Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103232 total results. Showing results 34241 to 34260 «170917101711171217131714171517161717Next ›Last » ‘Distinct policies’ needed for capture of biometric data from children by police, says commissioner The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner has commended Police Scotland’s approach to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults when capturing their biometric data. Police Professional 29/3/2023 News City of London Police urges ‘vigilance’ against Hajj-related fraud City of London Police is warning prospective Hajj pilgrims to be vigilant against fraud as they begin booking trips to Mecca for June. Police Professional 29/3/2023 News Victims and Prisoners Bill ‘won’t deliver what victims need’, say campaigners The Victims and Prisoners Bill will “not transform victims’ experiences without significant changes”, say campaigners working to end violence against women and girls (VAWG). Police Professional 29/3/2023 News Police call handlers used fake system for eight years One of Scotland's main police control rooms used a fake system to manipulate response time targets for eight years, according to documents seen by the BBC. BBC 29/3/2023 News Three questions on violence against women and girls As part of our ongoing series of blog posts Crest Advisory is posing some of the big policy questions around crime and justice. Following his blog on the key issues facing the criminal justice system, CEO Harvey Redgrave explores violence against women and girls in the wake of the Casey Review. Crest Advisory 29/3/2023 Feature, Opinion Police deserve stronger court protections – Far too many preventable deaths and injuries CANADA: In the past months, far too many police officers in Canada have been killed or injured protecting Canadians, often in situations which were preventable through the courts. Newswire CA 29/3/2023 News London, Ont. council approve new member for police services board CANADA: With lots of options to select from, the London Police Services Board has its newest member. Global News (Canada) 29/3/2023 News “Not you again”: Vexatious and querulous complaints CANADA: Less personal than stalking and criminal harassment, but similar in the degree of preoccupation and attempting to gain power and control, we have the vexatious complainant. Blue Line (Canada) 29/3/2023 Feature Final hurdle in long process to secure more CCTV cameras for Wexford town REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The last hurdle in a 48-step process to extend Wexford town’s public CCTV system to an additional 13 locations, has been reached, with a Council application submitted to the Garda Commissioner for formal approval. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 29/3/2023 News Joint Assurance Review on the acquisition of biometric data from vulnerable persons in police custody requiring the support of an Appropriate Adult under The Criminal Justice (Scotland) Act 2016 (Support for Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2019 This joint assurance review was conducted under the provisions of Sections 2(6)(b) and 3(f) of the Scottish Biometrics Commissioners Act 2020 and is laid before the Scottish Parliament under Section 20(2) of the Act. [PDF] Scottish Biometrics Commissioner 29/3/2023 Report Major drugs seizure in Garda operation on motorway in Laois REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A man was arrested when Gardai stopped a car and seized a large amount of drugs on the Motorway in Laois yesterday. Laos Live (Republic of Ireland) 29/3/2023 News People from ‘all backgrounds and communities’ needed at An Garda Síochána, says Commissioner REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said he needs people from “all backgrounds and communities” to join the service as the latest recruitment campaign opened. Police Professional 29/3/2023 News Joint Assurance Review of the acquisition of biometric data from children arrested in Scotland The aim of this assurance review was to: assess the law, procedure and practice related to the acquisition, retention, use, and destruction of biometric data relating to children and young people. The report highlights best practice, what is working well, and explores any challenges in the acquisition, retention, use, and destruction of biometric data by Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. The review examined the views of police officers and staff as well as qualitative insights of young people with experiences of the criminal justice system who have had their biometrics captured. [PDF] Scottish Biometrics Commissioner 29/3/2023 Report Biometric data acquisition from children and vulnerable people reviewed Police Scotland’s approach to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults when capturing their biometric data has been commended. But more should be done to ensure that everyone who has their biometric data captured as a result of being arrested in Scotland, including these protected groups, is better informed about the purposes for which their data will be used, stated two reports published today (Wednesday, 29th March). Scottish Biometrics Commissioner 29/3/2023 News Jack’s Law: New powers for Queensland police to come before parliament AUSTRALIA: Police will gain new search powers in Queensland under a new law sparked by the stabbing death of a teenager on the Gold Coast. "Jack's Law", named for Jack Beasley, who was 17 years old when he was killed in 2019, will be introduced to parliament today. It will allow police to search for weapons in nightlife precincts and on public transport. 9 News (Australia) 29/3/2023 News ‘Increasingly volatile’: New $200m police tactics model to protect officers from more gun crime NEW ZEALAND: Police officers confronting armed offenders and other dangerous situations will hopefully be better resourced and trained to de-escalate and prevent loss of life following the nationwide launch of a new police tactics model worth about $200 million. The model, prompted by the shooting of Constable Matthew Hunt during a vehicle stop in Auckland in 2020, enhances the tactical capability of officers through training, with a strong focus on tactical communication that can calm an offender and reduce the likelihood of incidents escalating toward violence. Police have been testing the model since November 2021 in the Northland, Counties Manukau, Waikato, and Central police districts and it will now be rolled out nationwide, adding almost 250 police staff to facilitate the shift. Police Commissioner Andrew Coster welcomed the model, saying it would better equip his officers for the “increasingly volatile” environment police were currently facing. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 29/3/2023 News Police ‘Tactical Response Model’ being rolled out nationwide NEW ZEALAND: The government has decided to roll out the new police Tactical Response Model, previously trialled in four districts, nationwide. The model was set up following the death of Constable Matthew Hunt in 2020. It has three components, including doubling tactical training of frontline staff from 3.5 to 7.5 days per year. Other aspects included changes to deployments and the introduction of Offender Prevention and Tactical Dog teams - a two-member team of a dog handler plus a tactical operator with armed offender training. The government allocated $15.5 million to develop the scheme in September 2021. Another $62.7m was invested last year to trial the scheme in four police districts - Northland, Counties Manukau, Waikato and Central. The cost of rolling it out to the eight other districts is $122.5m. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 29/3/2023 News Tactical Response Model to be rolled out nationally NEW ZEALAND: Police is beginning the nationwide roll-out of its highly successful Tactical Response Model (TRM). TRM is a safety system designed to ensure the frontline is trained, equipped, and supported to keep themselves and communities safer. New Zealand Police 29/3/2023 News Victims and Prisoners Bill comes into force today The new Victims and Prisoners Bill places the principles of the Victims' Code in primary legislation and gives PCCs a greater role in overseeing compliance monitoring of the Code. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/3/2023 News Protecting faith congregations: The rise in support for outlawed terror groups Religious beliefs remain a key component of the motivations of terrorist groups operating around the world, meaning that places of worship and faith congregation will continue to be potential terrorist targets; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth reports on the latest EU-funded initiative police initiative to design, develop and deliver enhanced protection to those religious sites. 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