Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100533 total results. Showing results 40821 to 40840 «203820392040204120422043204420452046Next ›Last » Pollution crime is highly profitable, organized and harming the planet Throughout a series of global law enforcement operations that INTERPOL has coordinated against pollution crime in recent years, a key observation has emerged – that transnational organized crime was likely involved in a number of cases. INTERPOL 4/8/2022 Report Operation Augusta: ‘No rationale’ for closing down CSE investigation, says IOPC The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has discontinued its inquiry into three former Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officers involved in a major investigation into child sexual exploitation (CSE) in South Manchester. Police Professional 4/8/2022 News Medal for Heroes campaign gathers momentum The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is continuing to press the Government to create a new award which honours fallen emergency service workers who make the ultimate sacrifice while in the execution of their duty. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 4/8/2022 News The acquisition of legitimacy for civilian policing: A case study of pedophile hunting groups The state has encouraged civilians to take control of their own security through partnership and self-governance. Resultantly, civilians involved in the provision of security are attempting to obtain legitimacy for their civilian policing efforts. To investigate the acquisition of legitimacy for civilian policing, this article analyses comments (n = 1036) from an e-petition launched by a pedophile hunting group seeking legality for their enforcement operations. Because the e-petition eventually became dominated by QAnon conspiracy followers, the article also examines the QAnon movement in relation to civilian policing. The findings provide insight into justifications for the legality of civilian policing that are supplied by the general public in their efforts to support such groups, the process of de-legitimatization of the policing capabilities of the state, and the risks of what I call legitimacy tethering, linking civilian policing initiatives to radical groups such as QAnon. Crime Law and Social Change - Subscription at source 4/8/2022 Research article Senior garda who brought down Fat Freddie Thompson promoted to Assistant Commissioner REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The senior garda who played a key role in taking down Kinahan mobster Fat Freddie Thompson has been promoted to an Assistant Commissioner. Paul Cleary, who has served for 29 years, has been appointed to the rank along with two others. Garda Chief Drew Harris previously led the praise for Cleary’s “world class” investigation into monster Thompson for the murder of Daithi Douglas in Dublin’s south inner city in July, 2016. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 4/8/2022 News Garda commissioner orders special review of Paul Moody case to ‘learn lessons’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Commissioner has requested a special case review into the case of Paul Moody, a garda who was handed a three year and three month jail term for the coercive control of a woman. Speaking to reporters in Dublin on Thursday, Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said that last week he requested a special case review be conducted into the case, and that it would be “a question of weeks, not months” before it was completed. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 4/8/2022 News Queensland child commission, advocates call for use of spit hoods on minors to be banned AUSTRALIA: The use of spit hoods on young people is "completely unacceptable and should be outlawed," Queensland's Family and Child Commission (QFCC) says. ABC News (Australia) 4/8/2022 News An0m: lawyers challenge encrypted messaging app used by AFP in global crime sting AUSTRALIA: The legality of the encrypted app An0m, which the Australian Federal Police (AFP) used to run a global crime sting, is being challenged in the courts a year after its highly publicised unveiling. The Guardian 4/8/2022 News National program using DNA to identify missing persons extended until end of 2023 AUSTRALIA: National Missing Persons Week 2022 reminds us of the many thousands of Australians left wondering, asking, searching and holding onto hope for their missing loved one. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 4/8/2022 News Police watchdog’s new call for power to prosecute cops NEW ZEALAND: Most investigations initiated by the Independent Police Conduct Authority end with no consequences or an opaque 'employment investigation' for police officers involved in misconduct. newsroom (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 4/8/2022 News Charges laid following Operation Cobalt arrest NEW ZEALAND: Police have arrested and charged two men as part of ongoing Operation Cobalt, targeting organised crime groups. New Zealand Police 4/8/2022 News Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison’s youth unit to shut after damage from protest NEW ZEALAND: Six men - a 17-year-old, four 18-year-olds and one 19-year-old - climbed on to the unit's roof on Monday afternoon and were there for nearly 24 hours. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 4/8/2022 News Prince Harry files second lawsuit over ban on paying for police protection in UK Prince Harry has filed another claim at the High Court against the Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police after the UK government refused to allow him to pay for his own protection while visiting the UK Mirror 4/8/2022 News Inquiry after 93-year-old man with one leg dies after being Tasered by police Donald Burgess, who had dementia and had threatened care home staff, died three weeks after incident in Sussex The Guardian 4/8/2022 News No further action from IOPC in Daniel Morgan inquiry The IOPC has concluded there are no new avenues of investigation which could result either in criminal or disciplinary proceedings. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 4/8/2022 News Investigation into use of force by officers on elderly disabled man in care home An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation is underway into the use of force by two Sussex Police officers on an elderly disabled man at a care home. Police Professional 4/8/2022 News Report highlights concerns with Lincolnshire Police’s custody service despite ‘efforts to improve’ Despite efforts to improve Lincolnshire Police still does not have “effective oversight” of the use of force in custody, according to a report published on Wednesday (August 3). Police Professional 4/8/2022 News ‘Action will be taken’ on ASB, Merseyside tells homeowners Complaints of anti-social behaviour will be responded to, the force has pledged to a group of residents. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 4/8/2022 News Provincial police force should stay part of the past CANADA: This summer, I had the pleasure of introducing new Canadian residents to the Fort Museum at Fort Macleod – exploring the fort, absorbing the history of the world-renown RCMP through engaging film, storyboards and unique displays, culminating in the delightful musical ride – a truly Canadian cultural icon. Lethbridge Herald (Canada) 4/8/2022 Feature, Opinion Video played in court shows Hamilton police officer ‘stomp’ on Indigenous man’s head during arrest CANADA: Patrick Tomchuk was violently arrested in May, a video played in court and viewed by CBC Hamilton has shown. Hamilton Police Services (HPS) Const. Brian Wren has been charged with assault as a result of the incident. CBC News (Canada) 4/8/2022 News «203820392040204120422043204420452046Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
