Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 96744 total results. Showing results 32121 to 32140 «160316041605160616071608160916101611Next ›Last » Police want access to more weapons to fight rioting NETHERLANDS: The riot police want to be able to use more weapons because of the increased violence caused by rioting. This concerns non-lethal weapons in addition to the existing resources riot police officers have at their disposal. After an investigation, Police Chief Frank Paauw indicated that this expansion is not yet under discussion, but that possible additions are being considered. NL Times (Netherlands) 3/12/2022 News National police LGBT network under investigation for blocking critics of wokery on Twitter The national body for LGBT police officers is being investigated after blocking critics of wokery on social media. The National Police LGBT+ Network claims to help Britain's 43 police forces “develop operational policing knowledge” on gay rights and inclusion. But it is under fire for activism on its Twitter account, @LGBTPoliceUK, including claims of “threatening” opponents of trans ideology and backing Stonewall, the contentious charity. The Telegraph 3/12/2022 News More than a thousand Police Scotland officers have been involved in misconduct proceedings in the last four years Exclusive: The Scottish Conservatives say the SNP Government must act to correct the 'flawed' framework for exposing bad apples within the single force Scottish Daily Express 3/12/2022 News Police watchdog head resigns over investigation into ‘historic allegation’ The head of the police watchdog, Michael Lockwood, resigned amid an investigation into a historical allegation, the home secretary has said. In a statement, Suella Braverman said: “I have accepted Michael Lockwood’s resignation as director general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). “I took immediate action upon being made aware that Mr Lockwood was the subject of a police investigation into an historic allegation, and instructed my officials to ask him to resign or face immediate suspension from his role. “Home Office staff are working at pace with the IOPC’s unitary board to put in place temporary arrangements for the organisation’s leadership.” The Guardian 3/12/2022 News Michael Lockwood: police watchdog forced out amid criminal investigation The head of the country’s police watchdog, who is tasked with rooting out rogue officers, was forced to resign this weekend after it emerged he is under criminal investigation. Michael Lockwood, director-general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), was told to quit by Suella Braverman, the home secretary, after she was informed that a file of evidence had been sent to prosecutors in relation to a historical allegation of wrongdoing. The Times - Subscription at source 3/12/2022 News Police watchdog head Michael Lockwood resigns amid investigation The head of the police watchdog has been forced to resign after becoming the subject of a police investigation, Home Secretary Suella Braverman says. Independent Office for Police Conduct director general Michael Lockwood said on Friday that he was resigning for "personal and domestic reasons". But on Saturday the home secretary said she had taken action after learning of the probe into a historical allegation. BBC 3/12/2022 News Why the Met struggles to sack rogue police officers This week, the charity CrimeStoppers, which receives anonymous tip offs from the public, launched a new hotline – for people to report corruption and abuse by police officers. The Spectator 3/12/2022 Feature People in Bracknell have ‘given up’ reporting serious crimes to police, councillor says Crimes including drug dealing and intimidation are going unreported, according to a local councillor. Residents have said 'nothing happens' when they go to the police. Berkshire Live 3/12/2022 News Major emergency services exercise tests response to terrorist attack The Metropolitan Police, along with other emergency services and statutory partners, has carried out a major live-play exercise this week to test the joint response to a major terrorist incident. Metropolitan Police Service 3/12/2022 News Neurodiversity training to better support the public In my work with the Metropolitan Police Service, I led a listening circle focusing on supporting colleagues who are neurodiverse. College of Policing 3/12/2022 News Police launch ‘Operation Night Guardian’ in run up to Christmas The police are reassuring Christmas revellers of extra patrols, including plain clothed officers, around licensed premises in the run up to the festive period and beyond to help prevent violence and sexual offences. Lancashire Telegraph 3/12/2022 News Sydney Deputy Mayor calls out heavy-handed NSW Police, ahead of WorldPride AUSTRALIA: The warrantless use of sniffer dogs by NSW police in public has been rising since it commenced in the early 2000s. Sydney Criminal Lawyers 3/12/2022 News Far North locals taking ram-raid prevention into own hands NEW ZEALAND: Businesses in the Far North are fed up with being targeted by ram-raids, with locals organising community patrols to bolster policing. 1 News (New Zealand) 3/12/2022 News, Video Vancouver council to debate equipping police with body-worn cameras Tuesday CANADA: Vancouver city council is set to vote next week on a proposal to equip the city’s police with body-worn cameras. Global News (Canada) 3/12/2022 News, Video Clare independent TD advocates for legalisation of drugs REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A Clare Independent TD is calling on the government to stop ‘wasting’ garda resources by chasing drug dealers. [AUDIO] Clare.fm (Republic of Ireland) 3/12/2022 News Taoiseach Micheal Martin dismisses Leo Varadkar’s notion of arming Gardai REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Taoiseach has dismissed a suggestion by the Tánaiste that the gardaí could be armed, saying he was opposed from a political and policy perspective to such a development. Extra.ie (Republic of Ireland) 3/12/2022 News Eyewitness misidentification is the leading cause of known wrongful convictions Non-profit organisation Innocence Canada has highlighted nine main causes of wrongful convictions, with eyewitness misidentification contributing to around 70% of such miscarriages of justice later overturned by DNA testing; Carleton University Professor Joanna Pozzulo and Emily Pica, Associate Professor at Austin Peay State University, explore the impact of such cases, and call for policy reform to address the risks of eyewitness misidentification. Policing Insight 3/12/2022 Feature, Opinion Edmonton’s proposed capital budget leaves critical measures unfunded, police say CANADA: The Edmonton Police Service says the city's proposed capital budget for the next four years leaves some critical projects unfunded. The Edmonton Police Commission recommends council spend $132 million on capital renewal and growth projects but city administration is recommending spending less than half that amount. The commission, alongside the police service, made the requests to city council during a budget presentation on Friday. Lori Lorenz, executive director of EPS value and impact division, told city council that this would put EPS "at a serious risk." CBC News (Canada) 3/12/2022 News Industrial action at Ministry of Justice putting the brakes on justice NEW ZEALAND: Industrial action by court staff is starting to put a pinch on the administration of justice – something a union says is necessary to raise pay rates at the ministry with the lowest pay in the public sector. Ministry of Justice staff, who belong to the Public Service Association, are in the midst of industrial action currently scheduled to last until December 19. Staff are working to rule, which usually involves doing no overtime and being strict about break times. Stuff (New Zealand) 3/12/2022 News Northamptonshire Police only one of 43 England and Wales forces to see crime figures FALL last year “I wanted to be a proactive force that goes out and deals with issues and that’s exactly what we are doing,” says Chief Constable Northamptonshire Telegraph 3/12/2022 News «160316041605160616071608160916101611Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
