Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 93515 total results. Showing results 36521 to 36540 «182318241825182618271828182918301831Next ›Last » New community panels to monitor use of force by officers New community panels to monitor use of force by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) are being introduced this month to help rebuild trust with Londoners. Police Professional 19/5/2022 News Four charged and Central West drug supply syndicate dismantled – Organised Crime Squad AUSTRALIA: Organised Crime Squad detectives have charged four men and seized prohibited drugs following an investigation into an alleged criminal syndicate involved in the supply of illicit drugs in the state’s Central West. New South Wales Police Force 19/5/2022 News Victoria Police Diversity Recruitment program begins second phase AUSTRALIA: Due to the success of the Victoria Police (VicPol) Diversity Recruitment Program pilot, a second phase has now been funded focusing on attracting applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse background (CALD) and Aboriginal communities. Mirage News 19/5/2022 News Sydney woman jailed for money laundering and drug offences AUSTRALIA: A Sydney woman identified through intelligence from Operation Ironside was yesterday (17 May 2022) sentenced in Downing Centre Court to three years and six months’ imprisonment for money laundering and trafficking methamphetamine. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 19/5/2022 News Help at hand for NZ domestic violence victims NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand is ranked as the worst country in the OECD for family violence with police receiving a call from a domestic violence victim every four minutes. But changes are on the way. Scoop (New Zealand) 19/5/2022 News Budget 2022: $100m ‘new phase’ to strengthen services NEW ZEALAND: The 2022 Budget will further strengthen the call for the expansion of mental health and addictions services in the region, says Hauora Tairāwhiti's chief executive Jim Green. Gisborne Herald (New Zealand) 19/5/2022 News Police continue to suppress gun violence in Northland NEW ZEALAND: As part of ongoing work to suppress firearms-related violence in Northland, Whangārei Police have executed two search warrants this afternoon in relation to a drive-by shooting in Kamo earlier this week. New Zealand Police 19/5/2022 News ‘Virtue signalling nonsense’: Police slammed for ‘woke’ rainbow helmet worn by officer A police force has come under fire after an officer went on patrol wearing a rainbow helmet to mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. LBC 19/5/2022 News Is this Britain’s wokest cop? Superintendent pictured wearing ‘ever so colourful’ rainbow helmet on patrol in Cambridge A police force was accused of putting its woke agenda ahead of crime prevention yesterday after tweeting photos of a senior officer in a rainbow helmet. Mail Online 19/5/2022 News Met police chiefs decided not to infiltrate far-right groups in 70s, hears inquiry Police unit known to have spied on anti-fascists believed it would be ‘difficult’ to place undercover officers The Guardian 19/5/2022 News Even The New Police Chief Thinks ‘Discretion’ Is Now Necessary Around Shoplifting Although the policing minister doesn't seem to agree with this stark take on the cost of living crisis. Huffington Post 19/5/2022 News Don’t let people off if they steal food in desperation, minister tells police Kit Malthouse says police watchdog’s suggestion that cost of living will trigger more crime is ‘old-fashioned’ The Guardian 19/5/2022 News Legalising cannabis won’t tackle disproportionate policing outcomes for ethnic minorities, crime minister says The policing and crime minister rejected Sadiq Khan’s cannabis review as a possible measure to reduce inequalities The Independent 19/5/2022 News Police Body‐worn Camera Policies As Democratic Deficits? Comparing Public Support For Policy Alternatives Policies that govern the use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) by police vary widely between American cities. However, it is currently unclear whether citizen preferences for these policies vary in a similar manner. More specifically, do BWC policies reflect citizen preferences or are existing policies disfavored by a majority of the public? To investigate these questions, we randomly sampled 1000 respondents for each of the three representative metropolitan areas, Los Angeles, CA; Seattle, WA; and Charlotte, NC, in addition to a further 1000 Americans across the country to inquire about policy preferences. We found that most respondents prefer the BWC policies recommended by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to those currently implemented in their regional police departments. In other words, elements of the BWC policies in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Charlotte do not reflect residents’ preferences. The policy stating that footage access should be given to parents of minors, a deceased subject’s family members, or anyone filmed in an encounter, a model promoted by ACLU, is a clear favorite in the United States at large, but also in the three cities we studied. The policy stating that footage access should not be given to superior officers to find disciplinary infractions, also backed by the ACLU, is less popular among Americans at large and residents of Seattle. Beyond the high support for BWCs within the American population, decision makers need to make sure that the policies that govern the use of this tool respect democratic principles. Therefore, the voice of citizens needs to be heard to avoid a democratic deficit. Criminology and Public Policy 19/5/2022 Research article ‘Hey Buddy, Give Me Your Guns:’ Sheriffs’ Officers’ Strategies to Ensure Compliance with Domestic Violence Protective Order Firearm Restrictions Purpose: One-third of all women in the United States have experienced intimate partner violence, and when an abuser has access to a gun, the risk of intimate partner homicide increases fivefold. The inclusion of firearm restrictions in domestic violence protective orders (DVPOs) can reduce homicide risk; however, little is known about the implementation of these restrictions. Our study explores the processes Sheriff’s officers use when serving emergency (ex parte) DVPOs with firearm restrictions. Method: We conducted phone interviews (n = 20) with representatives from Sheriff’s offices (n=20) across North Carolina, and conducted a content analysis of the interviews, utilizing deductive and inductive codes to analyze themes. Results: Most officers described proactively explaining ex parte orders to the defendant (alleged abuser), relating to defendants as allies in a friendly manner during service, and clearly stating the consequences of an ex parte order violation. Officers described various motivations for employing these techniques, the most common being to protect defendants from criminal charges by ensuring their comprehension of and compliance with firearm restrictions. A minority of Officers described intentionally avoiding further explanation of ex parte orders during service. Conclusion: Officers use different informal communication tactics to implement DVPO firearm restrictions. Some of these strategies have a behavioral science evidence base and could be shared across agencies. Some of these strategies, however, may have unintentional negative consequences, such as reinforcing harmful stereotypes about plaintiffs’ motivations for seeking DVPOs. Further research is needed to explore the formal and informal approaches that Sheriff’s Officers use to implement DVPO firearm restrictions, and the respective impact of these strategies. Journal of Family Violence - Subscription at source 19/5/2022 Research article 12-year-old handcuffed by Montreal police says he ‘felt terrified,’ father plans to sue CANADA: When Ammaar Kashif's father asked him to hop in an exotic car, flip on the ignition and roll up the window during his uncle's wedding in Montreal, he didn't have to be asked twice. CBC News (Canada) 19/5/2022 News, Video City councillors propose $385M base budget for Edmonton police CANADA: Edmonton city council's executive committee agreed Wednesday that the Edmonton Police Service should start with a $385 million base operating budget, beginning next year — the same as this year. CBC News (Canada) 19/5/2022 News N.B. officer who killed Indigenous woman during wellness check testifies at inquest CANADA: The police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Indigenous woman during a wellness check in Edmundston, N.B., two years ago says he doesn’t know why things escalated so quickly. Blue Line (Canada) 19/5/2022 News Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission 2021 annual report – GSOC in transition REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: As the recently-appointed Chairperson, I note that 2021 was a year where the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission made significant inroads into completion of investigations in the face of ever-increasing numbers of complaints and referrals. [pdf] Garda Ombudsman (GSOC) 19/5/2022 Report Harris accepts GSOC finding on failure to investigate sexual abuse allegations REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Commissioner has accepted a finding by the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission that gardaí failed to properly investigate sexual abuse allegations. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 19/5/2022 News «182318241825182618271828182918301831Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
