Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98555 total results. Showing results 33101 to 33120 «165216531654165516561657165816591660Next ›Last » Police Scotland slammed for describing paedophiles as ‘minor-attracted people’ in major report as critics warn the phrase risks normalising child abuse Police Scotland has been slammed for describing paedophiles as 'minor-attracted people' in a crucial report, raising concerns of softening language around child abuse. The document, which assessed the force's performance during the past year, outlined that Police Scotland has been working to support a European project in order to 'counter the effects of child sexual exploitation'. In reference to this project, the report read: 'This project’s main agenda is to develop understanding and approach to avoid the victimisation of children by engaging Minor-Attracted People (MAPs) and provide them with the necessary support, treatment and guidance to help prevent criminal activities.' Mail Online 30/12/2022 News More than 1,800 police officers recruited under Boris Johnson’s 20,000 pledge have already quit More than 1,800 police officers hired as part of Boris Johnson’s pledge to recruit 20,000 extra constables by 2023 have already quit, figures show. The real number is believed to be much higher, amid warnings over recruits leaving policing over pay, conditions and a “mismatch” between their expectations and the reality of the job. The Independent 30/12/2022 News Police to provide safe space for women celebrating New Year’s Eve in London Designated spaces will be provided for women and girls who feel unsafe on New Year’s Eve celebrations in London, before the mayor’s fireworks display at the London Eye, the Metropolitan police has said. The Met announced it would work with Safer Spaces, a community interest company set up to help educate and create a culture that confronts and prevents sexual violence, harassment and domestic abuse at festivals and events. The Guardian 30/12/2022 News Toronto police lay dozens of charges against boy, 15, for series of ‘takeover-style’ armed robberies CANADA: Toronto police have arrested and charged a 15-year-old boy from Toronto with 70 criminal offences in connection with 15 different robberies. Officers from Toronto, Peel and Halton Regional Police say they've responded to 14 pharmacy robberies and one financial institution robbery allegedly committed by a group of boys between Sep. 3 and Nov. 21, a release issued Friday reads. After a multi-jurisdictional investigation including York, Peel and Halton police, Toronto police say they issued a Criminal Code search warrant in relation to the investigation. CBC News (Canada) 30/12/2022 News Parents of child bitten by Winnipeg police dog in school see surge of public support for independent probe CANADA: Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit declined to look into the case. The parents of a boy bitten by a Winnipeg police dog during a school visit are demanding an independent investigation into what happened, and thousands have signed an online petition to support them. CBC News (Canada) 30/12/2022 News ‘You see some horrible things’: Inside Qld’s toughest police job AUSTRALIA: They are the police officers you never want to meet who have arguably the toughest job in the service. This is what it’s really like working in the Forensic Crash Unit. The Chronicle (Australia) - Subscription at source 30/12/2022 Feature 2022 has provided new and continuing challenges for policing – and 2023 looks set for many more As 2022 draws to a close, Policing Insight Editor Keith Potter looks back over some of the key law enforcement themes covered over the past 12 months, the challenges met and opportunities offered, and our continuing commitment to provide a platform for sharing expertise, understanding and best practice throughout 2023. Policing Insight - Registration at source 30/12/2022 Feature, Opinion AFP highlights regional achievements for 2022 AUSTRALIA: It has been a busy year for the AFP combatting crime across the country. AFP regional commands highlight successes across crime priorities including cyber, fraud, child protection, transnational serious organised crime, drugs, and terrorism. