Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115640 total results. Showing results 31401 to 31420 «156715681569157015711572157315741575Next ›Last » Closing the ‘repair shop’: How has the loss of canteens and shared spaces affected police wellbeing? Among the less visible effects of a decade of UK police funding cuts is the loss of spaces where officers can rest, eat, and talk to each other, a loss that could increase the risks of personal and professional isolation, and damage officer wellbeing; a new study led by Dr Carina O’Reilly (University of Lincoln), Nick Kealey (Liverpool John Moores University) and Dr Sean Bell (Open University) will look at how the provision of rest spaces has changed, and the impact on police officers and their wellbeing – and you can get involved. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 26/3/2024 Analysis, Feature ICAC calls on police to aid police racism probe AUSTRALIA: The corruption watchdog cited a lack of resources to carry out an independent investigation, promising whistleblower protections as early evidence suggests veracity of racist awards. NT News (Australia) - Subscription at source 26/3/2024 News NT ICAC commissioner describes TRG awards as ‘racist’ amid joint investigation with NT Police AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC) says evidence he has collected from members of the NT Police suggests awards handed out by the force's Territory Response Group (TRG) were "racist". ABC News (Australia) 26/3/2024 News Garda middle managers call for 4,000 new officers and highlight major recruitment plan problem REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Already this year, around 40 gardaà have resigned – compared to 162 for the whole of 2022. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 26/3/2024 News The future of policing in Ireland REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Human Rights are the foundation and purpose of policing. [pdf] Garda Representative Association (GRA) 26/3/2024 Report Predicting high-harm offending using national police information systems: An application to outlaw motorcycle gangs AUSTRALIA: Risk assessment is a growing feature of law enforcement and an important strategy for identifying high-risk individuals, places and problems. Australian Institute of Criminology (Australia) 26/3/2024 Research article Public Service Agreement 2024-2026 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: This Agreement applies for the period 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2026. Provisions of the Building Momentum Agreement (and earlier agreements as appropriate) continue to apply, save where varied by this Agreement. [pdf] Garda Representative Association (GRA) 26/3/2024 Report Illicit drugs worth $176,000 seized and four people charged in police raids AUSTRALIA: Police have charged four people and seized more than $176,000 worth of drugs and cash after raids across central Queensland. Detectives allegedly found a loaded gun, cash, $23,500 worth of MDMA, cocaine valued at $44,345 and $3000 worth of cannabis during the search of a home at Emerald, west of Rockhampton, last Wednesday. 9 News (Australia) 26/3/2024 News Magistrates’ Association calls for reform of the Single Justice Procedure The SJP handles around 40,000 criminal cases each month. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 25/3/2024 News South Wales Police detective with ‘unblemished policing career’ consumed alcohol on duty DC Mark Hooley accepts he drank bottles of wine and a pint of beer while on duty in January 2023 and voluntary admitted he consumed alcohol on duty on another occasion previously Wales Online 25/3/2024 News Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill: draft excerpts from codes of practice POLICY PAPER: Draft excerpts from codes of practice for the Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill. Home Office 25/3/2024 Report Updated response from the National Police Chiefs’ Council to the recommendations from the Tees Valley Inclusion Project super-complaint report Today we published the updated response from the National Police Chiefs’ Council to the recommendations from the super-complaint report: ‘How the police respond to victims of sexual abuse when the victim is from an ethnic minority background and may be at risk of honour-based abuse’. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 25/3/2024 Report Angiolini Inquiry – policing accepts all recommendations Policing is taking forward all recommendations made by Part 1 of the Angiolini Inquiry report College of Policing 25/3/2024 News Government to review handling of ‘flashing’ cases in criminal justice system The Home Office said it would also launch a public campaign to encourage victims to come forward and commission research on flashing and re-offending. The Independent 25/3/2024 News APCC transparency leads respond to home secretary’s statement on police misconduct and investigations In response to a Written Ministerial Statement on police misconduct and investigations: Giles Orpen-Smellie and Alison Lowe, APCC portfolio leads for Police Transparency and Accountability: “We are concerned that the government’s plans are only now at the consultation stage as further delay may well be reflected in a continued lack of clarity and confidence on behalf of both the police and the public. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 25/3/2024 News Garda jailed over €70 theft of cannabis evidence from station REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A Dublin garda who was drunk when she sent her partner a picture of drugs and a text message saying, "baby, I got you this", has been given six months in jail for stealing a €70 cannabis exhibit from her station. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 25/3/2024 News B.C. approves use of new Taser for all police agencies CANADA: B.C. has approved a new grade of Taser for police to use in the province, which allows them to fire two shots in a row and at a shorter distance, among other features. The province says it ran a review of the weapon with various organizations and trialed it with RCMP and police agencies in Victoria, Vancouver and Port Moody from April to December 2023. No serious injuries or deaths were reported during that period, according to the province. As compared to older models of Tasers, the Taser 7 is capable of discharging a second shot without reloading a new cartridge, can be fired at a shorter distance, offers two laser sights, provides a warning signal prior to being discharged and uploads data for police officers instead of them having to do so manually. Victoria News (Canada) 25/3/2024 News ‘Very little’ done to make being gardai an attractive career as force struggles to recruit new members REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Government has done "very little" to make the gardai an attractive career as the force struggles to recruit while young people are leaving it in their droves, it's claimed. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors says the soaring number of assaults on gardai is a contributing factor - up by 20 per cent in 2023 compared with the year beforehand. The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland) 25/3/2024 News APCC transparency leads respond to Home Secretary In response to a Written Ministerial Statement on police misconduct and investigations: Giles Orpen-Smellie and Alison Lowe, APCC portfolio leads for Police Transparency and Accountability: Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 25/3/2024 News Youth voices shape Police Race Action Plan Groups of young people from across the country came together to give their views on policing and what the plan should focus on. Dozens of young people have had their say on the flagship plan to tackle racism and discrimination in policing as part of a major programme of work by the Police Race Action Plan. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 25/3/2024 News «156715681569157015711572157315741575Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
