Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102624 total results. Showing results 3181 to 3200 «156157158159160161162163164Next ›Last » Southport knife attack misinformation due to police PR secrecy say crime journalists College of Policing has written to Attonery General seeking changes to PR policies. Press Gazette 31/3/2025 News Data-driven justice: How evidence-based policing can bridge the trust gap between law enforcement and communities Data-driven evidence-based policing has the potential to enhance both public safety and community trust; however, Dr Vidal Chavannes, Director of Strategy, Research and Organizational Performance at Durham Regional Police Service, warns that without community-centric data governance, where policing co-creates data policies with those communities most affected by them, such an approach risks becoming “another mechanism for control rather than a tool for genuine reform”. Policing Insight - Registration at source 31/3/2025 Analysis, Feature, Opinion The capital’s emergency services put major incident response to the test London’s emergency services, London Ambulance Service, Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade, recently conducted joint exercises to enhance their coordinated response to major incidents, including a marauding terrorist attack (MTA) and a train crash. Emergency Services Times 31/3/2025 News Police Scotland’s virtual ‘day in the life’ pilot shortlisted for award Police Scotland was shortlisted for a Digital Technology Award for its use of virtual reality headsets to give potential recruits a realistic glimpse into life as a probationer. Emergency Services Times 31/3/2025 News Forces are often not putting victims first when investigating crime The latest report from the police inspectorate focuses on how police forces are investigating volume crime and finds that they need to improve understanding of demand and how to resource it because the outcomes for victims are not good enough. Emergency Services Times 31/3/2025 News Unmarked patrols: Shining a light on keeping road users safe This video provides an in-depth look at the operations of the Staffordshire Roads Policing Team as they patrol the motorway network. The discussion covers the use of unmarked vehicles, the responsibilities of officers in monitoring traffic, conducting vehicle inspections, and the importance of educating drivers about road safety. The officers emphasize their role in ensuring safety rather than just enforcing the law, highlighting their commitment to public education and awareness. PolicingTV 31/3/2025 Feature, Video Former PSNI officers eye top spot in race for commissioner Harris’s successor REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A number of former PSNI senior cops are believed to be in the running to replace current Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. Extra.ie (Republic of Ireland) 30/3/2025 News Police salaries in Europe: Which countries pay officers the most and least? EUROPE: While Northern and Western Europe rank among the highest in police salaries, Southern and Eastern Europe have improved in the rankings. euronews 30/3/2025 Analysis, Feature Police officers ‘mocked and ostracised’ for paternity leave in England and Wales Exclusive: Most only take a week’s leave, and paternity pay for back-office staff in Met is nearly three times higher The Guardian 30/3/2025 News Actor Reece Richards condemns police watchdog over race decision on arrest Sex Education actor criticises IOPC for refusing to consider race in investigation of officers who pepper-sprayed him The Guardian 30/3/2025 News Quakers condemn Met Police raid as six arrested in Westminster meeting house Youth Demand said their members were planning non-violent protests in April when they were arrested in a Quaker meeting house The Independent 30/3/2025 News Red flags for ‘domestic homicide’ were there but police defend DV investigation AUSTRALIA: POLICE have defended criticism of how they handled an investigation into a shocking domestic violence incident where a woman was choked, thrown through a glass window and assaulted over a three-hour period. Western Advocate - Subscription at source 30/3/2025 News Examining the relationship between officer work assignments and retention: evidence from the Charleston, SC, police department Officer retention has become a pressing issue in modern policing as voluntary resignations reach unprecedented levels. Police agencies continue to face challenges recruiting new personnel, a difficulty compounded by the impending retirements of the Baby Boomer generation. Despite the increased risk of officer separation during the initial years of employment, few scholars have explored the factors linked to officer retention during this period. In this study, we build on an existing line of research examining the retention within the Charleston (SC) Police Department (CPD). We use ten years of hiring and employment data to test whether the number and type of assignment(s) officers receive early in their careers are associated with the likelihood of officer separation. Findings indicate that the number of assignments officers have in their initial five years with the agency has a significant association with their likelihood of retention. Implications for policy and practice are discussed. Police Practice and Research 30/3/2025 Research article West Midlands Police Q&A – chief on Birmingham knife crime and bin strike The boss of West Midlands Police has had his say on Birmingham knife crime and the city's all-out bin strike. Chief Constable Craig Guildford was interviewed by BirminghamLive on the important issues during a short media round at Bournville Police Station. Birmingham Live 30/3/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion Anti-scam campaign groups urge UK police forces to get tougher on fraudsters Anti-scam campaign groups are calling for police forces to be much tougher on fraudsters, who they claim are scamming millions from victims in “a penalty-free crime”. The Guardian 30/3/2025 News Submarine carrying 6.5 tons of cocaine worth £530million is seized with the help of the UK police A submarine carrying 6.5 tons of cocaine has been captured in one of the biggest drug busts of its kind. The vessel had been heading towards Europe from Brazil when it was intercepted by Portuguese police in an operation involving the British Crime Agency earlier this week. The smugglers were busted during their attempted crossing of the Atlantic, with police finding £530million of cocaine onboard. Mail Online 30/3/2025 News The great crypto crackdown: Police have frozen up to £6MILLION of digital currencies since getting powers to stop criminals funding terrorism and laundering ill-gotten gains Up to £6million in crypto has been frozen by the courts since new powers came into effect last year, MailOnline can reveal. Criminals have been increasingly using digital currencies such as Bitcoin to launder money, dodge taxes and fund terrorism. Ministers last April launched a crackdown on the 'emerging threat', with police, law enforcement and the HMRC allowed to freeze suspicious cryptocurrency wallets. Mail Online 30/3/2025 News United Kingdom police have frozen £6 million in illicit crypto proceeds since 2024 United Kingdom police in conjunction with the courts have frozen about £6 million in illicit crypto proceeds since new powers came into effect last year. Before then, criminals have always had a field day using digital assets like Bitcoin for different illicit activities, including money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorism financing. Mitrade 30/3/2025 News Examining the relationship between officer work assignments and retention: evidence from the Charleston, SC, police departme Officer retention has become a pressing issue in modern policing as voluntary resignations reach unprecedented levels. Police agencies continue to face challenges recruiting new personnel, a difficulty compounded by the impending retirements of the Baby Boomer generation. Despite the increased risk of officer separation during the initial years of employment, few scholars have explored the factors linked to officer retention during this period. In this study, we build on an existing line of research examining the retention within the Charleston (SC) Police Department (CPD). We use ten years of hiring and employment data to test whether the number and type of assignment(s) officers receive early in their careers are associated with the likelihood of officer separation. Findings indicate that the number of assignments officers have in their initial five years with the agency has a significant association with their likelihood of retention. Implications for policy and practice are discussed. Police Practice and Research - Subscription at source 30/3/2025 Research article Police investigate ‘Turkish’ barber shops over money laundering The National Crime Agency has overseen dozens of raids in the past month and believes many are a front for money laundering, tax fraud and illegal immigrants The Times - Subscription at source 30/3/2025 News «156157158159160161162163164Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
