Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103270 total results. Showing results 29541 to 29560 «147414751476147714781479148014811482Next ›Last » Rob Shaw: No sign that the NDP government is serious about a provincial police force CANADA: The BC NDP government did quite an effective job the past few months of convincing the public that the RCMP is too beleaguered, under-staffed and dysfunctional to be the police force of choice for the City of Surrey. Business in Vancouver (BIV) (Canada) 24/7/2023 Feature Estimation of Eyewitness Error Rates in Fair and Biased Lineups Objective: The risk of mistaken identification for innocent suspects in lineups can be estimated by correcting the overall error rate by the number of people in the lineup. We compared this nominal size correction to a new effective size correction, which adjusts the error rate for the number of plausible lineup members. Hypotheses: We hypothesized that (a) increasing lineup bias would increase misidentifications of a designated innocent suspect; (b) with the effective size correction, increasing lineup bias would also increase the estimate of innocent-suspect misidentifications; and (c) with the nominal size correction, lineup bias would have no effect on the estimate of innocent-suspect misidentifications. Method: In a reanalysis of previous literature, we obtained 10 data sets from Open Science Framework. In three new experiments (Ns = 686, 405, and 1,531, respectively), participants observed a staged crime and completed a fair or biased lineup. Results: In the reanalysis of previous literature, less than four of six lineup members were identified frequently enough to be classified as plausible, M = 3.78, 95% confidence interval [CI: 2.20, 5.36]. In the new experiments, increasing lineup bias increased mistaken identifications of a designated innocent suspect, odds ratio (OR) = 5.50, 95% CI [2.77, 10.95] and also increased the effective size-corrected estimate of innocent-suspect misidentifications, OR = 3.04, 95% CI [2.13, 4.33]. With the nominal size correction, lineup bias had no effect on the estimate of innocent-suspect misidentifications, OR = 0.84, 95% CI [0.60, 1.18]. Conclusions: Most lineups include a combination of plausible and implausible lineup members. Contrary to the nominal size correction, which ignores implausible lineup members, the effective size correction is sensitive to implausible lineup members and accounts for lineup bias when estimating the risk of innocent suspect misidentifications. Law and Human Behavior 24/7/2023 Research article National Police Federation, police chiefs association favour bail reform bill, but advocacy groups wary of bail denial as ‘red herring’ CANADA: Justice Minister David Lametti 'has been clear that Bill C-48 is only one part of a larger picture when it comes to reforming the criminal justice system and keeping people safe,' according to his press secretary Diana Ebadi. The Hill Times (Canada) - Subscription at source 24/7/2023 News Did George Floyd’s murder shape the public’s felt obligation to obey the police? Objective: Our goal in the present study was to use longitudinal data to assess how normative (i.e., consensually motivated) and instrumental (i.e., coercively motivated) obligation to obey police changed after police murdered George Floyd and whether these changes differed by political ideology. Hypotheses: Using procedural justice theory, we hypothesized that after Floyd’s murder, participants would feel less normatively obligated and more instrumentally obligated to obey police. We also hypothesized that these trends would be stronger for liberal-leaning than conservative-leaning participants. Method: Adults (N = 645) were recruited through Prolific from four politically diverse U.S. states. Participants reported their normative and instrumental obligation across three waves of data collection, each separated by 3 weeks. The first two waves were collected prior to the Floyd’s murder, and the third was collected after. Results: Hierarchical linear models indicated that although normative obligation remained stable before Floyd’s murder, it declined after Floyd’s murder (b = −0.19, 95% CI [−0.24, −0.14], p < .001). In contrast, coercive obligation to obey increased consistently across all three waves. Liberal-leaning participants drove most of the effects. Conclusions: For researchers, these findings help strengthen our understanding of procedural justice theory by differentiating normative and instrumental obligation and by distinguishing differences by political ideology within the context of a historic police-brutality event. For policymakers and law enforcement, our research suggests that police brutality may undermine the public’s normative felt obligation to obey the police, which would be problematic for police reformation efforts grounded in governing by mutual consent versus by fear and coercion. Law and Human Behavior 24/7/2023 Research article Practicing better cyber hygiene CANADA: Back in the summer months of 2022, I created a list of topics that I wanted to feature in Blue Line in 2023. Blue Line (Canada) 24/7/2023 Feature, Opinion Mental Health Providers and Peers Help Enhance the Effectiveness of Law Enforcement