Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115944 total results. Showing results 50901 to 50920 «254225432544254525462547254825492550Next ›Last » An evaluation of SimVoice mental health de-escalation training Systemic changes, such as the deinstitutionalization of mental health care, have increased the likelihood that people with acute mental health symptoms encounter the police. Given this, greater attention is being paid to mental health training for police officers in Canada. The current study presents a preliminary evaluation of SimVoice, a training tool that was designed to enhance the realism of de-escalation training for officers who may encounter individuals experiencing auditory hallucinations. Survey responses from trainees and trainers who took part in SimVoice training suggest the training is viewed very positively. Trainers felt that SimVoice was easy to use and contributed to realistic training, and they unanimously indicated they will continue using SimVoice as a training tool. Trainers and trainees both felt that the training was useful for developing general and specific knowledge and skills that would help officers more effectively manage encounters with people in crisis. Survey respondents also identified limitations when using SimVoice, along with suggestions for improving its use in training. Journal of Community Safety and Well-being 15/12/2022 Research article Inquest hears Gsoc have compiled draft report on Garda shooting of George Nkencho REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: An inquest has heard that a draft report on the killing of a young man by gardaí in west Dublin two years ago has been compiled by investigators with the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 15/12/2022 News “It’s all about covering your . . .”: The unintended consequences of police accountability measures Policing faces increased accountability measures, influencing officers to engage in “covering your ass” and over-documentation. In this qualitative study of police officers across three Canadian provinces, we unpack the “covering your ass” mentality by exploring the paperwork burden as an unintended consequence of movements toward greater policing accountability. We find that covering your ass leads officers to complete paperwork to protect themselves from personally being investigated. They use paperwork to ensure they overcome any legal vulnerabilities by justifying their actions and explaining their interpretations of other officers’ actions. We present policy implications of these findings tied to police accountability, the impacts of covering your ass, and the resulting paperwork burden. Criminology and Criminal Justice 15/12/2022 Research article ‘What discretion do you need?’ Factors influencing police decision-making in possession of cannabis offences Research suggests that those most likely to be policed for cannabis possession are young, ethnically minoritised, urban males belonging to ‘suspect’ groups. This study examined police decision-making in cannabis possession cases in a Northern England force. Findings demonstrate that, outside of a few cases in which cannabis was being used in public, the policing of cannabis in this force area most often involved ‘accidental’ discovery, in the sense that the original interest in individuals or vehicles was not related to cannabis possession, but was rather based on ‘suspicion formation’ concerning certain types of car, behaviours, people and locations. Once detected, officers felt obliged to take action due to pressure from the public and managers, the harms they associated with cannabis and because the smell of cannabis made its public use difficult to ignore. There was little evidence of informal responses to cannabis suggesting a shift towards policing driven by force guidelines. However, guidelines differ, meaning that people who receive a criminal record in some force areas would not be criminalised in others. The consequences of having such a record suggest that achieving consistency in the policing of cannabis should prioritised. Criminology and Criminal Justice 15/12/2022 Research article Operation Soteria Bluestone Year 1 Report 2021 – 2022 In my role as National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Adult Sexual Offences, I work with many dedicated and committed colleagues. Among them the hard-working policing practitioners and leading academics who worked together on the first year of Operation Soteria Bluestone1. [pdf] UK Government 15/12/2022 Report New police chief says he will be tough on crime A former deputy chief constable of a police force who has been confirmed as its new boss said his main focus would be making the county "an unwelcome place for criminals". BBC 15/12/2022 News Disgust as CPS decides not to prosecute teen for breaking police officer’s finger A Police Federation representative has said he's 'absolutely disgusted' the Crown Prosecution Service decided it was not in the public interest to prosecute the girl for breaking an officer's finger Leicestershire Live 15/12/2022 News Rape Review