Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98457 total results. Showing results 32441 to 32460 «161916201621162216231624162516261627Next ›Last » Ret’d Chief Kristen Ziman: ‘If you speak out against guns in the US, you might as well say you hate puppies’ After a 30-year career which saw her rise to the top of the Aurora Illinois Police Department, former chief Kristen Ziman retired in 2021 and found herself facing a difficult transition; 18 months on, with her first book published, and putting her specialist interests in counter-terrorism and gun violence to good use, she’s not ready to give up making a positive difference just yet, as she explained to Policing Insight’s Christine Townsend. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 17/1/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Skeptical Saskatoon seniors help police trap suspects in ‘grandparent emergency scam’ CANADA: Two Saskatoon seniors recall the precise moment they turned the tables on three men charged with bilking elderly Saskatoon residents of more than $100,000. CBC News (Canada) 17/1/2023 News Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 17/1/2023 News The truth about TASER: How do TASER energy devices protect officers and subjects alike? Front-line police deserve to be protected by equipment that not only protects them, but the public too. TASER technology is one of the most studied, safe and effective means of quickly stopping a threat. In this article, we’ll dig into the research around TASER energy devices and address misconceptions and myths. Policing Insight 17/1/2023 Advertisement, Feature Gardaí arrest juvenile after teen stabbed in Carrigaline REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A teenage boy is receiving treatment in hospital after an alleged stabbing in Carrigaline. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 17/1/2023 News Garda Commissioner challenged on policing issues at JPC meeting REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris received a roasting from several members of the Donegal Joint Policing Committee when he met them at Donegal County Council headquarters in Lifford on Monday afternoon. Donegal Live (Republic of Ireland) 17/1/2023 News Met Commissioner’s ‘turnaround’ plan overshadowed by new scandal as serial rapist PC pleads guilty Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley last week unveiled the outlines of a turnaround plan for the force based on “precise community crime fighting”, a new performance framework and new professional values; but just days after the ambitious plan was announced, the force was facing fresh controversy with the conviction of serial rapist PC David Carrick highlighting concerns over vetting, conduct and complaints, as Policing Insight’s Keith Potter reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 17/1/2023 Analysis, Feature MPS Commissioner apologises for ‘horrific’ failures over officer who pleaded guilty to multiple rapes Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has apologised for the “horrific failures” that allowed David Carrick to pursue a relentless campaign of sexually and mentally abusing women. Police Professional 17/1/2023 News Met chief ‘can’t promise women reporting sexual offence will not meet officer accused of wrongdoing’ More than 1,000 Metropolitan Police officers and staff remain in service despite being accused of sexual offences or domestic abuse The Independent 17/1/2023 News Alice Springs mayor Matt Paterson calls for federal police, ADF assistance amid crime crisis AUSTRALIA: The mayor of Alice Springs has called for the army or federal police to be deployed to the outback town to assist with a prolonged and frequently violent crime crisis. An intensive police operation was launched in November in response to escalating rates of crime in the town and has resulted in more than 300 arrests. ABC News (Australia) 17/1/2023 News The police don’t need powers to further curtail our right to protest. Just teach them the law These measures are born of culture wars, rather than the need to balance the freedom to disrupt with maintenance of order The Guardian 17/1/2023 Feature, Opinion ACT promises speeding ticket-like penalties for shoplifting AUSTRALIA: The ACT Party says if it is voted into government this year it will introduce a speeding ticket-like penalty system to punish young shoplifters in a bid to crackdown on retail crime. The party says it would introduce “instant, practical penalties” for young people caught shoplifting to “stop rookie offenders before they escalate to more serious offending”. Stuff (New Zealand) 17/1/2023 News Met police paid rapist cop David Carrick at least £60k while he was in custody Serial rapist PC David Carrick is likely to have been paid at least around £60,000 while in police custody, following his arrest for rape in October 2021 LBC 17/1/2023 News Met police chief says some serving officers need to be removed amid David Carrick fallout Sir Mark Rowley says force has not dealt with its own integrity with the ruthlessness that it deals with criminals The Guardian 17/1/2023 News Domestic and family violence perpetrator screening and risk assessment in Queensland: Current practice and future opportunities Following substantial domestic and family violence (DFV) reforms in Australia in recent years, the identification of victim-survivors is increasingly embedded across service system responses. In contrast, while men using DFV often have diverse service system contact for co-occurring issues, their use of DFV is often not identified. This mixed-methods study examines current screening and risk assessment practices for DFV perpetration in service systems that frequently encounter men who may be using DFV, including mental health, alcohol and other drug services, corrections and child protection services. Results show significant variation in screening and risk assessment practices and attitudes across service areas. Australian Institute of Criminology (Australia) 17/1/2023 Research article Tech bosses could face jail after Tory MPs revolt on bill Tech bosses could face jail time for failing to protect children online, after the government conceded to a backbench rebellion. Nearly 50 Tory MPs wanted to amend the Online Safety Bill to introduce two-year sentences for managers who fail to stop children seeing harmful material. BBC 17/1/2023 News Tech bosses face jail if children not kept safe online after UK parliament deal Tech bosses face jail if children not kept safe online after UK parliament deal Rebel Tories drop amendment after ministers agree to make managers criminally liable for persistent breaches of duty of care The Guardian 17/1/2023 News Chair response to David Carrick case APCC Chair Marc Jones, said: “My thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to the victims and their families affected by the monstruous crimes of this man. I am angered and saddened that anyone, let alone a serving police officer, could commit such heinous crimes. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 17/1/2023 News Ensuring public trust: Factors impacting the global public’s perception of the police Public trust in policing is essential in maintaining police legitimacy and effectiveness, and people’s perceptions of police are a valuable indicator of levels of community trust and confidence; Dr Rasha Kassem and Dr Ian Kennedy of the Open University explore some of the factors influencing negative and positive perceptions of policing, many of which were highlighted during a recent University of Oxford public engagement event. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 17/1/2023 Analysis, Feature MP names ex-Edinburgh Academy teacher accused of sexual abuse A retired teacher accused by the BBC broadcaster Nicky Campbell of being a paedophile has been named in the House of Commons as Iain Wares. The Times - Subscription at source 17/1/2023 News «161916201621162216231624162516261627Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
