Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114960 total results. Showing results 3901 to 3920 «192193194195196197198199200Next ›Last » Queensland government to introduce new gun control laws criticised as ‘weakest in Australia’ AUSTRALIA: Under proposed changes in response to Bondi terror attack, only Australian citizens will be able to obtain a gun licence, with no cap on number of weapons. Queensland will be left with “the weakest guns laws in Australia”, according to gun control advocates, after the premier rejected putting new restrictions on the number or type of firearms that people can own. The Guardian 9/2/2026 News NSW Police assistant commissioner slams ‘outrageous’ protester behaviour as officers accused of unprovoked violence AUSTRALIA: Outcry continues to mount after more than two dozen protesters were arrested, 10 officers allegedly assaulted, and police rejected accusations of unprovoked violence as tensions boiled over at a Sydney rally against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Australia yesterday evening. 9 News (Australia) 9/2/2026 News Extra police powers for Israeli president’s visit withstand legal challenge AUSTRALIA: A last-ditch court bid to stop police using extra powers to curtail protests against the Israeli president has failed. Protest organisers Palestine Action Group launched legal action against the NSW government in the NSW Supreme Court after Isaac Herzog's visit was declared a major event, but it was dismissed in a hearing on Monday afternoon. SBS News (Australia) 9/2/2026 News What works, but goes unsaid: Unlocking success in UK policing With UK police reform now firmly on the agenda, ethics specialist Dr Richard Cockbain sets out why policing needs to shift its focus from the risk-averse approach of minimising failure at all costs to recognising, articulating and learning from successes, and the challenges around culture, structure and incentive that will need to be addressed if reform is to deliver positive transformation. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 9/2/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion SNP blamed for ‘broken system’ as nearly 11,000 upheld police complaints rock force The Scottish Government has been slammed for taking too long to fix the 'broken' complaints system Scottish Daily Express 9/2/2026 News Shoplifting in Scotland has increased 129% since 2021 The Police Scotland figures show that in the year ending September 2025, there were 48,564 recorded crimes of shoplifting The Scotsman 9/2/2026 News Palestine Action Group loses court challenge to extra police powers AUSTRALIA: Protesters have lost a legal challenge to the NSW government's decision to grant police expanded powers during the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog. The Palestine Action Group launched a case in the state's Supreme Court on Sunday, after the visit was declared a "major event" by the government. That gave police extended powers to manage crowd safety, maintain separation between opposing groups and reduce the risk of confrontation. ABC News (Australia) 9/2/2026 News Why we only see the ‘tip of the iceberg’ in RCMP misconduct CANADA: Brock University Prof. Danielle McNabb explains why police officers as perpetrators create an almost insurmountable barrier to justice and reporting. CBC News (Canada) 9/2/2026 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video APCC ‘disappointed’ at failure to reclassify ketamine as Class A drug The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) has expressed “disappointment” at the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs’ (ACMD) recent recommendation that ketamine should remain a Class B drug. Police Professional 9/2/2026 News CNC’s emergency response and readiness put to the test The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has tested its ability to coordinate a rapid, multi-agency response to a serious incident during a major command-and-control exercise known as Operation Hermes. The scenario placed the force’s Command and Control Centre (CCC) under intense pressure, requiring officers to assess information quickly and activate the appropriate command structures. Emergency Services Times 9/2/2026 News 167 probationer Gardaí assigned across the country REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Today 100 men and 67 women have been attested and will be assigned to Garda divisions across the country by the Garda Commissioner. gov.ie 9/2/2026 News How a DNA database expansion should help ‘find needles in haystacks’ Forensic Capability Network lead scientist Dr Debbie Sharp tells Ian Weinfass that a new addition to the database could help bring more offenders to justice – but there is a lot of work to be done first. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/2/2026 Feature, Interview Government ‘failing to clamp down on shoplifting’, says Scottish Labour Labour has accused the Scottish Government of “failing to clamp down on shoplifting”, as figures showed the number of incidents has more than doubled since 2021. STV News 9/2/2026 News Paula Gomila Marqués: ‘Future challenges will be defined by the speed, scale and opacity of the online ecosystem’ With the growth of online hate speech and disinformation, and its role in fuelling real-world criminal activity, tackling the damaging digital narratives has become a priority for many organisations and jurisdictions; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth spoke to Paula Gomila Marqués, who contributes to the implementation, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination activities of the European Union’s HATEDEMICS project, which seeks to address the intersection of online hate speech and disinformation. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 9/2/2026 Analysis, Feature, Interview 215 new recruits to arrive at Templemore Garda College today REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Locals in Templemore are helping to expand the capacity of the Training College which is taking in its biggest batch of recruits since it re-opened after the pandemic today Tipp FM 9/2/2026 News New Zealand Police embrace tech to streamline case management and improve services NEW ZEALAND: Collaborating with Appian, New Zealand Police reduced case response times from up to two weeks to just four hours and deployed resources where demand was highest. GovInsider 9/2/2026 News Inside Team Police: Sport saving police lives How does sport really protect police wellbeing? In this Policing TV special, we join Team Police and Virgin Media O2 Business at their 2026 season opener in Paddington. Hear how sport, sponsorship and charity partnerships are boosting resilience and mental health across policing – from grassroots football and equestrian to boxing nights and Lake District memorial climbs. PolicingTV 9/2/2026 Feature, Video Did police miss key chances to catch serial killer Steve Wright? More than 26 years after the naked body of 17-year-old Victoria Hall was found in a ditch, serial killer Steve Wright has finally faced justice for her kidnap and murder. BBC 8/2/2026 News PCC defies councillors to approve police tax rise A police and crime commissioner (PCC) has defied calls from concerned councillors and approved a 6% increase to the policing precept on council tax bills. BBC 8/2/2026 News Tax bills rise by 5.7% to cover policing shortfall Taxpayers will have to pay more to fund Gloucestershire Police as the force attempts to plug a £20m shortfall in its budget. BBC 8/2/2026 News «192193194195196197198199200Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
