is posing some of the big policy questions around crime and justice. Following his blog on the key issues facing the criminal justice system, CEO Harvey Redgrave explores violence against women and girls in the wake of the Casey Review. Crest Advisory 29/3/2023 Feature, Opinion Police deserve stronger court protections – Far too many preventable deaths and injuries CANADA: In the past months, far too many police officers in Canada have been killed or injured protecting Canadians, often in situations which were preventable through the courts. Newswire CA 29/3/2023 News London, Ont. council approve new member for police services board CANADA: With lots of options to select from, the London Police Services Board has its newest member. Global News (Canada) 29/3/2023 News “Not you again”: Vexatious and querulous complaints CANADA: Less personal than stalking and criminal harassment, but similar in the degree of preoccupation and attempting to gain power and control, we have the vexatious complainant. Blue Line (Canada) 29/3/2023 Feature Final hurdle in long process to secure more CCTV cameras for Wexford town REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The last hurdle in a 48-step process to extend Wexford town’s public CCTV system to an additional 13 locations, has been reached, with a Council application submitted to the Garda Commissioner for formal approval. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 29/3/2023 News Joint Assurance Review on the acquisition of biometric data from vulnerable persons in police custody requiring the support of an Appropriate Adult under The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (Support for Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2019 This joint assurance review was conducted under the provisions of Sections 2(6)(b) and 3(f) of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioners Act 2020 and is laid before the Scottish Parliament under Section 20(2) of the Act. [PDF] Scottish Biometrics Commissioner 29/3/2023 Report Major drugs seizure in Garda operation on motorway in Laois REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A man was arrested when Gardai stopped a car and seized a large amount of drugs on the Motorway in Laois yesterday. Laos Live (Republic of Ireland) 29/3/2023 News People from ‘all backgrounds and communities’ needed at An Garda Síochána, says Commissioner REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said he needs people from “all backgrounds and communities” to join the service as the latest recruitment campaign opened. Police Professional 29/3/2023 News Joint Assurance Review of the acquisition of biometric data from children arrested in Scotland The aim of this assurance review was to: assess the law, procedure and practice related to the acquisition, retention, use, and destruction of biometric data relating to children and young people. The report highlights best practice, what is working well, and explores any challenges in the acquisition, retention, use, and destruction of biometric data by Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. The review examined the views of police officers and staff as well as qualitative insights of young people with experiences of the criminal justice system who have had their biometrics captured. [PDF] Scottish Biometrics Commissioner 29/3/2023 Report Biometric data acquisition from children and vulnerable people reviewed Police Scotland’s approach to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults when capturing their biometric data has been commended. But more should be done to ensure that everyone who has their biometric data captured as a result of being arrested in Scotland, including these protected groups, is better informed about the purposes for which their data will be used, stated two reports published today (Wednesday, 29th March). 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