Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115008 total results. Showing results 3581 to 3600 «176177178179180181182183184Next ›Last » Police commissioner claims drones over Moree will not be used for surveillance AUSTRALIA: Authorities are moving to reassure the public that police drones now flying over a town in north-west NSW will not be used for everyday surveillance. A six-month trial will see officers at the PolAir base at Sydney's Bankstown Airport remotely controlling drones that can be launched from a rooftop in Moree. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 19/2/2026 News Concern over lowest percentage of Catholic applicants to PSNI in a decade Concern has been voiced at the lowest percentage of Catholic applicants to the PSNI is more than a decade. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 19/2/2026 News More than half of police force considering quitting – union survey NEW ZEALAND: Police bosses say a survey showing almost 60 percent of officers have considered quitting in the last year is not a pressure point that can be used in pay negotiations. A Police Association survey of almost 6000 officers put the quit figure at 57 percent and said big factors were insufficient pay and strain on the job. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 19/2/2026 News A modern youth justice system Russell Webster reviews the latest assessment of the effectiveness of youth justice. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 19/2/2026 Analysis, Feature More than 4,000 apply in PSNI student officer recruitment campaign The Police Service of Northern Ireland received more than 4,000 applications for its 2026 student officer recruitment campaign. Police Professional 19/2/2026 News Police officer charged with sexual assault A West Yorkshire Police officer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. BBC 19/2/2026 News Council tax rise will fund police, mayor says Council tax across London will rise from April to help fund policing and crime prevention, under City Hall budget proposals. BBC 19/2/2026 News Tracking OCG co-operation can enable police to predict and prevent drug surges and spikes in violence A study of drug violence dynamics on Merseyside has highlighted the importance of understanding the “informal governance mechanisms” employed by organised crime groups (OCGs), and has led to the creation of a ‘co-operation index’ tool which can help police to more effectively target resources and prevent increased violence between OCGs, as researcher Dr Andrea Giovannetti explained to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 19/2/2026 Analysis, Feature, Innovation, Interview Police officer with HIV wins £40k in discrimination claim A police officer with HIV has been awarded £40,000 by a tribunal after he was made to feel like a ‘walking disease’ at work. Officer ‘X’ of Gwent Police, who has not been named, was subject to intrusive questions about his sex life, such as whether he was using protection during intercourse. Personnel Today 19/2/2026 News Budget boost to give police more investigators Police on the Isle of Man will be able to put more resources into some of its investigations teams after a boost in the latest budget, the chief constable has said. BBC 19/2/2026 News New priorities set out for Garda to focus on providing ‘consistent, quality’ service REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Policing and Community Safety Authority will publish three overarching priorities to be at the core of the Garda’s ethos. Everyone who comes into contact with the Garda should receive a consistent response that is focused on quality of engagement, according to new priorities issued for the force. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 19/2/2026 News Gardaí urged to prioritise mental health and community safety REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí should prioritise responding to mental health crises, drug-related intimidation, and other community safety issues over the next three years, its oversight body has said. The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) has published its 'policing priorities' for An Garda Síochána through to 2028, based on a public consultation and meetings with serving gardaí, experts, and community stakeholders. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 19/2/2026 News Policing Priorities For An Garda Síochána 2026-28 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) is responsible for overseeing and assessing the performance of An Garda Síochána. We also have a role to determine priorities for An Garda Síochána in delivering policing services to the communities it serves. These Policing Priorities establish what An Garda Síochána should give the most attention to, to improve the policing services offered to communities and ensure their safety. Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) (Republic of Ireland) 19/2/2026 Report PCSA publishes Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-28 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) is pleased to publish the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) (Republic of Ireland) 19/2/2026 News UN rights monitors ‘alarmed’ at Garda using double-strength pepper spray on peaceful protesters REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Special rapporteurs contact Government, including over public order policing at pro-Palestine protest at Dublin Tunnel last year The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 19/2/2026 News NSW police chief apologises for break-up of prayer protest AUSTRALIA: NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has apologised and acknowledged officers who broke up a group of Muslims praying during the protest against Israel’s President Isaac Herzog in Sydney had caused hurt to the Islamic community. Lanyon wrote to Australian National Imams Council president Imam Shadi Alsuleiman on Wednesday reiterating an apology and offering “an active presence to ensure community confidence and safety” as Muslims celebrate Ramadan. Financial Review (Australia) - Subscription at source 19/2/2026 News Calls for Police Commissioner to explain why executive team is under investigation by the AFP AUSTRALIA: Territory police officers want to know why the entire NT Police top brass is currently under investigation by an AFP assistant commissioner,... NT Independent (Australia) - Subscription at source 19/2/2026 News Police record nearly 500 domestic abuse offences Nearly 500 domestic abuse offences were recorded in seven months, police have said. Guernsey Police said it was trying to improve the way it tackled domestic abuse, using new legislation introduced in June 2025 to deliver "stronger safeguards" for victims and "firmer consequences" for offenders. The police force said the new powers allowed it to "step in earlier", protect those at risk, and hold perpetrators to account. BBC 19/2/2026 News Surrey police chief warns his force needs more officers CANADA: The chief of the Surrey Police Service is warning his force needs more officers ahead of taking over responsibility for the Cloverdale area from the RCMP. Catherine Urquhart reports. Global News (Canada) 19/2/2026 News, Video Homicide in Australia 2024–25 AUSTRALIA: The National Homicide Monitoring Program is Australia’s only national data collection on homicide incidents, victims and offenders. This report describes 264 homicide incidents recorded by Australian state and territory police between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. During this 12-month period there were 279 victims of homicide and 271 identified offenders. Australian Institute of Criminology (Australia) 19/2/2026 Report «176177178179180181182183184Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
