Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98896 total results. Showing results 38321 to 38340 «191319141915191619171918191919201921Next ›Last » Provincial police force would be a ‘billion-dollar boondoggle’: rural municipalities CANADA: Alberta municipalities of all sizes are speaking out again against a proposed provincial police force after more details on what a transition would look like were released by the province last week. CTV News (Canada) 26/8/2022 News Montreal mayor declares support for police as gun violence becomes hot provincial election topic CANADA: Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante on Thursday repeated her commitment to hiring more police officers and defended herself against accusations she doesn't support the city's police force, days after two brazen daytime murders. [AUDIO] National Observer (Canada) 26/8/2022 News 3D gun printing operation busted in Calgary, police lay dozens of charges CANADA: Calgary police have laid 66 charges against two men who they believe were making 3D printed guns and trafficking them in the city. CBC News (Canada) 26/8/2022 News DPP directs no prosecution over alleged ‘squaring’ of penalty points by Limerick gardai REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A number of high profile individuals who were questioned by gardai as part of an investigation into the alleged 'squaring' of penalty points within the Limerick garda division will not face prosecution. Limerick Live (Republic of Ireland) 26/8/2022 News Anger as thug who beat and left garda for dead walks free from prison after 45 days REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí have reacted furiously over this thug walking free – just 45 days after he was caged for years for a brutal attack on a member of the force. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 26/8/2022 News Lowry supports Garda stance against new rosters REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Deputy Michael Lowry says that he understands and supports the stance being taken by members of the Central Executive Committee of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) who are fighting against proposed changes to their rostering system that would see some members lose €8,000 of their annual salary while working additional hours. Offaly Live 26/8/2022 News Survey reveals ‘harassment’ and ‘toxic’ environment within Toronto Police – and opportunities for organisational change A recent survey highlighted issues around harassment and a “toxic” working environment for some members of the Toronto Police Service, as well as opportunities to address those issues and rebuild trust within the organisation; Toronto Police Association President Jon Reid spoke to Policing Insight Contributing Editor Sarah Gibbons about the findings of the survey, the challenges for both uniform and civilian staff, and the importance of creating a safe and comfortable workplace. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 26/8/2022 Feature, Interview, Opinion Using overtime to offset falling police numbers is unsustainable, chief constable warns Officers working overtime cannot continue to be used to offset falling police officer numbers, Scotland’s chief constable has warned. Police Professional 26/8/2022 News NT police officer charged with 31 offences AUSTRALIA: A Northern Territory officer has been charged with damaging evidence and unlawfully sharing data among a slew of alleged offences which senior police say undermined the force's integrity. The 47-year-old officer, who was an acting senior sergeant at the time of the alleged crimes, was also charged with conspiracy to pervert the course of justice among 31 offences. Port Lincoln Times (Australia) 26/8/2022 News How YouTube’s Partnership with London’s Police Force is Censoring UK Drill Music Originating from the streets of Chicago, drill music is a creative output of inner-city Black youths. It is defined by real life experiences and perspectives, and whilst drill rappers often document gang-related conflict and anti-establishment narratives in their lyrics and music videos, the rap genre is a crucial mouthpiece of artistic and cultural expression. However, London’s police force—the Metropolitan Police, or the Met—have argued that the genre is partly responsible for the rise in knife crime across the UK’s capital, and have sought to remove drill music from online platforms based on the mistaken, and frankly racist, belief that it is not creative expression but a witness statement to criminal activity. Electronic Frontier Foundation 26/8/2022 Feature Sharp increase in Garda attempts to obtain social media users’ private information REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Number of Garda requests to Meta, which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, increased significantly during the pandemic The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 26/8/2022 News Scottish Police Authority warns of £40m shortfall next year The Chair of the Scottish Police Authority, Martyn Evans, has said that the authority is facing a "substantial shortfall" in its budget for next year Police Oracle - Subscription at source 26/8/2022 News Owami Davies: police deny racism or incompetence in missing nurse case The Metropolitan Police has defended its handling of the disappearance of Owami Davies, saying that it was the biggest missing person case this year and racism was not a factor. The Times - Subscription at source 26/8/2022 News Top policewoman Maggie Blyth fears misogyny row will silence banter There is a risk that police officers will be scared of having “banter” because of the focus on inappropriate comments and behaviour on WhatsApp, according to the senior officer in charge of tackling violence against women and girls. The Times - Subscription at source 26/8/2022 News Case against anti-lockdown protestors collapses in blow to Met Police. The prosecution of anti-lockdown protesters – including pensioners - who were held on a coach for three hours using Covid laws has collapsed, in a fresh blow to the Met Police. The Standard 26/8/2022 News David Fudge death: Widow ‘more hurt by police than husband’s killer’. The widow of a motorcyclist said she was more hurt by police failures than by the driver that killed her husband. BBC 26/8/2022 News Dominic Raab made Parole Board’s ‘difficult job next to impossible’. Justice secretary criticised by senior officials after board is ‘last to hear’ about important policy changes. The Guardian 26/8/2022 News Statement from Dame Vera Baird QC on launch of new recruitment campaign for Victims’ Commissioner The Ministry of Justice has today announced it is relaunching the recruitment process for the role of Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales. Victims' Commissioner 25/8/2022 News Civil contingency specialist appointed DCC at Gloucestershire. Shaun West led operational reviews for Covid response for ministers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 25/8/2022 News West Midlands Ambulance Service to hand over 111 to DHU Healthcare West Midlands Ambulance Service is to hand back the 111 contract it provides for most of the West Midlands to concentrate on its 999 service. Part of this development will involve a move towards closer working between the NHS 111 service across the East and West Midlands integrating the two areas into a single shared model, which mirrors the increasing collaboration across some other regions in England. Emergency Services Times 25/8/2022 News «191319141915191619171918191919201921Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
