Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104733 total results. Showing results 3741 to 3760 «184185186187188189190191192Next ›Last » New Police radio system in the works while body-worn cameras remain on pause CANADA: North Bay Police Chief Daryl Longworth has prioritized a new radio system over implementing body-worn cameras for his patrol officers. During police budget deliberations in January 2025, Longworth emphasized the need to upgrade the department’s aging radio system. Bay Today (Canada) 8/5/2025 News Identifying factors associated with changes in charge volumes: a statistical analysis RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: Between the years ending 31 March 2014 and 2023, charge volumes in England and Wales fell by 34%. However, the factors that contributed to this fall are not well understood. This report summarises the findings from a study which sought to identify the key factors driving recent trends in charge volumes and other outcomes in England and Wales. The approach involved applying statistical techniques (panel regression) to recent police force-level data to build a series of crime-type specific models. The work was conducted as part of the criminal justice system (CJS) Demand Insights Project, supported by the Treasury’s Shared Outcomes Fund (SOF). Home Office 8/5/2025 Report Tasmania Police could go public with sex offender details under Daniel’s Law AUSTRALIA: The state government has begun debate on legislation that would allow police to publicly share names and details of registered sex offenders who breach their release conditions. The bill, named ‘Daniel’s Law’ after Daniel Morcombe who was killed by a registered sex offender 20 years ago, follows similar legislation already implemented in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. Pulse Tasmania (Australia) 8/5/2025 News Police justified in shooting at man who killed two at Auckland construction site, IPCA finds NEW ZEALAND: Police were justified in shooting at a man who killed two people at a construction site in Auckland, the police watchdog says. The gunman, Matu Tangi Matua Reid, who was 24, died during the shooting at a construction site on Queen Street in July 2023. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 8/5/2025 News Police ‘unreasonably’ seize vehicle during operation, IPCA finds NEW ZEALAND: The police watchdog has found Wellington officers unreasonably seized a vehicle in the early hours of the morning during an ongoing police operation against gangs. Four complaints were made in 2022 and 2023 during Operation Cobalt, which aimed to disrupt gang activity by using police powers to apply for warrants and seize property for unpaid fines. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 8/5/2025 News ‘Absolutely relentless’: Retailers unsurprised crime isn’t reported to police NEW ZEALAND: After a “well-known” shoplifter stole from and verbally abused pharmacy staff, business owner Annabel Turley has watched the thief continue to roam the streets - despite reporting the incident to police. The Press (New Zealand) 8/5/2025 News Wellington Police seize property for non-payment of fines in manner contrary to law NEW ZEALAND: The Independent Police Conduct Authority received four complaints concerning Wellington Police officers obtaining a warrant and seizing vehicles for unpaid fines in 2022 and 2023. Upon review, the Authority found common themes arose which continue to be relevant to current Police practice. Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) (New Zealand) 8/5/2025 Report REA on DNA and body-worn camera evidence and CJS outcomes RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: This Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) reviewed research on 2 areas - the use of the forensics (DNA trace material), and footage from body worn cameras (BWCs) - and how these influence CJS outcomes (for example, charges). Home Office 8/5/2025 Research article Senior police officer cleared of gross misconduct The police watchdog has concluded there is no evidence of gross misconduct by the former acting chief constable of the Devon and Cornwall force. Police Professional 8/5/2025 News Former acting chief could still face misconduct proceedings for ‘notifiable associations’ matter But IOPC says Jim Colwell has no case to answer for an alleged use of a work mobile to exchange personal messages or his handling of a disciplinary matter. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/5/2025 News Man who shot Sgt Matt Ratana loses murder conviction and sentence appeal bids De Zoysa’s barristers told the Court of Appeal that he should be allowed to challenge his conviction and sentence, on the grounds that he was wrongly deemed fit to plead and stand trial. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/5/2025 News New professional standards for prison and probation staff Russell Webster examines the government's response to the Rademaker Review on improving professional standards in the prison and probation services. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/5/2025 News Calgary police shakeup continues as interim chief sworn in, 2 deputy chiefs retire CANADA: Calgary’s new interim police chief, Katie McLellan, officially took charge of the force on Wednesday following the surprise resignation of former chief Mark Neufeld on Friday, May 2. Global News (Canada) 8/5/2025 News Shoplifting reports spike, violent crime dips in 2024: Winnipeg police CANADA: New numbers from the Winnipeg Police Service show reports of violent crime and property crime dropped in the city last year. CBC News (Canada) 8/5/2025 News, Video Statistics Canada releases data on police-reported crime in rural areas in the Canadian provinces CANADA: Recently, statistics were released regarding police-reported crime in rural areas in the Canadian provinces for 2023. Blue Line (Canada) 8/5/2025 News Gardaí outline senior Laois policing roles as part of shake-up REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda HQ has included senior policing appointments in Laois and their roles in an update on the new Garda Operational Model being spearheaded by Commissioner Drew Harris. Leinster Express (Republic of Ireland) 8/5/2025 News New Laois garda appointments in line with international best practice REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Three gardaí in Laois have been given new appointments as part of a restructuring process in line with the ‘Policing Service for the Future’ plan. Laoise Nationalist (Republic of Ireland) 8/5/2025 News Consultation launched on how garda resources should be prioritised REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Policing and Community Safety Authority is urging people in Donegal to participate in a consultation on the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. Highland Radio (Republic of Ireland) 8/5/2025 Audio, News Reimagining the future of countering organised crime: The International perspective With geopolitical changes potentially placing considerable financial pressures on the UN, its role in fighting international organised crime is also under threat; Policing Insight’s Chris Allen looks at the current challenges in countering organised crime globally, and what steps could be taken to address the issues. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/5/2025 Analysis, Feature He’s still waiting for FOI records Toronto police said he could have last summer, requested in 2020 CANADA: Police service said it’s asked for an extension in mediation for this FOI request. Jamie Jelinski feels a bit like David — and the Toronto police are his Goliath. The trouble is, he's worried that this time Goliath might win. Jelinski filed a freedom of information (FOI) request to Toronto police in June 2020 for records concerning the facial recognition technology Clearview AI after the police service admitted to using the controversial tool beginning in October 2019 and committed to stop using it in February of the following year. CBC News (Canada) 8/5/2025 News «184185186187188189190191192Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
