Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115944 total results. Showing results 50561 to 50580 «252525262527252825292530253125322533Next ›Last » What’s an Osman warning? This man keeps getting them – and nearly 3,000 have been issued by police since 2018 Kevin Lane says he has received multiple "threat to life" notices - also known as Osman warnings - since he was found guilty of shooting dead Robert Magill in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, in 1994. A Sky News investigation reveals how many of the warnings have been issued by UK forces. Sky News 27/12/2022 Feature Catholic policeman wins £44,000 harassment case over anti-Pope mug A Catholic firearms officer has won almost £44,000 in a religious harassment case after “f*** the Pope” was written on his work coffee mug. Paul McCue, a police sergeant, discovered the message on the underside of his Celtic Football Club mug and was so upset that he had to go home from work. The officer had previously been “harassed” by colleagues writing comments about the Ulster Defence Association, a loyalist paramilitary group, an employment tribunal in Glasgow was told. There was a history of “religious tensions” within the Civil Nuclear Constabulary unit where he worked, with the force having to hold investigations and training sessions after allegations of sectarianism. The Times - Subscription at source 27/12/2022 News The Supply and Demand Shifts in Policing at the Start of the Pandemic: A National Multi-Wave Survey of the Impacts of COVID-19 on American Law Enforcement We report the results of the only multi-wave survey of a large and geographically diverse sample of police agencies across the United States to understand the immediate impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on law enforcement. Findings indicate an unprecedented and sustained shift in both the supply of and demand for police services during that time. While overall calls for service (demand) tended to decline in most agencies, some experienced increases in specific categories of calls. During the early months of COVID, agencies also reduced their in-person response to calls for service, arrests, proactive policing, and community policing activities (supply). These findings indicate a substantial change in the public safety landscape during that time, which was experienced by agencies of all sizes and from all types of jurisdictions. We explore how public health pandemics can lead to substantial, immediate, and potentially sustained changes to police deployment and police-community interactions that may impact public safety goals. Police Quarterly 27/12/2022 Research article Reducing repeat calls to police through occupational therapy partnership response Vulnerable members of the community experiencing mental health challenges account for a significant proportion of repeat callers to the police and other services; but Occupational Therapy Degree student Bridget Townsend believes a pilot project in which occupational therapists accompany police officers in response to those repeat callers could improve the service to individuals while reducing the resource burden on policing. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/12/2022 Analysis, Feature Do not reduce UK’s modern slavery protections, Theresa May warns Theresa May has warned government efforts to tighten modern slavery laws must not mistakenly make it easier for criminal gangs to hold onto victims. BBC 26/12/2022 News Elle Edwards Wallasey pub shooting: man and woman arrested Man, 30, arrested on suspicion of murder and woman, 19, held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder The Guardian 26/12/2022 News ‘Area of concern’: Police commissioner backs cashless gaming card AUSTRALIA: NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb says the misuse of cash in the gambling system is a “hole that needs to be closed”, backing a Crime Commission push for cashless gaming cards to stop billions of dollars in dirty money flowing through poker machines. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 26/12/2022 News Garda to spend over €32m on upgrading aircraft fleet REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: An Garda Síochána is to spend over €32 million in the coming year on updating its fleet of aircraft. As well as a new fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters, the force is also acquiring new water craft for the Garda Water Unit. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 26/12/2022 News Police Federation: Officers leaving PSNI because they cannot afford to stay The representative body’s chairman, Liam Kelly, said a student officer was offered a hotel shift which would have paid more than a police shift. Express & Star 26/12/2022 News Ministers accused of squeezing police budgets over ageing cars Police forces operate more than 1,500 cars which are over 10 years old, leading to claims that ministers are failing to give officers the resources they need. Times & Star 26/12/2022 News Wallasey pub shooting: Woman fatally shot was not targeted – police Police hunting a gunman who killed a woman at a pub in Merseyside on Christmas Eve have appealed for help over the "callous shooting". Four other people were injured but police do not believe the 26-year-old victim, who was