Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114961 total results. Showing results 4001 to 4020 «197198199200201202203204205Next ›Last » The people holding police officers to account On a wintry evening at Essex Police's headquarters in Chelmsford about a dozen people aged from their late teens to their seventies arrive to scrutinise officers' actions while on duty. BBC 5/2/2026 Analysis PCC ‘hardly surprised’ budget rejected after ‘amount of coverage’ given to T/CC’s views Rupert Matthews, the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Leicestershire and Rutland, saw his proposals criticised by the region's temporary chief constable, David Sandall. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/2/2026 News At least 11,000 hate crimes were committed against officers in the past three years Many officers may experience hate crime but feel unwilling or unable to report it to their force. Claire Sweeting and Minia Bennie report on some startling FoI findings. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/2/2026 News New Assistant Chief Constable announced for West Mercia Police West Mercia Police has appointed Dr Carl Williams as its new Assistant Chief Constable, following a full recruitment process. Emergency Services Times 5/2/2026 News How AI destroys policing institutions The role played by artificial intelligence (AI) in the decision by West Midlands Police to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans – a move which led to the retirement of Chief Constable Craig Guildford – highlighted concerns about the police use of AI; organisational psychologist Michael Stephenson applies the latest research framework on the risks AI poses to civic institutions to assess the West Midlands Police case (in an article that itself contains analysis generated by Claude Opus 4.5 AI). Policing Insight - Subscription at source 5/2/2026 Analysis, Feature, Innovation Australian Defence Apparel lands major deal with NSW Police AUSTRALIA: Australian Defence Apparel has announced that it has been awarded a major contract with the NSW Police Force to supply new ballistic carrier vests. Defence Connect (Australia) 5/2/2026 News ANZPAA Police Conference 2025: Global innovation for safer communities Join Policing TV at the ANZPAA Police Conference 2025 in Melbourne, where global law enforcement leaders and technology partners share how innovation is reshaping policing across Australia, New Zealand and beyond. From crypto investigations and crime intelligence to AI that slashes paperwork and drones as first responders, this highlight reel captures the energy and ambition of the conference floor. PolicingTV 5/2/2026 Feature, Video Police officer who struck pensioner after running red light guilty of causing death by dangerous driving PC Mark Roberts was answering a call for a choking baby when he knocked Muriel Pinkney, 74, off her motorbike in Gateshead. Sky News 4/2/2026 News Grooming victim ‘abused by serving police officer’ The prime minister has said he is "deeply concerned" by allegations that a grooming victim was abused by a serving South Yorkshire Police officer. BBC 4/2/2026 News First Minister concerned after police officer names appear on NI courts website The officers sought compensation after a major data breach in 2023. The Independent 4/2/2026 News Coroner criticises police after prisoner’s death A coroner has criticised police after a verdict into the inquest of an inmate whose death led to two prison officers being sacked and one resigning. BBC 4/2/2026 News Pay, Pensions, or Protections? What Really Attracts the Next Generation of Police Recruits Increasing starting salary is a highly effective tool for attracting more college students to policing, but its persuasive power diminishes at salaries above approximately $106,000. Pensions and retirement benefits are not a strong recruitment incentive for young candidates, likely because they are poorly understood. Agencies must better communicate the significant long-term value of these benefits. Legal protection from lawsuits is an important issue for the most qualified candidates. Policy discussions about removing these protections could severely hamper efforts to recruit top-tier officers. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 4/2/2026 Research article What Programs are Promoted for the Autism Community on Police Service Websites? Police services in Ontario, Canada, promote four programs on their official websites to support officers when interacting with autistic individuals. Police services need to think about how they define vulnerability. These programs often describe autistic people as vulnerable, suggesting that certain traits or behaviours increase their risk of harm. To ensure these programs are effective and equitably implemented, police services must involve autistic individuals in their selection and development. Their perspectives help ensure the programs are relevant and challenge dominant narratives about autism. