Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104505 total results. Showing results 5081 to 5100 «251252253254255256257258259Next ›Last » The Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Public Attitudes Towards the Australian Police Positive public attitudes towards Australian police have reduced since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The following study aimed to explore these changing attitudes. Specifically, this study examined differences in attitudes towards the police across a pre-pandemic and during pandemic sample, taking into consideration the levels of contact participants had with the police and the Australian states they reside in. Furthermore, the associations between participant’s understanding of the role of police during the pandemic and their attitudes towards the police were identified. Using a cross-sectional survey design with quantitative measures, demographic data and participant’s opinions regarding the police were gathered. An open-ended survey question was also used to gain information regarding participant’s understanding of the role of police during the pandemic. Participants were 406 Australian adults (228 females, 175 males, and 3 others). When compared to pre-pandemic attitudes, a significant reduction in overall attitudes towards the police was identified during the pandemic. Participants living in states that were highly impacted by COVID-19 (i.e., Victoria, Australia) reported the least favourable attitudes towards the police. Finally, participants who had an accurate understanding of the role of police reported the most favourable attitudes towards the police. Each significant result displayed a high effect size. This study provides preliminary information for policing agencies on strategies that can be used to improve community to policing relationships in future disastrous events. Findings are discussed in relation to future research directions, educational implications and public awareness campaigns. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 29/3/2025 Research article Migrant smugglers to be shamed on FBI-style ‘Most Wanted’ list Mugshots of the 100 most dangerous criminals will be made public under the Home Office plans The Times - Subscription at source 29/3/2025 Feature Police chief targets reducing road deaths A police chief has set out plans to reduce deaths and serious injuries on the roads. County Durham and Darlington's Police and Crime Commissioner Joy Allen said in the 12 months to December 2023 there were 214 crashes involving a fatality or serious injury in the force area. "Whilst this is a 4.5 per cent reduction compared to the previous year, this is still too high," the commissioner said. BBC 29/3/2025 News Hamilton police board passes motion to address racial profiling, use of force CANADA: Hamilton’s police services board has passed a motion to address racial profiling and use of force through training and education by the provincial human rights agency. The Hamilton Spectator (Canada) 29/3/2025 News Guelph police looking to add more security cameras across the city CANADA: Guelph police is looking to add more eyes in the sky in Downtown Guelph, and other parts of the city. But the where, when and how many is still up in the air. The cameras began as a pilot project, part of the service's community safety operations centre that started up a year ago. Guelph Today (Canada) 29/3/2025 News Our battered police force: Rising number of violent assaults AUSTRALIA: Nearly 50 reports of assault against NT police officers have been made this year, with more than half of those made within the last 30 days. NT News (Australia) - Subscription at source 29/3/2025 News ‘I always acted with honesty and integrity’ – Hardy Guernsey's former police chief says he always acted with "honesty and integrity" following allegations he provided false information under oath. BBC 29/3/2025 News NSW Police Minister receives pay rise and promotion AUSTRALIA: The New South Wales Police Minister has received a massive pay rise and promotion. Yasmin Catley has been elevated to a senior minister position by Premier Chris Minns. Sky News 29/3/2025 News ‘I always acted with honesty and integrity’ – Hardy Guernsey's former police chief says he always acted with "honesty and integrity" following allegations he provided false information under oath. A full investigation was completed by West Midlands Police after it was alleged Ruari Hardy knowingly gave false information to mislead the Guernsey Royal Court during an appeal against Guernsey Police's decision to withdraw a firearms licence from a member of the public. BBC 29/3/2025 News Body-worn cameras for Police Scotland are 20 years late… but the SNP are STILL boasting! Angela Constance says the long-delayed rollout of BWV is 'world-leading' despite the fact that every other police force in the UK already has the technology as standard... and successful trials that took place years ago in Paisley and Aberdeen Scottish Daily Express 28/3/2025 Feature, Opinion Police Scotland launches Retail Crime Taskforce The Retail Crime Taskforce has been set-up to address a rise in offences, such as shoplifting. The Taskforce was created following a £3 million funding allocation from the Scottish government and will work alongside a range of key stakeholders to deliver a four-strand approach to tackling retail crime – prevent, pursue, protect and prepare. Police Professional 28/3/2025 News Legal experts surprised by sentencing of Kristian White over taser death of Clare Nowland AUSTRALIA: Legal experts have expressed their surprise at the sentence handed to Kristian White, the former police officer who was found guilty of manslaughter after he tasered 95-year-old great-grandmother Clare Nowland. ABC News (Australia) 28/3/2025 News Lessons to be learned on how we respond to our most vulnerable – Jonny Wilkinson NEW ZEALAND: An 11-year-old girl with autism. Non-verbal. Handcuffed. Admitted to a mental health facility under Section 29 of the Mental Health Act. Misidentified. Injected with two doses of anti-psychotic medication. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 28/3/2025 Feature, Opinion The police are facing terminal decline Derailed by constant accusations of racism, so many officers have lost confidence in their ability to keep us safe. We often hear about the public’s loss of confidence in the police. This is no longer just an anecdotal observation; it’s a grim reality backed by evidence. The Crime Survey for England and Wales (data based on responses provided by the public) estimated that 8.5 million offences occurred in 2023. But only 6.7million crimes were recorded by the police in the same period. The conclusion is clear: nearly 2 million crimes went unreported. The Telegraph 28/3/2025 Analysis, Feature PC found not guilty of corruption A Sussex Police officer has been found not guilty of corruption. PC Joseph Aylett, of Blackbridge Lane in Horsham, was charged in August with allowing an assault suspect he knew to walk free after an incident in Crawley in 2022. BBC 28/3/2025 News Public hearing scheduled for VPD officer accused of sexualized misconduct CANADA: The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has set a date for a public hearing into allegations of sexualized misconduct against a Vancouver police sergeant. Global News (Canada) 28/3/2025 News Numbers show city police resolve vast majority of incidents without using force CANADA: Lethbridge Police Service announced Friday that in 2024 they responded to nearly 32,000 calls for service and 99.4 per cent were resolved without any use of force. Lethbridge Herald (Canada) 28/3/2025 News Record garda overtime bill of €197m due to Dublin riots and Europa League final REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A Garda overtime bill of €4.86 million for policing crowds at the UEFA Europa League Final in Dublin last May and the Garda response to the November 2023 Dublin riots contributed to the Garda overtime bill soaring to a record €197 million for 2024. New figures published by An Garda SÃochána show that the Garda overtime bill increased by €16.24 million or nine per cent from €180.86 million in 2023 to €197.1 million or a daily overtime spend of €540,000 across 2024. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 28/3/2025 News Calls for driver records to be accessed by gardaà at mobile checkpoints REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Road safety campaigners have called on the Government to ensure real-time information on disqualified drivers can be accessed by gardaÃ, at mobile checkpoints. The call comes ahead of the introduction of new provisions in the 2024 Road Traffic Act next week. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 28/3/2025 News Police Scotland launch new dedicated taskforce to tackle retail crime Police Scotland has launched a new dedicated taskforce looking to tackle retail crime and halt the "significant impact" these incidents can have on retail workers, who ultimately feel unsafe in their place of work. 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