Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104821 total results. Showing results 3581 to 3600 «176177178179180181182183184Next ›Last » NZ launches world first anonymous reporting platform to combat foreign bribery NEW ZEALAND: The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has today launched a national campaign targeting foreign bribery. The SFO said the capaign aims to raise awareness and encourage reporting with the introduction of a new online platform for anonymous reporting of suspected foreign bribery. Reports will be received by specifically trained staff through a fully encrypted platform. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 15/5/2025 News An Illusion of Inclusion: Charity Workers’ Views on Police Responses to D/deaf Victims of Domestic Abuse D/deaf and hard of hearing individuals are at increased risk of domestic abuse (DA) however they may experience a range of challenges when accessing support or criminal justice services. Using semi-structured interviews with nine professionals working in a DA or deaf-specific support service/charity (that also provides DA support), we explored how D/deaf individuals access support for DA, report incidents to the police, and pursue cases through the criminal justice system (CJS). We found that D/deaf DA victims often experience detrimental systematic barriers when trying to access DA support, report DA and participate in a criminal investigation due to a lack of appropriate communication methods being offered or reasonable adjustments being made. A lack of D/deaf and DA awareness within policing was highlighted as a recurrent issue, which impacted upon D/deaf DA victims’ willingness to contact police forces, to continue to pursue justice, and to seek help in the future. We found a small number of charities are striving to encourage D/deaf DA victims to contact the police, seek help and pursue cases but are largely unable to overcome structural deficiencies within policing, and the wider CJS and support service sectors. There is a lack of official recognition of the gaps between law, policy and practice, which is alienating and excluding D/deaf DA victims. D/deaf communities remember and have lived experiences of poor policing and inadequate treatment. The findings raise important implications for policy and practice, and issues of equality, accessibility, justice and safety. Journal of Family Violence - Subscription at source 15/5/2025 Research article From an investigator’s perspective: challenges and opportunities in building and maintaining rapport in cross-cultural investigative interviewing contexts Given the geopolitical context of war, terrorism, human trafficking and organized crime, the pursuit of justice increasingly relies on effective interactions between individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Interviewers who fail to communicate effectively with interviewees from different cultural backgrounds to themselves risk derailing investigations, jeopardize the safety of potential victims and compromise the delivery of justice. Building rapport constitutes a critical component of effective investigative interviewing and is associated with enhanced investigative outcomes (i.e. detailed and informative accounts). The main objective of the current research was to explore the perceptions of investigators, experienced in the conduct of cross-cultural interviews, with respect to building rapport in interviews with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The authors conducted 13 focus groups with a culturally diverse sample of investigative professionals to examine their perceptions of challenges and opportunities pertaining to building rapport in cross-cultural interviews. Given the exploratory nature of the research objective and the absence of prior research on this issue, the authors used a qualitative approach to reflect on key themes and subthemes in our data. The authors extracted four key themes as underpinning approaches to building rapport in cross-cultural interviews: i) preparation; (ii) situational awareness (during the interview); (iii) relationship building through communication; and (iv) hierarchy in interviews. Practical implicationsThese results highlight the value of cultural competence and benefits of cultural humility in the domain investigative interviewing. Understanding the challenges and opportunities for improved investigative interviewing in cross-cultural contexts is crucial for research, training and practice going forward. Journal of Criminal Psychology - Subscription at source 15/5/2025 Research article Congratulations to recipients of the 2025 Canadian Order of Merit of the Police Forces We are pleased to publish and recognise the recipients of the 2025 Canadian Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The team at Policing Insight offer our congratulations and thank all the recipients for their service and contribution to their communities. Policing Insight 15/5/2025 News New police station and custody suite will be ready for officers to move in next year The new Cambridgeshire Constabulary building will replace Parkside Police Station which was constructed in the 1960s. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/5/2025 News Sixteen deaths in police custody last year according to MoJ figures There has also been a rise in the number of Prevention of Future Deaths (PFD) reports issued by coroners in 2024. