Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115652 total results. Showing results 31781 to 31800 «158615871588158915901591159215931594Next ›Last » Cops who refused Covid jab face lifelong ban AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police officers who lost their jobs after refusing to get the Covid jab will never be able to rejoin the force, despite increasing crime and dire police shortages across the state. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 16/3/2024 News The botched backyard operation AUSTRALIA: A young man died a violent death in his own backyard. Some are calling it “the worst outcome imaginable of proactive policing”. ABC News (Australia) 16/3/2024 Feature WA Police unveil two new cadet programs to attract young people after Government’s broken promise AUSTRALIA: WA Police have opened two new cadet programs in a bid to attract more young people to the police force after Police Minister Paul Papalia conceded during the week the Government would not meet its election promise to boost officer numbers by 950 by mid-2024. The new programs include a dedicated Aboriginal Cadet Program for 17 to 25-year-olds, and another open for 17 to 19-year-olds. The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 16/3/2024 News Tough on crime? We’re yet to see it, victims of brazen thefts say NEW ZEALAND: Law makers who vowed to crack down on crime before the election have done little in the eyes of business owners targeted in a series of brazen youth raids this week. Waikato Times (New Zealand) 16/3/2024 News Coroner recommends Victoria Police train body detection dogs after search delays for Colleen South AUSTRALIA: A coroner has recommended Victoria Police use interstate Human Remains Detection Dog training facilities while it builds capacity in its own canine squad. ABC News (Australia) 16/3/2024 News Police Scotland reject 38 recruits for breaching tattoo policy Police Scotland has knocked back the applications of 38 hopefuls because of their tattoos in just over two years, The Herald can reveal. That is despite the force changing its policy in 2015 to allow its officers to have body art. The Herald (Scotland) 16/3/2024 News Gwent Police: 1 in 10 employees not ’empowered’ to speak up ONE in 10 Gwent Police employees do not feel empowered to challenge inappropriate behaviour, according to a recent staff survey. Deputy police and crime commissioner (PCC) Eleri Thomas cited the figure in evidence to the Welsh Affairs Committee in Westminster. South Wales Argus 16/3/2024 News County Lines Programme data TRANSPARENCY DATA: Annual data on outcomes of the Home Office's County Lines Programme from its launch in November 2019. Home Office 15/3/2024 Report Nova Scotia comprehensive policing review update CANADA: A comprehensive review of the policing structure in Nova Scotia continues to move forward. Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns announced the successful consultant, engagement advisory committee members and a new co-chair on Mar. 13. Blue Line (Canada) 15/3/2024 News Eight-year NCA investigation into major people smuggling OCG concludes with final two convictions Two east London criminals who arranged for migrants to be smuggled into the UK using lorries and small aircraft have been convicted, following a major eight-year investigation by the National Crime Agency into the activities of a significant Albanian organised crime syndicate. National Crime Agency (NCA) 15/3/2024 News Fr Michael Commane: The Garda Vetting system is a waste of resources REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: I want to explain to you something the Irish State is doing that is beyond ridiculous. I have written about it before but it urgently needs to be brought into the public forum and the exercise must be stopped immediately. It is the complete nonsense of the current system of Garda Vetting. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 15/3/2024 News Largely uneventful but still controversial: Saturday’s Gaza protest If it’s a Saturday, it must be a Gaza linked protest and sure enough, after local gatherings last week we were back to a major national protest. The meeting point was Hyde Park Corner and, as thousands assembled, accompanied by Charlotte Church, those of us who observe these events wondered what would grab the headlines. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/3/2024 News Investigation into death of man who fell ill while in custody of Merseyside Police The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances of a man’s death following his arrest by Merseyside Police. We received a mandatory referral from the force due to the fact the 35-year-old was in police custody when he fell ill. The man was subsequently taken to Whiston Hospital, where he sadly died shortly after 4.15am on Thursday (14 March). Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 15/3/2024 News Review board says Halifax police procedures not at fault in 2018 rape case handling CANADA: The Nova Scotia Police Review Board has concluded the conduct of Halifax officers in a controversial 2018 sexual assault case doesn’t warrant any broad changes in how the police force operates. Blue Line (Canada) 15/3/2024 News Gardaí believe gang may have attempted to land €1bn of cocaine in West Cork REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda sources have said that the recent drug seizures have led to 'a significant pinch' on Europe's supply chain. Gardaí believe they have dismantled an international drug smuggling logistics operation, whose members could have been attempting to land up to €1bn worth of cocaine on the West Cork coast. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 15/3/2024 News Beds PCC rolls out public access terminals in Morrisons stores The touchscreen devices will enable people to report crime, submit intelligence and access victim care support. ‘Public access terminals’ which will allow for the reporting of crime, submission of intelligence and feedback as well as access to victim care support are being rolled out in Morrisons stores in Bedfordshire. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/3/2024 News Police officer sacked for sharing crash pictures A police officer has been dismissed for sharing pictures of vehicle crashes without "any legitimate policing purpose". A hearing found Essex Police officer PC Tom Currie committed gross misconduct by sharing the pictures of vehicles from his personal phone. BBC 15/3/2024 News Alberta police force bill getting mixed reaction from communities, unions CANADA: New legislation aimed at creating an Alberta-only policing agency of sheriffs is sparking optimism for some community leaders, and furrowed brows for others. If passed, Bill 11 would see sheriffs taking on more responsibilities and working alongside RCMP officers. The province said the change would improve its ability to respond to communities' requests for additional law enforcement. CBC News (Canada) 15/3/2024 News Why police chases are so rarely worth the risk. For anyone CANADA: Given the extent of CCTV coverage, GPS tracking, even facial recognition technology and satellite imagery, there’s little urgency to pursue at speed, writes Rosie DiManno. Toronto Star (Canada) 15/3/2024 Feature, Opinion Victoria police left notebook in hands of suspected criminal CANADA: 2nd time in about a year police force has misplaced notebook with personal information CBC News (Canada) 15/3/2024 News «158615871588158915901591159215931594Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events