Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 96342 total results. Showing results 36621 to 36640 «182818291830183118321833183418351836Next ›Last » Wiltshire Police needs to improve child protection Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found that officers and staff working on child protection are committed and dedicated, and the force has recognised the risk to children from online sexual abuse and safeguards them effectively. But the inspectorate said there are long delays in both gathering digital evidence and in accessing third-party information, both of which weaken investigations and support for children most in need. HMICFRS also found that there is a lack of specialist trained detectives and staff, so many officers tasked with child protection investigations are inexperienced and have not been given the training they need to effectively safeguard children. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 5/8/2022 News Northants Police to trial life-saving spray for drug overdose victims Frontline officers will be equipped with a potentially life-saving spray to use on drug overdose victims, according to Northamptonshire Police. The force is taking part in a 12-month pilot of the spray, which counteracts the effects of opioids. Officers in Northampton and Kettering will soon be equipped with a medical device containing Nixoid nasal spray, designed to save the lives of drug overdose victims by delivering Naloxone up the nose. Armed Response Vehicle crews will also be trained on how to use the device. Northants Live 5/8/2022 News Dorset Police to share real-time call-room updates in 12-hour Tweetathon Dorset Police are set to share real-time updates of emergency and non-emergency calls received by the force during a 12 hour ‘Tweetathon’. The event will run from 3pm today until 3am on Saturday, August 6, and is aimed at highlighting the significant and varied demand placed on the police on a daily basis: especially during busy summers. Dorset Echo 5/8/2022 News New Leicestershire police chief must ‘build public trust’ – search for Simon Cole’s replacement begins Leicestershire Police has begun its search for a new chief constable following the retirement, and then sudden death, of Simon Cole. Mr Cole, who had held the role for 12 years prior to his departure from the force, was found dead at his home in March, just days after leaving his post. He was 55. Since then, Rob Nixon has acted as the force’s temporary chief constable. Now, an official search is under way to recruit a permanent replacement, with the police calling on people who can "think outside the box" to come forward. Would-be candidates for the £156,693-a-year role are tasked with heading up a 4,000-strong force and “creating a vision” for Leicestershire Police. They must also help build “confidence and trust” with the public after a survey indicated that just 58.6 per cent of the "general population" had confidence in the force, according to information in the force's recruitment information pack for the role. Leicestershire Live 5/8/2022 News Breonna Taylor: US police charged over shooting death USA: Four US police officers have been arrested and charged over the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor. BBC 5/8/2022 News Facial recognition smartwatches to be used to monitor foreign offenders in UK Home Office and MoJ plans will require migrants convicted of crimes to take photos up to five times a day The Guardian 5/8/2022 News Calls for changes to New Zealand law after rapist claims sex with 12-year-old ‘consensual’ NEW ZEALAND: Consent is still a legal defence to those charged with rape in New Zealand, even if the alleged victim was a child at the time The Guardian 5/8/2022 News Police racial bias played role in UK Covid fines regime, says report Researchers say institutional racism probably contributed to ‘differential approach’ to enforcement of powers The Guardian 5/8/2022 News Warwickshire Police told to improve child protection services A police force has been told to improve its child protection services after inspectors found a third of cases were dealt with inadequately. BBC 5/8/2022 News Pollution crime is highly profitable, organized and harming the planet Throughout a series of global law enforcement operations that INTERPOL has coordinated against pollution crime in recent years, a key observation has emerged – that transnational organized crime was likely involved in a number of cases. INTERPOL 4/8/2022 Report Operation Augusta: ‘No rationale’ for closing down CSE investigation, says IOPC The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has discontinued its inquiry into three former Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers involved in a major investigation into child sexual exploitation (CSE) in South Manchester. Police Professional 4/8/2022 News Medal for Heroes campaign gathers momentum The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is continuing to press the Government to create a new award which honours fallen emergency service workers who make the ultimate sacrifice while in the execution of their duty. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 4/8/2022 News The acquisition of legitimacy for civilian policing: A case study of pedophile hunting groups The state has encouraged civilians to take control of their own security through partnership and self-governance. Resultantly, civilians involved in the provision of security are attempting to obtain legitimacy for their civilian policing efforts. To investigate the acquisition of legitimacy for civilian policing, this article analyses comments (n = 1036) from an e-petition launched by a pedophile hunting group seeking legality for their enforcement operations. Because the e-petition eventually became dominated by QAnon conspiracy followers, the article also examines the QAnon movement in relation to civilian policing. The findings provide insight into justifications for the legality of civilian policing that are supplied by the general public in their efforts to support such groups, the process of de-legitimatization of the policing capabilities of the state, and the risks of what I call legitimacy tethering, linking civilian policing initiatives to radical groups such as QAnon. Crime Law and Social Change - Subscription at source 4/8/2022 Research article Senior garda who brought down Fat Freddie Thompson promoted to Assistant Commissioner REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The senior garda who played a key role in taking down Kinahan mobster Fat Freddie Thompson has been promoted to an Assistant Commissioner. Paul Cleary, who has served for 29 years, has been appointed to the rank along with two others. Garda Chief Drew Harris previously led the praise for Cleary’s “world class” investigation into monster Thompson for the murder of Daithi Douglas in Dublin’s south inner city in July, 2016. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 4/8/2022 News Garda commissioner orders special review of Paul Moody case to ‘learn lessons’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Commissioner has requested a special case review into the case of Paul Moody, a garda who was handed a three year and three month jail term for the coercive control of a woman. Speaking to reporters in Dublin on Thursday, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that last week he requested a special case review be conducted into the case, and that it would be “a question of weeks, not months” before it was completed. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 4/8/2022 News Queensland child commission, advocates call for use of spit hoods on minors to be banned AUSTRALIA: The use of spit hoods on young people is "completely unacceptable and should be outlawed," Queensland's Family and Child Commission (QFCC) says. ABC News (Australia) 4/8/2022 News An0m: lawyers challenge encrypted messaging app used by AFP in global crime sting AUSTRALIA: The legality of the encrypted app An0m, which the Australian Federal Police (AFP) used to run a global crime sting, is being challenged in the courts a year after its highly publicised unveiling. The Guardian 4/8/2022 News National program using DNA to identify missing persons extended until end of 2023 AUSTRALIA: National Missing Persons Week 2022 reminds us of the many thousands of Australians left wondering, asking, searching and holding onto hope for their missing loved one. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 4/8/2022 News Police watchdog’s new call for power to prosecute cops NEW ZEALAND: Most investigations initiated by the Independent Police Conduct Authority end with no consequences or an opaque 'employment investigation' for police officers involved in misconduct. newsroom (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 4/8/2022 News Charges laid following Operation Cobalt arrest NEW ZEALAND: Police have arrested and charged two men as part of ongoing Operation Cobalt, targeting organised crime groups. New Zealand Police 4/8/2022 News «182818291830183118321833183418351836Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
