Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115877 total results. Showing results 41701 to 41720 «208220832084208520862087208820892090Next ›Last » Rural crime soaring as organised gangs target farm machinery The cost of rural theft in the UK shot up by 22 per cent last year as organised criminal gangs targeted farm machinery and global positioning systems (GPS), according to figures released by NFU Mutual. Police Professional 2/8/2023 News HMICS Annual Report 2022-2023 The significant contribution to policing in Scotland made by retiring Chief Constable, Sir Iain Livingstone during his lengthy career and in particular during the past six years has been recognised today. HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary (HMCICS) said that Sir Iain’s announcement in May that Police Scotland is institutionally discriminatory was seen as a bold and brave step which allows the incoming Chief Constable to continue the work in progress to address equality, discrimination and inclusion. However, he urged Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority to do more to communicate the significant steps they have taken to address institutional discrimination, how they are learning from complaints and how they are committed to equality, diversity and respect. In his annual report published today, (Wednesday, 2nd August) Mr Craig Naylor , HMCICS, stated the importance of effective communication for Police Scotland, both within and outwith the service. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 2/8/2023 News Police Scotland confirms date for new chief constable Police Scotland has confirmed that Jo Farrell will take over as chief constable on October 9. Police Professional 2/8/2023 News Tighter direction to end ‘patchwork’ use of police cautions unveiled Stricter rules to govern how police use cautions will ensure they should only be used for minor, first-time offences under a new draft Code of Practice published on Wednesday (August 2). Last year, the Government changed the law to end a “patchwork of cautions, warnings and penalties” that had previously led to the inconsistent and, sometimes, inappropriate use of so-called out of court disposals (OOCDs). Police Professional 2/8/2023 News Thames Valley Police officer sacked after groping junior colleague A police officer has been sacked after sexually assaulting a junior officer as they walked around a park. BBC 2/8/2023 News Police pilots find high levels of drug use in domestic abuse offenders Drug testing pilots conducted by a number of police forces have highlighted cocaine as an “exacerbating factor” in domestic abuse incidents. Individuals arrested for domestic abuse offences are being drug tested part of the pilot to establish perpetrator profiles and offender rehabilitation opportunities to protect victims. Police Professional 2/8/2023 News Fears of soft justice as first-time criminals to avoid court Thieves and drug users should be handed cautions, new draft code for police states, as judicial backlog and prison overcrowding rise The Telegraph - Subscription at source 2/8/2023 News ‘They hire toddlers now?’: Student coppers brutally mocked after being posted online by their boss A gaggle of student police officers has been brutally mocked online after their boss praised her new recruits. LBC 2/8/2023 News Higher policing: The National Security Act and protecting the UK from threats The UK’s National Security Act 2023 came into effect last month, strengthening the country’s protection against threats from foreign interests and actors, building on existing laws, and creating a range of new criminal offences; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at the new legislation, and the vital role that police will have to play. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 2/8/2023 Analysis, Feature Police chief defends fresh-faced recruits from trolls A police superintendent has intervened to defend two young recruits to her force after online trolls mocked them for looking “12”. In a picture posted online by Superintendent Helen Brear, new recruits Alfie and Noah can be seen standing proudly in uniform alongside another officer from West Yorkshire police. In her post on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, Brear said: “Welcome Alfie and Noah to Kirklees District. New student officers as part of our Police Uplift programme.” Scores of mocking comments came in response, targeting the recruits’ youthful appearance. The Times - Subscription at source 2/8/2023 News Specialist unit to support vulnerable fraud victims rolled out across all forces A specialist unit that supports vulnerable victims of fraud has been rolled out to all 43 police forces in England and Wales. Police Professional 2/8/2023 News Police chief forced to defend baby-faced recruits as trolls blast new cops for looking too young A police chief has been forced to defend baby-faced recruits after trolls blasted the new cops for looking too young. The Sun 2/8/2023 News Montreal’s new police chief talks priorities, recruitment and racial profiling CANADA: Fady Dagher was sworn in as Montreal's new police chief in January with a promise to reduce street violence and to help officers understand the reality of their community and the issues people face, like mental illness and precarious living. Since then, he says he has been working on recruitment, training and the policies of the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) as it struggles to recruit new officers. CBC News (Canada) 2/8/2023 Feature, Interview, Opinion Five Legal Observers suing Met Police for unlawful arrests Five Legal Observers are suing the Metropolitan Police for their arrests, detention, and assault whilst monitoring police violence at protests in London in March and April 2021 against the then Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill. Freedom News 2/8/2023 News Bill to change NSW drug driving laws presented to parliament AUSTRALIA: The New South Wales government will decide on a bill as to whether drivers with a medicinal cannabis prescription will be free from prosecution if they undergo a positive roadside drug test. The NSW Legalise Cannabis Party will present a bill to parliament on Wednesday calling for medicinal cannabis to be treated like other legal medications for drivers. 9 News (Australia) 2/8/2023 News Police Association concerned about Police introducing a hiring freeze NEW ZEALAND: The Police Association is concerned about Police introducing a hiring freeze. An email seen by NZME reveals Police are preparing for cuts to contractors and consultants, as well as delays in recruiting non-constabulary roles. The move has been suggested so Police can focus on "efficiency and productivity." It comes amid concerns about rising crime. Police Association president Chris Cahill told Mike Hosking the cuts fail to recognise the increasing demands on police. [AUDIO] NewstalkZB (New Zealand) 2/8/2023 News Use of police cautions to be halved New guidance will ensure that they are only used for minor, first-time offences The Times - Subscription at source 2/8/2023 News Right Care, Right Person: Enhancing the conversation Last week it was confirmed that most police forces across the UK have now adopted the Right Care, Right Person approach to those in mental health crisis; but given its unique policing environment, the British Transport Police will be implementing an alternative initiative, as Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi explains. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 2/8/2023 Feature, Opinion Cuts could leave one Police Scotland car to cover motorways at night Police Scotland has said that “hard choices lie ahead” for its budget after it was claimed the force was proposing to cut 42 traffic constables, leaving a single car to patrol the entire road network at night. The Times - Subscription at source 2/8/2023 News Anti-protest laws and culture wars weakening UK’s democracy, finds report Thinktanks say the check and balances of civil society such as judges and campaigners are under ‘political attack’ by ministers The Guardian 2/8/2023 News «208220832084208520862087208820892090Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
