Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114987 total results. Showing results 4921 to 4940 «243244245246247248249250251Next ›Last » London homicides at 11-year low, Met Police says Homicide in London has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade, new figures released by the Metropolitan Police show. BBC 12/1/2026 News Research highlights gaps in service provided by officers to child victims of domestic abuse Recent research into the frontline police responses to domestic abuse incidents involving children highlights the inconsistent and sometimes inadequate service provided by officers to young people, with pressure on time and resources, ‘compassion fatigue’, and a lack of confidence or training in navigating conversations with children among the reasons, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 12/1/2026 Analysis, Feature Are PCCs really a failed experiment? The recent announcement to abolish Police and Crime Commissioners in 2028 sent shockwaves through the world of police governance. In this episode, Policing TV host Ben Twomey sits down with Emily Spurrell, PCC for Merseyside and Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, to unpack what this shock announcement really means for policing, accountability and communities. Emily discusses why she “fundamentally rejects” the idea that PCCs are a failed experiment, the risks of creating chaos in the middle of a wider police reform agenda and whether change is now inevitable or if the government should be prepared for a fightback when they try to put their proposal into law. She also shares how she’s working behind the scenes with government and partners to protect independent oversight, victims’ services and local accountability—whatever model comes next. PolicingTV 12/1/2026 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Cheshire PCC wants to become county’s first mayor Cheshire's police and crime commissioner (PCC) has told the BBC he would "relish" the chance to become the county's first mayor. BBC 11/1/2026 News Police body opposes plans to create regional force Plans to merge a police force into a regional constabulary would "dilute local policing", according to a body that represents rank-and-file officers. BBC 11/1/2026 News WA tobacco wars: Experts say we’re losing the race to tackle illicit tobacco and crime rings AUSTRALIA: Western Australia is losing the 'improvement race' to crack down on illegal tobacco and experts say long-promised new laws cannot come soon enough after a... The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 11/1/2026 News West Midlands Police chief constable blamed for the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan fiasco could be sacked in days after report is given to the Home Secretary An under-fire chief constable could be ousted as soon as this week when a report into the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan fiasco is handed to the Home Secretary. Senior Tories have called for Craig Guildford to be sacked as head of West Midlands Police over his handling of the force’s decision to ban the Israeli fans from an Aston Villa game last year. He has been accused of using false intelligence about Maccabi Tel Aviv hooliganism to justify the move, while covering up warnings that members of Birmingham’s Muslim community were planning to ‘arm’ themselves to ambush travelling supporters. Daily Mail 11/1/2026 News Slashing jury trials could clear courts backlog within a decade, says Lammy Exclusive: Lord chancellor urges MPs to back judge-only trials in thousands of criminal cases in England and Wales The Guardian 11/1/2026 News ‘You feel violated’: how stalkers outsource abuse to private investigators Exclusive: Guardian investigation finds PIs have been hired as part of harassment campaigns and in some cases have tracked women to domestic violence refuges The Guardian 11/1/2026 Feature New national Child Protection Authority announced Plans for a new Child Protection Authority unveiled as part of government strategy to protect children from predators and abuse. Department for Education 11/1/2026 News Police officer who tackled knifeman could be barred from working with children More than £113k raised by public for Lorne Castle after dismissal for ‘gross misconduct’. An award-winning police officer who was sacked over the arrest of a knife-wielding teenager could be prevented from working with children... The Telegraph - Subscription at source 11/1/2026 News High-ranking garda who claims he was penalised over gun-holster disclosure lodges High Court appeal REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Det Chief Supt Brian O’Reilly said he faced losing family home as a result of penalties imposed on him. A senior garda who lost a court case after claiming he was penalised for making a protected disclosure has launched a High Court appeal. Detective Chief Superintendent Brian O’Reilly failed last November to convince a judge that then garda commissioner Drew Harris had penalised him. Judge John O’Connor, in a reserved judgment in the Circuit Civil Court, held that Mr O’Reilly had not made out his case claiming substantial grounds for his contention. Mr O’Reilly claimed he was penalised for making protected disclosures about alleged defective gun holsters and faced losing his family home as a result of penalties imposed on him on the directions of Mr Harris. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 11/1/2026 News Police commissioner has welcomed new family court model The police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has welcomed the expansion of a new family court model. Daily Echo (Southern) 11/1/2026 News Police precept could increase due to rising costs A police and crime commissioner has warned a rise of £15 per year, per home, in police precept is needed to protect police services from a £4.6m funding gap. BBC 11/1/2026 News Disturbing rise in people failing to report child abuse: Police AUSTRALIA: Police are concerned about a ‘surge’ in people failing to report abuse of children last year, including childcare operators, parents and a publican. The Daily Telegraph (Australia) - Subscription at source 10/1/2026 News Police accused of ‘minimising’ upskirting offences as only one in six suspects are charged Women who report men filming up their skirts are having their ordeals ‘minimised’ by police as figures reveal less than one in six cases result in a criminal charge. Analysis of so-called ‘upskirting’ in the past two years shows police logged almost 800 allegations, yet just 118 ended up in court. Daily Mail 10/1/2026 News Mosque helped appoint police chief who banned Maccabi Tel Aviv fans The leader of Green Lane mosque sat on a panel that interviewed Craig Guildford for West Midlands chief constable The Times - Subscription at source 10/1/2026 News Garda deputy commissioner role set to be advertised after months-long delay REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The position of Garda Deputy Commissioner is expected to be advertised as early as next week. The competition was due to be launched last October when the position became vacant on September 1. That followed the promotion of Justin Kelly to Garda Commissioner. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 10/1/2026 News New Triple Zero boss appointed AUSTRALIA: David Clayton APM has been appointed as the permanent chief executive of Triple Zero Victoria after acting in the role since October last year. Mr Clayton is a former Assistant Commissioner of Emergencies and Support Command with Victoria Police where he oversaw state emergency response coordination, operational communications, emergency management, event planning and custody management. Star Weekly (Australia) 10/1/2026 News Guelph police want to use surplus to help fund IMPACT program CANADA: An anticipated multi-million dollar surplus is spelling some good news for Guelph police and a program they say has shown positive results. A recommendation heading to a special Guelph Police Service Board meeting Monday asks for $235,000 of the anticipated $2.45 million budget surplus in 2025 to go to the cost of staffing two CMHA IMPACT workers this year. Guelph Today (Canada) 10/1/2026 News «243244245246247248249250251Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
