Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115640 total results. Showing results 31261 to 31280 «156015611562156315641565156615671568Next ›Last » HM Inspector Wendy Williams leaves HMICFRS I shall shortly end my role as His Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, an organisation I am proud to have been a part of since 2015. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 28/3/2024 Feature, Opinion Inspectors raise concerns over record keeping and risk assessment at custody centres Record keeping, risk assessment and care planning at Police Scotland’s custody centres in Fife is “inconsistent” and needs to be improved, according to inspectors. Police Professional 28/3/2024 News HM Inspector Wendy Williams to leave HMICFRS after nine years HM Inspector Wendy Williams has announced she is to leave His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) after nine years. Police Professional 28/3/2024 News College of Policing online practice bank a ‘runaway success’ An online ‘practice bank’ set up exactly one year ago by the College of Policing to share innovative work has been declared a “runaway success” after publishing its 100th submission. Police Professional 28/3/2024 News NPCC announces first ever lead for Artificial Intelligence Temporary Chief Constable Alex Murray has been appointed in the role. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/3/2024 News York Regional Police use-of-force incidents lowest in GTA: report CANADA: Police intervened in 429,000 situations in 2023 and had to use force in 265 individual incidents, according to report made annually. Newmarket Today (Canada) 28/3/2024 News Wounded Warriors Canada partners with city of Kawartha Lakes Police Service CANADA: Wounded Warriors Canada has announced a partnership with the city of Kawartha Lakes Police Service aimed at bolstering mental health resources for their front line members, and families. Blue Line (Canada) 28/3/2024 News Honouring community history: Timmins Police Service takes first place in 2024 Best Dressed Police Vehicle Awards CANADA: Congratulations to all the winners of Blue Line’s 2024 Best Dressed Vehicle Awards, sponsored by Setina. Blue Line (Canada) 28/3/2024 Feature A systematic review of evidence capturing efficacy of community and school-based approaches to knife crime intervention and prevention programs Purpose: Knife crime and serious violent crime (SVC) among youth has been growing at an alarming rate in the UK (Harding and Allen, 2021). Community and school-based intervention and prevention services to tackle knife crime are being developed with some evaluation; however, these are independent and of varied quality and rigour. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to record the approaches being developed and synthesise existing evidence of the impact and effectiveness of programmes to reduce knife crime. In addition, the complex factors contributing to knife crime and SVC are discussed. Design/methodology/approach: A systematic approach was used to conduct this knife crime intervention evidence review using two search engines and four databases. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied to ensure focus and relevance. The results of searches and decisions by the research team were recorded at each stage using Preferred Reporting Items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA). Findings: Some evidence underpins the development of services to reduce knife crime. Much of the evidence comes from government funded project reports, intervention and prevention services reports, with few studies evaluating the efficacy of intervention programmes at present. Some studies that measured immediate impact in line with the programme’s aims were found and demonstrated positive results. Originality/value: This systematic review specifically synthesised the evidence and data derived from knife crime and weapon carrying interventions and preventions, integrating both grey and published literature, with a novel discussion that highlights the importance of outcome evaluations and issues with measuring the success of individual level interventions and their contributions to the overall reduction of violence. Journal of Criminal Psychology - Subscription at source 28/3/2024 Research article Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan doubles down on statement calling An Garda Síochána ‘rotten to the core’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The MEP had been called on to retract the statement by the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 28/3/2024 News Region “suffering” due to new Garda Division REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: One issue raised is the continuation of the three-county model taking in Cavan, Monaghan and Louth. Northern Sound (Republic of Ireland) 28/3/2024 News Understanding the decline: a procedural justice approach to the key factors behind the downward shift in opinions of police Recently, there has been a marked decrease in public satisfaction with police. Reduced trust and confidence in police can lead to strained police-citizen relationships and increased conflicts. This study aimed to understand this decline in an Australian context. First the media’s influence of public opinions was examined by analysing a total of 855 newspaper headlines from two distinct periods: the first marked by a year of high public satisfaction in police and the second with a low public satisfaction rating. Secondly, to examine the public’s opinion specifically, a content analysis was conducted using a procedural justice framework to analyse 198 public comments posted to news articles. While the headlines showed consistent media sentiment between the two time-periods, there was a marked increase in police-related articles in the low-satisfaction period. Additionally, the public commentary analysis revealed a shift from positive to more neutral and negative sentiments with trust, neutrality, and respect as focal points. This research highlights that while media portrayal remained consistent, the amplified coverage and shifting public opinions emphasise the need for police to enhance trust-building efforts and prioritise procedural justice. Understanding and addressing these perceptions are crucial for fostering harmonious police-citizen interactions. Criminal Justice Studies 28/3/2024 Research article Minister McEntee details €6.3m in additional funding for domestic and sexual violence services REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, has announced details of additional funding for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV) services following a targeted open call. Government of Ireland 28/3/2024 News Young people as cops: Student engagement and how young people can help police communicate University of Portsmouth Policing Lecturer David Knowles and Teaching Fellow Claire Smith visited a number of further education colleges near the city to encourage students to apply for the University’s professional policing degree; as well as learning the best ways to engage young people, they also identified some important digital communications lessons for policing. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 28/3/2024 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Police workforce, England and Wales: 31 March 2023 (second edition) Statistics on police workforce numbers in the 43 police forces in England and Wales and the British Transport Police. Home Office 28/3/2024 Report Crackdown on ‘gagging orders’ to protect victims’ ability to access support Victims will no longer be prevented from accessing support or legal advice under plans to crack down on the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Ministry of Justice (MoJ) 28/3/2024 News Law changes to bring clarity that NDAs cannot prevent victims reporting crime The legislative changes have been announced by the Ministry of Justice today. Legislative changes announced today will ensure that non-disclosure agreements never prevent victims from reporting crimes or accessing legal advice. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/3/2024 News HMICS Custody Inspection Report – Fife The aim of this inspection, undertaken jointly by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS), was to assess the treatment of, and conditions for, individuals detained in the police custody centres at Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy, which serve Fife. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 28/3/2024 Report Police Custody in Fife Inspected The quality of record keeping, risk assessment and care planning for those being held within Police Scotland’s custody centres in Fife was inconsistent and needed to be improved, stated a report published today Thursday, 28th March, 2024. Concerns had been expressed about omissions in relation to the matching of risk assessments to care plans, documenting of searches of detainees, cell visits, provision of food and drink, washing, contact with named persons and medicines. HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland, Mr Craig Naylor, said: “It was unclear if these gaps reflected poor and inconsistent practices or poor recording. However, we could not be confident these activities were taking place consistently.” HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 28/3/2024 News Quality of record keeping within Fife custody centres ‘inconsistent’ A joint inspection by HMICS and Healthcare Improvement Scotland inspected custody facilities at Dunfermline and Kirkcaldy. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/3/2024 News «156015611562156315641565156615671568Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
