Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115648 total results. Showing results 31721 to 31740 «158315841585158615871588158915901591Next ›Last » Unique program that reviews sex assault cases with no charges to run out of funding CANADA: A unique Canadian program meant to ensure sexual-assault cases aren’t closed inappropriately by police is set to run out of federal funding at the end of the month, its national coordinator said. Blue Line (Canada) 18/3/2024 News Classifying missing persons cases: an analysis of police risk assessments using multi-dimensional scaling Missing persons cases present a complex challenge for law enforcement globally and require a nuanced understanding of their typologies. This study provides a comprehensive analysis of cases from the United Kingdom, from within a single police service, focusing on the alignment of police missing person risk assessment (RA) factors with existing typologies. Utilizing data exclusively from nearly 5000 police RAs, the study undertakes a multi-stage analysis, examining RA factors for congruence with established typologies and exploring data subsets based on gender, case outcomes, and risk gradings. Using Jaccard’s similarity coefficient and smallest space analysis (SSA), the study interprets and visualizes the cases to explore relationships. Results are reported using visual and descriptive statistics. Key findings include confirmation of alignment to existing typologies and research that has identified ‘unintentional – accidental/drift’ as the dominant missing person typology, identifying it in 65% of the cases. Notably, the typology was also the dominant theme in 45% of the cases resulting in a harmful outcome and 42% graded as high-risk. Categorical nuances are identified within subsets, with 47% of long-term missing and 63% involving men relating to the intentional – dysfunctional typology. 31% of the cases involving females, and 30% and 45% of the cases graded as medium and no apparent risk, respectively, were dominated by the ‘intentional – escape’ typology. We discuss how these findings can be used to improve the police RA process and guide initial risk grading and case prioritization enhancing the understanding and response to missing person cases. Police Practice and Research 18/3/2024 Research article Police leaders as role models in feedback-seeking: how police leaders’ negative feedback-seeking encourages, reinforces, and enables their followers’ negative feedback-seeking This paper examines leaders’ role modeling of negative feedback-seeking behavior (NFSB). We hypothesized that leaders who solicit negative feedback from their followers increase followers’ negative feedback-seeking and that this relationship is moderated by leaders’ differentiation in negative feedback-seeking. Leaders engaging in authentic NFSB by not differentiating (i.e., asking all followers equally for feedback) should yield a stronger effect on followers’ NFSB. Data was collected from leaders and followers from two German police departments (N = 130 leader-follower dyads). Results support the hypotheses showing leaders’ role modeling of NFSB. Particularly in the police, errors and mistakes are often concealed or even covered up. Our results show that it is vital for police leaders to actively solicit critical information from all their followers to signal their followers that this behavior is accepted and welcomed. Our findings can be considered when decisions regarding leadership selection, promotion, and development are made. Police Practice and Research - Subscription at source 18/3/2024 Research article Grande Prairie Police Service embarks on historic recruitment drive CANADA: The Grande Prairie Police Service (GPPS) has started inviting both experienced police officers and new recruits to join the ranks of Alberta’s newest municipal police service. Blue Line (Canada) 18/3/2024 News Strategic Solutions: Combating Auto Theft CANADA: Auto theft poses a significant threat to public safety and property, demanding a unified and strategic response from law enforcement agencies. Blue Line (Canada) 18/3/2024 Feature Experiences of Burnout, Post-Traumatic Growth, and Organisational Support in Police Officers Working in Specialised Units: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Repeated exposure to traumatogenic material is a part of every working day for police officers in specialist units, such as forensic scene investigation and digital forensic analysis, with recent years marking an increase in its volume and intensity (Office for National Statistics (2018). While this may be considered a price paid for choosing to pursue careers in these areas, it is likely to have a significant impact on a professional and personal level, with psychological and physical effects extending beyond the individual’s working hours (Burns et al. in Traumatology 14:20–31, 2008). On the other hand, this important work may contribute to elements of growth and self-development, recognised in existing literature as post-traumatic growth (Tedschi and Calhoun in SAGE Publications, Inc, 1995). The present study adopted a qualitative approach to understanding the lived experiences of seven digital forensic analysts and two forensic scene investigators. Semi-structured interviews explored the impact of their work, as well as their coping strategies and perceived organisational support. Using interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA), the study yielded rich personal accounts and identified three superordinate themes: “The effects are inevitable”, “Creating a safe environment”, and “Sense of responsibility and personal growth”. Participants described the inevitable effects of their work, along with their coping strategies developed in response to these. Furthermore, participants considered the safety of their work environment and relationships with their colleagues, while also reflecting on their experience of personal growth through their exposure to adversity. Findings are discussed in relation to theoretical and practical implications, as well as directions for future research. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 18/3/2024 Research article CIT Training Among Law Enforcement: Does It Work? The relationship between law enforcement and those with mental illness is severely strained and possibly even broken. But who caused this rift in the relationship? Is law enforcement to blame? Are those with a mental illness to blame? Or, does the issue stem from a bigger problem of deinstitutionalization and negative stigmas that society has against both mentioned populations? The purpose of this study was to dive deeper into the relationship between law enforcement officers and those with mental illness to seek the root cause of the disconnect, as well as what can be done to bridge the gap. Previous research has focused on the law enforcement perspective, focusing on what training (if any) they have for dealing with citizens with mental illnesses as well as how those in law enforcement perceive people with mental illnesses while on the job. These perceptions are yet another possible explanation of the disconnect and could potentially be part of the solution to help mend the break between law enforcement and those suffering from a mental illness. The present study sought to examine the effects that CIT training has on the response outcomes when law enforcement officers respond to those with mental illness. These response outcomes, when ranked by severity, can help to explain the importance of CIT training and its effectiveness, especially when compared to the previous studies data pool of officer perspectives. The results of this study are compelling and create an effortless opening for conversation on a topic that is difficult for many to talk about. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 18/3/2024 Research article Garda suspended after GAA coach killed by car yards from his Co Louth home REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A Garda officer has been suspended over a fatal Co Louth hit-and-run collision in which a GAA coach was killed yards from his home. The Irish News 18/3/2024 News UK policing must focus on public priorities rather than internal diversity and equity crusades After more than 30 years in policing, David Marshall, now a criminology lecturer and author, argues that for policing to more effectively meet the challenges it currently faces, it must concentrate on the issues that are priorities to the public – such as detecting and preventing crime, and responding to emergencies – rather than on internally focused diversity, equity and inclusion campaigns. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 18/3/2024 Feature, Opinion Garda suspended following Drogheda hit-and-run REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A Garda has been suspended from duty as investigations continue into the death of a man in a suspected hit and run in County Louth. newstalk (Republic of Ireland) 18/3/2024 News “Little wars with the police”: Aesthetic arsenals and intellects of insult This paper describes the contemporary entanglement of “fuck the police” (FTP) and “all cops are bastards” (ACAB), locating each as examples of a growing rejection of an immiserating police power. We argue that these confrontational phrases emerge from the policed classes as relatively precise political diagnoses of a police power that is elementally concerned with the fabrication of capital’s social, racial, economic, and aesthetic order(s). In our view, the anti-police vitality communicated in these and other crude, combative, and dismissive symbolic confrontations with police is part of the necessary conditions for the revolutionary pursuit of a livable future. Crime Media Culture: An International Journal - Subscription at source 18/3/2024 Research article Garda bicycle case latest: Supervisor changed their sworn statement when testifying at inquiry REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Commissioner Drew Harris sends report to Justice Minister Helen McEntee. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 18/3/2024 News The Government’s new definition of extremism: Does it pose more questions than it provides answers? Last week the UK Government unveiled its “narrower and more precise” definition of extremism; but Dr Chris Allen, Associate Professor and Extremism Hub Lead at the University of Leicester, warns that the definition’s non-statutory footing, the absence of any reference to the Prevent strategy, and the risk that labelling of extremists could be by ministerial decree are all adding to the confusion and concern around the new definition. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 18/3/2024 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Webinar series: Artificial Intelligence – Reaping the benefits, mitigating the risks This global webinar series, organised by PolicingTV and Policing Insight, will bring together from the law enforcement community and the wider criminal justice system, leaders, technologists, academics, and suppliers to consider the opportunities, and risks posed by AI. Register now for for this insightful series running in May. Policing Insight 18/3/2024 Advertisement, Feature West Midlands PCC wins legal challenge against powers transfer to mayor Court rules Home Office consultation over transfer of PCC powers was not adequate. PCC Simon Foster has won a High Court challenge against Home Office plans to transfer his powers to the region’s mayor. Under plans announced by the Home Secretary last year, the PCC’s role will be merged with those of the West Midlands mayor – a role currently held by Conservative Andy Street. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/3/2024 News, UK PCC Elections How Northants created its criminal justice ‘centre of excellence’ The force's Head of Prosecutions, Mandy Rowlatt, attributes this success to having a 'unique' model and expert case builders. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/3/2024 Feature Northants PFCC Stephen Mold will not stand for re-election The Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold will not be standing for re-election after apologising for language he used while speaking about the recent appointment of a new Chief Fire Officer. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/3/2024 News Ottawa police shocked, struck, kicked Black man in case of mistaken identity CANADA: Kane Niyondagara was chased and held by police in Orléans last month in a case of mistaken identity CBC News (Canada) 18/3/2024 News Unvaxxed cop kicked out of the force still can’t get his job back amid state’s staffing crisis: ‘We’ve moved past this’ AUSTRALIA: A cop, who was terminated for declining to receive the COVID jab, is still ineligible for his old job despite the mandate being lifted. 7 News (Australia) 18/3/2024 News Dozens of children strip-searched by police over summer AUSTRALIA: NSW police strip-searched more than two dozen children, including a 12-year-old, in the four months to mid-February, despite a Minns government promise to review the controversial practice. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Subscription at source 18/3/2024 News «158315841585158615871588158915901591Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