Mental Health Interventions In the line of duty, law enforcement officers are exposed to various stressors. Therefore, they are vulnerable to the onset of mental health disorders. Unfortunately, many officers in need may not readily seek out mental health assistance because of the stigma associated with mental illness that persists within the culture of law enforcement. Psychoeducation and a judgment-free environment can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. Though both mental health professional (MHP)-led programs and peer-led support programs for law enforcement do help, we argue that neither one on its own is enough to combat stigma and increase treatment access and adherence. Therefore, we argue that a model that incorporates both peer-led initiatives and the expertise of mental health professionals may help dispel stigma, increase trust, and increase service use among law enforcement officers. Following a discussion of the theoretical basis for a hybrid model, we describe the Texas Post-Critical Incident Seminar (PCIS) program as a real-world application of a hybrid model. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 24/7/2023 Research article Lord Mayor says ‘urgent’ response needed to tackle violence in Dublin REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Daithí de Róiste has said there is a “real issue” in terms of what is happening on the streets of Dublin which requires all agencies, including the gardaí, to do a lot more. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 24/7/2023 News Recruiters should look to Australia for new gardaí, says Fianna Fáil justice spokesperson Jim O’Callaghan REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí should be recruited from among Irish emigrants to Australia, and members of the force allowed to work beyond the age of 60 instead of retiring, a TD has said. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 24/7/2023 News Using a Randomised Controlled Trial to Test the Effectiveness of a Simplified Notice of Police Bail Purpose: To test whether a simplified notice of police bail can increase court attendance in New Zealand by increasing defendant awareness of upcoming court hearings. Methods: We designed a simplified notice of police bail using principles from behavioural science. The simplified notice reduced the required reading age of the front page by 2 years and included a clear call to action and simplified information. We rolled the notice out across six police stations in New Zealand and tested the impact with a cluster randomised controlled trial (RCT) (n = 1542, with clustering by custody officer). We also conducted interviews with defendants and staff, and conducted a survey with staff, to gain additional insights into the barriers to court attendance. Results: Our results suggest the simplified notice increased court attendance by 3.6 percentage points (p Cambridge Journal of Evidence-Based Policing 24/7/2023 Research article Dublin City Council to meet top garda amid rise in violent city centre attacks REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Dublin City Council will meet with the Assistant Garda Commissioner this afternoon to discuss the rise in anti-social behaviour in Dublin city centre. Dublin Live (Republic of Ireland) 24/7/2023 News Online support package launched for police officers and staff victims of assault and abuse Police officers and staff who have been assaulted or abused can struggle to talk about the impact of their experiences; now a new online training package – the first time wellbeing training has been made available digitally on a national scale – is providing support material that can be viewed in confidence, reinforcing the wider work of Operation Hampshire and Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service for England and Wales, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 24/7/2023 Feature Evaluating Predictors and Outcomes of Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization for Women Officers The purpose of this study is to examine the predictors and consequences of two dimensions of burnout, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization, among 1,531 women officers serving in 83 law enforcement agencies. Studying burnout is vital to building support systems that can help women thrive in law enforcement. The findings show that a substantial number of women officers experience exhaustion and depersonalization and that reducing job demands, discrimination, and tokenism are critically important to reducing burnout. The results also highlight the potentially detrimental consequences of burnout, particularly depersonalization, on attitudes about misconduct and physical force, as well as commitment to the organization. We conclude by discussing how organizations can reduce burnout among women officers by changing policies and practices to place a concern for diversity and equality for women at the center of police culture. Women and Criminal Justice 24/7/2023 Research article Police Body-Worn Cameras as a Response to Domestic and Family Violence: Practitioner Insights Into the Consequences for Victim/Survivors Body-worn cameras (BWCs) have been promoted internationally to enhance