Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104523 total results. Showing results 4381 to 4400 «216217218219220221222223224Next ›Last » Review calls for tackling illegal online porn to be prioritised as part of fight against VAWG An independent review into regulating online pornography, undertaken by Conservative Peer Baroness Bertin, is calling for illegal online content to be given a renewed priority by police and the criminal justice system, to help reduce violence against women and girls as well as gain a better understanding of the links to domestic violence, toxic masculinity, and the mental health crisis among young people, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 15/4/2025 Analysis, Feature Should I stay or should I go: an examination of job satisfaction and turnover in a post-Floyd law enforcement world Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the labor force in the United States has seen a significant increase in resignations. Law enforcement has not been immune to this trend. Additionally, law enforcement is grappling with the effects of highly publicized instances of misconduct, particularly the murder of George Floyd. Recent research has found a substantial increase in resignations following the protests around the death of George Floyd. Using data collected from a large southeastern United States sheriff’s office, we investigate the impact of seeking mental health assistance, mental health stigma, burnout, organizational support, stressors, overall health, coping ability and demographic characteristics (sex, marital status, race, job type, and experience) on overall job satisfaction and intentions to leave the organization. We find that perceived organizational support, burnout, and marital status are significantly related to turnover intentions. Seeking mental health support, mental health stigma, perceived organizational support, burnout, and overall health are significantly related to job satisfaction. We also investigate interaction effects based on the race of the respondents. Journal of Crime and Justice - Subscription at source 15/4/2025 Research article The Same But Not Equal? How the Homicide Victim’s Age and Gender Influence the Investigator’s Involvement in the Case This study examines the impact of the age and gender of homicide victims on investigative priorities and actions. The aim is to understand how these characteristics influence detectives’ case solving and resource allocation. The research comprised semi-structured interviews with 32 experienced homicide detectives in three U.S. law enforcement agencies. The interviews were designed to explore detectives’ perceptions of their investigative actions and the influence of victim demographics on those actions. The results indicate that while official policy dictates equal treatment of all cases, in practice, one-fifth of the detectives prioritized cases involving female or child victims who fitted the “ideal victim” profile over those involving adult male victims. One in four interviewees reported greater emotional investment in cases involving “true victims.” However, a still higher proportion treated victim characteristics as investigative leads. The victim’s profile, including age and sex, shaped their investigations. The findings highlight some discrepancies between formal policies and actual practice in homicide investigations. This suggests that law enforcement agencies need to address these biases to ensure equitable treatment of all homicide cases, regardless of victim characteristics. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the factors that shape homicide investigations; it also underscores the importance of addressing inherent biases within the criminal justice system. Homicide Studies - Subscription at source 15/4/2025 Research article Live facial recognition would enhance UK justice, says Tony Blair The former prime minister has also called for digital identities to be adopted. Innovations such as digital identities and live facial recognition should shape the future of the criminal justice system, Tony Blair has said. Proposals for technological advancement such as the establishment of a unique digital identifier to connect a person’s data, such as health and tax records, have been included in The Times Crime and Justice Commission’s full report and recommendations, which were released on Monday. The commission has also heard that digital ID would reduce fraud and lead to more robust age verification. Blair told the commission that the recommendation to introduce a unique digital identifier for every British citizen would “streamline everything from accessing public services to making secure transactions”. The Times - Subscription at source 15/4/2025 News Mobile phone detection camera fines declining but 200 drivers still being nabbed each day AUSTRALIA: The number of drivers being caught by mobile phone detection cameras is declining, but police say the numbers are still disappointing. There have been 46,476 expiations issued in the first six months. ABC News (Australia) 15/4/2025 News Woman confronts ex-husband who abused her while serving as a SAPOL detective AUSTRALIA: A woman who was abused at the hands of her ex-partner – a former police detective – says she no longer trusts police. Stella says she felt "silenced" when reaching out to SA Police and "the system failed to protect me". ABC News (Australia) 15/4/2025 News NZCVS Violent Crime Releases: Violent Crime February 2025 NEW ZEALAND: The New Zealand Government has set a target(external link) of reducing victims of violent crime by 20,000 by 2029. It is using