Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98273 total results. Showing results 31241 to 31260 «155915601561156215631564156515661567Next ›Last » Sheku Bayoh: senior officer ‘shrugged shoulders’ when confronted over death, inquiry told Collette Bell says she thought ‘you don’t care’ when told of partner’s death by Ch Supt Garry McEwan The Guardian 9/2/2023 News Calgary police chief calls for bail reforms, including categorizing known ‘repeat and violent offenders’ CANADA: Calgary’s police chief hopes to reform the bail system to hold prolific offenders to a higher standard when it comes to eligibility for bail. Global News (Canada) 9/2/2023 News Fredericton police to track reasons some homeless people still in tents CANADA: Map shows dozens of locations across city where police responded to calls about people living in tents CBC News (Canada) 9/2/2023 News Facial recognition in the way of law allowing Irish police forces to wear body-cams REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A coalition composed of Green Party Parliamentarians (Teachta Dála or TD) and Senators in Ireland has agreed upon the need to allow police forces (Garda Síochána) to wear body cameras but said that facial recognition should not be implemented as part of the legislation. BiometricUpdate.com 9/2/2023 News AGSI wants review of Policing Authority complaints procedure REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The association representing middle-ranking gardaí has called for a review of the Policing Authority's complaints procedure after its chairperson was found to have made an "inappropriate" comment at a meeting. The comment was directed at the General Secretary of Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) at an official meeting with Policing Authority members, and in front of other unions and garda representative body members. Antoinette Cunningham said Bob Collins' comment diminished her position, credibility and that of the AGSI. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 9/2/2023 News Upper age limit of 35 for new garda applicants is discriminatory, Labour Court rules REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Labour Court has found that the current Garda age limit of 35 for new job applicants is discriminatory on the grounds of age. The Labour Court has made the determination after ordering the gardaí to pay out €25,400 compensation — or €12,700 each — to unsuccessful job applicants, Ronald Boyle and Brian Fitzpatrick after finding that An Garda Síochána discriminated against the two on age grounds. The Labour Court has made the ruling despite Garda Commissioner Drew Harris telling the court that the age cap of 35 for new entrants for An Garda Síochána “is essential”. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 9/2/2023 News Trans prisoners in Scotland to be first sent to jails matching their birth gender Previous inclusive policy on initial assignments reversed after furore over rapist sent to female prison The Guardian 9/2/2023 News Fatal stabbings in England and Wales at highest level since records began Figures from the Office for National Statistics show 282 homicides were committed using a knife or sharp instrument in the year to March 2022 - a 19% rise compared with the previous year. Sky News 9/2/2023 News I’m a counter-terrorism expert, and I fear Suella Braverman’s new plan to stop attacks may well increase them Neil Basu: The Prevent review condemns the policy’s focus on those at risk of radicalisation – but if we don’t get to them early, someone else will The Guardian 9/2/2023 Feature, Opinion Durham Police loses bid to dispose of defunct radio mast A police force has lost its bid to dispose of a redundant radio mast which it said would cost more than £1m to re-erect and maintain. The 160ft-tall (49m), Grade-II listed structure was dismantled when Durham Constabulary moved from its old headquarters at Aykley Heads in 2017. The force had argued the money would be better spent on recruiting officers. BBC 9/2/2023 News Concern cops could be removed from emergency chopper AUSTRALIA: The president of the Tasmanian Police Association has expressed major concern over the potential removal of police officers on emergency helicopters. The Mercury (Australia) - Subscription at source 9/2/2023 News NSW woman to receive $18,000 after police looking into suspected Covid protest trespassed on property AUSTRALIA: The New South Wales government has been ordered to pay out more than $18,000 after two police officers climbed a locked gate and trespassed on a northern rivers property owned by a woman they suspected was organising a protest in breach of Covid laws. The Guardian 9/2/2023 News New AFP vessel sails into service AUSTRALIA: The AFP is expanding its on-water presence with the commissioning of a purpose-built 9 tonne boat at Garden Island on Sydney harbour. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 9/2/2023 News At-home cannabis-growing operation reveals drugs, cash, luxury cars and firearms in Canterbury NEW ZEALAND: When police raided Antony Coles’ home they found a sophisticated cannabis cultivation setup in the garage and bedrooms and several high-powered air rifles. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 9/2/2023 News ‘It is a challenge’: Just five police stations stay open each night in NZ NEW ZEALAND: When a woman covered in blood was kidnapped outside Napier Police Station in the middle of the night, the station was closed and unmanned. NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 9/2/2023 News Two arrested over gang-related shooting in Nelson NEW ZEALAND: Police have made two arrests in connection to a gang-related shooting in Nelson. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 9/2/2023 News Child sex abuse cases take ‘an average of 614 days’ to conclude A report by the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse (CSA Centre) found that in 2021/22 it took an average of 261 days for police to reach a charging decision after a crime was reported. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/2/2023 News Police grant to go up by £287m but precept rises are “filling the gap” Shadow police minister says rise in funding is real terms cut and local taxpayers are bearing the burden. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/2/2023 News Metropolitan Police officer denies rape and assaults Pc Jorden Brown is charged with rape and three counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in relation to one female victim. The Independent 9/2/2023 News Police in England and Wales botch more than 1,500 DNA samples Officers failed to seal bags correctly in most of last year’s dud or lost samples, reports biometrics commissioner The Guardian 9/2/2023 News «155915601561156215631564156515661567Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
