Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98367 total results. Showing results 31781 to 31800 «158615871588158915901591159215931594Next ›Last » Modern mafia: Italy’s organised crime machine has changed beyond recognition in 30 years The recent arrest of leading Cosa Nostra figure Matteo Messina Denaro, and the significant fall in organised crime killings, could suggest that the Italian mafia is on the retreat; but University of Milan Assistant Professor Gianmarco Daniele believes that the continuing threats to local politicians, and the growing scale, number and geographical distribution of asset seizures, indicate that the mafia is simply changing the way it works. Policing Insight 30/1/2023 Feature, Opinion Policing technology-facilitated abuse Technology-facilitated abuse (TFA) is a growing problem with serious harms and implications, yet laws and legal responses often fail to keep pace. The policing of TFA poses unique operational challenges, such as resourcing and cross-jurisdictional difficulties. But it is further challenged by a fixed belief that physical abuse is more harmful than digital forms of abuse, with reports that police do not treat TFA seriously. This article explores problems with the policing of TFA drawing on a three-stage study examining the extent, forms and impacts of TFA in Australia. The study findings are informed by a survey of workers from support and service sectors (n = 242), including domestic violence, sexual assault, health, behaviour change, legal and specialist diversity services; qualitative interviews with adult victim/survivors (n = 20) and perpetrators (n = 10) of TFA; and a subset of respondents (n = 2,325) from a nationally representative general population survey of victimisation and perpetration (n = 4,562). The study found a reluctance to report TFA to police, or in circumstances where a report was made, overwhelmingly negative experiences from doing so. It also found low levels of confidence in the policing of TFA. We argue that additional police training and resources are needed on how to recognise and understand the harms of TFA, which laws apply to TFA, and importantly, how to respond to disclosures and provide a supportive environment for the diversity of victim/survivors who experience TFA. Policing and Society - Subscription at source 30/1/2023 Research article The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Police Officers’ Stress Reduction: a Systematic Review The profession of a police officer is associated with high levels of stress, which can have harmful consequences for officers’ personal lives, the police organisation, and society. This systematic review aims to synthesise recent literature on the effectiveness of mindfulness-based intervention related to stress reduction (MBIs) in a sample of police officers. The search of relevant articles was applied in four databases (SpringerLink, Web of Science, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), and PubMed), using the following inclusion criteria: (1) study involved police officers; (2) study used (quasi)experimental research design; (3) mindfulness-based stress reduction intervention was applied as the main intervention; and (4) study presented pre- and post-intervention measures and quantitative results of stress. The systematic review of eight articles included in the analysis revealed that MBIs were effective in reducing police officers’ stress and other stress-related outcomes (sleep problems, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), negative affect, burnout). Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 30/1/2023 Research article Procedural justice and process-based models: Understanding how practitioners utilise Community Protection Notices to regulate anti-social behaviour Community Protection Notices (CPNs) were created and introduced in England and Wales through the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act (2014). They are used to prevent and/or require specific actions by an individual or organisation, where existing behaviour has ‘a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality’. A wide range of criminal justice actors can issue Community Protection Notices, and they require a low/no standard of evidence to do so. Breach of a Community Protection Notice results in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100 or a possible criminal conviction. Using procedural justice theory as an analytical framework, our research is the first to investigate how Community Protection Notices are constructed, evidenced and monitored by the authorising bodies. The findings highlight divergent local practices, which sometimes lack procedural safeguards and adherence to Home Office statutory guidance. We propose 10 empirically based recommendations for policy and legislative changes to Community Protection Notice issuing practices. Criminology and Criminal Justice 30/1/2023 Research article Montreal’s ‘EMMIS squad’ replaces police with social workers in homeless interventions CANADA: A team of trained intervention workers has been operating in downtown Montreal for over a year. It's all part of an effort to limit the role of police in dealing with the homeless community. CTV News (Canada) 30/1/2023 News, Video Police services board seeks large pay hike CANADA: Pay for members of the embattled Thunder Bay Police Services Board could more than triple to $10k – an increase some say would strengthen civilian oversight. [AUDIO] TB News Watch (Canada) 30/1/2023 News Peter Sloly: No longer police chief, but he’s sticking with Ottawa CANADA: “People here are like people from across the country: They’re good-natured, they’re well-informed and have been universally encouraging and appreciative of my efforts and hope that I continue to stay here in this city" Ottawa Citizen (Canada) 30/1/2023 News January road deaths highest in a decade REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Eighteen deaths recorded already, the highest since 2013 when 19 people were killed on the roads The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 30/1/2023 News Ireland’s six Sexual Assault Treatment Units saw over 1,000 people last year REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The country's six Sexual Assault Treatment Units (SATUs) saw more than 1,000 people last year – the first time the treatment centres have breached the 1,000 barrier since they began collecting annual data in 2009. