Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98537 total results. Showing results 48481 to 48500 «242124222423242424252426242724282429Next ›Last » Taking the Strain? Police Well-Being in the Covid-19 Era Drawing on survey and interview data collected in one police force area, this article considers the varied impacts on police well-being arising during the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately one-third of police officers surveyed reported feeling less safe in their role during the pandemic, and nearly half suffered increased anxiety. The toll on well-being appears to be most acute for frontline officers and those with caring responsibilities, and is strongly associated with increases in workload. The task of ‘repairing’ well-being will require detailed and sensitive consideration involving genuine efforts to hear the voices of those who have endured this prolonged tour of duty. Police Journal - Registration at source 25/9/2021 Research article Police forced to disperse crowds on Bondi Beach AUSTRALIA: Police have been forced to dispersed crowds at Sydney’s Bondi Beach after hundreds of people gathered in groups last night. Sky News 25/9/2021 News Garda vetting for homeless care workers to be reviewed following Flynn allegations IRELAND: Drew Harris says file will be prepared on case ‘so that the matter is properly reported’ The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 25/9/2021 News Military police watchdog probing whether investigators altered report, interfered in case CANADA: The Military Police Complaints Commission is investigating whether military police altered information and threatened subordinates during a probe into a “misconduct” incident involving one of their own. Global News (Canada) 25/9/2021 News ‘Find themselves trapped’: Bikies trick vulnerable into life of paranoia AUSTRALIA: Tempted by promises of brotherhood and belonging, vulnerable Queenslanders are being coaxed into the violent criminal world of bikie gangs, but top cops reveal the reality is far less glamorous or rewarding, as membership numbers decline. The Courier Mail (Australia) 25/9/2021 News Is there a role for technology in trust and accountability in policing? Advances in technology, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), could deliver real benefits for policing – but get it wrong and the impact can be hugely damaging; ahead of next week’s NPCC Conference on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, Sharon Moore, Public Sector Chief Technical Officer at IBM, looks at some of the initiatives already underway to ensure issues such as racial or gender bias in AI don’t become barriers to public trust and accountability. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 25/9/2021 Feature, Innovation Police to re-examine unsolved UK murder case after 21 years Detectives will use modern forensic techniques to re-investigate killing of Vicky Glass from Middlesbrough The Guardian 25/9/2021 News Illegal gambling: Operation SOGA VIII leads to 1,400 arrests Authorities across 28 countries seize USD 7.9 million in cash. INTERPOL 25/9/2021 News US police departments clamoring for de-escalation training Since the death of George Floyd and the protests that followed, police departments around the country are increasingly pushing for de-escalation training The Independent 25/9/2021 News Police chief concerned about proposal to allow fans to drink alcohol in stands Drinking in sight of the pitch has been banned in the top five tiers of the game since 1985. The Independent 25/9/2021 News ‘Missing White Woman Syndrome’: Are ethnic minority victims being ignored? Last Friday, the body of Sabina Nessa, a 28-year-old with south Asian heritage from south-east London, was found in a park in Greenwich. Metro 25/9/2021 News 16% of crimes committed by suspects on bail About one in six of all recorded crimes last year were committed by suspects who were on bail at the time. The Times - Subscription at source 25/9/2021 News Fraudster mistakenly attempts phone scam on police NEW ZEALAND: A fraudster attempting a phone scam mistakenly called the cops, reveals an audio clip shared by police to warn Kiwis of similar tactics. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 24/9/2021 News Mixed reactions to SA Parliament’s changes to Independent Commissioner Against Corruption AUSTRALIA: South Australia's former independent commissioner against corruption (ICAC) Bruce Lander has joined those criticising changes to the watchdog's powers. ABC News (Australia) 24/9/2021 News Australian police exploit extreme right-wing, anti-vax rallies to deploy new repressive weaponry AUSTRALIA: Utilising reactionary anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine rallies in Melbourne organised this week, police forces have unveiled an array of new weapons and equipment. This includes “pepper ball” firearms that shoot hard pellets the size of marbles, ‘‘stinger’’ grenades, and paramilitary-style vehicles and body armour. World Socialist Web Site 24/9/2021 News Windsor police respond to recommendations 1 year after Ontario Civilian Police Commission issues its report CANADA: 26 of the 37 recommendations have been completed so far, according to police CBC News (Canada) 24/9/2021 News Manitoba police officer found not guilty of sharing woman’s intimate images without permission CANADA: Officer was on trial in Brandon provincial court this week CBC News (Canada) 24/9/2021 News Garda members continued to cancel 999 calls despite controversy IRELAND: Discipline investigations under way into those involved, Policing Authority told The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 24/9/2021 News From the Field: Why I Founded Black Cops Against Police Brutality Controlling police use of unwarranted force is a recurring problem within police agencies, especially those that operate in urban spaces. Black people are disproportionately the recipients of such force. Using my experiences as a Black police officer as the backdrop, I describe my journey from rookie officer to community activist and founder of Black Cops Against Police Brutality (B-CAP). Readers will come to understand the complex world of policing and the difficult road to police reform, from the inside out. Four recommendations are made for police reform: 1) that it be community-centered; 2) that it utilize appreciative inquiry; 3) that it incorporate “true” community policing; and, 4) that trauma-informed policing be supported for all levels of law enforcement. Journal of Ethnicity in Criminal Justice - Registration at source 24/9/2021 Research article New Garda approach to road safety after rise in deaths IRELAND: Targeted, regional approach to be taken, with more focus on drivers aged over 71 The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 24/9/2021 News «242124222423242424252426242724282429Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
