Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98289 total results. Showing results 30401 to 30420 «151715181519152015211522152315241525Next ›Last » ‘Appalling levels’ of violence and abuse against retail workers Violence and abuse against people working in retail has almost doubled on pre-pandemic levels. The latest figures from the British Retail Consortium’s (BRC) Crime Survey reveal that incidents, including racial and sexual abuse, physical assault, and threats with weapons, rose from the pre-Covid high of over 450 per day in 2019/20, to over 850 per day in 2021/22. British Retail Consortium 2/3/2023 News More police not the solution for a community in trouble CANADA: As the hours ticked by at the Region of Waterloo council’s budget meeting, my feelings of hope and nervousness transformed into tension and anger, writes Leah Connor The Record (Canada) 2/3/2023 Feature, Opinion ‘No one likes a grass’ Female police officers’ experience of workplace sexual harassment: A qualitative study Sexual harassment is multifaceted and complicated, creating a hostile environment dominated by sexually motivated behaviours. It is experienced by many, particularly in the workplace. For example, many police officers experience sexual harassment from a colleague. Despite this, sexual harassment remains under-researched, with limited exploration into victims’ experiences first-hand. As such, the current study aimed to research female police officers’ experiences of sexual harassment by colleagues to investigate risk factors of sexual harassment and barriers to reporting. Seven transcripts were collected using semi-structured interviews, both in-person and online. Despite the assurance of anonymity, officers feared coming forward for research owing to identification concerns. Interpretative phenomenological analysis was used for the analysis to extract in-depth accounts from participants. Results showed that police culture contributed significantly to facilitating sexual harassment. For example, a male-dominant force, a hierarchical structure and the blue wall of silence. In addition, participants faced barriers to reporting sexual harassment. For example, a rumour mill culture and oppositional reactions from colleagues. Furthermore, the sexual harassment that the participants faced negatively affected their attitudes to work, and their physical and mental health. International Journal of Police Science & Management 2/3/2023 Research article Gatineau council votes against police HQ in Robert-Guertin Centre lot CANADA: Gatineau, Que., city council is moving away from a proposal to build a new police headquarters in the parking lot of the Robert-Guertin Centre. CBC News (Canada) 2/3/2023 News COVID-19 and sextortion: An epidemic within a pandemic CANADA: Largely affecting youth under the age of 18, sextortion is a form of blackmail which takes place mainly online through various platforms. Blue Line (Canada) 2/3/2023 Feature Cannabis, firearms and cash seized in Garda operation REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Cannabis herb, firearms, cash, Prize Bonds and a Rolex watch were seized during Garda searches in the Dublin area this week. Echo.ie (Republic of Ireland) 2/3/2023 News British Retail Consortium Crime Survey 2023 The BRC Crime Survey 2023 once again provides clear evidence of the impact of violence and abuse on the welfare of retail workers. It also shows the cost of crime and crime prevention, both online and in store, to retail businesses and, indirectly, the customers they serve. We look at the response of the justice and police systems; the growing importance of cyber-crime and security; and the anticipated threats to retail in the coming years. [PDF] British Retail Consortium 2/3/2023 Report Policing boost for Laois possible as Garda stations set to reopen in Offaly REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Communities in parts of Laois may be hoping of seeing a return of stationed gardaí to their areas following news that Garda stations in two Offaly villages are set to reopen. Laos Live (Republic of Ireland) 2/3/2023 News Probation for Co Longford man who injured garda with firework REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A trainee barber who deliberately planted a firework inside a traffic cone that exploded in front of a female garda leaving her with burns to her legs and a scar on her hand has walked free from court. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 2/3/2023 News North East Partnership Against Rural Crime Police Scotland and partners are joining forces to reduce crime in rural communities by targeting offenders and enhancing crime prevention across the North East. Police Scotland 2/3/2023 News Rider Refinement North returns for 2023 Police Scotland, along with road safety partners in the North of Scotland, are holding training courses for motorcyclists to help them ride responsibly and reduce the number of collisions. Police Scotland 2/3/2023 News Athlete ‘grabbed’ by police claims ‘they stopped when noticing camera was recording’ Portuguese sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos, who was stopped by armed Met Police officers, said an officer only ceased “grabbing him” once he was told by his colleague that the car was filming the encounter Mirror 2/3/2023 News Senior police officer referred to watchdog over alleged rape comments A senior-ranking police officer has been referred to a watchdog over alleged comments he made about the “bulk” of rape complaints being “regretful sex”. Belfast Telegraph 2/3/2023 News UK needs disclosure of evidence regime fit for digital age, says City policing chief A City of London policing head last night called for the Government to reform the disclosure system, which was designed before mass digital data, “to deliver faster and more effective justice for victims.” Police Professional 2/3/2023 News Calls for more police action as violence and abuse towards retail staff doubles Violent and abusive attacks on retail staff have almost doubled since pre-pandemic levels, a new crime survey can reveal. Police Professional 2/3/2023 News Greater Manchester Police accused of failing 14-year-old child sexual abuse victim Scarlett, now 18, from Greater Manchester, has waived her anonymity as a sexual abuse victim in the hope of helping others in her position. Sky News 2/3/2023 News Police are accused of spending the equivalent of only ONE day a week fighting crime as senior prosecutor says only 20% of officers’ time is dedicated to ‘criminal justice’ Police officers spend just one day a week fighting crime, a senior prosecutor has told MPs. The Crown Prosecution Service’s Gregor McGill said officers typically spend just 20 per cent of their time on ‘criminal justice’. The rest of the time is absorbed by ‘safeguarding, crime prevention and other work’, he told the Commons’ home affairs committee. Mail Online 2/3/2023 News Calls for police action to tackle violence against retail staff A survey conducted by the Business Retail Consortium (BRC) shows an increasing pattern of violence and abuse towards retail workers in the UK, almost double that of pre-pandemic levels, including significant rises in violence and shop the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 2/3/2023 News East Midlands police unit ‘inadequate’ at tackling organised crime The police's East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) is inadequate in tackling serious and organised crime, inspectors have said. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) reviewed the performance of the unit, a partnership of five regional police forces. They said officers focused too much on traditional serious and organised crime rather than new criminal threats. BBC 2/3/2023 News An inspection of the east midlands regional response to serious and organised crime Today we published a report about an inspection of the east midlands regional response to serious and organised crime. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 2/3/2023 Report «151715181519152015211522152315241525Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
