Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98288 total results. Showing results 30441 to 30460 «151915201521152215231524152515261527Next ›Last » Interview: Race Action Plan Update Following the publication of consultation results for the Police Race Action Plan, Police Oracle spoke with Programme Director DCC Tyron Joyce on what has already changed as a result of work in this area. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 1/3/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Drug driving laws leave regional cannabis users behind AUSTRALIA: Despite the legalisation of cannabis in the ACT, drug driving is still a criminal offence. Laws in NSW and around the country mean that many who rely on their car for transport and work risk losing their licence. Regional users of medicinal cannabis are being discouraged from seeking treatment in fear of losing their driver's licence. The federal government legalised cannabis for medical purposes across Australia in 2016 but did not create provisions for patients needing to drive. Testing positive to any amount of cannabis while driving can lead to a loss of licence and fines. The Canberra Times (Australia) 1/3/2023 News Former acting Met commissioner allegedly called bulk of rape complaints ‘regretful sex’ One of Britain’s most senior police officers is being investigated over allegations he described the “bulk” of rape complaints as “regretful sex”. Sir Stephen House, a former deputy commissioner and acting commissioner of the Metropolitan police, was referred to the independent police watchdog over the accusation. His alleged comments were made public by Home Office adviser Prof Betsy Stanko, who conducted a review into the number of rape cases making it to court. House denied the claims, first reported by Channel 4 News, and said he finds the term regretful sex “abhorrent”. The Guardian 1/3/2023 News Reporting of dating app facilitated sexual violence to the police: Victim-survivor experiences and outcomes AUSTRALIA: This study examines experiences of victim-survivors who reported in-person and online sexual harassment and violence perpetrated by someone they met on an online dating platform to the police. [pdf] Australian Institute of Criminology (Australia) 1/3/2023 Research article Senior officer says dragging of Kumanjayi Walker to police car after shooting was ‘unacceptable’ AUSTRALIA: A high-ranking Northern Territory police officer says it was “totally unacceptable” that Kumanjayi Walker was dragged by officers from a house and across the ground to a police car after being shot. The Guardian 1/3/2023 News OMCGs turning to Afghan-produced methamphetamine AUSTRALIA: The AFP is targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs who are conspiring with offshore criminals to import methamphetamine from Afghanistan to Australia, with multiple kilograms of the illicit drug destined for NSW. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 1/3/2023 News Police Commissioner feels the heat: Why PM had to apologise over gun incident NEW ZEALAND: Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says a belated report from the manager of roadworkers threatened with guns in Hawke’s Bay is what led to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins disputing the claims and triggering outrage from communities who feel the Government isn’t listening to their concerns about looting. NewstalkZB (New Zealand) 1/3/2023 News Police have accurate picture of crime in regions affected by Cyclone Gabrielle – Coster NEW ZEALAND: Police in cyclone-hit regions have an accurate picture of what is going on in the communities they are patrolling, Police Commissioner Andrew Coster says. [AUDIO] RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 1/3/2023 News Mobile Police Bases to provide additional support to Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti residents NEW ZEALAND: Police in Eastern District are bringing the visibility and support of their local stations straight to residents in some of the most heavily cyclone-affected areas. New Zealand Police 1/3/2023 News Hillsborough campaigners criticise proposal for new victims’ advocate role Families calling for a ‘Hillsborough law’ say proposal lacks powers to secure key documents and prevent cover-ups The Guardian 1/3/2023 News Worryingly low promotion success rates down to lack of learning time, says PFEW New data has revealed “concerningly low” promotion success rates for police officers aspiring to take the next steps in their careers. Police Professional 1/3/2023 News Bricks and fireworks thrown at officers during ‘large-scale’ disturbance outside house Bricks and fireworks were thrown at officers and several police vehicles damaged during a “large-scale disturbance” on Tuesday evening (February 28). Police Professional 1/3/2023 News Ministers reappoint Mark Hoble to police remuneration review bodies Ministers have approved the reappointment of Mark Hoble to the board of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body (NCARRB). Police Professional 1/3/2023 News UK police and Border Force to remain locked out of EU database of criminals Exclusive: Home Office admits vital access to Schengen Information System II lost for up to four years The Guardian 1/3/2023 News Dr Gillian Fairfield to lead independent review of the IOPC The Home Secretary has appointed Dr Gillian Fairfield, chair of the Disclosure and Barring Service, to lead a review into the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Police Professional 1/3/2023 News Four arrested during nationwide crackdown on illegal streaming services Four people have been arrested during a series of raids across the country in a crackdown on the supply of illegal streaming services. Police Professional 1/3/2023 News Mental Health and Policing 2023: Right care right person – a fundamental change The sixth national Mental Health and Policing conference, supported by Policing Insight, takes place 4-5 May 2023 at the Leonardo Hotel and Conference Venue, Hinckley Island. Register your place today! Policing Insight 1/3/2023 Advertisement, Feature Moose Jaw Police Chief Rick Bourassa signs contract extension CANADA: Moose Jaw Police Chief Rick Bourassa will be staying on the job until at least the end of 2026. Discover Moose Jaw (Canada) 1/3/2023 News London, Ont. police one step closer to millions in funding for new officers CANADA: London, Ont. council is one step closer to approving a $4 million injection into the police service to hire 20 new officers. Global News (Canada) 1/3/2023 News 2 Gatineau police officers suspended for 2018 arrest of Radio-Canada journalist CANADA: Two police officers with the Service de police de la Ville de Gatineau have been suspended for arresting Radio-Canada journalist Antoine Trépanier in 2018 while he was investigating a source for a story. CBC News (Canada) 1/3/2023 News «151915201521152215231524152515261527Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
