Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 93847 total results. Showing results 50741 to 50760 «253425352536253725382539254025412542Next ›Last » UK agents should not have immunity for serious crimes, peers urge Exclude murder, torture and rape from draft law protecting undercover operatives, former ministers say Financial Times 11/1/2021 News Non-fatal strangulation set to become criminal offence in England and Wales Perpetrators could face up to seven years in prison after sustained campaign from victims and activists The Guardian 11/1/2021 News Sadiq Khan attacked over record on policing London – ‘Thrown officers under the bus’ Sadiq Khan has been accused of "throwing police officers under the bus" and failing to stick up for them in public disputes, as his mayoral election rival candidate attacked his record on crime. Express 11/1/2021 News Police departments across US investigating whether their own members took part in the Capitol riots USA: Officers were placed on administrative leave in states across the country following the deadly violence at the US Capitol. The Independent 11/1/2021 News Police in England and Wales face crime targets in return for 20,000 new officers Home Office seeking cuts of up to 20% to a range of crimes but police fear a return to a target-driven approach The Guardian 11/1/2021 News Always believe in yourself: Seizing the opportunity for policing and academic achievement Embarking on academic study is challenging, particularly for anyone with a specific learning difficulty and few formal educational qualifications; but with the right support from policing and academia, real achievement is possible, explains Essex Police Sgt Ben Forbes, British Citizen Award winner and now First-Class BSc Honours graduate. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 11/1/2021 Feature, Opinion The Times view on policing lockdown: Consent and Covid Restrictions on liberty are necessary temporary measures to stop infection. They will lose public support if the police implement them harshly and capriciously The Times - Subscription at source 11/1/2021 Feature, Opinion We should welcome stricter lockdown policing Some officers are overzealous but tougher enforcement is encouraging and might mark a resurgence of spirit in forces The Times - Subscription at source 11/1/2021 Feature, Opinion Priti Patel wants police to explain unpopular decisions The home secretary is preparing to force police chiefs and police and crime commissioners to do more to explain controversial operational decisions. The Times - Subscription at source 11/1/2021 News Police driving ambulances amid delay in 999 response Police are being deployed to drive ambulances and a lack of staff is delaying answering of 999 calls as emergency services start to buckle under the strain of coronavirus. The Times - Subscription at source 11/1/2021 News Hampshire police boss admits all-white senior team is ‘not OK’ The chief constable of the police force where five policemen were sacked for “abhorrent” racist language has said “it is not OK” that her senior officers are all white. The Times - Subscription at source 11/1/2021 News Call for UK prisons to trial free cannabis to see if it cuts drug deaths Exclusive: police commissioner says move may also decrease violence and help inmates beat opioid addictions The Guardian 10/1/2021 News Covid leading to four-year waits for England and Wales court trials Lawyers call for more emergency courts to tackle problem of justice being postponed The Guardian 10/1/2021 News FBI, NYPD told Capitol Police about possibility of violence before riot, senior officials say USA: The FBI visited more than a dozen extremists prior to the Jan. 6 rally to urge them not to travel to D.C., senior law enforcement officials told NBC News. NBC 10/1/2021 News Police use of genetic genealogy to solve crimes raises privacy concerns CANADA: U.S.-based Parabon NanoLabs has gained international attention for its groundbreaking use of genetic genealogy to solve cold cases, including the 1987 murder of a Saanich couple on a road trip in Washington state. But while Canadian police are quietly using the tool to solve murders, B.C.’s privacy commissioner says there are serious privacy implications around how DNA is used and shared by genealogy companies. Times Colonist (Canada) 10/1/2021 News Victoria Police step up effort to tackle firearm crime AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police says a new unit dedicated to firearm offences is already having an effect, seizing dozens of guns across the state. The Illicit Firearms Unit has been officially launched, with policing saying it will focus on the trafficking and use of illegal weapons. Bendigo Advertiser (Australia) 10/1/2021 News Police unions, others air concerns over criminal justice proposal pushed by Legislative Black Caucus: ‘This bill goes beyond reasonable reform’ USA: Police unions and law enforcement organizations from across Illinois were united on Saturday in opposition to a broad criminal justice overhaul the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus is pushing during the General Assembly’s lame-duck session, while Cook County’s top prosecutor weighed in with her support. Chicago Tribune (USA) 10/1/2021 News Police service is too white, says Hampshire’s chief constable after racism scandal Five officers were sacked from the service's Serious Organised Crime Unit for using racist, sexist, and homophobic language The Telegraph - Subscription at source 10/1/2021 News West Midlands Police is blasted for spending £180,000 on TWO more ‘woke’ jobs after advertising for fairness and belonging chief A police force which was shamed for hiring 'woke' staff is now advertising two more positions. West Midlands Police are now hiring a £73,340-a-year assistant director of talent and organisational effectiveness. The force, which failed to record 16,600 crimes in 2019, is also hiring an engagement and consultation officer and will pay £28,725. Mail Online 10/1/2021 News Crossing the thin blue line: Precincts across America investigate officers and at least one chief for involvement in MAGA mob’s Capitol assault USA: Police departments across the country are investigating whether their own officers took part in the riot inside the US Capitol on Wednesday, with several officers and one police chief already facing potential termination or suspension. It comes as the FBI has launched its own investigation into the US Capitol Police Department to probe whether officers and other staffers inside the legislature may have aided demonstrators in gaining access to the building. Mail Online 10/1/2021 News «253425352536253725382539254025412542Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
