Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102055 total results. Showing results 281 to 300 «111213141516171819Next ›Last » From strip searches to sexual harassment, Australian policing has long been plagued by sexism A lawsuit heard in the Supreme Court this month regarding “degrading and humiliating” unlawful strip searches carried out by New South Wales Police has again highlighted the issue of police sexism in Australia; Deakin University Associate Criminology Lecturer Dr Michael Cain argues that forces across the country are failing to learn from previous inquiries into sexism, and suggests that an independent police ombudsman to investigate complaints could be the best solution. Policing Insight 30/5/2025 Feature, Opinion Non-emergency police call waiting times in South Yorkshire HALVED over two years as callers compliment servers Waiting times for the police’s non-emergency 101 line have more than halved with more than 90 per cent of victims of crime describing satisfaction with the service. The Star (Yorkshire) 30/5/2025 News Police chiefs highlight digital priorities The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has identified an increased use of live facial recognition and drones and a new digital forensics platform among its technology priorities for the next five years. UKAuthority.com 30/5/2025 News ICO Reprimands Police Force Over “Serious Shortcomings” With CCTV An investigation into the wider case by the Independent Office of Policy Conduct is ongoing. The Information Commissioner’s Office has issued a reprimand to Greater Manchester Police (GMP) following “serious shortcomings” around its storing and handling of CCTV footage. Digit 30/5/2025 News NT police rule out independent investigation into Kumanjayi White’s death in custody in Alice Springs AUSTRALIA: NT police have rejected calls for an independent investigation into the death of an Aboriginal man in police custody after being restrained at an Alice Springs supermarket this week. ABC News (Australia) 30/5/2025 News Statement from Acting Commissioner of NT Police Martin Dole AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory Police Force acknowledges the tragic death of a 24-year-old man in Alice Springs on Tuesday. On behalf of NT Police, I extend sincere condolences to his family, friends and community. I contacted both officers directly involved in the incident on Tuesday evening, and I understand the high level of public interest in this matter. However, I respectfully reject calls for the investigation to be handed to an external body. Northern Territory Police Fire & Emergency Services 30/5/2025 News A report into the effectiveness of integrity arrangements in Sussex Police In our integrity inspection programme, we assess how well police forces in England and Wales manage the vetting of their officers and staff, tackle potential corruption and uphold the standards of professional behaviour. All police forces we inspect in the integrity programme receive separate graded judgments for vetting, professional standards and counter-corruption. This report describes the findings of our inspection of Sussex Police. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 30/5/2025 Report A report into the effectiveness of integrity arrangements in Surrey Police In our integrity inspection programme, we assess how well police forces in England and Wales manage the vetting of their officers and staff, tackle potential corruption and uphold the standards of professional behaviour. All police forces we inspect in the integrity programme receive separate graded judgments for vetting, professional standards and counter-corruption. This report describes the findings of our inspection of Surrey Police. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 30/5/2025 Report A report into the effectiveness of integrity arrangements in Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary In our integrity inspection programme, we assess how well police forces in England and Wales manage the vetting of their officers and staff, tackle potential corruption and uphold the standards of professional behaviour. All police forces we inspect in the integrity programme receive separate graded judgments for vetting, professional standards and counter-corruption. This report describes the findings of our inspection of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 30/5/2025 Report Three police integrity reports published Our integrity inspection programme examines force vetting, professional standards and counter-corruption. All police forces we inspect in the integrity programme will receive three separate graded judgments. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 30/5/2025 News HIWC must improve vetting process as it ‘doesn’t’ have enough staff to meet demand’ Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIWC) must improve its vetting processes, His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has reported. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/5/2025 News Police launch review after controversial retail crime directive NEW ZEALAND: Police have launched a review to establish how many cases of retail crime were filed while a controversial and now scrapped directive was in place. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 30/5/2025 News Policing Tomorrow Issue 2 Summer 2025 Read about new innovations, such as advances in digital capabilities and the future of police uniforms, and learn from innovators, including aspirational successes from other countries. Science and Technology in Policing (NPCC) 30/5/2025 Feature Investment in technology ‘absolutely crucial’ to police reform – NPCC In a new strategy released this week, police chiefs say that police reform requires rapid technological advances to be made at pace and done once for the benefit of all in an approach that once more questions the effectiveness of the 43 force model in England and Wales. Emergency Services Times 30/5/2025 News Anger and devastation in Alice Springs following death of Kumanjayi White in police custody AUSTRALIA: In an emotional vigil in Alice Springs, Warlpiri elders say now is the time for truth, encouraging witnesses of a young man's death in custody at a local supermarket to come forward. ABC News (Australia) 30/5/2025 News Navigating the transition to green fleets As the world moves towards sustainability, the emergency services sector is exploring practical ways to transition fleets to zero-emission vehicles. For episode 4 of For Every Response, I spoke with Carl Christie, Senior Fleet Specialist at Cenex, about the key elements needed to make this shift and the barriers still standing in the way. Emergency Services Times 30/5/2025 News Joint force vetting unit has to overcome ‘lack of system integration’ and high workload Surrey and Sussex vetting and HR units have opened up a Microsoft Teams channel to report changes in personnel status not shared on their IT systems. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/5/2025 News Sussex officers cleared of assaulting elderly disabled man Two Sussex Police officers have been acquitted of assault in connection to their use of force on an elderly disabled man at a St Leonards care home. Police Professional 30/5/2025 News Hundreds of unvetted staff in police force – report A police force has 362 workers who have not been properly vetted, a report has said. BBC 30/5/2025 News Surrey Police vetting requires improvement – report The vetting procedures at Surrey Police have been rated as "requires improvement" by inspectors. BBC 30/5/2025 News «111213141516171819Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
