Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 96416 total results. Showing results 47221 to 47240 «235823592360236123622363236423652366Next ›Last » Quebec police need more training to de-escalate crises, says former officer at fatal shooting inquest CANADA: Police officers in Quebec require improved training to deal with citizens in a state of crisis or more tragedies are inevitable, a retired Montreal police officer told a coroner's inquest Monday. Michael Arruda, a training specialist who retired from the SPVM in 2020 after 25 years, gave a candid assessment of the shortcomings at his former employer and other police forces across the province. CBC News (Canada) 24/8/2021 News Gardai warn that far-right groups are planning to attack Covid-19 vaccination centres REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The head of Garda intelligence has warned that far right groups are planning to target Covid vaccination centres, it has emerged. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 24/8/2021 News Garda pilots to target ‘trauma’ of young offenders REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí are set to pilot projects targeting childhood trauma experienced by young people caught up in crime. The scheme, to be rolled out in the coming months, could have the benefit of reducing aggressive behaviour and repeat offending. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 24/8/2021 News Retail leaders call on the Government to follow Scotland example to protect shop workers Retail leaders have called on the UK Government to follow Holyrood in extending new protections for retail workers. Police Professional 24/8/2021 News Federation calls for urgent action to tackle underfunded mental health services The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is calling on the Government to take urgent action ito put an end to the police service being used to “plug the gaps” of underfunded mental health services. Police Professional 24/8/2021 News Child arrests fall by almost two-thirds Arrests of children have fallen dramatically over the past decade, according to new figures published today (August 23) by the Howard League for Penal Reform. Police Professional 24/8/2021 News Grooming crimes in Scotland up 80 per cent in five years to record high The number of grooming crimes in Scotland has risen by 80 per cent in the past five years to the highest on record, according to newly obtained figures. Police Professional 24/8/2021 News Scottish Government criticised for failing to address prison overcrowding The Scottish Government has failed to address concerns about overcrowding in the country’s prisons raised by an international human rights body. Holyrood Magazine 24/8/2021 News New legislation introduced to protect Scotland’s retail workers New legislation has been introduced today (Tuesday, 24 August 2021) to offer increased protection to Scotland’s retail workers. Police Scotland 24/8/2021 News Find an accredited explosives detection dog team GUIDANCE: A list of approved National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme – Private Security Industry (NCTAS-P) explosives detection dog (EDD) teams. Home Office 24/8/2021 Report Statutory guidance to police on firearms licensing Closed consultation: This consultation seeks public views on how best to ensure that the police carry out their firearms licensing functions in an appropriate manner, with the introduction of statutory guidance. The government will conduct a consultation with the National Police Chiefs Council and the chief constable of Police Scotland, as required by the legislation, alongside this consultation. Home Office 24/8/2021 Report UK Government Accused Of Sneaking Through New Live Facial Recognition Rules More than 30 civil liberties groups are accusing the UK Home Office and police of bypassing Parliament to introduce live facial recognition technology (LFRT). Forbes 24/8/2021 Feature Police forces need to do more to protect women and girls who are victims of domestic violence, warns watchdog report Police forces must do more to protect women and girls who are victims of domestic violence, a new watchdog report warned today. Mail Online 24/8/2021 News Police Might Raid Student Halls for Drugs During Freshers’ Week Priti Patel's plan to make an example of middle-class drug users is a terrible idea, according to every single person we asked. Vice 24/8/2021 Feature Reflections on 50 years of the MDP Andy Adams, Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police, shares his thoughts on how the Force has changed and developed over the past half century, ahead of its 50th anniversary on 1 October. Home Office 24/8/2021 Feature, Opinion Facebook checks for firearms applications are not the answer – we may need a national approach to licensing The recent tragic shootings in Plymouth, and the concerns over how gunman Jake Davison came to be in possession of a licensed shotgun, have prompted calls for a more thorough vetting of applicants and licence holders in the UK, including their online activity; but former Chief Constable Stuart Hyde believes we need more than just social media monitoring, and a move to a national licensing regime may be the way forward. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 24/8/2021 Feature, Opinion A duty to protect: Police use of protective measures in cases involving violence against women and girls On 19 March 2019, the Centre for Women’s Justice made a super-complaint to HMICFRS. This super-complaint is about the police’s alleged failure to use protective measures to safeguard women and girls. College of Policing and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) are responsible for assessing, investigating and reporting on police super-complaints. We have collaborated on the investigation and on drawing conclusions. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) - Subscription at source 24/8/2021 Report ‘Confused’ police are failing victims of domestic violence Domestic abuse prosecutions have halved in three years and forces are failing to use measures designed to protect victims, watchdogs have said. The Times - Subscription at source 24/8/2021 News Edmonton Police Service control tactics statistics 2021 January – June report CANADA: The Edmonton Police Service (EPS) submits two reports annually to the Edmonton Police Commission that outline all instances of reported use of force. [pdf] Edmonton Police Commission (Canada) 24/8/2021 Report Covid Scotland: Review finds police use of emergency coronavirus powers ‘fair and proportionate’ Coronavirus rules have been enforced in a “fair and proportionate way” by Police Scotland, the independent advisory group for the emergency powers has concluded. The Scotsman 23/8/2021 News «235823592360236123622363236423652366Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
