Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103232 total results. Showing results 30781 to 30800 «153615371538153915401541154215431544Next ›Last » Derry police incident: PSNI investigating alleged hammer attack on two men REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Police are investigating a report of a hammer attack that left two men injured. The alleged assault happened in the Derry area in the early hours of Saturday morning, the PSNI said in a statement. Belfast Live 24/6/2023 News Commissioner faces questions over ‘limited progress’ of fire and police collaboration A commissioner is being pressed to explain why a high-profile initiative to help solve funding issues for a cash-strapped fire brigade and a police force by fusing some of their back office functions has made “limited progress” since being launched four years ago. Hambleton Today 24/6/2023 News Firearms registry launched by police to create database of estimated 1.1m guns NEW ZEALAND: Police have launched a long-promised firearms registry for the country’s estimated 1.1 million firearms, almost four years after it was promised in the aftermath of the Christchurch Mosque terror attack. As of Saturday, gun owners will have five years to register their firearms on the digital system that has been built by police’s firearms safety authority, Te Tari Pūreke. Stuff (New Zealand) 24/6/2023 News House of Commons Speaker praises officers over malicious comms case Two PCs have been praised by Sir Lindsay Hoyle after an offender was sentenced for malicious communications sent to MPs. The Speaker of the House of Commons has praised two West Mercia officers for their efforts in an investigation into a self-confessed racist who sent threatening emails to 22 MPs. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 24/6/2023 News Report back to Cabinet on progress in processing firearm licensing applications NEW ZEALAND: On 19 September 2022, Cabinet noted that the demand for firearms licences is outstripping the ability of Police to process applications. It agreed to amend the Arms Act to enable a previously held firearms licence to be considered current until a decision is made on an application, provided that application is made before the previous licence expires. New Zealand Police 24/6/2023 Report Career cop quits Taranaki force, citing investigation delays NEW ZEALAND: A Taranaki police officer with 20 years service under his belt felt so undermined at work due to a drawn-out investigation into his conduct he ended up quitting the force - a decision that shocked his family and saw them move to Australia to start a new life. Stuff (New Zealand) 24/6/2023 News Female genital mutilation COLLECTION: These documents raise awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) and provide advice on preventative measures. Home Office 23/6/2023 News Former Humberside Police officer sentenced for child sex offences A former Humberside Police officer charged with child sex offences has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment and handed a sexual harm prevention order, following a directed Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 23/6/2023 News Search wands could be standard issue in response cars after Matt Ratana murder The Met has also piloted the use of full body scanners in custody suites following Sgt Ratana's death. The murder of Sergeant Matt Ratana acted as a 'catalyst' for introducing new search measures in the Metropolitan Police, a deputy assistant commissioner has said, Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/6/2023 News Statement after former Greater Manchester Police cadet leader jailed for sexual assault A former cadet leader at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has today been jailed after being found guilty of sexual assaults and misconduct in public office. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) managed the investigation, carried out by GMP, into allegations that PC Adnan Ali abused his position for a sexual purpose Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 23/6/2023 News Tri-service officers: prevention and problem solving A few forces across England and Wales have opted for a 'tri-service' role - promoting collaboration and partnership working between the three 999 services. A tri-service officer is a role that has existed in some form for almost a decade. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/6/2023 News Comment: we need to talk about legitimate police searches Hopefully there will be a positive officer safety legacy to emerge from the murder of Sgt Matt Ratana. The circumstances leading up to the murder of Sgt Matt Ratana in a cell inside a south London custody block are freakish. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/6/2023 Feature, Opinion Matiu Ratana: Man guilty of murdering Met Police sergeant A man has been found guilty of murdering a Met Police sergeant by shooting him in the chest with an antique gun he had smuggled into a south London custody centre. Sgt Matiu Ratana, 54, died of a chest wound after being hit by two bullets at Croydon's Windmill Road custody block on 25 September 2020. BBC 23/6/2023 News Police north of Toronto recover 161 stolen vehicles worth more than $10M CANADA: Police north of Toronto say they have recovered 161 stolen vehicles destined for various locations in Africa and the Middle East. The vehicles were worth more than $10 million and took over a month to track down, York Regional Police said in a news release. CBC News (Canada) 23/6/2023 News Dorset: Plan to reopen more police stations More police stations could reopen to the public if a pilot scheme is a success, a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has said. BBC 23/6/2023 News Cannabis addict guilty of murdering Sergeant Matt Ratana Louis De Zoysa shot dead Met Police officer at police station as drugs arrest was processed The Telegraph - Subscription at source 23/6/2023 News NPCC warns of Android update causing ‘silent’ 999 calls The NPCC has said they believe the update is having a "significant impact" on the current record high 999 call volumes. Police Oracle 23/6/2023 News Number of neighbourhood police constables set to double across the Thames Valley The number of police constables in Thames Valley’s Neighbourhood Teams is set to double, increasing the number of officers available to deal with local crime across the region. This significant boost will re-establish the priority of neighbourhood policing at the very heart of local policing efforts. The change will allow for more opportunities for Thames Valley Police officers to connect with the communities they serve, bringing the police and public closer together. Thames Valley Police 23/6/2023 News Migrant workers’ DNA destroyed as part of settlement with OPP, advocates call it ‘complete victory’ CANADA: Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ministry of the Solicitor General have destroyed the DNA profiles of 96 migrant farm workers that were obtained during a sexual assault investigation near Tillsonburg in September 2013. The move is part of a settlement reached with dozens of workers who were canvassed for their DNA samples as part of the case. Advocacy group Justicia 4 Migrant Workers (J4MW) called the outcome a "complete victory" after a long legal battle where it claimed police illegally coerced the workers into providing the DNA samples. CBC News (Canada) 23/6/2023 News Child rescued and alleged abuser arrested in the Philippines after international police investigation AUSTRALIA: A girl, 6, has been rescued and a woman who allegedly sexually abused her and sold videos of the crimes on the dark web has been arrested in Manila. This is a joint media release between Victoria Police, Philippine National Police and Australian Federal Police. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 23/6/2023 News «153615371538153915401541154215431544Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
