Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 96195 total results. Showing results 44761 to 44780 «223522362237223822392240224122422243Next ›Last » Inspirational Portsmouth police officer bags top award after travelling alone to the South Pole An intrepid Portsmouth police officer who defied all the odds to complete an incredible 730-mile solo journey to the South Pole has bagged a top award. The News (Portsmouth) 14/11/2021 News Primary school pupils sworn in as mini police officers Primary schools have been officially sworn in as mini police officers. Warrington Guardian 14/11/2021 News Armed police set to patrol Cheshire Oaks shopping outlet in the run up to Christmas Armed police are preparing to patrol Cheshire Oaks shopping outlet in the run up to Christmas. Shoppers and workers will see firearm officers stationed in various parts of the popular retail outlet in Cheshire over the coming weeks as an increase of shoppers are expected. Daily Post 14/11/2021 News To Charge Or Not to Charge? Police Decisions in Canadian Sexual Assault Cases and the Relevance of Rape Myths This study explored the relevance of rape myths in police officers’ decisions to press charges in sexual assault cases, using a random selection of 300 sexual assault cases reported to and cleared by police. Using logistic regression, we examined the impact of variables associated with erroneous notions of ‘real rape’ and ‘real rape victims’ On police decisions to press charges. The results showed that several variables associated with stereotypic representations of rape predicted police processing of sexual assault cases, suggesting that rape myths may play a role in police charging practices. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 14/11/2021 Research article Homicide Prevention Programmes in Latin America and the Caribbean Latin America and the Caribbean are experiencing dramatic rates of lethal violence., The purpose of this study is to analyse homicide prevention programmes in the region. With this aim, a systematic search was carried out that identified 109 initiatives which had the explicit objective of reducing homicides or a proven effect in doing so. Though small in number, these programmes are very varied in nature and may be classified into 15 types, grouped within six different strategies: (i) controlling protective or risk factors; (ii) promoting cultural changes; (iii) protecting at-risk groups; (iv) improving the criminal justice system; (v) reinsertion, mediation, or negotiation aimed at perpetrators; and (vi) integrated violence reduction strategies. Overall, homicide prevention programmes are few and tend to be more focused in terms of areas and target audiences than general violence prevention strategies. Also, they tend to rely more on tertiary prevention. International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice - Registration at source 14/11/2021 Research article Cuff love: The politics and power of Victoria’s law and order addiction AUSTRALIA: Historians could recall nothing like it: a ragtag group of conspiracy theorists, lockdown opponents and right-wing extremists confronting police on the steps of the city’s Shrine of Remembrance. The Age (Australia) 13/11/2021 Feature, Opinion Tairawhiti’s new area prevention manager speaks of his homecoming NEW ZEALAND: Gisborne police recently appointed a new area prevention manager for Tairawhiti and for Inspector Darren Paki it has been a homecoming. He spoke to reporter Murray Robertson Gisborne Herald (New Zealand) 13/11/2021 News RCMP IMET Special Advisory Group board members announced CANADA: The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), O Division, has announced a new Special Advisory Group at the Toronto Integrated Market Enforcement Team (IMET) as a pilot project. The pilot project will be one year in length. Blue Line (Canada) 13/11/2021 News Royal Canadian Mounted Police retroactive pay CANADA: During a recent council meeting in Coalhurst, there had been a discussion of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Retroactive Pay, which is an agreement for the RCMP that grants officers millions in back pay. Blue Line (Canada) 13/11/2021 News Garda association trustees dissatisfied over alleged ‘lack of transparency’ in financial issues REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Trustees of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) raised concerns over an alleged lack of transparency at the organisation. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 13/11/2021 News Garda does not fully accept concept of independent accountability REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Policing, Security and Community Safety Bill is a mammoth piece of legislation. It reforms all aspects of police oversight, governance and accountability in this country. [AUDIO] The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 13/11/2021 News Councils and police must ‘weigh CCTV firms’ human rights records’ Councils and police should consider CCTV firms' human rights records before purchasing, the surveillance camera watchdog has said. BBC 13/11/2021 News Community visit highlights work of our NPTs Community visits are a really important part of our work, and especially for officers in our Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs). Northamptonshire Police 13/11/2021 News High visibility policing across the Greater Manchester Christmas Markets This weekend sees the return of the Christmas markets after their absence last year due to the pandemic, and Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are eager to welcome people back into the city centre to enjoy the event which will be spread across a number of locations within the city. GMP has worked alongside Manchester City Council and other partners to ensure that those visiting the markets feel safe and reassured. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) 13/11/2021 News New multi-drug test kits help spiking victims to get answers New multi-drug test kits are helping people who’ve been spiked to get the answers they need, police say. Stourbridge News 13/11/2021 News Devon and Cornwall Police crime plan and alternative to 101 Plans to tackle and prevent crime across Devon and Cornwall will prioritise violence, antisocial behaviour, drugs and road safety. The Packet (Falmouth) 13/11/2021 News Transport for NSW failed to provide information to police for murder investigation AUSTRALIA: Transport for NSW failed to provide police with computer records relating to a murder, with a Supreme Court judge describing the case as “disturbing” and referring the matter to the Police Minister. Brisbane Times (Australia) 12/11/2021 News Jet Aviation delivers three Bell 429s to NSW Police AUSTRALIA: Jet Aviation Australia has delivered three Bell 429 aircraft for the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF). The aircraft are part of the NSWPF’s new fleet of future light helicopters commissioned in 2019. Australian Defence Magazine 12/11/2021 News Thick blue line: Victoria builds the country’s biggest police force AUSTRALIA: Victoria has become one of the most heavily policed states in Australia after a two decade-long law and order rivalry between the ALP and Coalition helped build the country’s largest law enforcement organisation. The Age (Australia) 12/11/2021 Analysis, Feature Firearms unit should be independent of police NEW ZEALAND: The Government should make good on its promise and make the new firearms unit announced today independent of Police, says National’s Police spokesperson Simeon Brown. Scoop (New Zealand) 12/11/2021 News «223522362237223822392240224122422243Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
