Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115936 total results. Showing results 50081 to 50100 «250125022503250425052506250725082509Next ›Last » Concern expressed over police strip searching of children Some 27 children were strip searched by police in Northern Ireland in 2021. The Independent 12/1/2023 News More than 90 police staff were found guilty of crimes last year, data shows Figures show 68 officers and 25 staff in England and Wales were found guilty of crimes including sexual offences and violence against the person The Guardian 12/1/2023 News Some police show outdated views on domestic abuse – watchdog Some police officers lack empathy and show "outdated attitudes" in domestic abuse cases, a watchdog has said. BBC 12/1/2023 News Firearms licensing is in crisis, BASC tells Parliamentary Committee inquiry A “largely unprofessional, overburdened and poorly resourced police licensing service puts public safety at risk”, BASC has told a Home Affairs Committee inquiry into policing priorities. BASC 12/1/2023 News Concern expressed over police strip searching of children Concern has been expressed over the strip searching of children by police in Northern Ireland. Belfast Telegraph 12/1/2023 News Met Police officers ‘are reporting each other’ for toxic behaviour, insists chief Police officers are willing to report on their colleagues for "toxic" behaviour, the Scotland Yard chief has insisted. The Telegraph 12/1/2023 News Police misconduct, England and Wales year ending 31 March 2022 Of the allegations referred to proceedings involving police officers, in cases finalised by the 43 territorial police forces in England and Wales in the year ending 31 March 2022, a misconduct meeting was the most common proceeding type for police complaints (67%), conduct matters (60%) and recordable conduct matters (40%) as shown in Table 1.1. Home Office 12/1/2023 Report Legislation, reform, retention and pay: The year ahead for policing in England and Wales The last 12 months have been tumultuous for policing in England and Wales, so what challenges will law enforcement face in 2023? Police Foundation Director Rick Muir explores the key issues for policing in the year ahead, including recruitment and retention, reviews and reform, and the potential impact of politics and new legislation. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 12/1/2023 Feature, Opinion No action taken on 90% of complaints against police officers, figures show The complaints included almost 4,000 claims of discriminatory behaviour by police officers, including racism and misogyny, 10,000 over the use of force, 1,400 accusations of corruption and abuse of position and more than 200 of alleged sexual misconduct. The Independent - Registration at source 12/1/2023 News Ottawa police faces leadership shifts ahead of key budget debate CANADA: Ottawa's new police Chief Eric Stubbs was already preparing for his first budget, but now the force has seen its top administrator retire and it received a new board chair just weeks before the document is presented — one that usually elicits strong debate about how much to spend on policing and where to find savings. CBC News (Canada) 12/1/2023 News Hamilton police chief questioned for hours about $196M ‘maintenance’ budget CANADA: Hamilton police Chief Frank Bergen answered more than three hours worth of questions from city council during Wednesday's general issues committee meeting about the police service's request to have a roughly $196 million budget approved. CBC News (Canada) 12/1/2023 News Police-reported violence against men and boys in Canada, 2021 CANADA: Since 2016, the rate of police-reported violence against men and boys has increased by 12%, with the largest increase for men aged 45 and older (+22%). [pdf] Statistics Canada 12/1/2023 Report Tallaght man forced to hold €74k of cannabis after men threatened to kill him jailed for two years REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A man who agreed to hold €74,000 worth of cannabis after masked men threatened to kill him in front of his child has been sentenced to two years in prison. Sunday World (Republic of Ireland) 12/1/2023 News Gardaí implement special policing plan ahead of multiple anti-asylum-seeker protests REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A special policing plan has been drawn up for at least nine anti-asylum-seeker protests that are due to take place at different locations from 5pm today. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 12/1/2023 News HMICS Thematic Inspection of Domestic Abuse Phase 1 The aim of Phase I of the domestic abuse inspection was to assess the state, efficiency and effectiveness of Police Scotland’s response to domestic abuse, with a focus on the user experience of victims. The review focussed on the experience of victims reporting domestic abuse, through the investigative processes, up to the conclusion of the police investigation. Wider criminal justice issues impacting victims of domestic abuse, including the effect of court backlogs, will be assessed in due course. The review contains 14 recommendations and identifies areas for development to improve the service delivered to victims of domestic abuse. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 12/1/2023 Report Police response to domestic abuse reviewed The policing response to reports of domestic abuse in Scotland has changed significantly in recent years with this form of criminal behaviour being prioritised while steps have also been taken to protect those most vulnerable to its harmful effects. Police Scotland has a proactive approach to tackling the most persistent offenders, comprehensive training has been rolled out, various national specialist units have been introduced and innovative campaigns have been launched. However significant challenges still exist in preventing and understanding the scale of domestic abuse, states a report issued today (Thursday, 12 January, 2023). HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary, Craig Naylor, acknowledges in the publication many positives in the tactics and methods currently used by Police Scotland, especially given the volume of reports of domestic abuse. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 12/1/2023 News Police officers resorting to food banks, warns Scotland Yard chief Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said he is concerned about the impact of the squeeze on police pay. The Independent 12/1/2023 News Teacher and cousin of Black Lives Matter founder ‘Tased to death’ by LAPD USA: A cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors was killed by Los Angeles police after he got in a traffic accident and officers who showed up repeatedly Tased and restrained him in the middle of the street, according to body-camera footage and his family’s account. The Guardian 12/1/2023 News Met police chief: it’s crazy I can’t sack ‘toxic’ officers who broke the law Mark Rowley admits vetting procedures inadequate and says other bodies reinstated officers sacked by force The Guardian 12/1/2023 News Uranium-contaminated package seized by anti-terror police at Heathrow airport Counterterrorism police have vowed to “follow every avenue” to find out how material contaminated with uranium “destined for Iranians in the UK” was discovered at Heathrow airport. Scotland Yard said a “very small” amount of the radioactive substance was detected by Border Force staff during a routine screening of packages that arrived in Britain on December 29. The Times - Subscription at source 12/1/2023 News «250125022503250425052506250725082509Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