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 30/1/2023 News Procedural justice and process-based models: Understanding how practitioners utilise Community Protection Notices to regulate anti-social behaviour Community Protection Notices (CPNs) were created and introduced in England and Wales through the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act (2014). They are used to prevent and/or require specific actions by an individual or organisation, where existing behaviour has ‘a detrimental effect on the quality of life of those in the locality’. A wide range of criminal justice actors can issue Community Protection Notices, and they require a low/no standard of evidence to do so. Breach of a Community Protection Notice results in a Fixed Penalty Notice of £100 or a possible criminal conviction. Using procedural justice theory as an analytical framework, our research is the first to investigate how Community Protection Notices are constructed, evidenced and monitored by the authorising bodies. The findings highlight divergent local practices, which sometimes lack procedural safeguards and adherence to Home Office statutory guidance. We propose 10 empirically based recommendations for policy and legislative changes to Community Protection Notice issuing practices. Criminology and Criminal Justice 30/1/2023 Research article Thames Valley Police considering restructure that would see Wokingham and Bracknell, Reading and West Berkshire policing merged into one area Thames Valley Police is considering a possible restructure of its area districts that could see the number shrink from 11 to five. Under the plan, West Berkshire, Wokingham and Bracknell, and Reading would be merged into one operational area. RDG Today 30/1/2023 News ‘Tough as nails’: Former top cop to helm sex, drug trafficking inquiry AUSTRALIA: Former Victoria Police chief commissioner Christine Nixon will investigate the endemic rorting of Australia’s migration system by syndicates involved in human and drug trafficking and migrant worker exploitation. Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil has commissioned Nixon to investigate serious failings, including resourcing and legislative “gaps and areas of weakness”, within the Home Affairs department, Australian Border Force and migration agents regulator that “have allowed threat actors to enter Australia and exploit our system”. The Age (Australia) 30/1/2023 News ‘Urgent bail reform needed’ after coroner finds death of Indigenous woman in police custody was preventable AUSTRALIA: An Aboriginal woman who died inside a Victorian prison begged for help 49 times in 36 hours before her death. The Gunditjmara, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman, Veronica Nelson, 37, had been transferred to a regular cell after two days suffering severe opioid withdrawal on a medical ward. But her repeated pleas were knocked back by prison guards and healthcare staff. 9 News (Australia) 30/1/2023 News Racial profiling fears raised as Queensland seeks to expand police search powers AUSTRALIA: Queensland human rights organisations have warned the planned expansion of police powers by allowing them to search people for weapons could restrict personal freedoms and lead to racial profiling. The police powers and responsibilities amendment bill – also known as Jack’s Law – will allow Queensland officers to search people for weapons on public transport and in nightclub precincts, without reasonable suspicion to do so, using a metal detection wand. The Guardian 30/1/2023 News Garda spy dogs on way as body cameras to be worn by force’s canines under new legislation REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda dogs will get bodycams in a new initiative that is expected to prove particularly useful in hostage-taking, stakeout and other situations. The canines will soon gather video evidence by carrying cameras, under a new law from Justice Minister Simon Harris. Mr Harris will bring the key legislation before the Dáil this week to allow use of body-worn cameras by members of An Garda Síochána. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 30/1/2023 News Talking with Chief Constable Lee Freeman (Part 1): Transformation of Humberside Police performance PolicingTV and Policing Insight Founder and Publisher, Bernard Rix, recently visited Beverley in Humberside, to meet Humberside Police Chief Constable, Lee Freeman KPM. Humberside Police, according to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), is the best performing force in England and Wales, and - over the past few years - also the most improved. In this first of three videos recorded as Bernard and Lee walked around Beverley, Lee explains how he and his Humberside Police officers and staff achieved such a profound transformation in the force's performance. The video is essential viewing for anyone in policing, of whatever rank or seniority, taking on a new leadership role. PolicingTV - Subscription at source 30/1/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Talking with Chief Constable Lee Freeman (Part 1): Transformation of Humberside Police performance PolicingTV and Policing Insight Founder and Publisher, Bernard Rix, recently visited Beverley in Humberside, to meet Humberside Police Chief Constable, Lee Freeman KPM. Humberside Police, according to His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), is the best performing force in England and Wales, and - over the past few years - also the most improved. In this first of three videos recorded as Bernard and Lee walked around Beverley, Lee explains how he and his Humberside Police officers and staff achieved such a profound transformation in the force's performance. The video is essential viewing for anyone in policing, of whatever rank or seniority, taking on a new leadership role. PolicingTV 30/1/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Delivering better services, greater agility and improved efficiency through digital transformation Amid growing demand and tighter budgetary constraints, police and other bluelight services are under increased pressure to do more with less, particularly by making more effective use of technology; Hexagon Director Nick Chorley spoke to Policing Insight about the potential benefits – for service delivery, citizens and staff – of digital transformation, as well as some of the challenges that journey presents. Policing Insight 30/1/2023 Advertisement, Feature, Interview, Opinion NGOs need law enforcement support to tackle financial crimes threatening sustainable development International development organisations around the world are focused on achieving sustainable development goals, but their efforts are at risk of being undermined by financial crime; Oliver May, Leader for International Development Practice at Deloitte Australia, spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about the improving response of NGOs to financial crime and the need for law enforcement to help countries and organisations tackle that threat. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 30/1/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Transfers of violent transgender prisoners paused amidst review Transgender prisoners with a history of violence against women will not be placed in female-only jails as an "urgent review" is undertaken, Keith Brown has announced. 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