Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104523 total results. Showing results 4541 to 4560 «224225226227228229230231232Next ›Last » United Kingdom-European Union policing and law enforcement cooperation in the post-Brexit era Cooperation between European law enforcement agencies has grown reflecting deepening social and economic cooperation between European states. The formal withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU) (‘Brexit’) generated concerns that the ever-developing structures and processes of cooperation would become fragmented with implications for security. However, few studies have empirically documented the impact of Brexit in its immediate aftermath on policing cooperation. This article starts to fill this empirical gap. Between 2021 and 2023, we drew on a substantial number of interviews with senior, active stakeholders from both police and judicial cooperation in UK and EU areas, in order to critically assess how UK and EU law enforcement personnel have understood the changes brought about by Brexit and worked together in the immediate post-Brexit environment. We find a perception amongst stakeholders that the UK’s departure from the EU was muted over the immediate Brexit period. This was the result of formal contingency planning pre-Brexit, enduring informal relationships between practitioners, and a ‘cushioning’ effect provided by the COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions. However, we also find complexity. Stakeholders reporting that the implications of Brexit may not be revealed for some time; a perception that the UK had lost influence in decision-making at both the policy and operational level; and that some areas of UK-EU cooperation have been more affected than others (notably in the fields of information exchange and extradition). We consider the implications of these findings. Policing and Society 10/4/2025 Research article Police acknowledge IPCA findings over fatal crash NEW ZEALAND: Police are acknowledging the findings of the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) in relation to a fatal fleeing driver incident in June, 2024. The fatal crash occurred on Lambie Drive in Manukau on June 17 after a stolen vehicle was signalled to stop but failed to do so and ended up crashing into a tree. Times.co.nz 10/4/2025 News Police breach policy during fatal fleeing driver incident at Manukau NEW ZEALAND: The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that officers at Manukau breached policy when involved in a fleeing driver incident that resulted in a crash and death of a man (Mr Z). Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) (New Zealand) 10/4/2025 News An Exploration of the Personal Experiences of Forensic Scene Investigators’ Daily Work: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis Police officers are significantly more likely than other emergency workers to experience mental health issues (MIND (2015) Blue Light Scoping Survey. https://www.mind.org.uk/media-a/4857/scoping-survey.pdf) and significantly more likely than the general population to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (Bell and Eski, Policing 10:95–101, 2015). More specifically, forensic scene investigators (FSIs; also known as crime scene investigators) are a sub-group of police officers who are exposed to distressing material as part of gathering forensic evidence from crime scenes. Recent studies have suggested that FSIs are at risk of high levels of stress and trauma responses (Clark RD, Distelrath C, Vaquera GS, Winterich D, DeZolt E (2015) Critical-incident trauma and crime scene investigation: a review of police organizational challenges and interventions. J Forens Identification 65(6):929–951. https://collected.jcu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1033&context=soc-facpub) and (Mrevlje, Rorschachiana 39:1–19, 2018). Despite this, research into the personal experiences of FSIs is sparse. The present study therefore specifically explored the lived experiences of FSIs and their daily work using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA). Seven FSIs from a specialist unit within a UK police force took part in semi-structured interviews. Two superordinate themes were identified: (i) The psychological impact of being an FSI is high and requires personal sacrifice and (ii) The organisation does not care about reducing our stress—it increases it. All participants talked about the psychological impact of working as an FSI and the need to emotionally detach to be able to function/work in the role. Findings are discussed in relation to theoretical and practical implications, as well as directions for future research. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 10/4/2025 Research article West Midlands to get 150 extra police officers The West Midlands is to get 150 more neighbourhood police officers as part of government plans to put "bobbies back on the beat". BBC 10/4/2025 News Dorset Police investigations ‘require improvement’ Dorset Police needs to get better at investigating crime, responding to the public and treating people fairly, a report has found. BBC 10/4/2025 News Former senior police officer appears in court charged over fatal crash Ex-Derbyshire Constabulary detective chief inspector Michael Cooper was granted unconditional bail accused of killing a 50-year-old pedestrian. The Independent 10/4/2025 News Major UK police force accused of ‘blocking white applicants’ to boost diversity A UK police force has reportedly placed a temporary block on applications from white British candidates in a bid to boost diversity. LBC 10/4/2025 News Money laundering plays a key role in every part of the illegal drugs industry – here’s how it works The global trade in illicit drugs is estimated to be worth at least half a trillion US dollars, much of which is laundered under the radar of law enforcement and the media; Bournemouth University Lecturer in Criminology Dr Mark Berry, and University of the West of Scotland Senior Lecturer Dr R.V. Gundur, take an in-depth look at money laundering in the drug trade, and explain why law enforcement and governments should be focusing on money as well as drugs. Policing Insight 10/4/2025 Analysis, Feature Keir Starmer announces when first 3,000 new police officers will be recruited Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper announced a huge boost to neighbourhood policing teams across the 43 forces in England and Wales after they were 'decimated' under the Tories Mirror 10/4/2025 News Labour pledges more weekend police patrols to tackle street crime The plan aims to increase police visibility in high-crime areas in an attempt to combat concerns about a rise in serious and violent offences The Times - Subscription at source 10/4/2025 News Paedophiles could be targeting parents on dating sites to access children says report Paedophiles may be gaining access to children by targeting parents on dating apps, a new report has warned, which is calling for stronger regulation into those who can use the technology. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/4/2025 News Forces bid for extra officers and PCSOs under the Neighbourhood Police Guarantee scheme Government says too many communities have been feeling abandoned as neighbourhood police units disappeared. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/4/2025 News Area commander who joined the police ‘on a whim’ retires with no regrets Last autumn Supt Davies received a national Excellence in Policing award from the Police Superintendents Association. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/4/2025 News Officer who shot and killed Indigenous man in N.B. did not commit crime: watchdog CANADA: New Brunswick’s police watchdog says an RCMP officer did not commit a criminal offence when they shot and killed an Indigenous man in Elsipogtog First Nation last year. Blue Line (Canada) 10/4/2025 News Vancouver retailers applaud anti-theft task force amid ‘egregious’ shoplifting spike CANADA: When security staff at Vancouver’s Gourmet Warehouse store caught a shoplifter in November and asked him to replace the stolen items, the incident didn’t stop there, said owner Caren McSherry. Blue Line (Canada) 10/4/2025 News Highlights from the 2025 CBRNE & Robotics Summit: Robotics, hazmat and emergency preparedness CANADA: This week, Blue Line Magazine attended the 2025 Canadian CBRNE & Robotics Summit in Kitchener, Ont. Blue Line (Canada) 10/4/2025 Feature Justice Minister will not attend this year’s GRA conference REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan will not attend the Garda Representative Association’s annual conference this year. newstalk (Republic of Ireland) 10/4/2025 Audio, News Letterkenny CCTV project awaits sign-off after seven years REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Plans to extend the community CCTV system in Letterkenny remain up in the air as Donegal County Council awaits a go-ahead from the Garda Commissioner. Donegal Daily (Republic of Ireland) 10/4/2025 News Garda Commissioner & GRA must end dispute – Galligan REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Taoiseach is being urged to intervene in the long running disagreement between the Garda Commissioner and the Garda Representative Association. Ocean FM (Republic of Ireland) 10/4/2025 Audio, News «224225226227228229230231232Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
