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Showing results 47201 to 47220 «235723582359236023612362236323642365Next ›Last » ‘A pattern of fixation and obsession’: How the pandemic exacerbated stalking cases in the UK Following the murder of 23-year-old Gracie Spinks, who was killed by her stalker earlier this year, Laura Hampson asks what’s being done to protect stalking victims in the UK The Independent 15/11/2021 Feature, Opinion Calls for police on Metrolink after ‘significant’ spike in knife crime and attacks Councillors are calling for more police presence on trams Manchester Evening News 15/11/2021 News Europol highlights Covid-driven boom in organised cyber crime as fraud, grooming and malware flourish Pandemic lockdowns and remote working have fuelled a significant growth in cyber crime, according to Europol’s latest Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment, with fraud and grooming – including the distribution of explicit self-generated material – presenting major challenges for investigators; Policing Insight Deputy Editor Sarah Gibbons looks at the key threats highlighted in the report, and what steps policing can take to mitigate them. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 15/11/2021 Feature Calgary Police Commission employee engagement report 2021 CANADA: To provide good governance, the Calgary Police Commission must be in touch with the needs, experiences, concerns, and motivators of CPS employees. [pdf] Calgary Police Commission 15/11/2021 Report Man under police guard flees SA hospital AUSTRALIA: A man in handcuffs under police guard in a South Australian hospital has escaped, leading officers on a 16-hour manhunt across Murray Bridge. [VIDEO] WA Today (Australia) 14/11/2021 News What will the NSW inquiry into historical gay-hate crimes mean for the bush? AUSTRALIA: The first step in rural cold cases seems to be accepting a gay-hate crime may have taken place The Guardian 14/11/2021 News More police is not the answer to tackling crime AUSTRALIA: We’re still not sure which was more confronting: the images, night after night, of anti-lockdown protesters aggressively occupying Melbourne’s streets – or the sea of helmeted riot police armed with foam-tipped bullets, smoke grenades and pepper spray The Age (Australia) 14/11/2021 Analysis, Feature Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner annual report 2020/2021 CANADA: It is my honour to present the 2020/2021 Annual Report for the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner. [pdf] Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (Canada) 14/11/2021 Report Garda Commissioner meets with US law enforcement agencies to discuss organised crime link-up REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Senior Gardai have met with US law enforcement agencies to discuss a collaboration in fighting international cybercrime and organised crime groups such as the Kinahan gang. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 14/11/2021 News ‘WOW’ FACTOR COP26: Behind-the-scenes look at huge police CCTV operation as cops ‘held breath’ watching Joe Biden and Royal convoys Chief Superintendent Sharon Milton revealed her nerves were “shredded” as 130 global leaders travelled across Glasgow — under security plans she spent years masterminding. The Scottish Sun 14/11/2021 Analysis, Feature New scheme for B&B and hotel owners across Dorset Police are raising awareness of a scheme to support hotel owners and those running B&Bs to safeguard staff, guests and business. Dorset Echo 14/11/2021 News 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 «235723582359236023612362236323642365Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
