Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114951 total results. Showing results 3001 to 3020 «147148149150151152153154155Next ›Last » ‘Worst of the worst’: Dozens of Victorians charged with alleged child exploitation offences AUSTRALIA: More than two dozen men have been charged with more than 1000 child exploitation offences, in what police described as one of the “most significant” online child abuse investigations in the country. The Australian 9/3/2026 News Police reform crossroads: A commissioner’s warning Commissioner Mark Payne, QPM, MBA – former West Midlands Assistant Chief Constable and now head of the Royal Montserrat Police Service – shares candid views on the UK’s Police Leadership Commission and the Police Reform White Paper. Drawing on 30 years’ experience from homicide and organised crime to counter-terrorism, he unpacks what good leadership really demands at the top of policing. He reflects on why change so often goes wrong, the lack of serious leadership training, and why merging national capabilities like the NCA and counter-terrorism policing could threaten operational independence if mishandled. A thoughtful, insider’s look at where reform could succeed – and where it could quietly do real damage. PolicingTV 9/3/2026 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Undercover officer deceived women with ‘grotesque and cruel’ lies, spycops inquiry told Carlo Soracchi admits exploiting empathy of woman who had abusive father by claiming his father abused his sister The Guardian 8/3/2026 News ChatGPT driving rise in reports of ‘satanic’ organised ritual abuse, UK experts say Exclusive: ‘Witchcraft, spirit possession and spiritual abuse’ offending typified by sexual abuse, violence and neglect The Guardian 8/3/2026 News Man dies outside UK’s first drug consumption room in Glasgow A man has died outside Glasgow's drug consumption facility. BBC 8/3/2026 News Payout for cop whose ‘privacy was violated in the most public and humiliating way’ AUSTRALIA: A former Victoria Police detective won a secret six-figure payout from the force after a nightmare ordeal which began when her cop husband leaked intimate photos of her to colleagues. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 8/3/2026 News Labour’s flagship Crime & Policing Bill may create a two-tier justice system, critics warn Behind the tough talk on crime is a loophole that feels like betrayal to some working in public-facing roles. Labour's flagship Crime & Policing Bill threatens to create a "two-tier justice" system amid a rising tide of violence against front-line workers. The Government last week defeated a Lord's challenge mounted over a glaring disparity in how the Crime and Policing Bill fails to protect public-facing workers from an explosion of violence and abuse. Express 8/3/2026 News Ontario prepares provincial rollout of digital incident management training after Peel pilot success CANADA: Ontario’s Ministry of Emergency Preparedness and Response is set to expand a digital emergency management training model across the province following a successful four-month pilot in Peel Region that saw more than 3,380 staff complete foundational response coursework. The initiative is designed to strengthen local preparedness and is now ready to be offered to other municipalities looking to build a more coordinated response for residents. Blue Line (Canada) 8/3/2026 News IT project behind overhaul of firearms regulations put on hold NEW ZEALAND: An IT project behind the overhaul of firearms regulations has been put on hold, due to uncertainty over what is needed. A Treasury report from last September, released this week, rated the 'Arms Transformation' project as red. It suggested the police minister intervene to "resolve major issues". RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 8/3/2026 News ‘It’s frightening’: The online blind spots challenging WA Police AUSTRALIA: The rise of social media has made it far easier for people to connect on a range of platforms, allowing like-minded people to come together and bond over their shared interests. However, with WA Police arresting two people in the space of two months over alleged terrorism charges, and questions remaining over whether they acted alone or as part of a group, it becomes more difficult for law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend those suspected of plotting terrorist attacks. WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch said policing online activity is an issue for law enforcement agencies across the world. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Subscription at source 8/3/2026 News Coronation police chief may be charged with corruption Karen Findlay, a retired commander with the highest honour in policing, is accused of trying to make speeding offences ‘disappear’ The Times - Subscription at source 7/3/2026 News West Midlands Police chief addresses vetting on officers and prioritising women’s safety Acting Chief Constable Scott Green from West Midlands Police said new recruits face more checks and processes before they join the force Birmingham Live 7/3/2026 News AI & Policing: Research Report on the Governance & Use of Artificial Intelligence by Police in Canada, 2026 Police services across Canada are using, or exploring, a broad range of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, including facial recognition, location-based predictive policing, automated licence plate readers, AI-assisted police reports, object recognition and video analytics, social media monitoring, gunshot detection, probabilistic genotyping, and data mining. While promising productivity and public safety benefits, these tools also raise various concerns and risks. Canada currently lacks AI-specific legislation and regulations governing these new technologies, or even a statement of principles on the governance and use of AI by police. This project examines the growing use of AI by police, the benefits and risks these technologies present, and opportunities for stronger governance. CanLII (Canadian Legal Information Institute) 7/3/2026 Report Five years on from Sarah Everard, Met Police ‘sex crimes’ treble Rise in sexual misconduct allegations and investigations attributed to more people coming forward. Sexual assault allegations against Metropolitan Police officers and staff have nearly tripled in the five years since the rape and murder of Sarah Everard, The Telegraph can disclose. The Telegraph 7/3/2026 News Can police reforms improve trust in UK forces? Tara Lai Quinlan, Associate Professor in Law and Criminal Justice at the University of Birmingham takes a closer look at the proposals.Police in England and Wales have lost public trust over the last decade, with confidence in policing declining across several measures since 2015. Five years on from the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving London Met police officer, Met commissioner Mark Rowley says he understands why women still do not trust the UK’s largest force. Police Professional 7/3/2026 Analysis, Feature Police Scotland slaps down Reform Scotland leader ‘street patrol’ claim Police Scotland has rejected claims by Reform UK’s leader in Scotland that a “street patrol” group – who he insisted were "not vigilantes” – were endorsed by the force. The National 6/3/2026 News Winnipeg police to test body cameras amid push for accountability CANADA: Winnipeg police say about 40 front-line officers will wear body cameras this summer as part of a pilot project. Meanwhile, one city councillor is calling for a study on whether police or other security should have a more permanent presence on Winnipeg Transit. CBC News (Canada) 6/3/2026 News, Video 2 new police training sites to open in Vancouver and Victoria CANADA: Two new police training sites will open in Vancouver and Victoria to train recruits faster. In an announcement on Friday afternoon, the B.C. government says that the two sites will be satellites of the Justice Institute Police Academy in New Westminster. Global News (Canada) 6/3/2026 News Saskatchewan launches national campaign to attract law enforcement recruits CANADA: The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a national advertising campaign titled “In Saskatchewan, it all lives here” to position the province as a premier destination for law enforcement careers. The initiative aims to draw candidates from across Canada by highlighting the province’s collaborative policing model, where multiple agencies work together across jurisdictions to ensure community safety. Blue Line (Canada) 6/3/2026 News Inspector sacked for contacting sex workers A former police inspector has been sacked after he said he contacted sex workers for job research, a police hearing has found. Bedfordshire Police found Mohammed Nasar had committed gross misconduct and his actions were "intentional and deliberate". BBC 6/3/2026 News «147148149150151152153154155Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
