Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98397 total results. Showing results 29861 to 29880 «149014911492149314941495149614971498Next ›Last » Canada: Teen kills two officers on duty in Edmonton CANADA: Two police officers in the western Canadian province of Alberta were shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a family dispute. BBC 17/3/2023 News Dalian Atkinson’s family ‘disappointed’ PC found guilty of using excessive force will keep job PC Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith was last year cleared of assaulting former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson after a trial - but the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found there was a gross misconduct disciplinary case to answer for her use of force. Sky News 17/3/2023 News Met police force is racist, sexist and homophobic, report will say Officers are under extreme pressure and face a culture of bullying, Baroness Casey of Blackstock’s investigation finds.The Metropolitan Police is braced for the most critical report since the murder of Stephen Lawrence after an independent review found failings in every department and institutional problems of sexism, racism and homophobia. Next week Baroness Casey of Blackstock, who was brought in to investigate the force after the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving officer, will publish her findings about the force’s culture, training, vetting and standards. The Times - Subscription at source 17/3/2023 News Cleveland Police chief looks to address failing police force A police chief has set out his plans to continue delivering improvements to a force once branded the ‘worst in the country’ and drive down soaring crime rates. Chief Constable Mark Webster took over the reigns of Cleveland Police less than a year ago but has been praised by independent inspectors for bringing stability to the force which was mired in scandal for more than a decade. The Northern Echo 17/3/2023 News Edmonton police say family and domestic violence calls most dangerous to respond to CANADA: The Edmonton Police Service said family violence calls are common and are among the most dangerous for officers to respond to — often not knowing the gravity of the situation they are in until they arrive. Global News (Canada) 17/3/2023 News Fallen Edmonton police officers were ambushed, shot multiple times by suspect, investigators say CANADA: Edmonton police say the two officers killed early Thursday were shot multiple times as soon as they arrived at the apartment suite where a woman had called for help with her 16-year-old son. Edmonton Police Service Deputy Chief Devin Laforce said Friday that there was no indication of violence when police responded to the call, and they didn't know there was a gun in the home. CBC News (Canada) 17/3/2023 News Australia spends billions ‘failing to police’ cannabis that earns black market $25bn a year, Greens say AUSTRALIA: David Shoebridge says legalising the drug would bring in $28bn in tax revenue in first decade The Guardian 17/3/2023 News Met Police: Sir Stephen House to be investigated over alleged rape comments Former Met Police acting commissioner Sir Stephen House is being investigated by the police watchdog over claims he made inappropriate comments about rape. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it is investigating comments Sir Stephen "allegedly made to a Home Office adviser in January 2022". He is said to have described the bulk of rape complaints as "regretful sex". Sir Stephen, who was deputy commissioner for the Met at the time, denies making the comments. BBC 17/3/2023 News Michael Duheme named interim RCMP commissioner CANADA: The federal government has announced Michael Duheme will lead the RCMP in the interim as they hunt for a permanent leader. Duheme serves as deputy commissioner of federal policing and will take the helm tomorrow after RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki's retirement. CBC News (Canada) 17/3/2023 News IOPC investigating senior officer allegedly calling rape complaints ‘regretful sex’ The police watchdog is investigating alleged comments made by one of the UK’s most senior officers about the “bulk” of rape complaints being “regretful sex”. Sir Stephen House denies making the comments to a Home Office adviser at a Scotland Yard meeting in January 2022 – when he was deputy commissioner of the Metropolitan police. He later served as acting commissioner after the resignation of Dame Cressida Dick. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is looking into the accusation, which was raised earlier this month. The Guardian 17/3/2023 News Police charge four people with drug, firearm offences AUSTRALIA: Queensland Police have seized almost $500,000 in illicit substances and a number of weapons in a raid across the southeast region. News.com.au (Australia) 17/3/2023 News, Video More than 95% of north Queensland children on internal police ‘blacklist’ are Indigenous AUSTRALIA: More than 95% of the children being actively monitored and targeted by police and youth justice authorities in north Queensland are Indigenous, according to data from a repeat offender “blacklist” obtained by Guardian Australia. The Guardian 17/3/2023 News University lecturer ‘deeply sorry’ for killing wife after argument, Melbourne court hears AUSTRALIA: University lecturer ‘deeply sorry’ for killing wife after argument, Melbourne court hears Adam Brown has pleaded guilty to murdering Chen Cheng at their home in April 2022 Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australian Associated Press Fri 17 Mar 2023 06.29 GMT A university lecturer is “deeply sorry” for stabbing his wife to death after an argument about kindergarten plans escalated into the couple arming themselves with knives, a Melbourne court has heard. The Guardian 17/3/2023 News ‘An inexcusable act of violence’ – Man dies after being shot by police NEW ZEALAND: A man who was shot by police after an "inexcusable act of violence" has died in hospital, Waitematā District Commander Superintendent Naila Hassan has confirmed. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 17/3/2023 News PFEW paints policing in positive light on week-long TV feature Last week the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) was invited to take part in a week-long feature on Talk TV to discuss the various roles within policing with presenter Ian Collins. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 17/3/2023 News Man shot at west Auckland police station NEW ZEALAND: A man who fired shots at police in west Auckland on Friday morning is receiving first aid, after driving himself to a nearby police station and getting shot. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 17/3/2023 News Police officer guilty of using excessive force against Dalian Atkinson keeps job Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith of West Mercia police found guilty of gross misconduct and given final written warning The Guardian 17/3/2023 News IOPC to investigate alleged comments by Sir Stephen House We have decided to investigate comments former Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Acting Commissioner Sir Stephen House allegedly made to a Home Office advisor in January 2022. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 17/3/2023 News Essex Police chief says officers are leaving for scaffolding jobs A chief constable has used his speech at a passing out parade to call on the government to increase his officers' salaries. BBC 17/3/2023 News Senior officer caught drink driving on Christmas Eve dismissed from PSNI A senior police officer convicted over a drink-driving incident on Christmas Eve has been dismissed. 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