Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103185 total results. Showing results 39701 to 39720 «198219831984198519861987198819891990Next ›Last » The latest public order proposals are not in the interests of the public or the police service Measures around UK public order policing that were defeated in the Police, Courts, Crime and Sentencing Bill are now making their way through Parliament in the Public Order Bill, prompting impassioned debate along the way; Senior Policing Lecturer Owen West, a former chief superintendent and public order policing specialist, argues that while the proposals may enthuse government supporters, they are not in the interest of the public or the police service. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 5/11/2022 Feature, Opinion Dover firebomb attack motivated by terrorist ideology, police say The firebombing of a migrant centre in Dover had “an extreme rightwing motivation”, police have said. The Guardian 5/11/2022 News New officers join the Force as part of national Uplift programme Devon & Cornwall Police has recruited 313 student police officers as part of the Government’s national Uplift programme. Devon & Cornwall Police 5/11/2022 News NQ police recruitment efforts ramp up with test fees waived AUSTRALIA: More than 500 potential recruits recently experienced a day in the life of a police officer in Townsville as the Queensland Police Service works to bolster its ranks. Townsville Bulletin (Australia) - Subscription at source 5/11/2022 News Crime is not political, it’s time for action NEW ZEALAND: “The Prime Minister’s claim on Newshub Nation that crime is only an issue because of politics is an insult to the hundreds of victims of ram raids,” says ACT’s Police spokesperson and former Police Officer Chris Baillie. Scoop (New Zealand) 5/11/2022 News New Sask. marshals service ‘completely unnecessary,’ police union argues CANADA: The marshals service announced by the Saskatchewan government on Thursday is "completely unnecessary," according to the union that represents RCMP officers. CBC News (Canada) 5/11/2022 News ‘People are pissed:’ Ottawa police logs describe confrontational, abusive crowds during protest CANADA: Ottawa police officers assigned to work with the convoy protesters described abusive and confrontational — but also sometimes cooperative — crowds during last winter's blockades, according to their logs presented at the Emergencies Act inquiry. CBC News (Canada) 5/11/2022 News Cannabis valued at €110,000 seized in Coolock, Dublin REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Herbal cannabis with a street value of €110,000 was seized in a joint Garda and Customs operation in Coolock, north Dublin, on Friday. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 5/11/2022 News Former Garda civilian employee jailed for forwarding Pulse system info REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A former civilian employee of An Garda Siochana has been handed a prison sentence for forwarding photos of information on the Pulse system to an individual known to gardai. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 5/11/2022 News Inside brutal alliance policing Qatar World Cup from French tear gas cops to Turkish special forces ready to batter fans Teams of special forces from around the world will descend upon the Qatar World Cup in a bid to crack down on football hooligans. Qatar has pulled in extra police from every corner of the globe to help at the sporting event with the tiny Gulf nation expecting an unprecedented influx of 1.2million visitors. The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland) 5/11/2022 News Loyalists: Police say rising tensions remain under close watch The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) does not believe loyalist paramilitary groups, based on a current assessment, will break their 1994 ceasefires. But it does acknowledge tension within loyalist communities has risen lately. BBC 5/11/2022 News Officers under investigation over discriminatory language while on duty The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has begun two investigations into the conduct of nine Civil Nuclear Constabulary officers who are alleged to have engaged in conversations of a racist, misogynistic, ableist and offensive nature while on duty. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 4/11/2022 News 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 «198219831984198519861987198819891990Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
