Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115673 total results. Showing results 32781 to 32800 «163616371638163916401641164216431644Next ›Last » Cop charged with double murder of Sydney couple worked with students AUSTRALIA: The Sydney police officer who allegedly killed Jesse Baird and Luke Davies was working as a “youth engagement officer” which put him in frequent contact with school students in the city’s south. Senior Constable Beaumont Lamarre-Condon’s arrest and charge has shaken many within the force, who have spoken of shame and anger as investigators work to find the bodies of his alleged victims. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Subscription at source 24/2/2024 News Community policing on a new beat NEW ZEALAND: Ngā Pirihimana o Aotearoa, New Zealand Police, has faced many trials and tribulations adapting to the changing political and legal landscape with the formation of each new Government. MARLEE PARTRIDGE looks at likely challenges in the next few years. Wairarapa Times Age (New Zealand) 24/2/2024 Feature NCA and Border Force make record breaking 5.7 tonne cocaine seizure The National Crime Agency and Border Force have made what is believed to be the biggest ever seizure of class A drugs in the UK. The haul of 5.7 tonnes of cocaine was found in a container at Southampton Port on 8 February. Details can only now be released. National Crime Agency (NCA) 23/2/2024 News Initial results of Police Scotland crime investigation pilot ‘very positive’ DCC Malcolm Graham told the SPA Board that the force is assessing the potential 'capacity to free up frontline officers' off the back of this pilot. Early evaluation of a pilot which sees Police Scotland not investigate certain crimes in the north-east region suggests that a only small number won’t be investigated further due to a lack of reasonable/proportionate line of inquiry. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/2/2024 News DCC announced as preferred candidate to take over in Lancashire Current Chief Chris Rowley will retire next month after 31 years in policing. The current Deputy Chief Constable of Lancashire Police has been chosen as the preferred candidate to replace the outgoing Chris Rowley, who’s set to retire next month after 31 years in policing. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/2/2024 News Police watchdog IOPC investigates roof fall death in Salford The death of a man who fell from a roof as officers engaged with him is being investigated by the police watchdog. The incident happened in Trevor Road, Eccles, Greater Manchester, at about 12:00 GMT on Friday. BBC 23/2/2024 News Former DCC recommended for appointment as Northants Chief Fire Officer The Police, Fire and Crime panel has recommended the appointment of Nikki Watson. A Police, Fire and Crime Panel has recommended the appointment of a former Deputy Chief Constable as their Chief Fire Officer even though she faces an IOPC inquiry related to her previous role. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/2/2024 News 11 staff members ‘did not have legitimate reason’ to view Calocane material Nottinghamshire Police has given further details on some of the misconduct cases stemming from the Valdo Calocane case. Nottinghamshire Police have identified 11 members of staff who viewed material relating to the Valdo Calocane case without a legitimate reason to do so. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/2/2024 News Police commissioner mugged by youth crime AUSTRALIA: Katarina Carroll’s resignation has brought to a head the poisonous politics surrounding youth crime in the Sunshine State, a rolling crisis that contributed to the downfall of one premier last December and threatens to doom another. The Australian - Subscription at source 23/2/2024 News Property crime down a quarter across Christchurch City NEW ZEALAND: Every week, Janene Burnett sees at least two burglaries posted on her community Facebook page and last week, her neighbour’s four-wheel drive was stolen from outside their house. The topic is particularly sensitive for the 32-year-old and her husband Hugh after $100,000 of property was stolen from their home in Richmond, Christchurch, last year. The Press (New Zealand) 23/2/2024 News Drug cautions ‘clearly not working’ as cannabis possession charges top 17,000 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A system that aims to reduce the number of people brought to court for possession of controlled drugs such as cannabis is “clearly not doing what it was meant to do”. Data released by the Department of Justice shows the number of court actions dwarfed the number of adult cautions for cannabis possession in the past three years. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 23/2/2024 News Police Scotland plans to no longer investigate every reported crime from April a ‘source of shame’ for Scottish Government ministers Plans by Police Scotland to no longer investigate every crime reported to them from April have been described as a “source of shame” for ministers. The wider rollout appears set to be given the green light after a pilot run in the north east, in which some minor crimes were not investigated, was rated a success by the force. The Scotsman 23/2/2024 News Minor crimes ‘won’t be investigated’ if police roll out ‘positive’ pilot Police Scotland trialled a scheme which saw crime reports where there were no leads to pursue not investigated. STV News 23/2/2024 News Government tells police to crack down on protests at MPs’ homes after Gaza Commons furore The home secretary has said police must crack down on mobs who intimidate MPs at their homes after the Commons speaker warned of “frightening” threats against politicians. James Cleverly called for democracy to be defended, hours after Rishi Sunak said parliament should never bow to “extremists”. Sir Lindsay Hoyle cited fears over MPs safety after he was accused of “hijacking” a debate on Gaza and ripping up parliamentary procedure to favour Labour. The Independent 23/2/2024 News Doreen Lawrence accuses police of ‘arrogance’ as she criticises force for failing to promote black officers The Labour peer said that data suggests black officers are more prone to discipline than white colleagues and face lower promotion rates The Standard 23/2/2024 News Police Scotland considers not investigating ‘minor’ crimes Force says there is little point wasting resources on cases where there are no leads as figures show officer numbers have plummeted The Telegraph - Subscription at source 23/2/2024 News Police chief says he needs Quebec’s help to avoid a net loss of officers CANADA: Fady Dagher has recruited enough graduates to join the police force, but there isn't enough space to train them at the Nicolet police academy. The Gazette (Montreal) (Canada) 23/2/2024 News Police service to spend $2M on equipment purchases in next five years CANADA: The Moose Jaw Police Service plans to spend over $2 million during the next five years through its equipment reserve budget, which includes nearly $600,000 for smaller items like computers. Moose Jaw Today (Canada) 23/2/2024 News Organized crime surge around Quebec City prompts provincial police to send in help CANADA: Quebec provincial police is sending several of its officers specializing in organized crime to help Quebec City's police service, which has been dealing with a growing number of incidents involving street gangs and the Hells Angels. CBC News (Canada) 23/2/2024 News West Yorkshire Police sorry for officer’s language in viral arrest A police force has apologised to a 16-year-old girl and her family after an officer used "inappropriate" language during her arrest. 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