Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114987 total results. Showing results 4861 to 4880 «240241242243244245246247248Next ›Last » Court challenge to Victoria Police warrantless pat-down powers to proceed AUSTRALIA: A legal challenge to Victoria Police's decision to declare the entire Melbourne CBD a "designated area" — granting officers expanded warrantless stop-and-search powers — will proceed, despite police revoking the declaration four months ahead of schedule. National Indigenous Times (NIT) (Australia) 13/1/2026 News QLD Police Deputy Commissioner hails crime crackdown as FIFO squad racks up 5000 charges AUSTRALIA: Specialised fly-in, fly-out officers are nabbing huge numbers of young criminals, police say. In an effort to target crime in the state, a specialised fly-in, fly-out police squad in Queensland has arrested nearly 2000 people in its first year of operation. The team, made up of 48 trained detectives and plainclothes constables, has charged offenders with more than 5000 offences, including robberies, break-ins and car thefts, since forming in January 2025. 7 News (Australia) 13/1/2026 News Fresh police PR disasters trigger second review in just 18 months AUSTRALIA: An independent review into Queensland Police's media unit will be conducted for the second time in 18 months. The Courier Mail (Australia) - Subscription at source 13/1/2026 News Montreal sets aside 2026 funds for police body cameras CANADA: The City of Montreal has set aside funding in its 2026 budget for the rollout of body-worn cameras for the city’s police service. The move is being welcomed by some advocates who have long urged elected officials to equip officers with the devices. However, both supporters and critics continue to raise serious concerns about the use of police body cameras, including questions around privacy, oversight and access to footage. Global News (Canada) 13/1/2026 News, Video Why is Durham Region police challenging its officers’ PTSD claims? Here’s what we know CANADA: Police Association of Ontario urges chiefs to stop appealing mental health claims. Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS) pushes back on some members’ PTSD claims, even if they have a medical diagnosis, a CBC News investigation has found. CBC News (Canada) 13/1/2026 News Durham police officers with PTSD say the service challenges their workplace benefits CANADA: A CBC investigation has found the Durham Regional Police Service pushes back against some of its officers’ PTSD claims. As CBC's Rochelle Raveendran reports, officers say they feel betrayed after years of dedicated service. CBC News (Canada) 13/1/2026 News, Video Minister will not be drawn on police chief future Ministers have refused to be drawn on the future of West Midlands Police's chief constable, in the wake of a ban on Israeli football fans watching their team. BBC 13/1/2026 News Updated intelligence management APP available Guidance strengthens intelligence management across policing. The College of Policing has completed the first full review of its intelligence management authorised professional practice (APP) since its original publication in 2013, strengthening the foundation for how police handle and manage information across England and Wales. College of Policing 13/1/2026 News Former chief constable to face gross misconduct hearing over alleged workplace relationships The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed that former Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary chief constable Scott Chilton will face a gross misconduct hearing, following an investigation relating to alleged sexual relationships in the workplace. Police Professional 13/1/2026 News Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 13/1/2026 News Call for Canadian National Centre for Policing Excellence to address ‘systemic racism’ in relations with Indigenous People A recent Coalition for Canadian Police Reform report and webinar highlighted the experiences of Indigenous Peoples in relation to “system racism” in policing that is “not only historical but ongoing”, and called for the creation of a National Centre for Policing Excellence in an effort to advance reconciliation and improve trust between policing and communities, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 13/1/2026 Analysis, Feature How Phoenix Police harness volunteer officers Assistant Chief Joe Klima of Phoenix Police joins Dr Iain Britton to unpack one of the world’s most developed reserve policing models. From a 1918 city ordinance to today’s fully sworn, fully trained reserve officers, Phoenix shows how volunteers can fill critical gaps while adding specialist skills and deep community connection. Joe explains who signs up, how the 11-month academy works, the role of a dedicated support team and community foundation, and how 48,000 volunteer hours translate into millions in value and frontline capacity for Phoenix PD. PolicingTV 13/1/2026 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Two Met Police officers spared jail after sexually assaulting woman during drunken night out at London casino ‘There is, rightly, grave public concern at present concerning conduct of officers of the Metropolitan Police. The public is entitled to expect much better’, says judge The Standard 12/1/2026 News National conference reinforces focus on tackling town centre crime Merseyside Police and Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Emily Spurrell have hosted a national Safer Town Centres Conference in Liverpool, bringing together policing leaders, government representatives, academics and community safety experts to share strategies for building safer and more resilient town centres across the UK. Emergency Services Times 12/1/2026 News Former chief constable ‘had sex with colleague on duty’ Scott Chilton to face gross misconduct hearing over allegations that he had two sexual relationships in workplace The Telegraph - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News Cyber resilience under spotlight as new unit gets to work A new action plan from government sets out how ownership and understanding of cyber risks must improve if there is to be a step-change in the cyber security and resilience of public services. Emergency Services Times 12/1/2026 News No false alerts in UK POC of live facial recognition for immigration enforcement Holyhead port trial results in 1 arrest out of 7,500 faces seen BiometricUpdate.com 12/1/2026 News London’s homicide rate is at a record low as mayor says it disproves Trump’s ‘dystopian’ claims London's murder rate fell in 2025 to its lowest level in decades, officials said Monday The Independent 12/1/2026 News Number of homicides in London falls to lowest in over a decade, says Met Police The 2025 number of 97 homicides is the lowest recorded since 2014 when there were 95, new figures suggest. Sky News 12/1/2026 News Essex officers injured after they were struck by van while responding to crash Three police officers and two paramedics have been injured after they were hit by a van while responding to another road accident. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News «240241242243244245246247248Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
