Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103270 total results. Showing results 34081 to 34100 «170117021703170417051706170717081709Next ›Last » Ford government slammed for years-long delay in pay changes for police charged with serious crimes CANADA: Ontario’s solicitor general says his ministry is working to “complete discussions” with polices forces and other associations so that a four-year-old law can be put into place that could bar officers from collecting pay when they have been charged with serious offences. Toronto Star (Canada) 4/4/2023 News Galway Garda chief says “substantial” boost in Garda numbers tackling illegal drugs REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Chief Superintendent Gerry Roche says the number of Gardaí now dealing directly with the problem of illegal drugs in Galway is being substantially boosted. Galway Bay (Republic of Ireland) 4/4/2023 News Gardaí warn of major retention crisis with 345% increase in people leaving force since 2016 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Retention is now a major problem for gardaí, with a 345% increase in people leaving the force since 2016. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 4/4/2023 News AGSI announces significant escalation in dispute on garda rosters REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors has announced a significant escalation in its dispute with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on the issue of rosters. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 4/4/2023 News ‘Leadership for Wellness’ strategy focuses on police managers’ role in preventing harm and promoting wellbeing While police agencies have increased their supportive responses to the trauma that can damage staff wellbeing, the role of leaders and managers in taking a preventative approach to organisational stressors has been largely overlooked; now a new paper from the Australian Institute of Police Management and Griffith University sets out a Leadership for Wellness Strategy that could address those gaps, as Policing Insight’s Keith Potter reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 4/4/2023 Feature, Innovation Drones increasingly being used to smuggle drugs into Scottish prisons, figures show The number of drones being flown into prison grounds has soared recently – with nine unauthorised devices detected by prison bosses in the past three months alone, figures obtained by justice magazine 1919 reveal. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) said it is using “all technological and intelligence tools available” to tackle the issue of drugs being brought into the estate. But the figures, released following a Freedom of Information request, reveal a growing trend. Police Professional 4/4/2023 News Northamptonshire Police chief constable returns to lead force after brief break Northamptonshire Police's chief constable Nick Adderley has returned to the role after just over a month into a temporary retirement. Mr Adderley had served more than the standard 30 years for a police officer and had he worked without the break his pension would have been adversely affected. Northants Live 4/4/2023 News Zachary Rolfe formally dismissed from the Northern Territory Police Force AUSTRALIA: Zachary Rolfe has officially been dismissed from the Northern Territory Police Force, a spokesperson has confirmed. The ABC reported on Sunday the former officer's lawyers had been issued a 'section 78' dismissal notice late last week, but the NT Police's media manager said Mr Rolfe remained a serving member of the force. The NT Police Force has now confirmed Mr Rolfe is no longer a serving member. “A 31-year-old male police officer has been dismissed from the Northern Territory Police Force effective 4th April 2023,” a statement from the NT Police Force said. ABC News (Australia) 4/4/2023 News Queensland police bungle could render hundreds of officer misconduct rulings invalid AUSTRALIA: The Queensland police service may be forced to revoke sanctions against hundreds of officers – including police sacked or demoted for serious misconduct – after the state court of appeal ruled the force’s current practice for instigating disciplinary proceedings was “not valid”. Sources say more than 300 formal internal disciplinary proceedings against police officers could be invalidated, or subject to potential legal challenge, as a result of the court ruling. The Guardian 4/4/2023 News Garda Commissioner urged to arm members of force with tasers REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Commissioner is being urged to arm some members of the force with tasers. The 285 assaults on gardaí last year has prompted the call, at the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors conference in Galway today. Highland Radio (Republic of Ireland) 4/4/2023 News Garda representative chief refuses to rule out industrial action during Biden visit REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The head of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) has refused to rule out the possibility of industrial action during next week’s visit of US president Joe Biden. The association is locked in a dispute with Garda Commissioner Drew Harris over the introduction of a new roster system for gardaí to replace the system in place during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 4/4/2023 News Garda protest during Biden visit would be ‘unhelpful,’ says Harris REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Minister for Justice Simon Harris has said it would be “unhelpful” if Garda sergeants and inspectors protested next week when US president Joe Biden is due to visit. Mr Biden is due to visit locations across Ireland as part of commemorations for the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Mr Biden’s Irish ancestry is also expected to feature as part of the much-anticipated trip. Members of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) are due to vote at a conference on Tuesday on whether to hold a protest next week as part of a dispute with the Garda Commissioner over rosters. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 4/4/2023 News West Midlands Police boss vows force will not act as Met The culture of sexism and racism uncovered in the Metropolitan Police will not be repeated in the West Midlands, its boss says as a new policing model is rolled out locally. BBC 4/4/2023 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 4/4/2023 News CBI expands sexual misconduct inquiry as more claims emerge An investigation into alleged sexual misconduct at the CBI has been expanded after more than a dozen women claimed to have been victims, including one who alleged that she was raped at a staff summer boat party on the River Thames. The Times - Subscription at source 4/4/2023 News CPS signs Accenture for Digital Jurys Bundle The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has awarded Accenture the contract to digitise the jury bundle of evidence used in court cases. UKAuthority.com 4/4/2023 News Child sex offender disclosure scheme guidance Guidance and tools for the implementation of the child sex offender disclosure scheme, also known as Sarah’s Law. Home Office 3/4/2023 Report New Surrey chief constable ‘raring to get going’, says PCC Surrey’s police and crime commissioner (PCC) says new chief constable Tim De Meyer is “raring to get going and is relishing the challenges that lie ahead”. Police Professional 3/4/2023 News New measures to tackle child sexual abuse People who work with children will be legally required to report child sexual abuse or face sanctions under new plans unveiled by the Home Secretary. Home Office 3/4/2023 News Pre-recorded video evidence making ‘important and positive difference’ for rape victims, report shows Some rape victims say without pre-recorded video evidence they would “have likely dropped out or could not have survived if they had to wait for the trial”, according to a new report. Police Professional 3/4/2023 News «170117021703170417051706170717081709Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
