Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 96579 total results. Showing results 33221 to 33240 «165816591660166116621663166416651666Next ›Last » Suspicious places make people suspicious: Officers’ perceptions of place-based conditions in racialized drug enforcement Place-based conditions are well-established predictors of police behavior, but the literature lacks nuanced examinations of how place-based factors influence officer decision making, especially by citizen race/ethnicity and from officers’ perspectives. We investigate officers’ accounts regarding how they weigh place-based factors into their arrest decisions of Black, Hispanic, and White drug suspects in Newark, New Jersey from 2011 to 2016. Our analysis of 438 filed drug arrest reports revealed that most arrestees, especially Black Americans, became susceptible to heightened police scrutiny because of their presence in stigmatized, criminalized areas. Although place-based stigma and individualized prohibited behavior coalesced to guide police contacts with Hispanic and White residents, officers made contacts with Black Americans based on a lower legal basis, often irrespective of their individualized behavior in stigmatized places. Criminology and Public Policy 2/11/2022 Research article Lawyer says convoy protesters were receiving leaked police information, Emergencies Act inquiry hears CANADA: One of the main lawyers representing some convoy organizers says the group was receiving leaked police information during the early days of protests that blocked streets in downtown Ottawa, the Emergencies Act inquiry heard. CBC News (Canada) 2/11/2022 News, Video Kenya: police killings point to systemic rot and a failed justice system New Kenyan President William Ruto has already ordered a police unit suspected of extrajudicial killings to be disbanded; but East Africa crime, justice and policing specialist Professor Naomi van Stapele argues that, far from representing genuine reform, the move simply allows the new leader to bring in his own trusted officers in a country where police killings are systemic. Policing Insight 2/11/2022 Analysis, Feature Police Diversion at Arrest: A Systematic Review of the Literature Police-initiated diversion programs are an increasingly common intervention to prevent excessive arrests of vulnerable populations. This systematic literature review carefully examined the current state of research to evaluate what is known about these programs and to determine the next steps for the field. Health, human services, legal, and criminal justice databases were searched for empirical research on police-initiated pre-arrest diversion of adults from 2000 to the present, resulting in 47 relevant studies for the review. The study designs, analyses, and findings are described. Overall, police diversion programs were associated with reducing recidivism and lowering costs, although there is little association between program participation and improved behavioral health. More in-depth qualitative and quasi-experimental research is needed. Police diversion programs can be seen as one major social justice strategy to reduce dependence on mass incarceration to resolve social problems. Criminal Justice and Behaviour - Subscription at source 2/11/2022 Research article Windsor police considering creating a new unit to deal with large protests: internal document CANADA: The Windsor Police Service (WPS) examined the idea of creating a Public Order Unit to help control large crowds of people in the wake of the Ambassador Bridge blockade, according to a debriefing document submitted to the Emergencies Act Inquiry in Ottawa. CBC News (Canada) 2/11/2022 News Toronto Police and Gerstein Crisis Centre extend the 9-1-1 Crisis Call Diversion Pilot Project for another year CANADA: The Toronto Police Service (TPS) and Gerstein Crisis Centre (GCC) will continue in collaboration to respond to those calling 9-1-1 with non-emergent mental health needs for an additional year. Blue Line (Canada) 2/11/2022 News Five of 17 Wicklow Garda stations record crime increase REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: An analysis by the Irish Independent has revealed that five out of 17 Wicklow Garda stations recorded an increase in crime last year compared to pre-Covid levels, despite being subject to lockdown restrictions for large parts of the year. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 2/11/2022 News Councillor seeks extra garda resources after Halloween violence REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The chairman of a Limerick joint policing committee has said extra garda resources are “urgently needed” to deal with roaming gangs of youths in west Limerick towns and villages. