Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 96263 total results. Showing results 21 to 40 123456Next ›Last » Police spent thousands of hours ‘ramped’ at SA hospitals due to regular delays AUSTRALIA: Police spent thousands of hours being "ramped" at hospitals last financial year while transporting prisoners or mental health patients, according to new data released under Freedom of Information (FOI) laws. ABC News (Australia) 14/1/2025 News Police commissioner gives an overview of current affairs in WA AUSTRALIA: WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch joins Perth Today host Simon Beaumont for the first time in 2025 to discuss recent incidents and the state of the WA Police force. The commissioner addresses Perth’s bikie culture, confirming that arrests linked to a man set alight with a blowtorch are connected to bikie associations. “You want to be involved with these people, they are brutal,” he said. 6pr (Australia) 14/1/2025 Audio, Feature, Interview, Opinion Victoria Police investigates 683 staff over alleged rape, child sex, family violence AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police have investigated 683 of its own employees in the past five years over alleged sexual and family violence offences. Those staff — both sworn and unsworn — were under investigation for rape, child sex offences, sexual harassment, predatory behaviour and family violence from January 1, 2019, to June 30, 2024, according to figures first obtained by the Herald Sun under the Freedom of Information Act. The most cases were for sexual offences at 185 over five years, followed by sexual harassment with 169 cases. 9 News (Australia) 14/1/2025 News Home Secretary concerned about Devon and Cornwall police after deputy PCC resigns Yvette Cooper said the Government will publish a white paper on policing that will look at standards and leadership. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/1/2025 News Vic police workers investigated over violence AUSTRALIA: More than 600 Victorian police personnel are at the centre of "serious and complex" family violence investigations. The force says the figures should give the community confidence that action will be taken, even in its own organisation. Advocates say this could be the tip of the iceberg, as people may not be willing to report if their perpetrator is a police officer. ABC Listen (Australia) 14/1/2025 Audio, Feature Unauthorised police helicopter used in pay dispute stunt AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police is investigating the unauthorised use of a helicopter to disrupt the acting premier's press conference in an apparent escalation of an ongoing pay dispute between the police union and the state government. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Subscription at source 14/1/2025 News Northamptonshire’s PFCC names preferred candidate for chief constable Northamptonshire Police’s Interim Chief Constable Ivan Balhatchet is the police, fire and crime commissioner’s preferred candidate to take the role on a permanent basis. Police Professional 14/1/2025 News Fears that drones could drop guns into prisons The prisons watchdog has warned that drones delivering weapons to two of England's highest security prisons have become a national security risk. BBC 14/1/2025 News Drones flying into jails in England and Wales are national security threat, says prisons watchdog Chief inspector of prisons issues warning after surge in weapons and drugs flown into high-security facilities The Guardian 14/1/2025 News Police misconduct hearings over Kiena Dawes abuse Three police officers are facing misconduct hearings following the death of a young mother who had suffered prolonged domestic abuse. BBC 14/1/2025 News Ivan Balhatchet named as preferred candidate as Northants chief constable He has been interim Chief Constable since October 2023, following the suspension and eventual dismissal following a misconduct hearing of former chief Nick Adderley. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/1/2025 News ‘Alarming’ number of Victoria Police staff investigated for alleged domestic violence, sex crimes AUSTRALIA: Hundreds of Victoria Police members have been investigated for alleged sex crimes and family violence, both on and off duty, prompting alarm from the force's chief. SBS News (Australia) 14/1/2025 News Charges dismissed against former Nambucca Heads police officer Travis Pocock AUSTRALIA: A former police officer has avoided a criminal conviction, despite pleading guilty to trying to cover up an assault he committed while on duty. ABC News (Australia) 14/1/2025 News Deputy police commissioner suspended amid investigation NEW ZEALAND: One of New Zealand's most senior police officers is suspended pending the outcome of an investigation, his lawyer confirmed to 1News today. 1 News (New Zealand) 14/1/2025 News New Garda divisional headquarters agreed for Sligo but no start date given REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Optimism abounds once more locally that a new station will be built on site at Caltragh Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 14/1/2025 News ACC Becky Riggs: Public protection gold command is ‘right and proper in the way policing operates today’ Staffordshire Assistant Chief Constable Becky Riggs, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for child protection and abuse investigation, spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about the need for a public protection gold command accreditation to ensure senior leaders are well versed in the importance of multi-agency working and data sharing in ensuring the safety of children and young people. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 14/1/2025 Feature, Interview Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 14/1/2025 News Part two of latest CEO Direct episode now live PFEW CEO sheds light on the issues affecting the organisation and carves a roadmap for stakeholder engagement. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 14/1/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Northamptonshire PFCC announces preferred candidate for Chief Constable role Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC), Danielle Stone has named Ivan Balhatchet as her preferred candidate to become the next Chief Constable of Northamptonshire Police. Emergency Services Times 14/1/2025 News Inspector Sion Hathaway on roads policing (Part 2) In this second and final conversation, Inspector Sion Hathaway of Staffordshire Police discusses his journey into policing, his passion for roads policing, and the work of the Roads Crime Team. He emphasizes the importance of road safety, the diverse challenges faced in Staffordshire, and the ongoing recruitment efforts for advanced drivers to join the team. The conversation highlights the impact of their work on community safety and the personal fulfilment derived from serving in this capacity. PolicingTV 14/1/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video 123456Next ›Last » Upcoming events January 23 ICCTHS 2025: 19. 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