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/5/2025 News Judge suggests NSW police had ‘absolutely no evidence’ to justify main strip-search in class action AUSTRALIA: Justice Dina Yehia says manner force conducted its defence ‘is a matter, I’ll be quite honest with you, of grave concern to me’ The Guardian 15/5/2025 News Jevon McSkimming resignation: IPCA to investigate how senior police handled original misconduct allegations against former Deputy Commissioner NEW ZEALAND: Some of the highest-ranking police officers in New Zealand will be interviewed as part of dual investigations by the independent police watchdog into allegations of misconduct by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 15/5/2025 News Report leads me to doubt police are protecting the victims of violence The latest PEEL Assessment 2023-25 of Essex Police by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) was published May 14, but it leads to me doubt the police are protecting the victims of violence. Your Harlow 15/5/2025 Feature, Opinion Predictive policing AI is on the rise: Making it accountable to the public could curb its harmful effects With the use of predictive policing driven by artificial intelligence (AI) becoming increasingly prevalent, University of Virginia Postdoctoral Researcher Maria Lungu argues that to address fears of overreach, bias, and a range of ethical concerns, government generally and law enforcement in particular should ensure that all data-driven tools are grounded in democratic values of due process, transparency and accountability. Policing Insight 15/5/2025 Feature, Innovation, Opinion Community-led safety project in Merseyside reaches powerful conclusion A community-led safety project in Merseyside is transforming one of the city’s most well-loved green spaces – the Mystery Park. Emergency Services Times 15/5/2025 News Inspectorate raises ‘serious concerns’ over Lincolnshire Police’s performance The police inspectorate has raised serious concerns about Lincolnshire Police’s performance, particularly how it investigates crime and how quickly it responds to incidents. Emergency Services Times 15/5/2025 News Sergeant James Valle: The importance of lived experience in policing Sergeant James Valle of the Metropolitan Police discusses his experiences as a police officer, focusing on the importance of lived experiences in training new officers. He highlights the challenges of empathy fatigue and the need for officers to approach each situation with a fresh perspective. The conversation also touches on the evolution of training programs aimed at improving community engagement and support for victims of domestic violence. PolicingTV 15/5/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Multi-agency Blue Light Hub gets new community mosaic A new community mosaic has been unveiled at a collaborative hub in Milton Keynes which is home to the city’s police, ambulance and fire and rescue services. Emergency Services Times 14/5/2025 News Armed police shoot man suspected of double stabbing in Merseyside Man and woman stabbed in Tobruk Road area of Huyton, near Liverpool, at 4.25pm on Wednesday, Merseyside police said. The Guardian 14/5/2025 News Social media companies asked to remove ‘completely inaccurate’ posts about Garda’s death REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda HQ has appealed to certain social media companies to remove “completely inaccurate” disinformation in relation to a garda killed after being struck by a motorbike on a Dublin road last Sunday. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 14/5/2025 News PFEW responds to new Home Office vetting regulations Responding to the changes being introduced by the Home Office impacting officer vetting regulations, PFEW Acting National Chair Tiff Lynch said: “The Police Federation of England and Wales is unequivocal: there is no place in policing for those who betray their oath and undermine public trust. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 14/5/2025 News Pilot Limerick Garda-HSE crisis intervention team has ‘major impact’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A ground-breaking pilot crisis intervention team comprising gardaí and mental health nurses has had almost 200 interactions with people since it started in January. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 14/5/2025 News Covid fines became ‘quite an issue’ for officers as administrations set own limits With differences in the amount of fines handed out, officers' roles became “considerably harder”, the former NPCC chair told the panel. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/5/2025 News US police tracking people using AI that identifies non-biometric attributes USA: U.S. state and local police departments are using an AI model that helps them evade facial recognition prohibitions. MIT Technology Review reports on how police forces and universities across the U.S. are using a tool called Track. Developed by Veritone, the AI model can track people using attributes like gender, hair color and style, body size, clothing and accessories. BiometricUpdate.com 14/5/2025 News «176177178179180181182183184Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
