Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115877 total results. Showing results 42921 to 42940 «214321442145214621472148214921502151Next ›Last » Winnipeg police chief unveils $10 million strategy to tackle downtown crime CANADA: Winnipeg police chief Danny Smythe said on Thursday the $10 million strategy will include 24 new officers, 75 new CCTV cameras with a monitoring station and a "crime prevention hub." When asked what areas will be supported by the investment, Smythe said the strategy will focus on the exchange district, sports and hospitality district, and the Forks. Global News (Canada) 6/7/2023 News, Video Toronto man arrested after striking police cruiser, 2nd vehicle while fleeing officers CANADA: A man is in custody after allegedly crashing into two vehicles, including a police cruiser, while trying to flee from police. York Regional Police say the incident began when officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Jane Street and Hullmar Drive, south of Steeles Avenue. City News (Canada) 6/7/2023 News Hamilton Police Services Board asks province if city’s integrity commissioner has authority over board members CANADA: The Hamilton Police Services Board has sent a letter to the province requesting it examine the city integrity commissioner’s authority to investigate and impose penalties against Coun. Esther Pauls as a member of the police board. The Hamilton Spectator (Canada) 6/7/2023 News Garda awarded €50,000 after taking disability discrimination claim against force REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: WRC adjudicator says evidence of chief superintended in case over alleged denial of promotion ‘not credible’ A garda has secured €50,000 in compensation for ongoing disability discrimination after the force, which expressed “grave concerns” over her mental health, was found to have prevented her promotion to the rank of sergeant. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 6/7/2023 News ICL, DRI want recording-devices bill changed REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and Digital Rights Ireland (DRI) have submitted a list of amendments to proposed legislation on garda use of recording devices. The organisations say that the changes are needed to safeguard people’s rights to privacy, data protection, freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and non-discrimination. Law Society Gazette Ireland 6/7/2023 News Gardai inspect premises in Louth as part of EU clamp down on human trafficking REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Premises in Louth were among those inspected by Garda as part of an EU-wide action targeting human trafficking for labour exploitation last month. Between June 10 and June 17, last Gardaí conducted 98 inspections in counties including Dublin, Louth, Wicklow Westmeath, Cavan and Sligo Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 6/7/2023 News Policing denies ‘cozying up’ to adult websites linked to modern slavery Representatives from the NCA and NPCC told the Home Affairs Committee that while it is not a comfortable relationship, a lot of intelligence comes from these websites. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/7/2023 News NPCC reiterates call for chiefs to be given final say on sanctions Misconduct lead CC Craig Guildford has doubled down on his stance after recent media coverage suggested the Home Office is preparing to give these powers to chiefs. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/7/2023 News Officers involved in Stephen Lawrence investigation to face no criminal charges The CPS has decided there is sufficient evidence to charge any of the four former Met Officers in relation to their handling of the original investigation. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/7/2023 News Nick Adderley offers to pay for Thin Blue Line patch for officers and staff The Northants Chief Constable has announced the gesture following on from media debate and speculation over whether officers should be allowed to wear it this week. The Chief Constable of Northamptonshire, Nick Adderley, has offered to pay for the Thin Blue Line patch for his officers and staff out of his own money. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/7/2023 News The illegal organ trade is more sophisticated than one might think: Who’s behind it and how it could be controlled The illegal organ trade sporadically hits the national and international headlines, with suggestions that the activity largely takes place underground, carried out by organised criminals; but Assistant Professor and organ trade researcher Frederike Ambagtsheer argues that the reality is far removed from that, involving close collaborations between professionals and the criminals, and requires a broad range of responses. Policing Insight 6/7/2023 Feature, Opinion Police seize £130m worth of cannabis in UK-wide crackdown Police have seized up to £130m worth of cannabis plants and arrested almost 1,000 people in the UK's largest ever crackdown on organised crime. More than 180,000 plants were discovered in raids across England and Wales in June. Officers also seized 20 firearms, £636,000 in cash and 20kg of cocaine, with a potential street value of £1m. The operation has been described as the "most significant" of its kind ever run across UK law enforcement. BBC 6/7/2023 News Nick Ephgrave replaces Lisa Osofsky as head of Serious Fraud Office The senior Scotland Yard officer who led the investigation that ultimately resulted in the convictions of two brothers for the killing of Damilola Taylor is to be the next head of Britain’s fraud agency. Nick Ephgrave, a former assistant commissioner at the Metropolitan Police in London, will take over as director of the Serious Fraud Office from the end of September, in the process becoming the first police officer to run the 36-year-old agency. He will replace Lisa Osofsky, who leaves at the end of a five-year term, and will earn a salary of about £183,000. The Times - Subscription at source 6/7/2023 News ‘Larger than life’: Police officer killed in the line of duty given final salute AUSTRALIA: A police officer killed in the line of duty has been given a final salute at an emotional funeral in Perth. Members of Western Australia's police force lined the streets in a guard of honour to farewell Constable Anthony Woods, 28, who died last month after being run over while intercepting a car. 9 News (Australia) 6/7/2023 News MPs criticise Courts Service over progress of Common Platform roll out Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has sharply criticised HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) for its slow progress in delivering reforms including the implementation of the digital Common Platform. UKAuthority.com 6/7/2023 News Nottinghamshire Police trial remote facial recognition breathalyser to ensure offenders stay sober With facial recognition increasingly prominent in the news agenda in recent months, a novel application of this technology has recently been announced by Nottinghamshire Police; the force’s new remote breathalyser – which integrates facial recognition technology – is the first recorded use of this tool anywhere outside of the US, as Policing Insight’s James Sweetland reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/7/2023 Feature, Innovation French justice is working overtime and the mood is stern after thousands of teen arrests FRANCE: French courts are working overtime in fast-track trials for more than 3,600 people arrested in unrest sparked by the police killing of a 17-year-old boy captured on video The Independent 6/7/2023 News IN MEMORIAM Constable Anthony Woods, Western Australia Police Force Constable Anthony Woods succumbed to injuries suffered in the line of duty, while attending an incident in early June, in Ascot, Perth, Western Australia. Three weeks previously, he had welcomed PolicingTV Founder, Bernard Rix, to Belmont Police Station in Perth, where they recorded this video intended to give PolicingTV viewers a detailed look behind the scenes. Constable Woods' family has asked that PolicingTV publish this video - today, the day of Anthony's funeral - in his memory. PolicingTV 6/7/2023 Feature, Video NCSC updates cyber risk management guidance The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has updated its risk management guidance to help practitioners manage cyber risk. UKAuthority.com 5/7/2023 News CEO appointed at Police Federation of England and Wales As part of the change to bring professional and independent support to the senior decision making within the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW), Mukund Krishna has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PFEW, with immediate effect. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 5/7/2023 News «214321442145214621472148214921502151Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
