Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114961 total results. Showing results 4041 to 4060 «199200201202203204205206207Next ›Last » Lower Trust in Police, Higher Trust in Gangs? Police are sworn to protect and serve their communities. However, what happens when youth do not believe police are willing or able to protect them? The source article examines how youth perceptions of police influence the perceived protectability of gangs and how that perceived gang protection influences gang joining. We found that if youth do not believe police will protect them, youth will be more likely to believe that gangs can provide that protection. Youth that have a higher belief in the protectability of gangs will subsequently be more likely to join a gang for that protection. The study argues a self-help hypothesis, in that if youth don’t believe society can protect them, they will take matters into their own hands and find that protection elsewhere. The source article suggests that gang and violence prevention programs should seek to strengthen the relationships between police and youth since youth who trust police may not feel the need to resort to gangs for protection. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 4/2/2026 Research article Officer’s spine was fractured during Palestine Action protest but jury delivers no verdict on GBH charge Force's local Federation chair 'reminds the public that a brave police officer's spine was fractured during this incident.' Police Oracle - Subscription at source 4/2/2026 News Home Office give Wales ‘record funding increase’ in neighbourhood policing boost Figures released by the Home Office on Tuesday says the new funding will help ensure more officers are on the streets in Wales, with a record £18.4bn set to be invested in the UK to cut crime. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 4/2/2026 News Some local police services in northern Ontario decline to help with Ottawa’s gun buyback program CANADA: Local police forces say they don't have the resources to add what they see as an administrative function. Several police services in northern Ontario say they don't have the resources or staffing to participate in Ottawa's gun buyback program. CBC News (Canada) 4/2/2026 News Inquest hears from police officers on scene of fatal police shooting of teen CANADA: Two Winnipeg police officers described the minutes leading up to a high-speed car chase that saw a stolen vehicle jump a boulevard and ended with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old First Nations girl, on the second day of the inquest into her death. Blue Line (Canada) 4/2/2026 News IPCA declines to review police mental health withdrawal, cites lack of resources NEW ZEALAND: The Independent Police Conduct Authority of New Zealand (IPCA) has declined to review the recent police withdrawal from mental health call outs, despite saying it is of a “significant concern”. The Post (New Zealand) 4/2/2026 News The police publicly admit they can’t guarantee safety AUSTRALIA: Shadow Education Minister Julian Lesser criticises the police for admitting publicly that they cannot guarantee safety. “I don’t want to see the Jewish community retraumatised after what it’s gone through at Bondi,” Mr Lesser told Sky News host Sharri Markson. Sky News 4/2/2026 Feature, Opinion Officer receives advice about conduct following Ombudsman investigation A police officer has received advice about his conduct after he called a member of the public ‘scum’, said he ‘punched like a fxxxxxx woman’ and failed to caution him during his arrest. Police Professional 4/2/2026 News Ex-special officer denies raping teenage girl A former volunteer police constable has pleaded not guilty to raping a teenage girl. BBC 4/2/2026 News Concern as police anti-social behaviour grant cut The decision to scrap a grant dedicated to tackling anti-social behaviour in Warwickshire could have safety implications, councillors fear. BBC 4/2/2026 News ‘I feel braver, stronger’ after reporting sexual abuse to police A man who was sexually abused as a child said he felt "braver" and "stronger" after reporting the abuse to police. BBC 4/2/2026 News Garda morale and ‘pass the parcel’ politics fuelling Dublin apartment crime IRELAND: Sinn Fein Councillor Micheal Mac Donncha has spoken about the challenges faced by the council, approved housing bodies, and gardai concern anti-social behaviour across North Central apartment blocks Dublin Live (Republic of Ireland) 4/2/2026 News Why are some young people attracted to gangs and what are some evidence-based solutions? In response to an apparent surge in youth gang crime, Victoria Police in Australia have reportedly begun issuing ‘anti-association orders’ to prevent youngsters being drawn into gangs; but Dr Kathryn Benier of Monash University and Dr Angela Higginson of Queensland University of Technology argue that alongside clearer understanding of why young people join gangs, better funded early intervention and prevention programs are needed for sustainable reductions in youth violence and gang involvement. Policing Insight 4/2/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Independent Review of the Criminal Courts: Part 2 The Independent Review of the Criminal Courts, chaired by Sir Brian Leveson, has published Part 2 of the Review. Ministry of Justice (MoJ) 4/2/2026 Report ‘Dire straits’: Calgary police chief wants staffing boost over next four years CANADA: A large sign on the front doors of the Calgary Police Service headquarters doesn’t mince words: “We are hiring. We’re the third largest municipal police service in the country,” Chief Const. Katie McLellan said in an interview. “When you look at that and look at our population, we’re in dire straits with respect to the amount of people that we have.” Blue Line (Canada) 4/2/2026 News Saskatoon Police to add 24 officers through $1.85-million provincial investment CANADA: The Saskatchewan government is providing $1.85 million to the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) to support the recruitment and retention of approximately 24 officers, part of a broader provincial effort to bolster frontline policing. Blue Line (Canada) 4/2/2026 News West Mercia Police announces new assistant chief constable Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire's police force has confirmed a senior appointment with a new assistant chief constable. West Mercia Police said that Dr Carl Williams, who is currently serving with Gwent Police, would be taking on the role. Shropshire Star 4/2/2026 News Concerns raised over Police Scotland staffing mix Scottish government ministers must ensure the right combination of officers and staff is in place as new figures show a fall in the number of full-time police officers, the Scottish Liberal Democrats have said. Scottish Legal News 4/2/2026 News Police pause inclusion strategy to get public views A police force has paused introducing an updated culture and inclusion strategy while it carries out more consultation with the public. Wiltshire Police published the strategy, which was criticised by Reform MP Danny Kruger, on 26 January but then "decided to pause the launch" a few days later. The area's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Philip Wilkinson said he is "pleased" the force wants to engage further, explaining he supports diversity to reflect communities the police serve but not as "an end in itself". BBC 4/2/2026 News Police officer names published on courts website The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed that some officers who had their names published in a data breach in 2023 have now had their names published on the NI Courts website. BBC 4/2/2026 News «199200201202203204205206207Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
