Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103290 total results. Showing results 37541 to 37560 «187418751876187718781879188018811882Next ›Last » Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/1/2023 News Retail crime is skyrocketing, but what’s behind it? NEW ZEALAND: With increasing levels of shoplifting and retail crime rates at a new all-time high, it might be easy to point the finger at inflation and the ever-rising cost of living. But Retail NZ says most people are not stealing to eat or keep themselves above the water. Retail crime rates have been on the rise for the past four years. Reports of theft dropped slightly in 2020, which could be linked to strict Covid-19 lockdowns during that year, but overall have been skyrocketing with thousands more cases recorded between 2020 and 2021, and then 2021 to 2022. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 10/1/2023 News Victorian police officer allegedly snubbed from promotion after wearing earrings during interview AUSTRALIA: A Victorian police officer was allegedly denied a promotion after she wore earrings during a 7NEWS television interview about her bravery in a lake rescue. Leading Constable Sally Fairweather was talking about how she saved two men and an eight-year-old boy from drowning at Pykes Creek Reservoir in December when she landed herself in trouble. 7 News (Australia) 10/1/2023 News Eco-zealots Just Stop Oil will be tackled under new powers PM Rishi Sunak will hand police within days Rishi Sunak will give police new powers to stop protesters from disrupting traffic in a move seemingly targeting eco-zealot group Just Stop Oil. Mail Online 10/1/2023 News Dorset Police chief job set to go to Met officer from Ferndown The preferred candidate to become the third chief constable of Dorset Police in less than two years has been named. Amanda Pearson, who is currently a senior officer with the Metropolitan Police, has been announced as the favoured applicant by Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick. Daily Echo (Bournemouth) 10/1/2023 News ‘One Police Scotland staff member referred to counselling every day’ At least one Police Scotland officer or staff member is referred for counselling on average every day, official figures have revealed. STV News 10/1/2023 News Image-based sexual abuse: Legislative and policing responses Twenty-eight in depth interviews were conducted with victims, stakeholders and criminal justice staff to investigate legislative and policing responses to image-based sexual abuse in England and Wales. The research identifies fundamental failures within these responses and therefore calls for urgent change. Findings indicate that victims face fundamental prosecution barriers due to various limitations within the law as well as police failure to implement victim’s rights and provide a sense of procedural justice. This article therefore makes recommendations for stakeholder-informed legislative and policing reform. Criminology and Criminal Justice 10/1/2023 Research article Watchdog’s investigation into Derek ‘Bottler’ Devoy’s unfounded complaint against three cops cost taxpayers HUGE sum REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Almost €500,000 was spent investigating a complaint made against three gardai by caged gangster Derek ‘Bottler’ Devoy. The Irish Sun can reveal some of the cash was used by the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission to pay fees to a medical expert in the UK who analysed Devoy’s injuries after his arrest in March 2019. The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland) 10/1/2023 News One Police Scotland officer or staff member referred to counselling every day, figures reveal At least one Police Scotland officer or staff member is referred for counselling on average every day, official figures have revealed. Police Professional 10/1/2023 News Toolkit and charter are the latest steps in tackling disability hate crime Latest figures show a significant increase in disability hate crime (DHC) recorded by police in England and Wales, but the number passed from police forces to the CPS continues to fall; Dr Irene Zempi, Dr Leah Burch, Dr David Wilkin, and Laura Nevay outline the ongoing work to raise awareness of DHC, and to provide resources for police, academics, practitioners and campaigners to help tackle this crime. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/1/2023 Feature, Opinion More than 150 Met Police officers face sex assault and racism allegations More than 150 Metropolitan Police officers are under investigation over allegations of sexual misconduct or racism, according to latest figures. The Times - Subscription at source 10/1/2023 News Two years after the defund the police movement, police budgets increase across Canada CANADA: In city after city, activists and other residents demanded that governments defund the police and reinvest in communities. Public support for this demand was evident in the streets, as well as in public opinion polls that registered significant support for defunding the police. The Conversation 9/1/2023 Feature, Opinion Fund launched to protect domestic abuse victims through prevention A £36 million Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Intervention Fund and new guidance will tackle domestic abuse and stalking. Home Office 9/1/2023 News Sunak pledges further powers to crack down on protesters causing ‘misery’ Rishi Sunak said: “We cannot and will not have protests conducted by a small minority disrupting the lives of the hard working majority.” The Independent 9/1/2023 News Rishi Sunak to announce new police powers to stop eco-groups bringing UK roads to halt Mr Sunak said peaceful protest was “democratic tradition” - but warned it must be “balanced". Birmingham Mail 9/1/2023 News More than 150 Met officers investigated over sexual misconduct or racism Exclusive: Figure of officers restricted from public-facing roles has doubled as force faces deep-rooted problems The Guardian 9/1/2023 News Forensic supplies land in Ukraine UKRAINE: Forensic supplies donated by the UK forensic community have arrived at Kharkiv National University of Internal Affairs. Forensic Capability Network 9/1/2023 News Abuse complaint could stop extradition of Nicky Campbell’s teacher South Africa to investigate Cape Town case while paedophile suspect is wanted in Scotland The Times - Subscription at source 9/1/2023 News Online Safety Bill a ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to protect children The NPCC lead for Child Protection, Merseyside Police DCC Ian Critchley, speaks to Police Oracle about what he sees as vital new enforcement arrangements included in upcoming legislation. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/1/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Met T/Assistant Commissioner preferred candidate for Dorset Chief T/Assistant Commissioner Amanda Pearson will take over the role from Scott Chilton, subject to a confirmation hearing Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/1/2023 News «187418751876187718781879188018811882Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
