Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100615 total results. Showing results 4221 to 4240 «208209210211212213214215216Next ›Last » Ankle monitoring in Alberta a moot point without Criminal Code changes, critics say CANADA: Albertans convicted or accused of a crime can now be ordered to wear 24/7 ankle monitors that electronically track their movements using GPS. The move was first announced in March 2024. Public Safety Minister Mike Ellis said the move, which came into effect Jan. 15, gives courts another tool to consider when determining sentencing or bail conditions, and will help combat crime. Global News (Canada) 15/1/2025 News Met Police must be able to dismiss officers who fail vetting, court hears in judicial review Sergeant Lino Di Maria's vetting was removed in September 2023 and his appeal against this decision was refused, leading him to a gross misconduct referral, which he claims was unlawful. The Metropolitan Police would be placed in a “hopeless position” if it could not dismiss officers after removing their vetting clearance because of allegations of sexual or domestic abuse, the High Court has heard. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/1/2025 News Transformative change As the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill faces its final hurdles in the Scottish Parliament, Justice Secretary Angela Constance examines the proposed legislation. Police Professional 15/1/2025 Feature, Opinion UK police not equipped to protect SMRs, analysts say Policing strategy in the UK has not caught up with the pace of development of small modular reactors (SMRs), leaving them vulnerable to emerging threats, according to expert analysis published by the Alan Turing Institute. No SMRs have been built yet in the UK, but construction by developers with support from Great British Nuclear (GBN) is expected to start within years. New Civil Engineer 15/1/2025 News Ontario rolling out police dashboard to monitor people out on bail for firearms charges CANADA: Dashboard an 'unjustified expense,' criminal lawyer says. The Ontario government is rolling out a province-wide police dashboard to monitor people who are out on bail for firearms-related offences, the province announced Wednesday. The dashboard is a situational awareness tool and will improve information sharing between law enforcement agencies, according to a provincial news release. CBC News (Canada) 15/1/2025 News Victoria police use-of-force data show Indigenous ’overrepresentation’ CANADA: The data was released Wednesday in response to an order in November from the B.C. Human Rights Commissioner for the force to share the statistics. Vancouver Sun (Canada) 15/1/2025 News PC sacked after speeding in marked police car A police officer has been sacked for driving in excess of the speed limit on multiple occasions. BBC 15/1/2025 News New legislation introduced to curb rising synthetic drugs threat More than 20 dangerous substances have been banned from today (January 15), including xylazine, as “significant efforts” are made to combat the threat of devastating synthetic drugs, which the Government warns is increasing. Police Professional 15/1/2025 News PSNI says it needs £200m extra to address staffing deficit The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) says a plan to address declining numbers of officers and the recruitment of hundreds of new officers, will require £200m in additional funding over five years. BBC 15/1/2025 News Gross misconduct proven against former officer who sent inappropriate messages to woman A former West Midlands Police constable who sent inappropriate messages to a woman he had arrested would have been dismissed if still serving after gross misconduct was proven. Police Professional 15/1/2025 News Detective admits accessing family’s police records A detective has admitted accessing police records several times about himself and members of his family over a 10-year period. Det Con Thomas Lauder, 42, told the first day of a two-day misconduct hearing he accepted he "got things wrong" but "not in a malicious or deceitful way". BBC 15/1/2025 News Concerns over vetting as police conduct Bill reaches final hurdle The general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation has written to all MSPs raising concerns regarding the vetting process changes introduced within the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill. Police Professional 15/1/2025 News Police force warns of impact of £4m funding cut A chief constable has warned that experienced police staff could be made redundant and replaced by trainee officers in order to save money. BBC 15/1/2025 News Former police officer stalked ex-partner in ‘significant intrusion’ AUSTRALIA: A former police officer has avoided more time behind bars after stalking his ex-partner in what a prosecutor labelled a "significant intrusion" and "lack of respect for her autonomy". The Canberra Times (Australia) - Subscription at source 15/1/2025 News Logan City Council launches AI tracking for CCTV feed monitored by police AUSTRALIA: A council south of Brisbane has begun using artificial intelligence software linked to CCTV to track crime, in a move dubbed "mass surveillance" by a privacy advocate. Logan City Council has about 1,400 cameras across its suburbs, with the images fed into a main control room manned by council staff and police. ABC News (Australia) 15/1/2025 News Police officer ‘used derogatory term in WhatsApp group’ A police officer is facing misconduct allegations after using a derogatory term to describe two women in a work WhatsApp group, a disciplinary hearing has heard. BBC 15/1/2025 News Force using AI to help the most vulnerable callers West Midlands Police (WMP) is using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology to fast-track the most vulnerable people who call its non-emergency number asking for help. Police Professional 15/1/2025 News Officer diagnosed with autism discriminated against in being refused permission to attend firearms course Employment tribunal also awards PC back pay on basis she would have become AFO. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/1/2025 News PSNI murder investigation teams have caseloads in excess of 20 MPs told The PSNI leadership and chief constable Jon Boutcher (pictured) has long raised concern over budget pressures leading to reduced officer numbers and service capacity. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/1/2025 News St. Thomas Police address rise in assaults on officers CANADA: The St. Thomas Police Service is alarmed to report that, for the third consecutive day this week, one of their officers has been assaulted while responding to a call for service. Blue Line (Canada) 15/1/2025 News «208209210211212213214215216Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
