Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102722 total results. Showing results 4501 to 4520 «222223224225226227228229230Next ›Last » Police to open new training facility in Auckland to boost recruit numbers NEW ZEALAND: Police have revealed they will open a new training wing for recruits in Auckland. The announcement was made by Police Commissioner Richard Chambers ahead of Auckland’s Round the Bays marathon event this morning. The Auckland location is being finalised and will be confirmed “soon”, police said in a statement. NewstalkZB (New Zealand) 2/3/2025 News ‘Criminals will go unpunished’ after victim services cuts, Reeves warned Victims commissioner tells chancellor cutbacks and national insurance hike creating ‘existential crisis’ for rape and domestic abuse charities The Guardian 2/3/2025 News How safe is your data with Police Scotland as national force urged to explain huge rise in breaches Incidents of 'data' loss have increased by 40% in five years amid concerns budget cuts are having consequences even away from everyday policing Scottish Daily Express 1/3/2025 News Man, 37, dead after being Tasered by Halifax police; 2nd similar incident in a week CANADA: Nova Scotia's police watchdog is investigating after the death of a second person who was Tasered by Halifax police in less than a week. CBC News (Canada) 1/3/2025 News Is South Australia facing a ‘youth crime crisis’, and how should it manage young offenders? AUSTRALIA: While the opposition is calling for a crackdown on youth crime, some experts say a tough approach is not necessarily the most effective. ABC News (Australia) 1/3/2025 Analysis, Feature Meth use in NZ spikes to record high – except in Ōpōtiki after Mongrel Mob bust NEW ZEALAND: The consumption of methamphetamine in New Zealand more than doubled in the second half of 2024 to the highest levels yet recorded, according to new drug testing data obtained by the Herald. NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 1/3/2025 News Police-Induced Confessions, 2.0: Risk Factors and Recommendations Wrongful conviction databases have shed light on the fact that innocent people can be induced to confess to crimes they did not commit. Drawing on police practices, core principles of psychology, and forensic studies involving multiple methodologies, this article updates the original Scientific Review Paper (Kassin et al., 2010) on the causes, consequences, and remedies for police-induced false confessions. First, we describe the situational and personal risk factors that lead innocent people to confess and the collateral consequences that follow—including the corruptive effects of confession on other evidence, the increased likelihood of conviction at trial, the increased tendency to plead guilty despite innocence, the stigma that shadows false confessors even after exoneration, and the failure of Miranda to serve as a safeguard. Next, we propose the following remedies: (1) mandate the video recording of all suspect interviews and interrogations in their entirety and from a neutral camera angle; (2) require that police have an evidence-based suspicion as a predicate for commencing interrogation; (3) impose limits on confrontational interrogations, namely with regard to detention time, presentations of false evidence, and minimization themes that imply leniency; (4) adopt a science-based model of investigative interviewing; (5) protect youthful suspects and vulnerable adults by mandating the presence of defense attorneys during interrogation, and a suitable appropriate adult where required; (6) shield lay witnesses and forensic examiners from confessions to ensure the independence of their judgments; and (7) abolish contributory clauses from compensation statutes that penalize innocent persons who were induced to confess and/or plead guilty. These recommendations should help to prevent confession-based wrongful convictions and improve the administration of justice for all concerned. Law and Human Behavior 1/3/2025 Research article We were tricked into sexual relationships with Met police They were young, innocent members of charities like Greenpeace. What they didn’t know was that their long-term boyfriends were undercover police officers — some of whom were married with children. Now the women involved are appearing in an ITV documentary The Times 1/3/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion Extreme online violence may be linked to rise of ‘0 to 100’ killers, experts say Criminal justice specialists call for new approach to identify emerging type of murderer with no prior convictions The Guardian 1/3/2025 News Cops swoop on two Australians as part of global operation targeting alleged AI-generated child abuse material Two Australian men have been arrested as part of a global investigation into the alleged production of AI-generated child abuse material. The men, a 31-year-old from Cairns in Queensland and a 38-year-old from Toukley in New South Wales, were charged this week with allegedly possessing child abuse material in an operation spanning 19 countries. The investigation started in Denmark when local authorities arrested a man allegedly producing and selling material through a subscription service. Danish authorities allegedly uncovered 273 subscribers globally and tipped off the Australian Federal Police (AFP), leading to the two arrests this week. More than 20 people have been arrested globally as the investigation continues. Mail Online 1/3/2025 News NZ police part of global operation targeting AI-generated child sexual abuse material NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand police are part of a global operation targeting AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Led by Danish law enforcement and supported by Europol, 25 arrests were made across 21 countries on 26 February - no arrests were made in New Zealand. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 1/3/2025 News A day at a District Court: More than 40% of Garda time is taken up by ‘drunken fools’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: 'Seriously – come on,' judge tells burglar who stole laundry pods but admits to Co Kildare court he does not know how to use a washing machine. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 1/3/2025 Feature Australia’s first independent forensics lab targeting cold cases and mystery human remains AUSTRALIA: Australia's first independent forensic science laboratory service is established to assist with high demand for DNA testing and body identification. There are currently about 700 sets of human remains on police files, and countless more in storage due to confusion about their origin or identity. Families of long-term missing people will be able to utilise the service to progress investigations independent of police. ABC News (Australia) 28/2/2025 News Only 23 roads policing Gardaí appointed in 2024 despite Commissioner promise of 75 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Just 23 new roads policing Gardaí were appointed last year, despite a promise for 75 new members. Last year, the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris appeared before a Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport where at the time, he was questioned about the rising number of road deaths. newstalk (Republic of Ireland) 28/2/2025 News Implementing virtual reality training in policing: A case study using the technology acceptance model The purpose of this article is to explore the acceptance of virtual reality (VR) training in a single police service that implemented the technology as a key part of its training procedures. We examined satisfaction data from surveys of police officers and civilian staff collected over three years, complemented by interviews with staff involved in the development and use of VR. The technology acceptance model (TAM) provides the theoretical framework for exploring six hypotheses based on previous research, enabling the study to assess the perceived ease of use, usefulness, enjoyment, immersion, interaction, and future intention to use VR technology. Insights were derived from a combination of descriptive and inferential statistics, along with thematic analysis. Results show a consistent upward trend in officer satisfaction with VR, along with strong evidence of perceived usefulness, immersion, and interactivity. Significant findings indicate a link between satisfaction with VR and education, with PhD holders reporting the highest levels of satisfaction. Gender differences were also evident, with female participants expressing higher satisfaction than males. In addition, participants with more than 10 years of service reported significantly lower satisfaction than mid-service officers, suggesting that age may be a contributory factor. These findings are discussed in the context of the interplay between demographic factors and technology acceptance in policing. We emphasize the need for the development of tailored training and communication strategies to support the effective implementation of VR technology as a medium for instruction for employees of all ages and genders. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 Research article Police want power to release more details on some cases Police want the freedom to release more details of some investigations in an effort to prevent misinformation that could result in threats to public safety or national security. BBC 28/2/2025 News Two PCs given suspended sentences for lying and destroying BWV evidence of pursuit Former PC Salmon went on to destroy the bodyworn video cameras belonging to both officers, which may have contained evidence of the pursuit. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 News Third PSNI meeting disrupted by protestors who say ‘we have every right to go in’ The force was struck by two similar incidents during the week, which were condemned by the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. A third meeting has been disrupted by masked anti-Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) gangs this week, who claim they “have every right to go in” and protest. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 News Three Welsh police stations set to close a ‘step forward in modernising services’ The chief constable said the decision was "made with the best interests of taxpayers and the community in mind" as the current stations are not up to the required modern standard. Three Welsh police stations are set to close and be sold in a move that the region’s chief constable believes will be a “step forward in modernising services”. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 News Contempt of Court Act review has ‘unique stake’ for police – chiefs A new joint submission from a series of key authorities stressed that policing has a vital role in the debate on how the law is shaped. Policing has a “unique stake” in the debate about how the Contempt of Court Act is shaped, a host of national police organisations have said. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 News «222223224225226227228229230Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
