Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103269 total results. Showing results 34721 to 34740 «173317341735173617371738173917401741Next ›Last » Chief constable keen to ‘accelerate’ progress at police force which has taken ‘big leaps’ Cleveland Police Chief Constable Mark Webster wants to “accelerate” over the next 12 months the progress the force has made already. Mr Webster said the force, which is continuing to be subject to enhanced monitoring measures, had taken “big leaps” and its staff were consistently working hard every day to deliver the best public service they could. Teesside Live 18/3/2023 News Thames Valley Police force launches local review after 13 years A police force has launched a review of its local structure after 13 years. Thames Valley Police (TVP) said it was looking at how its policing areas was structured to make sure they were set up in the "best possible way". It is considering two models for the region, the current 11-area model and a new five-area system. BBC 18/3/2023 News ‘Patently ridiculous’ gun owners are being subsidised by taxpayers – Police Association NEW ZEALAND: Gun owners are accusing police of stonewalling their attempts to understand what is behind plans to make them pay a lot more for a firearms licence. But the police say taxpayers are subsidising the current licensing system by hundreds of millions of dollars annually, and that has to change. Firearms licensing fees have not risen in more than 20 years. In the recent public consultation, police estimated the costs behind a 10-year firearms licence were now more than seven-and-a-half times the current fee of $126.50. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 18/3/2023 News Detectives probe if gardaí passed secret information to murderous crime gang REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Detectives from the National Bureau of Criminal Investigation are probing links between gardaí and the Hutch Organised Crime Group. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 18/3/2023 News Garda Reserve members complain of ‘bullying and isolation’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Part-time force launched in 2006 allowed to wither, claims ex-minister for justice Michael McDowell The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 18/3/2023 News Akl shooting shows more officers needed on streets – Police Assn NEW ZEALAND: The Police Association say yesterday's incident in West Auckland shows more officers are needed out on the streets to reassure the public. 1 News (New Zealand) 18/3/2023 News Michael Duheme named interim RCMP commissioner CANADA: Canada’s federal police force has a new top cop — at least for now. The RCMP say Deputy Commissioner Michael Duheme will lead the force as interim head as they search for a permanent replacement for outgoing commissioner Brenda Lucki, who retired from the force Friday. Mackenzie Gray breaks down Lucki’s controversial legacy and what it could mean for the force going forward. Global News (Canada) 18/3/2023 News BTP successfully overturn decision to let officer keep his job in landmark case British Transport Police have successfully overturned the decision of an independent misconduct panel who let an officer keep his job after being found guilty of gross misconduct. British Transport Police 18/3/2023 News Operation Kōtare: Arrests follow seizure of drugs, firearms and cash NEW ZEALAND: Gisborne Police have seized $40,000, 16g of methamphetamine and four firearms yesterday in Gisborne and Tauranga as part of the Eastern District focus on gangs and organised crime through Operation Kōtare. New Zealand Police 18/3/2023 News Officer who struck tasered man with baton given final written warning Unlawful baton strikes happened in a 27-second period after earlier lawful strikes misconduct panel hears. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 17/3/2023 News Chief constable tells of officers using food bank as he pushes for better pay Essex Police chief Ben-Julian Harrington raised the issue of pay in a speech to new recruits. The Independent 17/3/2023 News The camera never lies? Our research found CCTV isn’t always dependable when it comes to murder investigations As a victim or suspect of a crime, or witness to an offence, you may find your actions, behaviour and character scrutinised by the police or a barrister using CCTV footage. You may assume all the relevant footage has been gathered and viewed. You may sit on a jury and be expected to evaluate CCTV footage to help determine whether you find a defendant guilty or innocent. The Conversation 17/3/2023 Feature Canada: Teen kills two officers on duty in Edmonton CANADA: Two police officers in the western Canadian province of Alberta were shot and killed in the line of duty while responding to a family dispute. BBC 17/3/2023 News Dalian Atkinson’s family ‘disappointed’ PC found guilty of using excessive force will keep job PC Mary Ellen Bettley-Smith was last year cleared of assaulting former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson after a trial - but the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found there was a gross misconduct disciplinary case to answer for her use of force. Sky News 17/3/2023 News Met police force is racist, sexist and homophobic, report will say Officers are under extreme pressure and face a culture of bullying, Baroness Casey of Blackstock’s investigation finds.The Metropolitan Police is braced for the most critical report since the murder of Stephen Lawrence after an independent review found failings in every department and institutional problems of sexism, racism and homophobia. Next week Baroness Casey of Blackstock, who was brought in to investigate the force after the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving officer, will publish her findings about the force’s culture, training, vetting and standards. The Times - Subscription at source 17/3/2023 News Cleveland Police chief looks to address failing police force A police chief has set out his plans to continue delivering improvements to a force once branded the ‘worst in the country’ and drive down soaring crime rates. Chief Constable Mark Webster took over the reigns of Cleveland Police less than a year ago but has been praised by independent inspectors for bringing stability to the force which was mired in scandal for more than a decade. The Northern Echo 17/3/2023 News Edmonton police say family and domestic violence calls most dangerous to respond to CANADA: The Edmonton Police Service said family violence calls are common and are among the most dangerous for officers to respond to — often not knowing the gravity of the situation they are in until they arrive. Global News (Canada) 17/3/2023 News Fallen Edmonton police officers were ambushed, shot multiple times by suspect, investigators say CANADA: Edmonton police say the two officers killed early Thursday were shot multiple times as soon as they arrived at the apartment suite where a woman had called for help with her 16-year-old son. Edmonton Police Service Deputy Chief Devin Laforce said Friday that there was no indication of violence when police responded to the call, and they didn't know there was a gun in the home. CBC News (Canada) 17/3/2023 News Australia spends billions ‘failing to police’ cannabis that earns black market $25bn a year, Greens say AUSTRALIA: David Shoebridge says legalising the drug would bring in $28bn in tax revenue in first decade The Guardian 17/3/2023 News Met Police: Sir Stephen House to be investigated over alleged rape comments Former Met Police acting commissioner Sir Stephen House is being investigated by the police watchdog over claims he made inappropriate comments about rape. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it is investigating comments Sir Stephen "allegedly made to a Home Office adviser in January 2022". He is said to have described the bulk of rape complaints as "regretful sex". Sir Stephen, who was deputy commissioner for the Met at the time, denies making the comments. BBC 17/3/2023 News «173317341735173617371738173917401741Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
