Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103290 total results. Showing results 37201 to 37220 «185718581859186018611862186318641865Next ›Last » RCMP not banning controversial neck hold despite instructions from minister CANADA: Commissioner promised to review the carotid control technique after George Floyd’s death in the U.S. CBC News (Canada) 18/1/2023 News Police aren’t following rules to catch rogue officers like David Carrick Andy Marsh, College of Policing chief executive: The attacks on women by a serving police officer, David Carrick, have left the public dismayed and tens of thousands of outstanding officers feeling betrayed. Carrick flew under the radar because opportunities to join the dots on his horrendous behaviour were missed. Vetting didn’t happen, allegations were dismissed, and incidents were treated in isolation. I commend the victims in this case for their bravery in coming forward and apologise that more wasn’t done. But the time has run out on policing’s apologies, and we must act decisively to bring about change. Women should be able to trust that if they report an officer or staff member for wrongdoing they will be listened to, and action will be taken. The Times - Subscription at source 18/1/2023 Feature, Opinion David Carrick: every officer to be checked against police databases Every police officer in the country will be checked against national policing databases to root out anyone who has “slipped through the net” in the wake of the David Carrick scandal, the home secretary said today. Suella Braverman said the aim was to detect any officers or members of staff who were unfit to serve but had benefited from vetting failings. She said that police vetting obligations would be made “stronger and clearer” after Carrick was allowed to join the Metropolitan Police in 2001 even though he was a suspect in a domestic incident the previous year. The Times - Subscription at source 18/1/2023 News Brixton Academy tragedy: Statement from Paul Fullwood SIA, Director of Inspections and Enforcement PRESS RELEASE: We are working with the Metropolitan Police to assist them with their investigation into the tragedy that took place at the Brixton 02 Academy on the night of 15 December 2022. Home Office 18/1/2023 News Knighthood recognises work of all officers, says Police Scotland chief Sir Iain Livingstone was among those receiving royal honours at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on Wednesday. Express & Star 18/1/2023 News PSNI: Policing Board report questions need for all officers to be armed A Policing Board report has raised questions about the future need for all police officers in Northern Ireland to carry handguns, given a reducing security threat. BBC 18/1/2023 News Police watchdog investigator quit over Bianca Williams stop and search complaint Trisha Napier says investigation into treatment of Bianca Williams and Ricardo Dos Santos was ‘watered down’ The Guardian 18/1/2023 News The police force with more misconduct complaints than officers (and it’s NOT the Met) New misconduct statistics released by the Home Office show almost 50,000 complaints were filed against police officers in England and Wales in the year to March 2022. Express 18/1/2023 News Four teen boys in custody, emergency lifted after shots fired in Tara AUSTRALIA: Four teenagers have been taken into custody after shots were fired in a small Western Downs town, sparking evacuations and specialist police to lock down the streets. Brisbane Times (Australia) 18/1/2023 News, Video Police forces ordered to check existing staff in same way they vet recruits All police forces will be asked to check staff against national databases to identify if anyone "slipped through the net", the Home Office says. BBC 18/1/2023 News UK police forces told to hunt rogue officers who ‘slipped through net’ David Carrick rape case prompts call for all officers to be checked against national police databases The Guardian 18/1/2023 News Terry Irving spent 1,671 days in jail for a crime he didn’t commit – and 25 more years seeking justice AUSTRALIA: “It’s sort of like when you think of Atlas holding up the planet,” says Terry Irving, an Aboriginal man from north Queensland who spent four-and-a-half years in prison for a bank robbery he did not commit, and half his life trying to carry that weight on his angular shoulders. The Guardian 18/1/2023 Feature Next steps to rid police of misogyny and predatory behaviour The Home Secretary has set out next steps to strengthen vetting of police officers following the David Carrick case. Home Office 18/1/2023 News Tara emergency: shots fired in town near Wieambilla where two officers were killed in late 2022 AUSTRALIA: Police have declared an “ongoing” emergency situation in the small Queensland town of Tara after a gunman fired at a car. The Guardian 18/1/2023 News ‘Unsettling’ fourth burglary at Katitati Croquet Club NEW ZEALAND: Katikati Croquet Club members have been left devastated by their club having been burgled for the fourth time in five months. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 18/1/2023 News PFEW Chair gives evidence at Home Affairs Select Committee The Committee members asked about many issues within and facing policing currently, including David Carrick, institutional sexism, rape prosecutions, economic crime, police officer retention, supporting other public services, inability to strike, issues regarding an inexperienced police force, and the wellbeing and mental health crisis in policing. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 18/1/2023 News Inspector Renee Perkins excited about new role NEW ZEALAND: Christmas was extra special for one policewoman when she was appointed Kāpiti-Mana’s new area commander. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 18/1/2023 News Police Federation accuses Policing Board of merely paying lip service to officer’s human rights "A scant regard for officer health and safety."Not exactly the warmest of Police Federation welcomes to the Policing Board's annual human rights report. ITV News 18/1/2023 News Four officers investigated over strip search of 15-year-old girl at London police station The incident, which occurred in December 2020, is being investigated by the IOPC. Express 18/1/2023 News Sunak orders Met chief Rowley to rid force of all ‘despicable’ officers like David Carrick The Prime Minister said rogue police officers should have “no place to hide” The Standard 18/1/2023 News «185718581859186018611862186318641865Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
