Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114987 total results. Showing results 4881 to 4900 «241242243244245246247248249Next ›Last » New police rules on requesting rape victims’ counselling notes announced The Home Office has today confirmed that victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault will be provided greater privacy and dignity during police investigations. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News Scottish police invite public feedback on law enforcement use of biometric tech Scotland’s police authorities are inviting the public to share their views on an upcoming strategy for the use of biometrics by law enforcement. BiometricUpdate.com 12/1/2026 News Shabana Mahmood ‘prepared to withdraw confidence in police chief’ Craig Guildford faces scrutiny over West Midlands police's decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from an Aston Villa match. The Times - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News Walking a tightrope? Independent sexual violence advisors and their relationship with the police International research consistently confirms that collaboration between the police and independent sexual violence advisors (ISVAs)/advocates can facilitate much-needed improvements to criminal justice responses and outcomes for victim-survivors in the aftermath of sexual violence. The relationship between ISVAs and the criminal justice system, however, is contentious and evolving. Drawing upon qualitative data from police and ISVA interviews and focus groups, undertaken as part of a large government-funded project in England and Wales, this paper critically examines the police–ISVA relationship. Grounding our analysis within wider debates about collaboration between independent violence against women organisations and the criminal justice system, the findings reveal the complex, gendered and hierarchical nature of the police–ISVA relationship. It is argued that in working critically and collaboratively with the police to improve victim-survivor experiences, ISVAs ‘walk a tightrope’ at individual and institutional levels. To ameliorate these challenges and achieve the best outcomes for victim-survivors, a more meaningful and explicit understanding of ISVA independence from the criminal justice system, rather than just its processes, is urgently required. We offer recommendations for how this can be achieved at symbolic, policy and practice levels. European Journal of Criminology 12/1/2026 Research article Toronto’s drug policy paradox: Harm reduction sites and drug police occurrences in Toronto neighborhoods (1992–2020) Discourse around drug policy presents a stark contrast between policing and harm reduction models, sparking debates on the state's regulatory versus protective role. Canada is an ideal case to study drug policy models due to its global recognition as a leader in harm reduction alongside continued reliance on policing of drugs. Using 29 years of Toronto Police Service drug possession and sales occurrence data (1992–2020), this study analyzes the longitudinal and spatial relationship between harm reduction service provision and policing of drug possession and sales across Toronto. I ask: What is the relationship between the presence of harm reduction centers in a neighborhood and drug possession and sales police occurrences? I find that proximity to a needle exchange and/or supervised injection site significantly influences the likelihood of drug possession police occurrences in a neighborhood. I supplement these findings with panel matching, showing that the opening of a harm reduction center is associated with an immediate increase in drug possession occurrences and a more gradual increase in drug dealing occurrences over subsequent years. These findings highlight a spatial and temporal association between harm reduction service provision and police activity, raising questions about the coexistence of public health and enforcement strategies. Criminology 12/1/2026 Research article Met chief insists London is getting safer Ello, ‘ello, ‘ello, what’s all this then? It is a new year but the same old lines from Sir Mark Rowley, the permanently under-fire chief of the Metropolitan Police. Britain’s top bobby has been copping a fair bit of flack recently, amid never-ending questions about the behaviour of London’s bobbies and criticism of the capital’s crime rate. But now, days after Reform UK announced Laila Cunningham as its mayoral candidate, Sir Mark has used an interview with – where else? – the Financial Times, to hit back at his critics. Who needs the ‘thin blue line’ when you’ve got the pink ‘un for cover, eh? The Spectator 12/1/2026 Feature, Opinion Watch House readiness team & vital signs monitoring technology AUSTRALIA: Operational improvements and innovation are enhancing safety in one of ACT Policing’s highest-risk environments. Detective Sergeant Liam O’Mahony and Detective Superintendent John Hawkins outlined two major initiatives transforming custodial care in the ACT: the creation of the Watch House Readiness Team and the introduction of vital signs monitoring technology at the ANZPAA Police Conference 2025. Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) 12/1/2026 Feature UK’s New Road Safety Strategy sets course for safer roads – but obstacles lie ahead For more than a decade, when it comes to the safety of our roads, the UK has been driving blind. In the absence of clear government strategy and the funding to support it, the efforts of committed individuals and organisations have struggled to make headway. Road deaths remained stubbornly static at around five a day, and without a plan, these entirely preventable deaths began to feel inevitable. The Police Foundation 12/1/2026 Feature, Opinion Plans to limit jury trials in England and Wales may be watered down after backlash Exclusive: David Lammy’s proposals could be altered to avoid fight in Lords after criticism from MPs, peers and lawyers The Guardian 12/1/2026 News Former Hampshire Chief Constable to face gross misconduct hearing following investigation into workplace relationships The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) can confirm that former Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW) Constabulary Chief Constable Scott Chilton will face a gross misconduct hearing, following an investigation relating to alleged sexual relationships in the workplace. Our investigation found that the former chief constable – who retired while under investigation in April – has a case to answer for potential breaches of the police standards of professional behaviour relating to: honesty and integrity; authority, respect and courtesy; orders and instructions; and discreditable conduct. We investigated allegations relating to two sexual relationships in the workplace at HIOW Constabulary that he failed to disclose. The first was before he became chief constable and the second was after his appointment. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 12/1/2026 News Gardaà ‘must distinguish’ between face mask users before asking individuals to remove them REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Frontline gardaà will have to be able to distinguish between people who are wearing face coverings to conceal their identity for criminal reasons from those wearing them for health or religious reasons before directing someone to remove their mask. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 12/1/2026 News Why London’s lowest murder rate in more than a decade is drawing attention Data for 2025 will be good news for the Met and the mayor Sadiq Khan as they bat away claims of a lawless city The Guardian 12/1/2026 Analysis, Feature Montreal police cutting expenses after going $60 million over budget CANADA: Department began cutting overtime and other expenses late last year. The Montreal police department started cutting overtime and other expenses late last year after spending figures showed it was veering toward a $60-million overrun for 2025, according to the Montreal city manager and the city’s latest $7.67-billion budget. The Gazette (Montreal) (Canada) 12/1/2026 News Officer banned from policing after BBC investigation A former officer who was filmed saying he loved using force against detainees has been banned from policing, a misconduct hearing ruled. BBC 12/1/2026 News Former chief constable to face misconduct hearing The former chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is to face a gross misconduct hearing following an investigation into two alleged workplace relationships. BBC 12/1/2026 News Police officer sacked after assaulting neighbour A Metropolitan Police officer who was convicted of assault after he got into a row with his neighbour over parking has been sacked. BBC 12/1/2026 News Shifting lawful intelligence landscape and methods for 2026 Entering 2026, multimodal location is emerging as a court ready pillar of digital forensics, while law enforcement faces growing pressure to implement offensive cyber collection capabilities. AI is maturing to amplify analyst efficiency but requires strong governance – even as criminals continue weaponizing it for illicit use. SS8 helps law enforcement adapt to these trends with highly-accurate location intelligence and powerful, real-time data monitoring and analytics. Policing Insight 12/1/2026 Advertisement, Feature Police officers guilty of sex assault spared jail Two Metropolitan Police officers who sexually assaulted a woman at a central London casino while ignoring her pleas for them to stop were given suspended sentences by a court on Monday. BBC 12/1/2026 News Drew Harris: ‘High quality’ service could ensure ‘legitimacy’ of new force within loyalist areas in united Ireland Ex-Garda Commissioner and PSNI Deputy Chief Constable spoke of ‘huge undertaking’ of policing reform in event of unification The Irish News - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News Police officers guilty of sex assault spared jail Two Metropolitan Police officers who sexually assaulted a woman at a central London casino while ignoring her pleas for them to stop were given suspended sentences by a court on Monday. 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