the New Zealand Crime and Victims’ Survey (NZCVS) to measure the number of victims of violent crime. To support the Government in monitoring progress in reducing violent crime, there will now be more regular releases of NZCVS estimates on the number of victims of violent crime. These estimates are year-to-month estimates. The February 2025 factsheet summarises key findings in the February 2025 violent crime release. The data tables contain additional time series data for violent crime victims, including breakdowns by selected demographic groups and sub-offences. Alongside a standardised set of data tables, a supplementary set of data tables are published each release to highlight key trends and findings. Ministry of Justice (New Zealand) 15/4/2025 Report New crime figures right on target says Govt NEW ZEALAND: New data released today shows the Government is tracking ahead of its violent crime reduction target, with 28,000 fewer victims of crime recorded for the year to February. Inside Government (New Zealand) 15/4/2025 News IPCA finds Ōtaki police pursuit that ended before crash killing two was appropriate NEW ZEALAND: A watchdog has found police acted appropriately during a pursuit in Ōtaki near Wellington, where two people died in a crash after the pursuit was abandoned. On 26 April last year, police briefly pursued a stolen Ford Courier ute travelling south from Levin on State Highway 1 that had been involved in an aggravated robbery in Ōtaki. The pursuit was abandoned due to excessive speed. The ute eventually crashed head on into another vehicle after driving north in the southbound lane of the expressway north of Ōtaki. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 15/4/2025 News Gardaí called for new approach to ‘antagonising’ practices of so-called citizen journalists REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Those who film gardaí, often associated with far right, have become so prolific, new guidelines needed -Agsi. Garda sergeants and inspectors have raised concerns about so-called ‘citizen journalists’ who, they say, specialise in trying to provoke gardaí while they are being filmed. The Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) said the practice of Garda members being targeted, including by people live streaming, had a potentially serious impact on them. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 15/4/2025 News Garda claims ‘citizen journalists’ provoke officers and post edited clips hoping to go viral REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A Garda inspector has claimed that so-called 'citizen journalists' are provoking officers on duty to elicit reactions, editing and posting clips online to go viral. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 15/4/2025 News Push for more police hours AUSTRALIA: In November 2023, a temporary measure led to reduced reception hours at the Keilor Downs police station. Star Weekly (Australia) 15/4/2025 News Policing continues to ‘haemorrhage experienced officers’ warns Federation Federation reiterates Home Affairs committee report recommendation about forces having 'right mix' including experienced officers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/4/2025 News Police admit failings in dealing with mental health patient NEW ZEALAND: Police have admitted shortcomings in their handling of an incident late last year in Wānaka involving two mental health workers and a male patient with a history of violence. Otago Daily Times (New Zealand) 15/4/2025 News Growing security concerns over who will replace garda commissioner REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: There are growing national security concerns that no career garda officers will apply for the position of garda commissioner. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 15/4/2025 News Sir Tom Winsor: ‘In my time as HMCIC, improper political pressure on policing was more common than people realised’ Three years after completing his 10-year term as HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary in England and Wales, Sir Tom Winsor spoke to Policing Insight about the new financial challenges facing policing, the improper political pressure put on officers, the “chilling effect” of PCC oversight on recruiting and retaining chief constables, and the need for a “network code” which would bind chiefs and PCCs to comply with majority decisions voted for by them and their colleagues. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 15/4/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 15/4/2025 News Quick fixes not enough to respond to summer riots, says Parliamentary group An influential group of MPs says that the police response to the summer riots showed ‘tremendous courage and fortitude’ but was hampered by a failure to anticipate the levels of violence, deal with the challenges of social media and take a national approach to quickly stamping out the spread of disinformation. Emergency Services Times 15/4/2025 News PFEW response to Home Affairs Select Committee recommendation on officer retention The Federation welcomes the Home Affairs Select Committee’s recognition recruitment alone is not enough - a meaningful and urgent strategy for retaining experienced police officers is now essential. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 14/4/2025 News Politicians who fail to protect rape gang victims could be prosecuted The country is demanding action be taken, says Rochdale whistleblower Maggie Oliver The Telegraph - Subscription at source 14/4/2025 News «216217218219220221222223224Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
