Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 96133 total results. Showing results 43361 to 43380 «216521662167216821692170217121722173Next ›Last » Domestic abuse incidents up again as reports rise 10pc REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: There was a 10pc increase in domestic abuse incidents reported to gardaà last year as violence behind closed doors continued to soar during the pandemic. Since Covid-19 made its presence felt in Ireland in March 2019, there has been a marked increase in domestic violence as people spent forced time at home with abusive partners. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 2/1/2022 News Garda figures show shift toward cannabis decriminalisation as prosecutions halved in 2021 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Prosecutions for the possession of cannabis for personal use in Ireland have almost halved over the past year, according to figures from An Garda SÃochána. The number of people either charged or summonsed for simple possession of cannabis up to the middle of December 2021 has dramatically fallen away compared to the previous year, largely due to offenders receiving a caution instead of a court appearance. The figures indicate Ireland is following a global shift toward decriminalisation of the drug. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 2/1/2022 News Shocking moment cops trying to enforce mask rules at a cafe are surrounded and heckled by angry customers and staff chanting ‘leave the shop’ AUSTRALIA: Police have been confronted by angry customers in a café when they tried to enforce Covid-19 compliance rules. Three officers entered the Vintage Apron at Capalaba in Brisbane's south and were quickly surrounded by customers and staff chanting 'leave the shop'. Police were responding to multiple alleged reports of Covid health order breaches including patrons not wearing masks inside the venue, as is required under Queensland law. Mail Online 2/1/2022 News ACT Policing’s new forensic imaging technology prevents hours of traffic disruption after road crashes AUSTRALIA: Canberra's police recently gained new technology that helps them gather the information they need in half the time, and without needing to disrupt the capital's roads for hours. ABC News (Australia) 2/1/2022 News Fate of Queensland’s anti-corruption watchdog hangs on two cases AUSTRALIA: The future of the state’s anti-corruption watchdog hangs in the balance after it lost several high-profile cases and was hammered by a parliamentary inquiry. Two remaining high-profile cases will come to a head in court early this year, and the decisions on whether those cases should go to trial could be crucial for the Crime and Corruption Commission. Brisbane Times (Australia) 2/1/2022 News Police Scotland officers hit with ‘300 complaints a month’ including sexual misconduct and assault A Freedom of Information report revealed that 45 per cent of the 23,798 complaints received between 2014 and 2020 were minor and resolved following an explanation or apology while seven officers were sacked. Daily Record 2/1/2022 News Priti Patel accused of bypassing MPs to force though new ‘draconian’ police powers Priti Patel added an extra 18 pages of changes to the Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill such as moves to widen stop and search powers and ban individuals from demo Mirror 2/1/2022 News Cash-strapped Police Scotland’s bid to become the first UK force to switch to eco cop cars has been hit by SNP-Green Budget cuts, it emerged earlier. Cash-strapped Police Scotland’s bid to become the first UK force to switch to eco cop cars has been hit by SNP-Green Budget cuts, it emerged earlier. The Scottish Sun 2/1/2022 News Norfolk Police evidence gaps led to ‘astonishing’ decision over driver Gaps in video footage led to what a judge called an "astonishing" charging decision over a killer driver's earlier offence, police said. BBC 2/1/2022 News Day in the life of a police officer: Underwater Search Unit Jumping into icy water at a moment’s notice and finding discarded weapons with almost zero visibility – it may sound like the job of a hero in an action movie, but it is exactly what one specialist police team are trained to do to save lives and keep people safe. Nottinghamshire Police 2/1/2022 News Extraordinary officers recognised in New Year Honours Rank and file officers have been honoured alongside members of the Special Constabulary and police staff in the 2022 Queen’s New Year Honours list for their outstanding contribution to the service. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 1/1/2022 News Chiefs, staff and specials share New Year’s Honours Chiefs, officers and people working with forces to tackle crime have been awarded New Year's Honours. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 1/1/2022 News Police watchdog considers complaints over Boxing Day hunt meet violence Man arrested as evidence of officers’ conduct examined The Independent 1/1/2022 News Mother of murdered sisters hopes to meet PC jailed for crime scene photos Mina Smallman says she ‘can’t wait’ to meet Deniz Jaffer, one of the officers who shared pictures of Nicole Smallman and Bibaa Henry The Guardian 1/1/2022 News Queen’s New Year Honours 2022 – Police and Ambulance Service Recipients of Police and Ambulance Service medals in Scotland Scottish Government 1/1/2022 News 2021 ends as Chicago’s deadliest year in a quarter century UNITED STATES: The year 2021 ended as one of the deadliest on record in recent years in Chicago The Independent 1/1/2022 News Police release images of men wanted over violent clashes at Wiltshire hunt Scuffles broke out between anti-hunting protesters and supporters at the Avon Vale Hunt on 27 December The Guardian 1/1/2022 News Ministers to get garda drivers again amid security fears REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Senior Government ministers are to be given extra police protection amid growing fears for their safety. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 1/1/2022 News Police leaders honoured by the Queen NEW ZEALAND: Two leaders in Police are today honoured by the Queen for their services to New Zealand Police and the community. Superintendent Andy McGregor, Bay of Plenty District Commander, and Detective Superintendent Peter Read both become Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year Honours. New Zealand Police 1/1/2022 News The benefits of reserve officers in modern policing USA: Utilizing the strengths and expertise of volunteers for ultimate agency transparency Police1 1/1/2022 Feature, Opinion «216521662167216821692170217121722173Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
