Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98635 total results. Showing results 40601 to 40620 «202720282029203020312032203320342035Next ›Last » Protecting the protectors: Do criminal sanctions reduce violence against police and NHS staff? Recent campaigns have led to longer sentences for those who assault emergency services workers, but a new report from Transform Justice analyses why such sanctions are not working; Transform Justice Director Penelope Gibbs believes better support for staff, improved training and alternative responses to those in mental health crisis may be more effective. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 23/6/2022 Feature, Opinion Failure to pardon women persecuted as witches in Scotland ‘prolongs misogyny’ MSP Natalie Don launches Holyrood bill to pardon people tortured and executed under Witchcraft Act 1563 The Guardian 23/6/2022 News Andy Cooke: ‘Quite publicly, one of the ministers didn’t agree with the point that I made… it doesn’t bother me. I’m here to be independent …’ He has one of the most influential jobs in policing in England and Wales - and has already made his presence felt. Since Andy Cooke was appointed HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), he has barely been out of the headlines - talking about the need for a "back to basics" approach to law enforcement, advising police to attend more burglaries and reminding people that officers should not become the “thought police”. Mr Cooke joined HMICFRS in 2021 after 36 years in policing at Lancashire and Merseyside where he served as Chief Constable. He succeeded Sir Tom Winsor, the watchdog’s longest-serving Chief Inspector, in April. In the 58-year-old’s first broadcast interview in his new role, he talks to Policing TV’s Chief Presenter, Danny Shaw, about the impact of austerity, the attraction of being a detective - and why he’s bringing a more collaborative approach to the inspectorate’s work. PolicingTV - Subscription at source 23/6/2022 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Andy Cooke: ‘Quite publicly, one of the ministers didn’t agree with the point that I made… it doesn’t bother me. I’m here to be independent …’ He has one of the most influential jobs in policing in England and Wales - and has already made his presence felt. Since Andy Cooke was appointed HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS), he has barely been out of the headlines - talking about the need for a "back to basics" approach to law enforcement, advising police to attend more burglaries and reminding people that officers should not become the “thought police”. Mr Cooke joined HMICFRS in 2021 after 36 years in policing at Lancashire and Merseyside where he served as Chief Constable. He succeeded Sir Tom Winsor, the watchdog’s longest-serving Chief Inspector, in April. In the 58-year-old’s first broadcast interview in his new role, he talks to Policing TV’s Chief Presenter, Danny Shaw, about the impact of austerity, the attraction of being a detective - and why he’s bringing a more collaborative approach to the inspectorate’s work. PolicingTV 23/6/2022 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Will harsher sanctions reduce assaults on police and NHS workers? The maximum sentence for assaulting a police officer, NHS worker, prison officer or firefighter has doubled twice in the last four years. But are increased maximum penalties for assaulting an emergency worker helping to ‘protect our protectors’? The Justice Gap 23/6/2022 News Over half of officers chose policing to make a “positive difference” Results of a recent survey have shown that 59 per cent of officers chose their career in order to make a positive difference. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/6/2022 News Race and religious hate offences recorded by police hit new high in 2021 The number of offences has been on an upwards trend since 2013 Wales Online 23/6/2022 News Nottinghamshire Police launches UK’s first 999 video service for deaf community A ground-breaking new service enabling the deaf community to report emergencies, including crimes in progress, is now being provided by Nottinghamshire Police. Directors Club 22/6/2022 News Keith Brown insists ScotGov looks after police officers better than ‘Tory England and Wales’ The justice secretary has insisted the Scottish Government was "looking after police officers" as they threaten “costly and disruptive” action after rejecting a pay offer. The Herald (Scotland) 22/6/2022 News ‘Honour killings? It should be called the devil’s work’: Bekhal Mahmod on the murder of her sister After Banaz Mahmod was killed by her father, uncle and three other men in 2006, it was her sister’s testimony that helped bring them to justice. Before the release of her memoir she tells of her rage at what happened and why she is still living in hiding The Guardian 22/6/2022 Feature Forces misleading officers on Time Off for Dependants and Parental Bereavement Leave entitlements The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has raised concerns to police chiefs over the number of forces misleading officers and denying them their entitlements to Time Off for Dependants (TOfD) and Parental Bereavement Leave. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 22/6/2022 News APCC lead calls for greater clarity on Victims Bill APCC Lead Sophie Linden urges government not to underestimate the cost of implementing the Victims Bill and calls for greater powers for PCCs to ensure compliance. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 22/6/2022 News SPF rejects offer of £565 pay increase The governing body of the Scottish Police Federation (SPF) has rejected the offer of a £565 pay increase for all officers. Police Professional 22/6/2022 News Panel on use of facial recognition by UK police breaks issue down for lawmakers Leaders from among civil society, police, academia and regulatory bodies convened at the London School of Economics last week to discuss one of the most contentious subjects in biometrics. BiometricUpdate.com 22/6/2022 News Rotherham police dismissed child sex abuse as ‘typical teen behaviour’ damning report finds Independent Office for Police Conduct found ‘systemic’ failings in the way South Yorkshire Police dealt with sex exploitation The Independent 22/6/2022 News Rotherham abuse inquiry: Victims and survivors ‘let down’ as no police sacked The Times - Subscription at source 22/6/2022 News Police Scotland urged to train all staff on equality amid ‘boys’ club culture’ A review was carried out in the wake of an employment tribunal won by a former female firearms officer. Police Scotland 22/6/2022 News Former RCMP commissioner defends Mountie behind Brenda Lucki allegations CANADA: Former RCMP commissioner Bob Paulson and other retired Mounties are defending the integrity of Superintendent Darren Campbell, who has alleged that current Commissioner Brenda Lucki interfered in the investigation of the largest mass shooting in Canadian history to help the Liberal government’s gun-control agenda. The Globe and Mail (Canada) 22/6/2022 News Staff side reviews pay strategy as public sector strikes loom Staff leaders are recalibrating their response to a government warning that pay deals won't match rocketing inflation. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 22/6/2022 News IOPC publishes report into South Yorkshire Police’s handling of Rotherham child sexual abuse investigations between 1997 and 2013 Police forces must remain vigilant in the face of the evolving threat of child sexual exploitation and abuse, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has warned. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 22/6/2022 News «202720282029203020312032203320342035Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events