Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103153 total results. Showing results 39681 to 39700 «198119821983198419851986198719881989Next ›Last » Met Police facial recognition cameras scan 127k faces but arrest just nine ‘We should all be able to go about our lives without the threat of being watched, tracked and monitored by the police. Facial recognition technology is a discriminatory and oppressive surveillance tool that completely undermines this ideal,’ Sam Grant, head of policy and campaigns at Liberty The Standard 4/11/2022 News Qatar police urged to show restraint during World Cup after Fifa talks Restraint is to be urged of police during the World Cup regarding behaviour that goes against the cultural norms of Qatar but is commonplace in Europe, according to a series of secret understandings brokered between Fifa and Qatari officials. Fans should be allowed to climb on tables, drape flags over statues and sing loud songs in public without facing interventions by police, according to a summary of the agreements seen by the Guardian. Essential areas of individual rights are also covered, with LGBTQ+ fans to be allowed to show displays of affection in the street and fly rainbow flags in public places, despite laws that mean homosexuality is illegal in the Gulf state. The Guardian 4/11/2022 News Burnham: poor leadership left Manchester emergency crews unready for attack The “poor leadership” of emergency services meant Manchester was not ready for the terrorist attack that killed 22 people in 2017, the region’s mayor, Andy Burnham, has said. A damning inquiry report on the Manchester arena bombing identified significant failings by police, fire and ambulance services. At least one of those killed would probably have survived were it not for a response that was described as badly prepared, delayed and chaotic, it was found. The Guardian 4/11/2022 News IOPC investigating nine officers accused of using discriminatory language Nine police officers are being investigated for the alleged use of discriminatory language while on duty, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has said. In a statement on Friday, the IOPC said it has launched two investigations into the officers – who belong to the Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) – for allegedly engaging in conversations of a racist, misogynistic, ableist and offensive nature. The Guardian 4/11/2022 News New marshals service in Sask. will have 70 officers by 2026 at cost of $20M annually CANADA: The Saskatchewan government announced it will commit $20 million annually to a new marshals service after question period Thursday. The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) will be operational in 2026 and have 70 officers, according to a news release. Minister of Corrections, Policing, and Public Safety Christine Tell said the service is not meant to take over the duties of the RCMP or municipal forces but will support them while also conducting "proactive investigations." CBC News (Canada) 4/11/2022 News Jersey police chief criticised for response to Manchester Arena terror attack A report examining the emergency services’ response to the Manchester Arena terrorist attack has criticised Jersey’s police chief who was a gold commander on the night of the bombing. Jersey Evening Post 4/11/2022 News Police pay millions in hush money AUSTRALIA: NSW Police have paid out almost $40 million to keep members of the public quite about police misconduct. The Daily Telegraph (Australia) - Subscription at source 4/11/2022 News Over two months, the coronial inquest into Kumanjayi Walker’s death has probed the culture inside Northern Territory Police AUSTRALIA: "This isn't simply about Constable Rolfe," Northern Territory coroner Elisabeth Armitage said from the bench this week. ABC News (Australia) 4/11/2022 News Strengthening partnerships across the globe AUSTRALIA: AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has bolstered the AFP’s ability to target transnational serious organised crime, including cyber criminals, after meeting with senior officers from across the globe. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 4/11/2022 News Nine officers under investigation over ‘discriminatory language’ while on duty Nine police officers are under investigation after they allegedly engaged in conversations of a racist, misogynistic, ableist and offensive nature while on duty. Police Professional 4/11/2022 News Man jailed for drug smuggling & money laundering NEW ZEALAND: A man has been jailed for 16 years on a series of drug smuggling, money laundering and related charges resulting from an extensive Customs-led investigation in 2018. SunLive (New Zealand) 4/11/2022 News New Zealand revamps deradicalisation program as anti-authority terror threat rises NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand is rolling out a bespoke deradicalisation program as the threat from people holding violent anti-authority beliefs grows and its security agencies make an unprecedented plea for the public to report those showing signs of taking extremist action. The Guardian 4/11/2022 News New Isle of Man police chief promises organised crime crackdown The Isle of Man's new chief constable has promised to prioritise dismantling organised crime gangs when he takes on the role next year. BBC 4/11/2022 News Amended Arms Act to ensure licence holders not penalised due to application backlog NEW ZEALAND: The government will ensure existing firearms owners don't get caught out in a predicted backlog of new licence applications. [AUDIO] RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 4/11/2022 News Officers protecting nuclear facilities investigated for ‘racist’ conversations Independent Office for Police Conduct says nine people are being looked into for gross misconduct The Telegraph - Subscription at source 4/11/2022 News British Transport Police worker who shared image of teen’s ‘dismembered’ body in WhatsApp group faces jail after admitting misconduct The force said the actions of Joshua Tilt, who was sacked after his resignation was refused, were "sickening and completely incompatible with both public decency" and what is expected of force staff. Sky News 4/11/2022 News Officers given final written warnings over contact with woman prior to her murder. Two offices from Hertfordshire Constabulary have been given final written warnings following a gross misconduct hearing relating to their contact with a woman prior to her murder. Police Professional 4/11/2022 News Officers in fatal pursuit ‘acted appropriately’ says IOPC. Police officers who pursued a vehicle in Cheshire before it was involved in a fatal collision, acted in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures, an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation concluded. Police Professional 4/11/2022 News Increasingly risk averse? An examination of custody strip search trends and disparities in the Metropolitan Police. One of my formative experiences as a postgraduate criminology student 20 years ago was spending part of a night shift observing a police custody suite in Edinburgh, where I was studying. I was wholly unprepared for the levels of vulnerability that presented among the drug users, alcoholics and drink drivers in the cells that night, and quickly came to appreciate the high level of responsibility held by the custody staff. I still remember their preoccupation with alcoholics ‘drying out’ in the cells, and the risks of seizures and other health complications that could arise. The Police Foundation 4/11/2022 Analysis, Feature Demand is mentally damaging officers, University of Cambridge study finds. Police officers facing the most demand with not enough time stay on top of workloads are twice as likely to have Complex PTSD (C-PTSD). Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 4/11/2022 News «198119821983198419851986198719881989Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