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 30/12/2022 Feature Watchdog launches probe after five Dorset Police officers are ‘suspended for sending and receiving offensive WhatsApp messages Five police officers have been suspended from the Dorset force for allegedly sending and receiving offensive WhatsApp texts. Colleagues reported the sergeant and four PCs for the inappropriate messages. The officers are part of a crack anti-crime team in Bournemouth. They were suspended in July. Mail Online 30/12/2022 News Police: 1,800 officers recruited under Boris Johnson scheme ‘have resigned’ More than 1,800 police officers recruited under Boris Johnson’s manifesto pledge to increase numbers have reportedly already resigned. The Guardian 30/12/2022 News Police save 100 lives with special drug overdose kits A life-saving treatment for people succumbing to drug overdoses has been used by Scottish police officers more than 100 times as the national rollout of the medication continues. Nearly 4,000 Naloxone kits have been issued north of the border with Police Scotland set to equip 12,500 officers with the drug, which helps to treat opioid-related overdoses. The Times - Subscription at source 30/12/2022 News Calgary police Chief Neufeld looks back at 2022 CANADA: The past year was a year that saw COVID-19 protests and restrictions both ease, and gun violence and transit safety topped many news headlines. Calgary Police Service Chief Mark Neufeld sat down with Global Calgary anchor Dallas Flexhaug to look back at the biggest challenges facing CPS in 2022 and to look ahead to what’s next for Calgary police in 2023. Global News (Canada) 29/12/2022 Feature, Interview, Opinion E-Comm service concerns about public safety CANADA: Delta police say they're concerned about the number of unanswered non-emergency calls to B.C.'s E-Comm Centre. Acting Inspector James Sandberg discusses how delays and dropped calls can impact public safety. Global News (Canada) 29/12/2022 News, Video Regina police chief on Sanderson manhunt, overdoses and new police plane CANADA: Regina Police Chief Evan Bray recently sat down with CBC provincial affairs reporter Adam Hunter for a year-end interview. Bray reflected on how a provincewide manhunt centred in Regina for one day, crime trends and how COVID has impacted drug use. He also gave his thoughts on the provincial government's planned marshals service and the federal government's gun buyback plan. CBC News (Canada) 29/12/2022 Feature, Interview, Opinion Police Scotland will drive out all discrimination in our force Fiona Taylor: Policing in Scotland is not immune from the racism, sexism, misogyny and discrimination which persists across all sectors, industries and society as a whole. That’s a tough message for hard-working police officers and staff who give so much of themselves to help others. The Times - Subscription at source 29/12/2022 Feature, Opinion Gsoc ‘acutely aware’ its probe into George Nkencho death is still not complete REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (Gsoc) has said it is “acutely aware” that the second anniversary of George Nkencho’s death has come and their investigation is not yet complete - but said it will be finished “as soon as possible”. GSOC launched its investigation after the 27-year-old was shot multiple times by a garda from the Armed Support Unit outside his home in Clonee, west Dublin, on December 30, 2020. Mr Nkencho was brandishing a knife at the time. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 29/12/2022 News False or misleading statements to Gsoc led to 12 prosecutions REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda staff associations have long complained about vexatious or malicious complaints from certain members of the public against gardaí Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 29/12/2022 News ‘Ignoring the evidence’: New youth crime proposals labelled ‘draconian’ AUSTRALIA: Changes to youth crime laws announced by the state government three days after an alleged home invasion resulted in the death of a Queensland mother have been rushed, experts say, with fears the proposals will perpetuate existing problems and not deter offending. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk on Thursday announced a range of new proposals, including harsher penalties, two new youth detention centres and amendments to the Youth Justice Act – so magistrates would need to consider an offender’s previous bail history, criminal activity and track record when sentencing. WA Today (Australia) 29/12/2022 News Police reveal 5,600 reports of scams across Northern Ireland in 2022 There have been 5,600 reports of attempted scams and scams reported to the police across Northern Ireland in 2022, it has been revealed. Revealing the stark figure, the PSNI said the biggest individual loss from a scam this year was £350,000 by a victim who was targeted in a cryptocurrency investment scam. Belfast Telegraph 29/12/2022 News New Devon and Cornwall Police chief constable sworn in A new chief constable for Devon and Cornwall Police has been formally sworn in. Will Kerr has taken over from Shaun Sawyer who left the role in August. Mr Kerr was formerly the Deputy Chief Constable with Police Scotland and before that spent more than 27 years in the Police Service of Northern Ireland. BBC 29/12/2022 News «165216531654165516561657165816591660Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
