Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100258 total results. Showing results 421 to 440 «181920212223242526Next ›Last » Barriers to engaging with mental health support services for police officers in Ireland Police officers are routinely exposed to stressors which can negatively impact their mental health. This paper presents findings from an anonymous online survey undertaken by 98 members of An Garda Siochána (the Irish police force). It considers Irish police officer perceptions of mental health support and the barriers they face to accessing and engaging with mental health support. Barriers to engaging with support included the impact of stigma, the potential negative impact on career progression, a lack of trust in the support services and a general lack of resources. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 13/4/2025 Research article Garda whistleblower sues force over allegedly defective gun holsters REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A garda whistleblower who has made protected disclosures over the quality of the gun holsters previously worn by armed officers is attempting to sue the force. The former garda, who is before the courts charged in connection with a separate criminal matter, has lodged a High Court action. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 13/4/2025 News Calls for legislative change after reports of Snapchat child grooming increase by five-fold NEW ZEALAND: An online safety advocate is calling for legislation to protect children and young people, as referrals to police about children being groomed on Snapchat have increased five-fold since 2021. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 13/4/2025 News Officer who fatally shot Winnipeg man in 2020 tells inquest he had few options CANADA: Stewart Kevin Andrews, 22, was 1 of 3 Indigenous people shot by Winnipeg police in 10-day span. A Winnipeg police officer who shot and killed a 22-year-old man five years ago believed he had to use lethal force after the man charged at him after swinging a metal bar, an inquest into the shooting heard Friday. CBC News (Canada) 12/4/2025 News Toronto police board, union reach tentative deal for new collective agreement CANADA: Members expected to begin voting on whether to accept the deal next week. The Toronto Police Service Board has reached a tentative deal for a new multi-year collective agreement with the union that represents Toronto police officers. CBC News (Canada) 12/4/2025 News Police told workforce must reflect ‘diversity’ of local area All 43 constabularies in England and Wales will be inspected over the next two years, amid growing concerns regarding ‘positive action’ Police forces have been told they must take “positive action” to recruit ethnic minorities to ensure the workforce reflects the racial diversity of their communities... The Telegraph - Subscription at source 12/4/2025 News Police chief says he wants to ‘discriminate against white job applicants’ so he can hire more ethnic minority officers A police chief has said he wants to discriminate against white job applicants and hire more ethnic minority officers. Chief Constable John Robins of West Yorkshire Police has consistently pushed to reform laws across the country in order to boost the number of ethnic minorities in his force. Mail Online 12/4/2025 News Diversity drive increases police force’s ethnicity pay gap Controversial West Yorkshire policy pushes wages for black staff further behind white colleagues, report shows. A push to improve representation in one of Britain’s biggest police forces has resulted in average pay for minority staff falling even further behind that of their peers... The Telegraph - Subscription at source 12/4/2025 News Kemi Badenoch accuses police forces of ‘social engineering’ Tory leader says she believes in ‘meritocracy, not race-based quotas’ after force found prioritising ethnic minority candidates. Kemi Badenoch has accused the police of “social engineering” following The Telegraph’s revelations about a force temporarily blocking job applications from white British people... The Telegraph - Subscription at source 12/4/2025 News 7000 people scanned: The magic wand to reduce knife crime AUSTRALIA: More than 100 knives, machetes and tasers have been removed from NSW streets since the Westfield attack in the Minns government's crackdown on knife crime. The Daily Telegraph (Australia) - Subscription at source 12/4/2025 News Conceptualizing Police Violence for Research on Youth Exposure to Community Violence Violence is a global health concern for youth development as governments have expanded the role of policing to address public safety. The scholarship on youth experiences with the police has demonstrated a growing awareness of their practices and effects. However, these experiences have been largely overlooked in the developmental science research on exposure to community violence (ECV). This article addresses inconsistencies in defining and describing violence within the youth, policing, and ECV research literature. The World Health Organization’s framework on violence is advanced to address these inconsistencies from which to align theory, research, and application. Implications and applications for developmental science ECV research and violence reduction initiatives are discussed. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice - Subscription at source 12/4/2025 Research article Manchester Arena bomber attacks prison officers Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation into an attack on three prison officers by Hashem Abedi, one of the men responsible for the Manchester Arena bombing. BBC 12/4/2025 News Thames Valley Police sees record mental health-related absences for third year running, figures show Thames Valley Police logged more than 2,500 staff absences as a result of mental health issues in the last three years, new figures show. Wokingham Today 12/4/2025 News Surrey Police’s full response after mum’s arrest for confiscating iPad Police have attempted to offer clarity after a mum was held in a police cell for seven-and-a-half hours after confiscating two iPads that belonged to her daughters. Amanda Brown, 50, said she has been left with “unspeakable devastation and trauma” following her arrest last month on suspicion of theft. Express 12/4/2025 News Victim video call service boosts arrests – police A police force has said an initiative to allow victims of crime to speak to officers via video is delivering quicker arrests. BBC 12/4/2025 News Government facing crisis filling Garda Commissioner job amid ‘entrenched’ dispute REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Senior officers have no plans to apply to replace Drew Harris due to concerns about pension tax liability of an estimated €500,000 The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 12/4/2025 News Misogynistic content driving UK boys to hunt vulnerable girls on suicide forums Exclusive: Police set up taskforce to tackle online violence as young men seek victims on eating disorder forums The Guardian 12/4/2025 News GMP issue more than 100 DAPOs in pilot to protect domestic abuse victims Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has issued more than 100 Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) as part of a Home Office-led scheme to safeguard victims of assault, coercive and controlling behaviour and threats across the region. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 11/4/2025 News I want to discriminate against white candidates, says police chief Chief constable accused of ‘racist’ recruitment policy supports law change to bolster ethnic minority numbers. A chief constable accused of having a “racist” recruitment policy has said he wants discrimination against white British candidates to be legal... The Telegraph - Subscription at source 11/4/2025 News TVP seize 173 vehicles in just six months through ANPR technology use Thames Valley Police has seized 173 vehicles for no insurance in just six months as part of a collaborative initiative that sees local neighbourhood and roads policing teams use ANPR to identify markers and intercept them. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 11/4/2025 News «181920212223242526Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
