Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 105134 total results. Showing results 40501 to 40520 «202220232024202520262027202820292030Next ›Last » Misconduct, money and mental health: Cleveland’s chief on the pressures of policing Teesside The chief of Cleveland Police says the force isn't the worst in the country adding that officers have a "fire in their belly" to tackle the reputational issues of the past. Teesside Live 4/12/2022 News West Midlands Police officers ‘put on weight loss plans’ after dozens couldn’t fit into uniforms Some West Midlands Police officers have reportedly been put on fitness and weight loss plans after dozens of officers couldn't fit into their uniforms for a Christmas operation last year. Birmingham Live 4/12/2022 News Socialisation of student officers I started my career with Leicestershire Police as a special constable in 2018, while studying for my Criminology BSc degree at the University of Leicester. College of Policing 4/12/2022 Feature Prince Harry’s court battle for UK police protection costs taxpayers £230,000 Prince Harry’s long-running legal battle against the Home Office’s decision to cut his police protection in the UK has cost taxpayers more than £235,600 to date. Metro 4/12/2022 News AFP Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team nabs wanted criminals AUSTRALIA: Eighteen wanted criminals in Australia and offshore have been tracked down by the AFP’s specialist Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (FAST), which has worked with state and international authorities to facilitate their extradition. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 4/12/2022 News Up to 150 foreign cops to join WA Police in 2023 as force casts recruitment net overseas to stem resignations AUSTRALIA: More than 600 experienced officers from the UK, Ireland and New Zealand have already applied to relocate to WA since the international advertising campaig. The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 4/12/2022 News Black Montrealer says police racial profiling cost him his job CANADA: Carl Luberisse didn't anticipate a short drive to the depanneur would lead to racial profiling, hundreds of dollars in fines and the loss of his job. CBC News (Canada) 4/12/2022 News €100-a-plate garda centenary dinner slammed as ‘tone deaf’ in current climate REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A €100-a-plate black-tie garda dinner in Dublin Castle to mark the centenary of the force has been slammed as “tone deaf”, given the cost-of-living crisis and the challenges the organisation itself faces. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 4/12/2022 News Garda’s longest-serving Chief Superintendent to retire REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The longest-serving Garda Chief Superintendent and the longest serving female senior officer in the country is retiring after 40 years in An Garda Síochána. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 4/12/2022 News Local police officers ‘put on weight-loss plans’ after failing to fit into uniforms West Midlands Police officers couldn't fit into their uniforms for a Christmas operation because they had gained too much weight. Every year, plain-clothed police officers join their uniformed colleagues in a bid to keep the streets safer for all. Coventry Live 4/12/2022 News Garda detective who shot himself in the leg lodges court action against the force REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A garda detective who accidentally shot himself in the leg is suing the force. A High Court action has been lodged by the officer, who is a member of the Special Detective Unit (SDU). He was treated in hospital following the incident, in which he accidentally shot himself in the thigh with his official firearm in June 2020. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 4/12/2022 News Police want access to more weapons to fight rioting NETHERLANDS: The riot police want to be able to use more weapons because of the increased violence caused by rioting. This concerns non-lethal weapons in addition to the existing resources riot police officers have at their disposal. After an investigation, Police Chief Frank Paauw indicated that this expansion is not yet under discussion, but that possible additions are being considered. NL Times (Netherlands) 3/12/2022 News National police LGBT network under investigation for blocking critics of wokery on Twitter The national body for LGBT police officers is being investigated after blocking critics of wokery on social media. The National Police LGBT+ Network claims to help Britain's 43 police forces “develop operational policing knowledge” on gay rights and inclusion. But it is under fire for activism on its Twitter account, @LGBTPoliceUK, including claims of “threatening” opponents of trans ideology and backing Stonewall, the contentious charity. The Telegraph 3/12/2022 News More than a thousand Police Scotland officers have been involved in misconduct proceedings in the last four years Exclusive: The Scottish Conservatives say the SNP Government must act to correct the 'flawed' framework for exposing bad apples within the single force Scottish Daily Express 3/12/2022 News Police watchdog head resigns over investigation into ‘historic allegation’ The head of the police watchdog, Michael Lockwood, resigned amid an investigation into a historical allegation, the home secretary has said. In a statement, Suella Braverman said: “I have accepted Michael Lockwood’s resignation as director general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). “I took immediate action upon being made aware that Mr Lockwood was the subject of a police investigation into an historic allegation, and instructed my officials to ask him to resign or face immediate suspension from his role. “Home Office staff are working at pace with the IOPC’s unitary board to put in place temporary arrangements for the organisation’s leadership.” The Guardian 3/12/2022 News Michael Lockwood: police watchdog forced out amid criminal investigation The head of the country’s police watchdog, who is tasked with rooting out rogue officers, was forced to resign this weekend after it emerged he is under criminal investigation. Michael Lockwood, director-general of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), was told to quit by Suella Braverman, the home secretary, after she was informed that a file of evidence had been sent to prosecutors in relation to a historical allegation of wrongdoing. The Times - Subscription at source 3/12/2022 News Police watchdog head Michael Lockwood resigns amid investigation The head of the police watchdog has been forced to resign after becoming the subject of a police investigation, Home Secretary Suella Braverman says. Independent Office for Police Conduct director general Michael Lockwood said on Friday that he was resigning for "personal and domestic reasons". But on Saturday the home secretary said she had taken action after learning of the probe into a historical allegation. BBC 3/12/2022 News Why the Met struggles to sack rogue police officers This week, the charity CrimeStoppers, which receives anonymous tip offs from the public, launched a new hotline – for people to report corruption and abuse by police officers. The Spectator 3/12/2022 Feature People in Bracknell have ‘given up’ reporting serious crimes to police, councillor says Crimes including drug dealing and intimidation are going unreported, according to a local councillor. Residents have said 'nothing happens' when they go to the police. Berkshire Live 3/12/2022 News Major emergency services exercise tests response to terrorist attack The Metropolitan Police, along with other emergency services and statutory partners, has carried out a major live-play exercise this week to test the joint response to a major terrorist incident. Metropolitan Police Service 3/12/2022 News «202220232024202520262027202820292030Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
