Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98607 total results. Showing results 41081 to 41100 «205120522053205420552056205720582059Next ›Last » Brexit helping cause harmful increase in fake ecstasy, study warns Covid and crackdowns also blamed as researchers find half of pills sold as MDMA at festivals in England contained none of the drug The Guardian 8/6/2022 News £98m wasted on failed upgrade of offender tagging system, say auditors Report says failings mean ministers still do not know if tagging criminals is helping to cut reoffending The Guardian 8/6/2022 News Police delays could have affected chance of finding missing Gaia, inquest hears Gaia Pope, 19, went missing on November 7 2017 and her body was found 11 days later. Express & Star 8/6/2022 News Met Police cop arrested by fellow officers while buying crystal meth on street corner A policeman was nicked by fellow officers while buying crystal meth on a street corner. The Sun 8/6/2022 News Bibaa Henry and Nicole Smallman: Met apologises on anniversary of murders The Met Police has apologised to the mother, family and friends of two murdered sisters whose bodies were photographed by officers, on the second anniversary of their deaths. BBC 8/6/2022 News MBE’s for 2 British Transport Police staff, for diversity and inclusion work The Queen’s Birthday Honours for 2022 saw the two British Transport Police (BTP) members honoured for their outstanding work. Rail Advent 8/6/2022 News Fatal Taser bridge fall man is named A man who died after being tasered by police and throwing himself off Chelsea Bridge in London has been identified as a 41-year-old who neighbours said was struggling with mental health problems. The Times - Subscription at source 7/6/2022 News PCC marks role of ICVS for national volunteers week A statement from APCC Custody Lead, Emily Spurrell, to mark National Volunteers' Week: "This year, to celebrate National Volunteers’ Week, I would like to recognise the commitment and dedication of the excellent work of Independent Custody Volunteers (ICVs) across England and Wales. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 7/6/2022 News Responses to the Centre for Women’s Justice super-complaint report: A duty to protect Today we published the responses to the recommendations from ‘A duty to protect: Police use of protective measures in cases involving violence against women and girls’. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 7/6/2022 Report New non-fatal strangulation comes into force Abusers who strangle their partners in an attempt to control or induce fear will face up to 5 years behind bars when a new offence comes into force today. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 7/6/2022 News Forensic marking to protect victims of domestic abuse Piloting a new approach to using forensic marking College of Policing 7/6/2022 Feature Evidence Review into Public Experience and Confidence of Body Worn Video in a Policing Context This report provides research findings from a rapid research project reviewing the use of Body-Worn Video (BWV) cameras in a policing context, with specific reference to police-citizen interactions and scrutiny mechanisms. The research was conducted in November and December 2021, using a methodology consisting of a literature review and a sequence of semi-structured interview with BWV experts. The research was undertaken with a view to providing advice and guidance to Police Scotland for the potential widespread future roll-out of BWV in Scotland. It is evident, from the research reviewed here, that BWV is being deployed internationally by law enforcement agencies and other public service providers. Typically, BWV is recognised to provide evidence of incidents, provide a level of personal protection and increased transparency in policing. The rationale for the use of BWV in policing is well established and is afforded a good level of public support. It is also evident, that across UK police forces there is differentiated use of the technology and associated governance mechanisms. In this respect, Police Scotland is in an advantageous position in that it can learn from what is perceived to be ‘best practice’ elsewhere in the UK and beyond. It is apparent that across the UK there are novel emergent mechanisms used to govern BWV in relation to scrutiny and accountability. These include dedicated Scrutiny Panels and practices referred to as random ‘dip sampling’, as well as dedicated codes of practice and use protocols. Here, it is suggested that Police Scotland review what other police forces are doing in this area and design processes that are compatible with Police Scotland’s institutional arrangements. The research presented here also suggests that BWV use protocols and data management procedures are established prior to the widespread deployment of the technology. One aspect in which published literature was lacking was in relation to the impacts of BWV on minority groups and ethnic minorities. Here, the evidence is mixed with some authors claiming BWV strained community relations, whilst others claimed BWV made police interactions more transparent. This points to both, a need for further research, plus the use of caution in the use of BWV in certain situations. It is also noted, that whilst there is a general level of public support for BWV, this relates primarily to basic BWV camera units and that this level of support cannot be assumed from more sophisticated data processes, such as those associated with face recognition and live streaming technologies. Here, it is recommended that Police Scotland implement mechanisms that ensure a degree of oversight and accountability in how BWV cameras are used. This can ensure legitimacy of use and facilitate public confidence in the use of the technology. University of Stirling 7/6/2022 Research article Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes new Non-Fatal Strangulation offence but calls on Government to ensure effective implementation The Domestic Abuse Commissioner welcomes the introduction of the Non-Fatal Strangulation offence which comes into force today (June 7th) but says a co-ordinated implementation strategy is needed by Government, so the new offence has the impact that is so desperately needed. Nicole Jacobs said today: “This offence must not be allowed to sit on the statute book as words with no action to roll it out.” Domestic Abuse Commissioner 7/6/2022 News QPS hosts national home-made explosives course to boost capability AUSTRALIA: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) was host to a national Home-Made Explosives Course on behalf of the Australian New Zealand Counter Terrorism Committee (ANZCTC). myPolice - Queensland Police News 7/6/2022 News Thousands of Italian mafia operating in Australia, federal police say AUSTRALIA: Thousands of Italian mafia members are operating in Australia and until recently had gone largely undetected while “pulling the strings” of other criminal gangs, Australian federal police say. The Guardian 7/6/2022 News AFP to target Italian organised crime and money laundering a year on from Operation Ironside AUSTRALIA: The AFP will target Italian organised crime and money-laundering syndicates washing billions of dollars a year through the Australian economy after invaluable intelligence was obtained on the AN0M platform. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 7/6/2022 News IPCA finds Christchurch police officer used excessive force in holding cell transfer NEW ZEALAND: A ruling from Independent Police Conduct Authority has found a Christchurch officer used excessive force when handling an aggressive man. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 7/6/2022 News Motorola Solutions invests in new innovation hub in Scotland Motorola Solutions has opened a new innovation hub in Edinburgh that will focus on cloud-based evidence management software, video security solutions and body-worn cameras. Police Professional 7/6/2022 News Gang law options considered as shootings continue – Police Minister NEW ZEALAND: The government is considering more measures to disrupt gangs after a series of shootings, with Police Minister Poto Williams saying all options are on the table. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 7/6/2022 News Complaint about force used in Christchurch custody suite partially upheld NEW ZEALAND: The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that officers were justified in using reasonable force to transfer a man between cells when he refused to cooperate and became aggressive. However, some of the force used was excessive and the man was injured. [pdf] Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) (New Zealand) 7/6/2022 Report «205120522053205420552056205720582059Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
