Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 96426 total results. Showing results 47581 to 47600 «237623772378237923802381238223832384Next ›Last » Has the UK’s catalytic converter crimewave been quashed by a recent police crackdown? British police chiefs claim a recent crackdown on catalytic converter thefts in recent months has already seen cases in the crimewave fall by more than half. This is Money 11/8/2021 News The Role of Context in Understanding the Use of Tactical Officers: A Brief Research Note A small body of research suggests that the use of police tactical officers has become normalized in that they now commonly respond to “routine” calls rather than being restricted to high-risk situations. However, this research has tended to rely on crude data (i.e., call type), which fails to account for the context of the calls (e.g., the presence of potential risk factors that might warrant tactical resources). In this brief research note, we sought to expand upon previous literature by examining the risk factors associated with tactical calls in a Canadian police service. We found that various risk factors were present in many of the calls that tactical officers responded to, some of which might be classified as “routine” (suicide threats, well-being checks, domestic disturbances, etc.). The presence of such risk factors highlights the need to consider context when attempting to understand the use (and consequences) of tactical officers. More rigorous tracking of these factors by police services will facilitate such research and inform policies around the use of tactical resources. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Registration at source 11/8/2021 Research article From Discretion to Standardization: Digitalization of the Police Organization In this article, we aim to examine whether intelligence-led policing in police practice reinforces the control model of the police organization. We argue that digitalization of police working life resurrects several of Taylor’s management principles, such as greater division of labor, specialization, standardization and focus on measurable and efficient processes. Drawing on empirical research via two cross-sectional surveys, focus group and individual in-depth interviews with 40 Norwegian police officers, we analyze the extent to which this is conditioned by how work processes are organized and how knowledge practices are operationalized and standardized. We show perceptions of standardization that break up policing processes and lead to greater control over which tasks the front line performs and how these should be carried out. As a result, traditional police discretion becomes more standardized, constrained and de-contextualized. This is reinforced by the implementation of intelligence-led policing to manage knowledge within the police organization, which may eventually lead to a more top-down, bureaucratic and fragmented style of policing. Thus police professionalism becomes understood as being greater standardization and organizational control. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Registration at source 11/8/2021 Research article Presenting A Uniformed Self: Symbols of Safety in Police Auxiliary Members’ Perceptions Volunteers have always played a prominent role in policing. Although known by many names worldwide, auxiliary police in Canada are one particular group of formalized volunteers that have received little research attention. Therefore, through an exploratory survey utilizing both closed and open-ended questions, this article adds to the literature on volunteer police by focusing on how auxiliary members perceived their safety at a police service located in Canada. The findings show how auxiliary members’ perceptions of safety were intricately connected to their uniforms, received trainings and associated accoutrements. More specifically, we find that these key elements act as symbols connecting auxiliary members to the extended police family and when they are absent members can feel distanced. Further, safety concerns were expressed as a result of such distancing. The implications of these findings are discussed. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Registration at source 11/8/2021 Research article Knowledge About Eyewitness Testimony: A Survey of Indonesian Police Officers and Psychologists Faulty eyewitness testimony can be a notorious source of mistakes in the legal system potentially leading to wrongful convictions and miscarriages of justice. The current study examined the knowledge of a sample of police officers (n = 270) and psychologists (n = 63) in Indonesia regarding factors known to influence the validity of eyewitness testimony given by adults and children. Previous studies have documented that police and psychologists in Western countries have less-than-optimal knowledge about the psychology of eyewitness testimony. Similarly, our non-Western sample also demonstrated a lack of knowledge that may be damaging in the legal context such as the belief that recall of minor details indicates accuracy of memory. For both adult and child eyewitnesses, the psychologists performed significantly better than the police but at the item level these differences were small in size. Intriguingly, we also found that psychologists were more likely than the police officers to endorse the item about repression of memories. The findings show the need for teaching on the psychology of eyewitness testimony for professional groups involved in the legal arena. Psychology Crime and Law - Registration at source 11/8/2021 Research article Police board to hear motion on decriminalization, securing safe drug supply CANADA: According to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service, there have been 221 confirmed or suspected drug overdose deaths this year. Regina Leader-Post (Canada) 11/8/2021 News Scavenging study could help Edmonton police better search for human remains CANADA: Forensic expert will track pig carcass dispersal over time CBC News (Canada) 11/8/2021 News Measure intended to ensure gun buyers have licence is seriously flawed, group argues CANADA: A prominent gun-control group is accusing the federal Liberals of endangering public safety by backpedalling on a pledge to ensure firearm buyers have a valid licence. Blue Line (Canada) 11/8/2021 News Edmonton police adding Braille sticker to police warrant card CANADA: The Edmonton Police Service is adding the word “POLICE” in Braille to its warrant cards to help officers identify themselves to people impacted by blindness. Blue Line (Canada) 11/8/2021 News The promise and peril of Cure Violence in New York City A network of programmes seek to provide pathways out of criminal behaviour for at-risk youth in New York City; Greg Berman, former Director of New York’s Center for Court Innovation, looks at both the challenges and the potential of the Cure Violence approach, and underlines the importance of empirical research in establishing if, why and how the various programmes achieve their aims. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 11/8/2021 Analysis, Feature Policing Authority assessment of policing performance REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Report by the Policing Authority Policing Authority (Republic of Ireland) 11/8/2021 Report Policing Authority doubts Garda’s ability to reform REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Policing Authority has expressed significant doubts about the Garda’s ability to reform, saying many of the drivers of positive change have operated below par or remained unaddressed this year. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 11/8/2021 News Home Office to research financial crime linked to illegal wildlife trade The Home Office has commissioned a project to assess the UK’s performance on tackling financial crime related to illegal wildlife trade ahead of September’s G7 Interior Ministers’ Meeting being hosted by the Home Secretary. Police Professional 11/8/2021 News The UAV terror threat vector: Deadly and determined drone attacks Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth reports on a terrorist drone attack in India that has raised concerns among security policymakers around the world, and highlighted the fact that unmanned aerial vehicles present a clear and present danger to the public – one for which police and security authorities remain poorly prepared. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 11/8/2021 Feature, Opinion Catalytic converter thefts drop as levels of forensic marking rise Reports of catalytic converter thefts across the UK have dropped by 57 per cent as people opt to forensically mark their vehicles, data from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has revealed. Police Professional 11/8/2021 News Catalytic converter thefts drop as people take action to protect their vehicles Reports of catalytic converter thefts across the UK have dropped by 57 per cent, as people opt to forensically mark their vehicles. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 11/8/2021 News Best use of stop and search scheme GUIDANCE: Guidance for police forces on the implementation of the best use of stop and search scheme. Home Office 11/8/2021 Report Streatham attacker charged at armed police moments before being shot Jurors at inquest into Sudesh Amman’s death shown CCTV footage revealing terrorist's journey from hostel to high street where he died The Telegraph - Subscription at source 11/8/2021 News Police told not to target teen knife suspects Ministers have rejected plans to let police stop and search teenage knife carriers, despite widespread support for the move, the Daily Express can reveal. Express 11/8/2021 News Drivers committing thousands of potentially lethal offences on UK motorways every year A new investigation reveals that thousands of drivers every year are making basic, and sometimes lethal, mistakes on our fastest-moving roads. Rob Hull reports i News 11/8/2021 News «237623772378237923802381238223832384Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
