Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115579 total results. Showing results 321 to 340 «131415161718192021Next ›Last » Rise in arrests would flood justice system, warns Burnham’s police chief Stephen Watson says courts could not cope if all of Britain’s forces matched Manchester. The chief of Britain’s fastest-improving police force has warned the justice system will not cope if every constabulary matches his arrest rate for criminals… The Telegraph 23/6/2026 News Met to extend live facial recognition to West End Britain's biggest police force is expanding its use of static live facial recognition cameras to London's West End and Soho. The devices were used during a six-month pilot in Croydon, south London, between October 2025 and last month, which saw 173 people arrested including a woman who had been wanted for more than 20 years. BBC 23/6/2026 News Met to expand use of live facial recognition into central London by Christmas Technology to be used in six more areas next year as critics say tens of thousands of people will be forced into ‘digital police lineup’ The Guardian 23/6/2026 News Senior police employee under investigation, force declines to give details NEW ZEALAND: A senior New Zealand Police employee is under investigation, police have confirmed. The Herald understands allegations include workplace misconduct and the alleged misuse of police resources and systems. The Herald put several claims to police about what was allegedly being investigated. Police declined to answer specific questions. The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand) 23/6/2026 News Statement from the Commissioner of Police AUSTRALIA: Please find the following statement from Police Commissioner Grant Stevens: I am aware of the step taken by the Police Association of South Australia and have spoken to Premier Peter Malinauskas. He has told me and stated publicly that Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams and I have his full support and confidence. The police union’s step is disappointing because, while the delegates have expressed their opinion, it is not reflective of the daily feedback I receive through my constant interaction with officers on the frontline. South Australia Police 23/6/2026 News Overt Live Facial Recognition Trial AUSTRALIA: The Western Australia Police Force will soon be trialling advancements in overt live facial recognition technology to respond to crime faster and enhance community safety. Overt Live Facial Recognition technology is being rolled out to prevent and detect crime, find wanted and dangerous criminals, safeguard vulnerable people, such as children, and to protect people from harm, keeping the community safe. Government of Western Australia 23/6/2026 News WA Police Union: Retention, not recruitment, is the real crisis AUSTRALIA: While the successful launch of live facial recognition cameras has led to multiple arrests and proven the value of new technology, there is still pressure for a visible police presence across WA. Western Australian Police Union President Simone Taplin told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that while police recruitment is important, the force must focus on retention, pointing to the high number of retirements and resignations over recent months as a major concern. 6pr (Australia) 23/6/2026 Audio, News Union passes ‘no confidence’ vote against SA’s police commissioner and deputy commissioner AUSTRALIA: South Australia's police union has passed a vote of "no confidence" in the leadership of the police commissioner and his deputy, despite the top cop saying the move was "not reflective" of the feedback he received from officers. Delegates of the Police Association of South Australia met on Tuesday to discuss staffing pressures, retention and workforce wellbeing. ABC News (Australia) 23/6/2026 News Are more police officers getting killed in the line of duty? Here’s what the data tells us CANADA: Monday marked the third time an officer in Canada was killed in less than two weeks. A busy Montreal neighbourhood went into lockdown Monday after an armed standoff at a hotel in Côte-des-Neiges left a police officer, a civilian and a suspect dead. Another officer and a bystander were injured in the attack. The shooting marked the third time an officer in Canada was killed in less than two weeks, raising questions about whether violence against officers is increasing. It also came one day after two RCMP officers responding to a call for help in Melville, Sask., were shot and injured. CBC News (Canada) 23/6/2026 Analysis, Feature New gender-neutral police recruitment drives surge in female police hires SOUTH KOREA: Korea’s first unified, gender-neutral hiring process for entry-level police officers resulted in women comprising a record 37.8 percent of the selected candidates. The National Police Agency (NPA) announced Monday that women accounted for 1,112 of the 2,941 applicants selected in the final round for the first half of 2026. This marks the first time women exceeded 30 percent of new hires, aligning with their 37.1 percent share of all applicants. Men accounted for 62.9 percent of the applicant pool and 1,829 of the final selections, or 62.2 percent. The Korea Times (South Korea) 23/6/2026 News Confidence in West Mercia Police rising, says new data More than 80 per cent of those surveyed expressed confidence in West Mercia Police, according to the latest perception survey carried out by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Campion. The survey reflects feedback gathered between January and March and points to gains across nearly all areas of policing, with 81 per cent of respondents saying they have confidence in the force—a two per cent rise from the same period last year. Advertizer (Oswestry and border counties) 23/6/2026 News The ‘less lethal’ weapons used by Australian police, revealed – video AUSTRALIA: Australian police are using so-called ‘less lethal’ weapons – a category which includes tasers, tear gas and projectile launchers – against protesters with increasing frequency and little scrutiny. These weapons are termed ‘less lethal’, but they can cause serious injury or even kill if misused. While police are deploying these weapons publicly, they often go to great lengths not to publicise what weapons they have and how they’re being used. Guardian Australia's investigations team spent months reviewing protest footage, court and tender records and speaking to experts to build the most comprehensive picture yet of what our police have in their arsenal and what damage they can do. The Guardian 23/6/2026 Feature, Video Philip Matthews: ‘We don’t have enough senior people who really understand the dynamics of drug trafficking’ In the latest in a series of interviews with leading figures involved in the research and investigation of organised crime (OC), Policing Insight’s Dr Chris Allen spoke to Philip Matthews, a former senior law enforcement officer with more than 38 years’ experience of tackling drug trafficking, counter-corruption and anti-money laundering, about the missed opportunities to target OC and drug trafficking groups, the likelihood of more OC violence on UK streets, and the need to “control the ground” in drug enforcement operations. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 23/6/2026 Feature, Interview Serving police officer charged after incident in Colwyn Bay A serving North Wales Police officer has been suspended from duties following an incident in the Colwyn Bay area earlier this month. Wales 24/7 23/6/2026 News New data reveals 14 per cent rise in custody deaths AUSTRALIA: New data has revealed a 14 per cent increase in national custody deaths in the 2024-2025 financial year, with 18 custodial or police-involved shooting... The Courier Mail (Australia) - Subscription at source 23/6/2026 News Queensland to invest $7.2 billion into crime crackdown AUSTRALIA: Sky News Australia can exclusively reveal the Queensland government will invest $7.2 billion to strengthen community safety in today’s state budget. Sky News 23/6/2026 News, Video 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 23/6/2026 News The arrest that saw a police officer convicted of assault AUSTRALIA: Body-worn camera footage shows Senior Constable Aaron Bowen deploying his Taser nine times in 46 seconds when arresting a man at a Warragul home in May... The Age (Australia) - Subscription at source 23/6/2026 News WA Police’s new facial recognition cameras nab several people in shopping centre sting AUSTRALIA: New police facial recognition cameras have started to be deployed across Perth this week, with the technology based at Midland Gate leading to several... WA Today (Australia) - Subscription at source 23/6/2026 News Police union hands top cop vote of no confidence AUSTRALIA: In an historic move, the police union has passed a vote of no confidence against a sitting Police Commissioner and his deputy. In Daily (Australia) 23/6/2026 News «131415161718192021Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