progress update Rape is a horrific crime that wrecks lives and affects whole communities, leaving scars that can be hard to heal. [pdf] UK Government 15/12/2022 Report Rape response overhaul delivers progress Victims are seeing significant improvements in the criminal justice system’s response to rape, a new report has revealed today. UK Government 15/12/2022 Press release How confident are you in local policing asks commissioner as she sets new budget Residents of the Devon and Cornwall Police area are being asked if they support plans to open more Police Enquiry Offices and deal robustly with drug dealers as the force’s Police and Crime Commissioner sets the budget for the next financial year. Mid-Devon Advertiser 15/12/2022 News Tendring police respond to hundreds of domestic violence cases Police responded to hundreds of reports of domestic violence and anti-social behaviour across Tendring during a busy month for the force. Gazette (Essex) 15/12/2022 News Metropolitan Police chief has said he would ‘love’ to leave protestors hanging from motorway gantries, but he isn’t allowed The Metropolitan Police chief has said he would like to leave Just Stop Oil protestors hanging from motorway gantries, but he isn't allowed to. LBC 15/12/2022 News Staffing squeeze as police unveil top secret resources AUSTRALIA: As Tasmania Police unveiled a flashy new top secret resource for its exceptionally skilled members, it was revealed the team is not yet at full strength. What the union says is lacking. The Mercury (Australia) - Subscription at source 15/12/2022 News WA police eye ‘boxing in’ pursuit strategy to end dangerous chases: ‘Officers have the skill’ AUSTRALIA: Police officers in Western Australia want greater freedom to use American-style containment techniques during vehicle pursuits. The WA Police Union says the use of a “boxing-in” technique was authorised to apprehend a man who allegedly went on an overnight crime spree last weekend. 7 News (Australia) 15/12/2022 News North Yorkshire Police slammed after data failure led to wrong arrest Two Yorkshire institutions have been formally reprimanded for data failures - one of which resulted in a person being wrongfully arrested. The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), which regulates data protection in the UK, have recently started publishing details of reprimands they have issued to organisations so the public can see how their data has been handled. Three reprimands were issued to Yorkshire institutions in 2022 - two to North Yorkshire Police and one to North Yorkshire County Council. Yorkshire Live 15/12/2022 News NT police officer could be forced to give evidence at Walker inquest after losing legal bid AUSTRALIA: NT supreme court rules Const Zachary Rolfe cannot decline to answer questions at inquest by invoking penalty privilege The Guardian 15/12/2022 News Interviews from the Policing In The Age Of The Machine conference Birmingham City University recently organised and hosted a conference on "Policing in the Age of the Machine", with many expert guest speakers. Those featured in this short video include: Ron Winch MBA of Birmingham City University; Brigadier Patrick Perrot, the French Gendarmerie's lead for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics; and Detective Inspector Hinesh Mehta of the West Midlands Police Regional Cyber Crime Unit. PolicingTV - Subscription at source 15/12/2022 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Interviews from the Policing In The Age Of The Machine conference Birmingham City University recently organised and hosted a conference on "Policing in the Age of the Machine", with many expert guest speakers. Those featured in this short video include: Ron Winch MBA of Birmingham City University; Brigadier Patrick Perrot, the French Gendarmerie's lead for Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics; and Detective Inspector Hinesh Mehta of the West Midlands Police Regional Cyber Crime Unit. PolicingTV 15/12/2022 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Are new laws really the answer to more effective policing of disruptive protest? Senior UK police chiefs met with the Prime Minister and Home Secretary earlier this month to discuss the criminal activism in some recent protests, with Mr Sunak pledging to give police “whatever they need” in relation to additional powers; but Policing Insight’s Graham Wettone, a subject matter expert on public order policing and protest groups, believes more effective use of existing legislation, together with a stronger response from the criminal justice system, could bring greater benefits than new laws. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 15/12/2022 Analysis, Feature Drink and drug-driving incidents surge almost 50 per cent but convictions plummet The number of drink and drug-driving incidents in Scotland has increased by almost 50 per cent in the past seven years but convictions for the crime have dropped, figures show. Police Professional 15/12/2022 News «254225432544254525462547254825492550Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
