Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114986 total results. Showing results 4801 to 4820 «237238239240241242243244245Next ›Last » ‘Difficult choices’ needed to recruit more Catholics to PSNI The Police Service of Northern Ireland Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has said "difficult choices" will be needed if the organisation is to recruit more Catholic officers. BBC 14/1/2026 News Gardaí investigating 200 reports of child sexual abuse material generated by Elon Musk’s Grok REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí are currently investigating 200 reports about suspected child sexual abuse material linked to Grok. Detective Chief Superintendent Barry Walsh of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau told the Oireachtas Media Committee this afternoon that the material is either child sexual abuse content or content “indicative” of such abuse, and confirmed it is all now under active investigation. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 14/1/2026 News Garda admits to dangerous driving in hit-and-run that killed popular GAA coach REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A member of An Garda Siochana has admitted to dangerously driving his private vehicle while off-duty and leaving the scene after a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a well-known GAA coach. Dublin Live (Republic of Ireland) 14/1/2026 News Sault police use-of-force cases ‘disproportionate’ for Indigenous people, report says CANADA: New research suggests that Indigenous people in the Sault — especially males under the age of 35 — are disproportionately subjected to use-of-force measures by police SooToday (Canada) 14/1/2026 News Toronto’s police-led mental health crisis teams need support, not a shutdown CANADA: I’m old enough to have covered the police shooting — and killing — of Lester Donaldson in his rooming house nearly 38 years ago, after he allegedly lunged towards cops with a paring knife. And the acquittal at trial on a charge of manslaughter against the officer, Const. David Deviney, who fired up a celebratory cigar outside the courthouse. And the coroner’s inquest that spanned almost two years. Donaldson was a paranoid schizophrenic with a long list of prior arrests who’d previously been shot in the thigh by a cop. Toronto Star (Canada) 14/1/2026 Feature, Opinion Nearly 7,000 Met staff pause tomorrow’s strike after new pay offer The Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) announced that the Met Police staff strike on Thursday, January 15, would be paused after the force had offered new pay terms. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/1/2026 News What the Chief HMI’s review found in force’s Maccabi Tel Aviv risk assessment Sir Andy Cooke, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, delivered a preliminary assessment of how West Midlands Police (WMP) handled and communicated information and intelligence ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League clash with Maccabi Tel Aviv in November. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/1/2026 News No ‘consequence for failure’ within MOPAC or Met over force performance David Spencer, Head of Crime and Justice, Policy Exchange, was speaking to politicians at a hearing on Wednesday, which also heard that the two organisations had become “too close for comfort”. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/1/2026 News Home Secretary has no confidence in WMP chief and introduces new power to sack CCs Shabana Mahmood, the Home Secretary, announced that following a "damning" review into West Midlands Police (WMP)'s decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa, she has lost confidence in the force's Chief Constable Craig Guildford. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/1/2026 News Budget for Police Scotland ‘well below what is needed’, says SPF The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) has warned that the Scottish government’s 2026/27 Budget leaves policing short of the investment required to keep communities safe, despite headline increases. Police Professional 14/1/2026 News PSNI launches a drive for student officers and staff who ‘want to make a difference’ The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has started a recruitment campaign for both new student officers and custody detention officers calling on people from all backgrounds and communities to step forward. Police Professional 14/1/2026 News Home Secretary to restore power to sack chief constables The Home Secretary is to reintroduce the power to sack “failing” chief constables under plans announced today (January 14). Police Professional 14/1/2026 News Officers involved in pursuit prior to care home crash acted in ‘exemplary manner’ An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into a serious collision in Sunderland following a pursuit, found the Northumbria Police officers involved acted “diligently and with integrity”. Police Professional 14/1/2026 News Victims’ commissioner for England and Wales warns against U-turn on limiting jury trials Exclusive: Claire Waxman says justice system risks collapse and no other viable way to drastically reduce courts backlog The Guardian 14/1/2026 News Mahmood has no confidence in police chief after Israeli fan ban Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has lost confidence in West Midlands Police's chief constable, following the banning of Israeli football fans from a match held in Birmingham. BBC 14/1/2026 News ‘Confirmation bias’ influenced WMP’s recommendation to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans False intelligence sourced from artificial intelligence (AI) was used to justify a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv football fans from a Europa League fixture against Aston Villa in November, the police inspectorate has said. Police Professional 14/1/2026 News Inspection of police forces’ contributions to safety advisory groups: West Midlands Police Letter from HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary and HM Chief Inspector of Fire & Rescue Services to the Home Secretary on the inspection progress so far. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 14/1/2026 Report Confirmation bias influenced West Midlands Police’s recommendation to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans Confirmation bias influenced the way West Midlands Police reached its recommendation to reduce ticket allocation for away fans to zero, the police inspectorate has said. His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Sir Andy Cooke, has provided his preliminary assessment of the handling and communication of information and intelligence gathered by West Midlands Police in advance of the Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv fixture on 6 November 2025. This follows an urgent commission by the Home Secretary. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 14/1/2026 News Home secretary says she has lost confidence in police chief behind Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban Shabana Mahmood’s statement on Craig Guildford comes after inquiry finds intelligence on Israeli fans ‘exaggerated or simply untrue’ The Guardian 14/1/2026 News Who is West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford? The chief constable of West Midlands Police is in the spotlight after the home secretary said he no longer had her confidence, following an update on a review into safety recommendations that led to Maccabi Tel Aviv fans being banned from attending a match against Aston Villa. BBC 14/1/2026 News «237238239240241242243244245Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events