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 2/11/2022 News HMICFRS report is ‘latest indictment of the state of policing’, says EVAW The End Violence Against Women Coalition (EVAW) said the “shocking” findings of His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) inspection of vetting, misconduct and misogyny in the police service “are the latest indictment of the state of policing”. Police Professional 2/11/2022 News Wiltshire Police chief constable announces intention to retire The chief constable of Wiltshire Police has announced he will retire from his position next June at the end of his 30 years’ service. Police Professional 2/11/2022 News Too easy for the ‘wrong people to join and stay in the police’, new report finds Police vetting standards are not high enough and it is too easy for the wrong people to join and stay in the police, a new report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found. Police Professional 2/11/2022 News Greater Manchester Police responds to watchdog report on vetting failures "Public trust and confidence in the police is vital" Manchester Evening News 2/11/2022 News The police service is rotten to the core A report published today by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services for England and Wales should come as no shock to those of us that campaign to end male violence, such as rape and domestic abuse. The Spectator 2/11/2022 Feature, Opinion Towards gender equality reform in police organisations: the utility of a social justice approach Recent investigations into sex discrimination, sexual harassment and predatory behaviour within police organisations have led to a range of gender reforms that aim to create more inclusion, respect and safety. These reforms have tended to be female-focused and designed to support greater equality for female police. This paper reports on an interview-based study that sought to understand and address resistance to gender equality reform within a large police organisation in Australia. The paper draws on Nancy Fraser’s model of social justice to consider the capacity of particular reforms to reproduce and/or transform the organisation’s hierarchical structures and masculinised cultures. Fraser’s model is presented as enriching current understandings about how the policy aims of gender equality might be realised in police organisations through a broader focus on supporting political, cultural and economic justice for all. The paper concludes by considering the practice implications of this social justice approach for police organisations. Police Practice and Research - Subscription at source 2/11/2022 Research article Policing ‘may be compromised’ by fall in number of recruits, says GRA president REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The collapse in garda recruitment this year is pushing regular frontline units to a point where policing levels “may become compromised”, the country’s largest staff association has warned. It comes as official figures show that little over 90 students will enter Templemore garda college in 2022, compared to the target of 800 set by the Government. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 2/11/2022 News Australian Federal Police gives Solomon Islands police semi-automatic rifles, vehicles AUSTRALIA: The Australian Federal Police has donated dozens of semi-automatic rifles to the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), in what diplomats have called a "landmark" step up in security cooperation. However, the announcement has been slammed by opposition leader Matthew Wale, who has warned against the "militarisation" of Solomon Islands and accused Australia of making the donation purely to stop China building up its influence in the police force. ABC News (Australia) 2/11/2022 News GMP’s journey to improvement: Protecting vulnerable people Greater Manchester Police is committed to protecting the most vulnerable people in the communities it serves. Arrests for domestic abuse offences have increased significantly and Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPNs) are also up. In addition, each of GMP’s 10 policing districts now has its own Complex Safeguarding Team led by a dedicated chief inspector. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) 2/11/2022 News The Times view on police recruitment: Rot in the Force A shocking new report in the wake of Sarah Everard’s murder must lead to reform The Times - Subscription at source 2/11/2022 Feature, Opinion Matt Parr: Trust is badly damaged but not beyond repair A series of scandals has struck a hammer blow to public trust in the police — perhaps none more so than the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving officer. It was following her murder that we were asked to inspect police vetting and how forces deal with misogynistic and predatory behaviour. Our report contains many examples of police forces getting it wrong that the public will find shocking. Despite repeated warnings, not enough has been done to improve standards and to stamp out misogyny in policing. The Times - Subscription at source 2/11/2022 Feature, Opinion Again and again, police forces miss chances to root out bad apples Given the litany of failings from today’s report into police vetting and misconduct, one would be hard pressed to pick the most disturbing element. The officer who admitted flashing the same woman seven times in a fortnight would be high on the list, along with the applicants who were recruited despite their links to organised crime, including drug supply. The fact that male officers are said to be harassing their colleagues, viewing pornography at work and stopping the cars of pretty women in a practice dubbed “booty patrol” would be shocking if it were possible to be shocked any more. The Times - Subscription at source 2/11/2022 Analysis, Feature «165816591660166116621663166416651666Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
