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Police and CPS scrap digital data extraction forms for rape cases
Exclusive: case of two complainants funded by Equality and Human Rights Commission forces U-turn
The Guardian 		16/7/2020
News
Canada’s militarized police forces face defunding and ‘de-tasking’, experts say
CANADA: HALIFAX — As a statement of police power, the armoured rescue vehicle that Halifax Regional Police had planned to buy for more than $300,000 spoke volumes about the militarization of law enforcement agencies in Canada.
National Post (Canada) 		16/7/2020
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New South Wales Police officers urged to step up enforcement of virus rules
AUSTRALIA: NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has told his officers it's time to step up their enforcement of COVID-19 restrictions and "start to issue tickets over using discretion" as health officials work to contain the spread of the virus in Sydney.
The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 		16/7/2020
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Police not allowed to carry tasers in custodial areas
NEW ZEALAND: Police have changed their taser policy in light of a recommendation by the Independent Police Conduct Authority, which found an officer was unjustified in firing one.
RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 		16/7/2020
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U.K. Police Step Back on Victims’ Data, a Flash Point in Rape Cases
Forms asking for consent to comb devices such as phones and laptops had caused concerns that they would deter people from reporting crimes, particularly in rape and other sex cases.
The New York Times 		16/7/2020
Report
Police welcome HMICFRS roads policing inspection
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services has published an inspection of roads policing across English and Welsh forces.
National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 		16/7/2020
News
Police and Prosecutors to Replace Consent Form for Digital Evidence
Police forces are to replace the consent form used to obtain permission from complainants and witnesses to search for relevant information on their digital devices.
National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 		16/7/2020
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APCC response to HMICFRS report on roads policing
APCC lead for road safety, Alison Hernandez said: “This report has come just at the right time. Road safety is one of the public’s top priorities and rightly so. Tragically, over the last few years 5,369 people lost their lives on Britain’s roads and a further 74,443 people suffered serious injuries. This is a dreadful loss of life and we all have a part to play in making our roads safer.
Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 		16/7/2020
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New report on roads policing shows urgent need for resources
A report on roads policing released yesterday (15 July) by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) shows that as funding for the police has fallen, enforcement of roads offences such as drink driving and use of mobile phones at the wheel has also declined.
Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 		16/7/2020
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Speed camera locations are chosen to ‘increase revenue’ says shocking police report
Speed cameras are being used by some police forces to bring in revenue and make money, rather than enforce the law, according to a shocking new report from a police watchdog.
Express 		16/7/2020
News
U.K. Police Step Back on Victims’ Data, a Flash Point in Rape Cases
Forms asking for consent to comb devices such as phones and laptops had caused concerns that they would deter people from reporting crimes, particularly in rape and other sex cases.
The New York Times 		16/7/2020
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‘Digital strip searches’ for rape victims scrapped
Controversial consent forms known as “digital strip searches” because they allowed police to examine everything in the mobile phones of rape and sexual offence victims are being scrapped.
The Times - Subscription at source 		16/7/2020
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Report Watch: HMICFRS’ State of Policing – The Annual Assessment of Policing in England and Wales 2019
The latest in our Report Watch series summarises Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Thomas Winsor's overview of the state of policing in England and Wales in 2019/20 including the policing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Policing Insight - Subscription at source 		16/7/2020
Analysis, Feature
Consent forms for ‘digital strip searches’ to be withdrawn
Police are set to withdraw controversial digital data extraction consent forms in rape and sexual assault cases, following a ruling by the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) that they were not fit for purpose.
Police Professional 		16/7/2020
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Report finds young people want fairer, more consistent policing
Racial disproportionality, the over-policing of poor communities and the unfair criminalisation of young people are among the chief concerns raised by a new report that looks into how the pandemic has been handled by police in England and Wales.
Police Professional 		16/7/2020
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Stronger together: EU Agencies join forces to respond to COVID-19
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, nine Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) agencies (CEPOL, EASO, EIGE, EMCDDA, eu-LISA, Eurojust, Europol, FRA and Frontex) have been supporting the Member States and EU institutions in meeting the unprecedented challenges resulting from the outbreak of the virus - each agency in its respective area of work, in both the short term and the long term.
Europol 		16/7/2020
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Social media clips don’t tell full story, says Met deputy commissioner
Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner, Sir Stephen House, said the force was looking into broadcasting officers' body worn video footage of high profile incidents to give a more balanced account and highlighted the problematic nature of short social media clips.
Police Oracle 		16/7/2020
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Met and West Midlands singled out as exceptions in roads policing report
A lack of training and equipment for traffic officers is leaving them unable to carry out a critical role.
Police Oracle - Subscription at source 		16/7/2020
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Jury trials to restart in Scotland
Jury trials are to restart in Scotland with new social distancing and hygiene measures in place to protect those involved.
Holyrood Magazine 		16/7/2020
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‘I’m not a bad guy’: New bodycam video of George Floyd’s death emerges
The cameras record the 46-year-old's fading voice, still occasionally saying, "I can't breathe" before he goes still.
Sky News 		16/7/2020
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