Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103286 total results. Showing results 37821 to 37840 «188818891890189118921893189418951896Next ›Last » Ireland’s elite Garda chief vows to pursue Kinahan crime group ‘until it no longer exists’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Ireland’s top police officer fighting organised crime has vowed to pursue the Kinahan crime group “until the group no longer exists”. In a new interview with the Financial Times, in which it predicted that next year will prove to be the endgame for the cartel, Detective Chief Superintendent Seamus Boland said he’s satisfied significant progress will be made to arrest the main leaders. “I would be satisfied that 2023 will advance matters significantly,” the detective chief superintendent, who heads the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau, told the Financial Times. Sunday World (Republic of Ireland) 31/12/2022 News Taoiseach promises crackdown on crime in 2023 with new garda plans and says he’s ‘appalled’ by violence against cops REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Leo Varadkar has promised to crack down on crime as one of his top priorities after becoming Taoiseach again. The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland) 31/12/2022 News King’s New Year’s Honours List recognises police officers, staff and volunteers Police officers, staff and volunteers from forces across the country have been recognised in His Majesty The King’s first ever New Year’s Honours List. Police Professional 31/12/2022 News Musical director of Met Police Choir among those in New Year’s Honours Officers and staff across ranks and across forces have been awarded New Year's Honours Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/12/2022 News Policing degrees must become ‘truly vocational’ says Fed Chair Steve Treharne believes the idea of policing degrees is not inherently wrong but has been 'lost in translation' to the detriment of student officers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/12/2022 News Police union blasts Scots cops’ ‘far-fetched’ claims on livesaving Naloxone overdose kits The union representing police officers in Scotland has accused Police Scotland of “exaggerating” and making “far-fetched” claims about lives saved from overdoses. The Scottish Police Federation has refused to acknowledge the claimed success of Naloxone, which the force insists has saved 100 Scots from overdose deaths. Daily Record 31/12/2022 News Dominic Raab accused of undermining role that helps crime victims The outgoing victims’ commissioner has accused Dominic Raab of “deceptively and deliberately” undermining her role after he blocked her reappointment. Dame Vera Baird accused the justice secretary of harming the rights of victims and seeking to replace her with a “puppet on a string”. She claimed that the victims’ bill, which is going through parliament, had been weakened by the government. She said that Raab’s plans for a proposed British bill of rights, which would make explicit that UK courts can ignore rulings from the European Court of Human Rights, would harm women. The Times - Subscription at source 31/12/2022 News Annual Report 2022 CANADA: The Law Enforcement Review Act requires the commissioner to submit an annual report on the performance of duties and functions to the minister and each police board in the province that has an established police service. The minister must table the report in the Legislature. Manitoba Law Enforcement Review Agency (Canada) 31/12/2022 Report OPC Compliance Notice progress report – October to December 2022 NEW ZEALAND: In line with expectations set in late 2021, this paper reports on progress New Zealand Police (Police) has made. New Zealand Police 31/12/2022 Report Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001 changes: consultation analysis Summary and analysis of the changes to the Parole Board (Scotland) Rules 2001 consultation, with the views of respondents and the intentions of the Scottish Government being outlined after each section. Scottish Government 30/12/2022 News Dyfed-Powys anti-rip clothing pilot has developed a ‘new culture’ Though anti-rip clothing is used in many custody suites across the UK, concerns have previously been raised about how and when the measure is used. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/12/2022 News Police Scotland slammed for describing paedophiles as ‘minor-attracted people’ in major report as critics warn the phrase risks normalising child abuse Police Scotland has been slammed for describing paedophiles as 'minor-attracted people' in a crucial report, raising concerns of softening language around child abuse. The document, which assessed the force's performance during the past year, outlined that Police Scotland has been working to support a European project in order to 'counter the effects of child sexual exploitation'. In reference to this project, the report read: 'This project’s main agenda is to develop understanding and approach to avoid the victimisation of children by engaging Minor-Attracted People (MAPs) and provide them with the necessary support, treatment and guidance to help prevent criminal activities.' Mail Online 30/12/2022 News More than 1,800 police officers recruited under Boris Johnson’s 20,000 pledge have already quit More than 1,800 police officers hired as part of Boris Johnson’s pledge to recruit 20,000 extra constables by 2023 have already quit, figures show. The real number is believed to be much higher, amid warnings over recruits leaving policing over pay, conditions and a “mismatch” between their expectations and the reality of the job. The Independent 30/12/2022 News Police to provide safe space for women celebrating New Year’s Eve in London Designated spaces will be provided for women and girls who feel unsafe on New Year’s Eve celebrations in London, before the mayor’s fireworks display at the London Eye, the Metropolitan police has said. The Met announced it would work with Safer Spaces, a community interest company set up to help educate and create a culture that confronts and prevents sexual violence, harassment and domestic abuse at festivals and events. The Guardian 30/12/2022 News Toronto police lay dozens of charges against boy, 15, for series of ‘takeover-style’ armed robberies CANADA: Toronto police have arrested and charged a 15-year-old boy from Toronto with 70 criminal offences in connection with 15 different robberies. Officers from Toronto, Peel and Halton Regional Police say they've responded to 14 pharmacy robberies and one financial institution robbery allegedly committed by a group of boys between Sep. 3 and Nov. 21, a release issued Friday reads. After a multi-jurisdictional investigation including York, Peel and Halton police, Toronto police say they issued a Criminal Code search warrant in relation to the investigation. CBC News (Canada) 30/12/2022 News Parents of child bitten by Winnipeg police dog in school see surge of public support for independent probe CANADA: Manitoba's Independent Investigation Unit declined to look into the case. The parents of a boy bitten by a Winnipeg police dog during a school visit are demanding an independent investigation into what happened, and thousands have signed an online petition to support them. CBC News (Canada) 30/12/2022 News ‘You see some horrible things’: Inside Qld’s toughest police job AUSTRALIA: They are the police officers you never want to meet who have arguably the toughest job in the service. This is what it’s really like working in the Forensic Crash Unit. The Chronicle (Australia) - Subscription at source 30/12/2022 Feature 2022 has provided new and continuing challenges for policing – and 2023 looks set for many more As 2022 draws to a close, Policing Insight Editor Keith Potter looks back over some of the key law enforcement themes covered over the past 12 months, the challenges met and opportunities offered, and our continuing commitment to provide a platform for sharing expertise, understanding and best practice throughout 2023. Policing Insight - Registration at source 30/12/2022 Feature, Opinion AFP highlights regional achievements for 2022 AUSTRALIA: It has been a busy year for the AFP combatting crime across the country. AFP regional commands highlight successes across crime priorities including cyber, fraud, child protection, transnational serious organised crime, drugs, and terrorism. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 30/12/2022 Feature Watchdog launches probe after five Dorset Police officers are ‘suspended for sending and receiving offensive WhatsApp messages Five police officers have been suspended from the Dorset force for allegedly sending and receiving offensive WhatsApp texts. Colleagues reported the sergeant and four PCs for the inappropriate messages. The officers are part of a crack anti-crime team in Bournemouth. They were suspended in July. Mail Online 30/12/2022 News «188818891890189118921893189418951896Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