celebrating with her sister and friends, was targeted. BBC 26/12/2022 News Terrorist recruitment now happens mainly online – which makes offenders easier to catch New research by Dr Jens Binder of Nottingham Trent University and Dr Chris Baker-Beall of Bournemouth University has found that terrorism radicalisation now takes place predominantly online, and that those recruited without face-to-face interaction are less likely to carry out violent attacks – but there is still a thin line between online only activity and mixed radicalisation processes, so internet extremism must still be taken seriously. Policing Insight 26/12/2022 Analysis, Feature Gibraltar: UK police asked to help with inquiry into alleged government corruption Royal Gibraltar police ask British counterparts to investigate alleged data breach in interests of ‘transparency’ The Guardian 25/12/2022 News Police launch murder inquiry after Christmas Eve Merseyside shooting Manhunt has begun for gunman after woman, 26, was shot dead in Lighthouse pub in Wallasey The Guardian 25/12/2022 News Home Office accused of breaking pledge to tackle violence against women Labour says department has failed to make crimes such as rape, stalking and upskirting a priority The Guardian 25/12/2022 News Dazed and Confused: Difficulties for Law Enforcement During Oregon’s Transition to a Legal Marijuana Market As more states legalize recreational cannabis, questions remain about the impact of this transition for police who continue to be responsible for enforcing laws governing illicit production and distribution of the drug, use of the substance in prohibited settings, and possession by juveniles. Legalization may also lead to additional responsibilities, including policing homegrown cannabis and licensed businesses involved in cultivating, processing, and selling the drug. Documenting the experience of law enforcement officers in states that have already transitioned to a legal market may provide important insights into the implementation of cannabis policies in other jurisdictions. The present study surveyed 301 law enforcement officers in Oregon three years after the state legalized recreational marijuana. Results indicate that officers perceive increases in many marijuana-related problems following legalization and most officers report that the state’s revised statutes are confusing and difficult to enforce. Implications for public policy are discussed. Police Quarterly 24/12/2022 Research article Statement from Assistant Commissioner Brian Edwards – effective policing in Surrey CANADA: The Surrey Police Service (SPS) recently issued a public report they submitted to the province regarding their readiness to become the Police of Jurisdiction. Their report makes sweeping and broad generalizations about the RCMP, dedicating a significant portion of their narrative seeking to discredit the RCMP, and questioning the RCMP’s ability to deliver effective policing in Surrey. It is truly unfortunate the transition has gotten to a point where SPS continually resorts to fear mongering and I need to respond. However, it is my obligation to ensure residents of Surrey know that Surrey RCMP has and will continue to provide effective policing in this city. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) 24/12/2022 Feature, Opinion A New Breed of Robot Dog Enters The Debate Over Policing Technology USA: Spot will cost the LAPD just under $300,000. Manufactured by Boston Dynamics, the four-legged robot dog has sparked controversy as city police departments consider its adoption. Police robots drew national attention in 2016, when one was used to kill a gunman who fatally shot five police officers. In 2021, New York’s “Digidog” was terminated after critics called it a “creepy” and “alienating” policing tactic. Earlier this month, San Francisco voted 8-3 to prohibit the use of deadly robots after public backlash to an original vote that would have allowed them. KPCC 89.3FM (USA) 24/12/2022 Feature On the streets with London’s sexual harassment police David Woode joins a Met Police unit created with the aim of protecting women on nights out The Times - Subscription at source 24/12/2022 Feature CC Lucy D’Orsi: Flexible working in British Transport Earlier this month the Government announced their commitment to introduce legislation that will make flexible working more accessible by supporting The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill. The Bill will introduce measures that will allow people to have a greater say over when, where, and how they work. I welcome the introduction of this legislation. But I don’t think we need to wait for it to become law to give our people choice in how we best protect the public. I know some don’t consider flexible working and policing a good match. Historically, police leaders have felt the operational demand and requirement to provide a 24/7 service to the public to be prohibitive to flexible working. I do not share this view. Actually, I wonder if the 24/7 nature of policing, in fact, brings greater opportunity. Does it not force us to think outside of the box to get better coverage, draw in broader experience whilst reducing burn-out? LinkedIn 23/12/2022 Feature, Opinion «252525262527252825292530253125322533Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
