Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114987 total results. Showing results 4821 to 4840 «238239240241242243244245246Next ›Last » 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 West Midlands PCC statement: Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv The following statement by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, relates to the ongoing scrutiny of the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from attending the football match against Aston Villa on 6 November 2026. West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner 14/1/2026 News ICE killing of driver in Minneapolis involved tactics many police departments warn against − but not ICE The controversial killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis has prompted widespread criticism after it was confirmed the 37-year-old mother was shot in her car; Penn State University Assistant Professor Ben Jones highlights that the tactic of shooting at suspects in moving vehicles has been prohibited in use-of-force policies adopted by many US police forces – both to prioritize the protection of human life, and for the safety of officers themselves. Policing Insight 14/1/2026 Feature, Opinion Gardaà urge mandatory age checks for porn websites REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Age verification should be a standard procedure for all sites offering access to pornography, gardaà will tell TDs today. Gardaà will appear before the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport today in relation to the regulation of online platforms and supports to improve online safety and participation. Extra.ie (Republic of Ireland) 14/1/2026 News Grok feature ‘abhorrent’ and ‘abuse of societal trust’, gardaà to tell committee REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The recent use of the Grok AI app to present children and adults in an undressed state is "an abhorrent disregard of personal dignity and an abuse of societal trust" that cannot be tolerated, senior gardaà are to tell the Oireachtas Committee on Media. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 14/1/2026 News Why is nudification technology suddenly a major issue? REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: AI chatbot Grok has brought something that was largely hidden into the mainstream. Deepfake technology that can undress anyone in any image has existed for years but it was mostly confined to niche websites, app, or private channels. What changed around Christmas is that it was put directly into Grok, the AI chatbot. That made it available to every user of X - tens of millions of people. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 14/1/2026 Feature Christine Nixon on beefed up police presence at Australian Open AUSTRALIA: Christine Nixon, former Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police, joined 774 ABC Radio Melbourne Drive today to discuss the increased security presence at this year's Australian Open. A spokesperson from Victoria Police has confirmed officers will be carrying semi-automatic rifles at the tournament as a safety measure. Ms Nixon tells Ali Moore the decision is about providing the public with both a reassurance, while also being a deterrent for potential offenders. ABC Listen (Australia) 14/1/2026 Audio, News Northern Territory government mulls bringing personal pepper spray use into law after trial success AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory government is set to make the personal use of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray a permanent measure, as part of its election promise to crack down on crime. Sky News 14/1/2026 News ‘Unacceptable’: Police rush to quell remote violence despite resourcing fears AUSTRALIA: Northern Territory Police face a crisis as violent confrontations across three remote communities threaten to overwhelm an already stretched force managing multiple operations. NT News (Australia) - Subscription at source 14/1/2026 News Watchdog to criticise West Midlands police over Maccabi Tel Aviv ban Policing inspectorate to say force made series of errors in how it gathered and handled intelligence. West Midlands police will be criticised in a report about their handling of intelligence used to justify banning Israeli fans from a football game in Birmingham, the Guardian understands. The inquiry was ordered by the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, and carried out by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, the policing inspectorate. The Guardian 14/1/2026 News West Midlands police chief apologises after AI error used to justify Maccabi Tel Aviv ban Craig Guildford says he gave incorrect evidence to MPs and mistake arose from ‘use of Microsoft Copilot’ The Guardian 14/1/2026 News PC charged with causing death by careless driving after pensioner killed Trevor Bartlett, a retired newspaper photographer who was 80 years old, died after the collision which happened while he was using a pedestrian crossing on the A52 Derby Road in Beeston, Nottingham, on December 19 2023. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/1/2026 News Understanding the influences, motivations and job expectations of policing students in the Gen Z environment: Early indications from a longitudinal study As police agencies across the globe continue to address recruitment and attrition within their organisations, the voices of early career, i.e. police recruit, officers offer insight into what motivates recruits to join the police profession and their expectations of the role ahead of them. This article presents initial findings from the first of six cohorts of police recruit students who are part of a 5-year longitudinal study as they commence their policing careers. Findings from survey data suggest that supporting the community and expectation of good career prospects were the highest ranked motivators. Having a family member in the police force was indicated as a strong source of knowledge and influence on joining a police organisation, and this together with the opportunity for a long-term career were strong motivators, particularly for Generation Z respondents. The study findings offer indicative trends for police organisational recruitment strategy deliberations. International Journal of Police Science & Management 14/1/2026 Research article The government’s VAWG strategy is a welcome step but implementation planning is critical On December 18th, as the year was waning and hopes of government action were fading too, the government finally published its Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy. Before being elected, the government committed to a frankly astonishing pledge; that it would reduce violence against women and girls by half within ten years. Eighteen months after its election, many victims, survivors and campaigners were wondering what on earth it was waiting for. The Police Foundation 14/1/2026 Feature, Opinion Trust and confidence: Applying AI for the policing of disinformation As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes both increasingly exploited by criminals and dishonest actors, and offers significant opportunities for law enforcement, Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth explores the latest European efforts to leverage AI in the fight against the growing levels of disinformation – much of which can lead to actions and events requiring a policing response. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 14/1/2026 Feature, Innovation Policemen win tribunal after being replaced by female officers Suffolk Constabulary replaced male officers to improve ‘gender balance’ The Telegraph - Subscription at source 13/1/2026 News Violence crackdown sees homicide rate in London at all-time low New figures released this week show that London’s homicide rate per capita is the lowest since records began, underlining the Metropolitan Police’s efforts to reduce violent crime in the capital. Emergency Services Times 13/1/2026 News Police officer faces sack after Tasering suspected burglar Met Pc found not guilty of assault, but force considers misconduct proceedings over incident The Telegraph - Subscription at source 13/1/2026 News Hundreds from Met Police declare Freemasons links More than 300 Metropolitan Police officers and staff have declared their involvement in the Freemasons or other "hierarchical associations" after the force required them to do so last month, a High Court judge has said. BBC 13/1/2026 News Former Chief Constable to face gross misconduct hearing Former Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary chief constable Scott Chilton will face a gross misconduct hearing following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Emergency Services Times 13/1/2026 News «238239240241242243244245246Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
