Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114987 total results. Showing results 4901 to 4920 «242243244245246247248249250Next ›Last » 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 New rules on police requesting counselling notes come into force Victims to be given more privacy with new rules blocking police from requesting counselling notes during investigations unless in exceptional circumstances. Home Office 12/1/2026 News Former Hampshire chief to face gross misconduct hearing following investigation into workplace relationships The investigation began following a conduct referral from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC in February 2025. 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 Oracle - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News New rules on police requests for rape victims’ counselling notes come into force Victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault will be given greater privacy and dignity during police investigations under changes announced by the Home Office today (January 12). Police Professional 12/1/2026 News How a community intelligence-led approach can prevent neighbourhood policing becoming a white elephant As policing in England and Wales moves towards meeting the Government’s Neighbourhood Policing commitment, former South Wales Police detective Steve Dodd, a subject matter expert on intelligence professionalisation and advocate of the community intelligence-led policing methodology (CILPM), explores how the approach can re-establish trust between modern-day policing and communities, and prevent neighbourhood policing from becoming a white elephant. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Met boss hits out at Trump’s claims about London crime as homicide rates fall Britain’s most senior police officer has hit back at critics who “promote narratives that suit them” about crime levels in London, after homicides in the capital fell to their lowest level for more than a decade. The Independent 12/1/2026 News Civil society groups condemn ‘dangerous’ plans for more anti-protest powers Dozens including TUC join force to oppose ‘wide-ranging’ move to increase police powers in England and Wales The Guardian 12/1/2026 News New dedicated team will ‘resolve Bedfordshire Police complaints quickly and effectively’ The Police and Crime Commissioner’s office (OPCC) is taking over handling complaints about the police service from the force itself. The new approach will provide a dedicated service that will resolve complaints quickly and effectively, according to Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard. The team will also give greater support and guidance to anyone making a complaint, he added, with OPCC staff on hand to explain the process and ensure individuals are kept informed at every stage. Bedford Today 12/1/2026 News £1.3m national study launches to evaluate changes to police involvement in mental health crisis responses A major new research project will examine how changes to police involvement in mental health crisis responses are affecting people, services, and communities across England. The ‘PIONEER-MH’ study is being led by experts at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW), Northumbria University, and Newcastle University. It is supported by £1.3 million in funding from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The work comes at a time when police forces across the country are making significant changes to how they respond to emergency mental health calls, under the national ‘Right Care, Right Person’ strategy. Northumbria University 12/1/2026 News Firearms Safety Authority executive director Angela Brazier retires following McSkimming report NEW ZEALAND: The executive director of the Firearms Safety Authority is retiring two months after the police watchdog's scathing report into how police handled allegations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 12/1/2026 News Met Police staff to go on strike Thousands to walk out as two separate strikes to be held this week over pay dispute and London allowance The Telegraph - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News We’ve made London safer but we will keep working The Met will continue to use every tool at our disposal to drive down serious violence. We will not stop in our determination to keep Londoners safe The Times - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 Feature, Opinion NSW Police’s Deputy Commissioner to end 40-year career AUSTRALIA: New South Wales Police's Deputy Commissioner has announced he will retire next month after 40 years. Peter Thurtell joined the force in 1985 and has since worked in frontline policing and major investigations. He will be formally farewelled with a ceremony next month. His replacement is yet to be announced. Sky News 12/1/2026 News, Video The penalty for breaking terror laws? A £100 fine Palestine Action protesters in Scotland told charges will be dropped if they accept the cash penalty The Telegraph - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News QPS staff member charged, Protective Service Group AUSTRALIA: A 45-year-old man from the Queensland Police Service Protective Service Group has been issued with a notice to appear in relation to an alleged incident. The member has been charged with sexual assault, allegedly committed while on duty. myPolice - Queensland Police News 12/1/2026 News Number of homicides in London drops to lowest level since 2014, new figures show There were 97 homicides in the capital in 2025, down 11 percent from 109 in 2024, data released by the Metropolitan Police says. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News Officer sacked for failing to disclose arrest and firearms investigation on vetting form A police misconduct hearing was told PC Mohammad Bhatti had been accused by an ex-partner of threatening her with two pistols, leading Sussex Police to search his home. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 News Calgary Transit crime crackdown highlights safety problem, union says CANADA: Operation Jingle All the Way sounds festive and fun, but that wasn't the case. The Calgary police initiative from Dec. 22 to 23 was a two-day crackdown on crime and social disorder on the south portion of the city's bus and CTrain routes. Police said the operation resulted in 72 summons issued, 73 warrants executed, and 11 charges, including for possession of a weapon and possession of methamphetamines. Five encampments were also found and removed, a baton was seized, and 70 referrals were made for social agencies. CBC News (Canada) 12/1/2026 News London sees lowest number of homicides in over a decade Despite London's expanding population over the past decade The Independent 12/1/2026 News London’s homicide rate drops to lowest in more than a decade Sadiq Khan says ‘public health’ approach has made the capital one of the safest cities in the western world The Guardian 12/1/2026 News «242243244245246247248249250Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
