Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115831 total results. Showing results 39001 to 39020 «194719481949195019511952195319541955Next ›Last » Saint John’s 911 dispatch centre a ‘ticking time bomb’ during strike, police union alleges CANADA: The Saint John police union alleges the 911 dispatch centre has become a "ticking time bomb" because the people filling in to answer emergency calls during the strike by inside city workers don't have adequate training. CBC News (Canada) 29/9/2023 News Data suggests Queensland’s crime rate decreasing despite reports of surging youth offences Queensland is frequently portrayed as being in the grips of a worsening crime epidemic, largely due to a growing cohort of seemingly uncontrollable youths. The data on the state's crime rates is freely available, but the picture it paints is far more nuanced than what some media reports would imply. ABC News (Australia) 29/9/2023 News Queensland police admin officer hacked records ‘for vanity’ AUSTRALIA: An admin officer was motivated by vanity when she altered information in the Queensland police computer system over seven years, a court has been told. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 29/9/2023 News Operation Brewer: Joint Police and Customs investigation sees gangs’ importation plans quashed; nine charged and methamphetamine seized NEW ZEALAND: More than 70 million dollars’ worth of methamphetamine has been withheld from entering New Zealand, and nine men have been arrested and charged, as a result of a joint Police and Customs investigation. New Zealand Police 29/9/2023 News Police investigate triple stabbing at Redbank Plains AUSTRALIA: Police are investigating a triple stabbing at Redbank Plains south-west of Brisbane. Authorities say four people were involved in an alleged assault at the intersection of Mount Juillerat Drive and School Road about 5pm. ABC News (Australia) 29/9/2023 News ‘Attack on law enforcement’: Police officer shot at in Melbourne’s south-east AUSTRALIA: Police are hunting for a gunman after an officer was shot at in Victoria. A senior constable's police car was rammed by another vehicle on Springvale Road in Wheelers Hill, south-east of Melbourne, before a single shot was fired in his direction at 3.50am. 9 News (Australia) 29/9/2023 News Death of teenager struck by police car following pursuit ruled as misadventure A teenager who was struck by a police vehicle after he got out of his moving car following a pursuit died as a result of misadventure, an inquest has ruled. Police Professional 29/9/2023 News MPS will ‘consider next steps’ after IOPC decision that firearms officer W80 should face misconduct proceedings The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) says it is reviewing a decision by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) that misconduct proceedings should be brought against the firearms officer, known as W80, for the fatal shooting of Jermaine Baker eight years ago. Police Professional 29/9/2023 News Police watchdog: Met officer who shot man dead in 2015 must face hearing Independent Office for Police Conduct orders misconduct hearing into incident in which Jermaine Baker was killed The Guardian 29/9/2023 News Hampshire police officer sacked for using ‘extreme’ force against detainees Force apologises to victims, who included a traumatised woman, for Sgt Simon Lythgoe’s ‘inexcusable’ behaviour The Guardian 29/9/2023 News Dorset Police officer accused of rape ‘told woman sex was a mistake’ A police officer has told his rape trial a woman accused him after he said their consensual sex was a mistake. BBC 29/9/2023 News Bianca Williams: Ricardo dos Santos denies he routinely provokes police Athlete Ricardo dos Santos has told a police misconduct hearing he does not routinely provoke officers. BBC 29/9/2023 News Technology’s vital role in meeting the challenge of regaining public trust and confidence Declining levels of public trust and confidence in policing can be attributed to a wide range of issues, from cuts creating a lack of visibility and overwhelming demand, to high-profile misconduct and serious crimes committed by officers; in the latest in a series of articles focusing on this month’s UK Police Digital Summit, Policing Insight’s Graham Jarvis spoke to Mike Lattanzio, Chair of the National Police Technology Council and Chief Information Officer for the Thames Valley and Hampshire forces, about how technology can help to regain that public trust and confidence. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 29/9/2023 Feature, Innovation, Interview Man killed by police at Regatta Plaza had weapons, court filing says CANADA: The team tasked with investigating a fatal police shooting in St. John's nearly four months ago says Omar Mohammed threw a hammer and reached for a knife before he was killed. CBC News (Canada) 29/9/2023 News Preventing future violence: The impact of psychological autopsy CANADA: A psychological autopsy (PA) is a post-mortem investigative tool that aids in the determination of a person’s death. It is most often used in cases of suspected suicide or in an attempt to reconstruct the life and character of the deceased. Blue Line (Canada) 29/9/2023 Feature, Opinion Fresh calls for added garda resources in Longford town REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The continued delay of government chiefs to allocate additional garda resources to Longford has sparked questions as to future viability of the county's community safety partnership. Longford Leader (Republic of Ireland) 29/9/2023 News National Cyber Security Centre and An Garda Síochána Team up with European Cyber Agency (ENISA) to raise awareness of cyber scams REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Minister of State Ossian Smyth launches public awareness campaign for October’s European Cyber Security Month. Government of Ireland 29/9/2023 News Government accused of acting as ‘bystanders’ in Garda roster dispute REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Labour party TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has written to the Policing Authority because the Minister for Justice was “just standing by” in the dispute between rank and file gardaí and the Garda Commissioner. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 29/9/2023 News Tennessee’s LEIC training offer combines practical skills with leadership, comms and culture The University of Tennessee’s Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC) established a global reputation for forensics training, but more recently has become recognised for innovative approaches to issues including leadership, communications and culture; Policing Insight’s Christine Townsend spoke to LEIC Training Specialist Jeff Hundley about the institution’s evolution, training challenges, and its student demographic. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 29/9/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Police Scotland to sell off 30 buildings amid £19m overspend Police Scotland is preparing to sell another 30 buildings amid warnings chiefs risk ending up overspending this year’s budget by as much as £19 million. The Scottish Police Authority heard on Thursday that the force’s financial position has worsened over the last few months, despite efforts to cut back on expenditure such as overtime. Fiona Taylor, deputy chief constable, informed members that outline proposals had been prepared to offload more of Police Scotland’s ageing estate as a means to make savings. She said the proposals have already been approved by a committee and detailed plans are now being drawn up to commence the sale. Taylor said she understands public anxiety around the closure of police buildings but described the move as “necessary” to maintain standards. The Times - Subscription at source 29/9/2023 News «194719481949195019511952195319541955Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