responses to domestic and family violence (DFV). However, little is known about their utility, benefits, and limitations. Drawing upon the insights of DFV practitioners who support victim/survivors in the Australian states of Queensland and Western Australia, this article finds that while BWCs can capture some DFV incidents, they are unable to show their full context and impacts. BWC footage may also have consequences for “nonideal” victim/survivors, including wrongful criminalization and the removal of children. Ultimately, we argue that trauma-informed responses are vital for BWC use in DFV cases to improve frontline responses. Violence Against Women 24/7/2023 Research article How do law enforcement agencies recruit diverse applicants? Analysis of digital recruiting materials Law enforcement agencies across the country are struggling to recruit qualified candidates and this problem is pronounced when recruiting demographically diverse officers. Women demonstrate competencies important for effective policing: restoring trust in police, obtaining high case clearance rates, and using less force. The goal of this study was to understand how agencies use online recruiting materials to recruit women officers. We assessed the frequency of text, images, and videos depicting women and racially and ethnically diverse individuals, and content related to hiring and the job itself. We conducted thematic analysis to understand how policing, the agency, and diversity were portrayed. Characteristics known to discourage women applicants were highlighted prominently in materials. Agencies did not provide consistent messaging about diversity, resources for women, or support for work–life balance. We found differences between agencies with higher and lower percentages of women, but they were inconsistent and often in unexpected directions. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Subscription at source 24/7/2023 Research article Evaluating Predictors and Outcomes of Emotional Exhaustion and Depersonalization for Women Officers The purpose of this study is to examine the predictors and consequences of two dimensions of burnout, emotional exhaustion, and depersonalization, among 1,531 women officers serving in 83 law enforcement agencies. Studying burnout is vital to building support systems that can help women thrive in law enforcement. The findings show that a substantial number of women officers experience exhaustion and depersonalization and that reducing job demands, discrimination, and tokenism are critically important to reducing burnout. The results also highlight the potentially detrimental consequences of burnout, particularly depersonalization, on attitudes about misconduct and physical force, as well as commitment to the organization. We conclude by discussing how organizations can reduce burnout among women officers by changing policies and practices to place a concern for diversity and equality for women at the center of police culture. Women and Criminal Justice 24/7/2023 Research article New powers for NT police to combat knife crimes AUSTRALIA: Northern Territory police will be allowed to use hand-held scanners to stop and search people for knives and other weapons under proposed new laws. Police will be able to detect, seize and destroy weapons and anyone caught with an illegal item could face a jail term of up to two years. Magnet (Australia) 24/7/2023 News ‘Empower You’ app to support DV victims AUSTRALIA: A new mobile phone app has been launched with the aim of empowering victims of domestic and family violence in NSW. The ‘Empower You’ app means that people have access to an innovative new application designed to discreetly document abuse and provide better access to support services. NSW Police Domestic and Family Violence Portfolio Owner, Assistant Commissioner Stuart Smith, unveiled the ‘Empower You’ app yesterday – that app was developed as part of the commitment to ensuring better outcomes for victims of domestic and family violence across the state. Echo (Australia) 24/7/2023 News Top cop’s frank admission: ‘We can’t arrest our way out of this crisis’ AUSTRALIA: Hardcore criminals are not just fearless of the police, they are fearless of everyone, Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll admits. The Courier Mail (Australia) - Subscription at source 24/7/2023 News Australian police suspend use of vehicle-tracking camera system used in NZ OCEANIA: A camera system for tracking vehicles used by police in New Zealand thousands of times a month has been suspended by police in Australia. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) had been letting more than 100 staff use the system despite not doing a privacy assessment, media reports said. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 24/7/2023 News Infamous hate preacher Anjem Choudary charged with three terror offences, Met Police says The Metropolitan Police has charged the hate preacher, who is from East London, with offences including directing a terrorist organisation. The Metropolitan Police has charged hate preacher Anjem Choudary with three offences. Express 24/7/2023 News «147414751476147714781479148014811482Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
