Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114987 total results. Showing results 5061 to 5080 «250251252253254255256257258Next ›Last » Police told not to arrest cannabis users if they say it’s medicinal Officers asked to treat people as patients until proven otherwise in new guidance The Telegraph - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 News Drink-drive limit set to be cut in road safety strategy Cutting the drink-drive limit in England and Wales is among Government plans in response to the “stalled” progress on road safety. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 News The Maccabi mess has exposed Britain’s babbling bobbies You may recall the cancellation of the Maccabi Tel Aviv-Aston Villa game back in November. What has happened since is that, due to constant scrutiny by Nick Timothy MP, Lord Austin and a small number of journalists, the narrative that West Midlands police spun at the time – that the Israeli fans were too dangerous to host – has slowly been unravelling. The force stands accused of retroactively cobbling together evidence for a ban that was actually rooted in fears about sectarian violence in Birmingham; ‘elements’ of the local community reportedly wished to ‘arm themselves‘ and target visiting fans. So far, so reassuring. Four senior officers were called to the Home Affairs select committee to answer questions about their particular combination of apparent incompetence and deceit – allegations which they deny. The Spectator 6/1/2026 Feature, Opinion PCC ditches Conservative Party whip to serve as an independent Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones has left the Conservative Party and will serve out the remainder of his tenure in Lincolnshire as an independent. This comes after fellow Conservative PCC Rupert Matthews fled the Tory party for Reform. Emergency Services Times 6/1/2026 News Police told wrong family teen had died in crash A police force has admitted mixing up the identities of an 18-year-old killed in a car crash with another teenager who survived the collision. South Yorkshire Police said officers had wrongly told relatives of Trevor Wynn, 17, that he had died in the crash near Rotherham on 13 December. BBC 6/1/2026 News Public safety investments deliver strong, measurable results CANADA: Historic investments in policing reduce crime rates, keeping communities safe Government of British Columbia 6/1/2026 News PC sacked for ‘fabricating’ abuse risk assessment A police officer has been sacked after she "fabricated" the answers to a risk assessment of a woman who had reported domestic abuse. PC Gemma Cumberlidge was employed by Derbyshire Police, but was dismissed without notice on 3 December 2025 after she was found guilty of gross misconduct. BBC 6/1/2026 News Badenoch calls for police chief to go over Israeli football fan ban The Conservative leader called West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford's position "untenable" and said that police had misled parliament. Sky News 6/1/2026 News West Midlands chief denies there was political interference in away fans ban decision The chief constable was also asked if the force used artificial intelligence in its planning process around football matches. West Midlands Police (WMP) Chief Constable Craig Guildford said he does not believe there was political influence before the ban on fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending a Europa League match against Aston Villa on November 6. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 News Chief officers staff association calls for new severance package to combat ‘pressured’ resignations CPOSA says it is seeing more frequent examples of PCCs circumventing agreed processes that are in place to protect chief constables. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 News Palestine Action activist hit sergeant with sledgehammer trial told The officer previously told the trial she thought her spine was “shattered” when she was hit to her lower back while she was on her knees arresting a female activist. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 News Police Scotland seizes almost £80m worth of drugs throughout 2025 Almost £80 million worth of drugs were seized by Police Scotland in 2025 with a number of “significant recoveries” between January and December, including multiple high-value cannabis cultivations. Police Professional 6/1/2026 News PFEW survey exposes ‘deep gaps’ in misconduct handling and support for officers who speak up A major new survey by the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has revealed a misconduct system that many officers believe is “unclear, inconsistent and, in some cases, unsafe to navigate”. Police Professional 6/1/2026 News Police constable charged with two counts of rape A police constable from Leicestershire has been charged with two counts of rape. BBC 6/1/2026 News Cadet of the year proud of fostering education A 17-year-old who grew up in foster care has been named Thames Valley Police's (TVP) cadet of 2025. BBC 6/1/2026 News Met Police staff plan six more days of strike Metropolitan Police staff will walk out for six more days this month due to a row over pay. BBC 6/1/2026 News Civilian police staff to stage more strikes in pay row The union said its members have been offered an inferior pay rise to Met police officers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 News Mental Health Crisis Line for policing is saving lives The 24/7, independent and confidential Mental Health Crisis Line is available to everyone in policing who is experiencing a mental health crisis, including suicidal thoughts. Created by Oscar Kilo, the National Police Wellbeing Service (NPWS), the line has made and received more than 200 calls since it went live in July. Policing Insight 6/1/2026 Advertisement, Feature How the language of police reform rather than evidence of effectiveness is driving the use of body-worn cameras Ahead of the publication later this month of his new book on the ongoing roll-out of body-worn cameras, Brandon University’s Professor Christopher J. Schneider explains how research suggests the continuing expansion of the technology is being driven by media coverage and the “new discourse of police reform” focusing on transparency and accountability, rather than evidence of its effectiveness in reducing civilian complaints and police use of force. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Be(a)ware of the dog: the symbolic-disciplinary functions of drug detection dogs in English music festivals This paper examines the institutionalisation of Drug Detection Dogs (DDDs) at British music festivals, highlighting a paradox at the heart of contemporary festival security practices. While festivals have increasingly embraced harm reduction strategies in response to drug-related deaths, they have simultaneously intensified law enforcement measures at entry points. DDDs are widely deployed despite research demonstrating their ineffectiveness in deterring drug use and their potential to increase drug-related harm. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork at eight festivals and eleven interviews with police, security personnel, and event managers, this study investigates how DDDs persist as a security measure despite their questionable utility. Using a novel theoretical framework that combines Foucauldian disciplinary power with symbolic policy theory, the paper conceptualises DDDs through a symbolic-disciplinary nexus. It argues that DDDs serve dual functions: at the micro-level, they shape attendee behaviour through visible displays of authority and moral messaging; at the macro-organisational level, they act as symbolic performances of security competence aimed at satisfying external stakeholders such as police and licensing authorities. This dual role contributes to a self-reinforcing security ratchet, where the perceived legitimacy and institutional value of DDDs outweigh their practical effectiveness. The paper concludes by discussing the broader implications of symbolic-disciplinary security practices and offers policy recommendations for moving beyond performative control measures. It advocates for a shift toward evidence-based harm reduction approaches that prioritise public health and civil liberties over symbolic displays of control. Policing and Society 6/1/2026 Research article «250251252253254255256257258Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
