Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 105136 total results. Showing results 39901 to 39920 «199219931994199519961997199819992000Next ›Last » Court decision on 501 deportee set to force rethink by Parliament NEW ZEALAND: The High Court has delivered a bombshell decision on a 501 former drug dealer deported from Australia, who has successfully challenged the Government’s authority to impose special conditions upon his return to New Zealand. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 20/12/2022 News APCC chair appointment to College of Policing Board of Directors The professional body for policing in England and Wales has appointed Lincolnshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner to its board of directors. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 20/12/2022 News New recruits survey published A survey of new police officer recruits carried out by the College has been published College of Policing 20/12/2022 News Wiltshire Police: PEEL Cause of concern revisit letter Between 17 January and 11 February 2022, we inspected Wiltshire Police as part of our PEEL programme. During our inspection, we identified three causes of concern, which were that the force: is failing to understand and promptly identify the vulnerability of victims at the first point of contact; does not protect vulnerable people from harm to an acceptable standard; and does not have adequate strategic plans in place. In November 2022, we revisited the force to review progress against the first two causes of concern by repeating the victim service assessment. This allowed us to discover and report on any progress made against several of the relevant recommendations we had made to the force. This letter gives an update on our findings. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 20/12/2022 Report Metropolitan police pay damages to man two years after stop and search Exclusive: Tariq Stanley was smoking a cigarette in his car when he was approached by officers The Guardian 20/12/2022 News Wiltshire Police has improved in some areas, but is still not investigating crime effectively Wiltshire Police has improved in some areas this year, but its performance in investigating crime has deteriorated, the police inspectorate has said. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 20/12/2022 News Wiltshire Police’s performance in investigating crime ‘has deteriorated’ despite improvement in other areas, HMICFRS finds Wiltshire Police has improved in some areas this year, but its performance in investigating crime “has deteriorated”, according to His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS). Police Professional 20/12/2022 News Police widow: Why were officers driving vehicles with a ‘history of startling failures’? A “truly brilliant” police officer killed in a catastrophic road accident would still be here today if officers were not driving BMW vehicles with a history of hundreds of “startling failures”, his widow has claimed. Police Professional 20/12/2022 News New executive leadership programme to replace Strategic Command Course The College of Policing is making changes to how officers and staff progress to senior ranks in the police service amid concerns it is missing out on individuals who would “make excellent chief officers”. Police Professional 20/12/2022 News Wiltshire Police performance has ‘deteriorated’ Wiltshire Police's performance in investigating crime has "deteriorated", says a report by the police watchdog. BBC 20/12/2022 News Alleged Chinese police-stations indication of wider ‘bullying, intimidation’ tactics, experts say CANADA: As allegations of five Chinese police stations located in Canada, including one in Vancouver, B.C., raise concerns of political interference, experts say the role of Chinese intelligence is far more widespread. CBC News (Canada) 20/12/2022 News If joy and jollity are in short supply this Christmas, take heart in thankfulness and pride in a job well done With societies around the world facing continuing financial pressures, and a cost-of-living crisis biting hard in some communities, it may be a struggle to see this Christmas as the season to be jolly; but Policing Insight Editor Keith Potter believes that while joy may be in short supply, officers should be proud – and the public thankful – that the efforts of police throughout the year have enabled them to enjoy a safe and happy festive period. Policing Insight 20/12/2022 Feature, Opinion Vancouver city councillor defends wearing controversial thin blue line police patch CANADA: A Vancouver city councillor who recently retired as a police officer is defending his choice to wear a thin blue line patch. The city's new mayor, Ken Sim, is also supporting Coun. Brian Montague's use of the controversial symbol. CBC News (Canada) 20/12/2022 News Police move to make in-car and body worn cameras permanent CANADA: A pilot project that deployed body-worn cameras and in-car cameras to Waterloo regional police officers will now become a permanent fixture after being approved at a police services board meeting last week. [AUDIO] City News (Canada) 20/12/2022 News Gardai make €1.3 million drug bust during raid on apartment in Dublin city centre REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardai have seized over €1 million worth of illegal drugs following the search of an appartment and a vehicle in Dublin today. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 20/12/2022 News Garda knocked unconscious and dragged 15 metres after being hit by stolen car in Wexford REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A garda was knocked unconscious and suffered a broken shoulder blade after being dragged up to 15 metres by a stolen car overnight. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 20/12/2022 News Convictions remain rare when police are accused of sexual assault New research by Dr Kate Puddister, an associate professor at the University of Guelph, and Queen’s University doctoral candidate Danielle McNabb, suggest that not only is sexual violence by police officers in Canada more common than expected, but that allegations of sexual assault against officers are less likely to be fully investigated, or lead to charges or convictions, than other such assaults reported to police. Policing Insight 20/12/2022 Feature, Opinion Police Association questions Commissioner’s view on pursuit policy divide NEW ZEALAND: Police Association president Chris Cahill believes the majority of officers want more capacity to pursue fleeing drivers and questions the Police Commissioner’s description of feelings among frontline staff as “mixed”. However, Cahill is confident meaningful reform will follow Commissioner Andrew Coster’s promise last month to review police’s pursuit policy in the wake of the nearly 10,000 people in vehicles fleeing police in the past year, more than double the number recorded prior to the last policy change nearly two years ago. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 20/12/2022 News LGBTQ+ activists, community members raise concerns about Toronto’s new police chief CANADA: Members of Toronto's LGBTQ+ community are raising questions about the appointment of the city's new chief of police, Myron Demkiw, following his official swearing-in on Monday. Specifically, they want to know how an officer who participated in the infamous Pussy Palace raid has become the city's top cop. CBC News (Canada) 20/12/2022 News Kate Meynell: Technology threat is a challenge, says new police boss Police face a battle to deal with criminals using the latest technology to target victims, Nottinghamshire's new chief constable has said. Kate Meynell, who grew up in Arnold, was appointed to the role in September and started last week. She said despite the new problems presented by technological changes, community policing was still an important part of officers' work. The new boss also said delays in the courts were affecting victims. BBC 20/12/2022 News «199219931994199519961997199819992000Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