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 4/2/2026 Research article “A Community of Critics”: Bystander Perceptions of Procedural Justice Positive public perceptions of police officers have declined as social media has increased the visibility of use of force incidents. This has led to public concerns regarding officers’ actions during interactions with civilians in behavioural crises, and a need to examine whether public perceptions vary across type of officer tactics employed, use of force, and type of crisis. In the source article, students and community members supported the use of Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) tactics with individuals in behavioural crisis. The use of CIT tactics also appears to improve how civilians perceive an officer's use of force, highlighting the ability of CIT tactics to influence public perceptions of police-civilian interactions, even when force is necessary. To improve community-police perceptions, and the use of procedural justice during interactions with vulnerable populations, agencies should consider implementing CIT training and programs for their officers. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 4/2/2026 Research article Cuts to frontline officer recruitment amid funding gap Planned recruitment of 70 frontline officers cannot go ahead due to lower than expected funding from central government, police chiefs say. BBC 4/2/2026 News Community Engagement ‘Completes The Puzzle’: The Significance and Meaning of Community Engagement to Officers Police officers who voluntarily participate in community engagement often do so to build community relationships with the aim of (1) humanizing officers, (2) countering negative public perceptions, and (3) improving future community interactions and trust. For officers, community engagement is an opportunity to help the community in ways that traditional policing often does not – by meeting a community need and/or providing access to otherwise unavailable opportunities. This makes some officers feel like they are having a visible, immediate, and positive impact. These activities also support officer well-being by offering positive experiences that help balance the more challenging aspects of the job. Police services should promote engagement for both member wellness and the potential impact on police-community relationships. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 4/2/2026 Research article Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Managing Mental Health Calls with the Integrated Behavioural Emergency Assessment and Response (iBEAR) Model Not all behavioural emergencies represent a mental health or behavioural crisis; many reflect maladaptive but functional behaviours below crisis threshold requiring responses other than conventional crisis intervention. The iBEAR model offers first responders an evidence-based decision-making and intervention framework for managing both acute crises and sub-crisis behavioural emergencies. Its simplicity makes the iBEAR model a highly functional and accessible guide for high-acuity, high-risk scenarios, increasing officers' competence, preparedness, and confidence. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 4/2/2026 Research article Kinahan cartel ‘no longer exists’ in Ireland, says gardaí, as Hutch gang remains active REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Hutch crime group is still a “primary” drug trafficking gang in Ireland, but the Kinahan cartel “no longer exists” in this country as it did at the “height of its power” a decade ago, An Garda Síochána's top gangland investigator has said. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 4/2/2026 News What We Know (and Don’t Know) About the National Decision Model The National Decision Model (NDM) was developed by the College of Policing to standardise and improve decision-making within police forces in England and Wales. The model provides structure and encourages ethical, defensible decision-making, but risks becoming a “tick-box” exercise if not applied reflectively and dynamically. Based on expertise research, expert officers may apply the NDM principles intuitively, while newer officers benefit from its explicit structure. Training should reflect these differences. Despite a decade of use, there is limited empirical evidence that the NDM improves decision quality or reduces bias. More research is needed to ensure the NDM truly supports effective, ethical policing. Ongoing evaluation, through research, is essential to refine the model and ensure it continues to meet the complex demands of modern policing. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 4/2/2026 Research article Regency shooting: Garda chief rejects ‘policing failure’ characterisation of investigation REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Fatal 2016 attack that killed David Byrne followed by major gangland feud which claimed another 17 lives. The head of the An Garda Síochána’s National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau has rejected the characterisation of the force’s investigation of the Regency Hotel attack as a “policing failure” because it did not result in the successful prosecution of any of the gunmen or key organisers. The attack, during which Kinahan associate David Byrne was shot dead, was followed by a major gangland feud which claimed another 17 lives. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 4/2/2026 News «197198199200201202203204205Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
