Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114987 total results. Showing results 5081 to 5100 «251252253254255256257258259Next ›Last » Mental health leave surging among Norfolk police officers One in nine Norfolk police officers took time off for mental health reasons in 2025, according to new figures which raise concerns there is a 'sick note culture' at the force. Eastern Daily Press 6/1/2026 News PSNI Chief Jon Boutcher raised ‘concerns’ about ‘return and independence’ of police watchdog at private Stormont meeting The minutes of a private meeting between the First and Deputy First Ministers and PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher have revealed he told them of “concerns” about the “return and independence” of the Police Ombudsman amid a live investigation into Marie Anderson. During the meeting at Parliament Buildings, Mr Boutcher said he was “seeking legal advice” after concerns had been raised with him. Belfast Telegraph 6/1/2026 News New appointments for Scottish Police Authority Nicola Anderson, Garry Forsyth KPM, Brian Howarth, Nancy Johnson and Andrew Richmond have all been appointed as members of the SPA. Scottish Legal News 6/1/2026 News New powers would allow gardaí to seize journalists’ phones REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí would be granted powers to seize phones and laptops belonging to journalists under controversial planned legislation. Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan quietly published the Garda Síochána (Power) Bill on December 27, two days after Christmas. Extra.ie (Republic of Ireland) 6/1/2026 News Long-serving QPS member faces dozens of charges following allegations of offensive online comments linked to Bondi massacre AUSTRALIA: A long-serving Queensland Police employee has been granted bail after allegedly posting highly offensive and antisemitic messages online, including comments made in response to the Bondi massacre. Sky News 6/1/2026 News ‘This is not about stopping free speech’: NSW Police commissioner extends protest ban AUSTRALIA: NSW's public assembly restriction has been extended due to safety concerns following the terror attack at Bondi Beach last month. After the state rushed through new laws, Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon was given the power to temporarily restrict protests from public areas on December 24. He has reviewed the 14-day declaration and has extended it again until January 20 due to heightened fear within the community. 9 News (Australia) 6/1/2026 News Man dies in Sydney after being pepper-sprayed by NSW police during arrest AUSTRALIA: Police were responding to reports of alleged domestic violence incident when 52-year-old suffered medical episode at Homebush property The Guardian 6/1/2026 News Freemason police officers defend their membership of secretive lodges Freemason police officers have said they never gave or received special treatment because they were members of the secretive organisation. Metro 6/1/2026 News West Midlands police to be questioned over Israeli football fan ban The leaders of West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council will be grilled by MPs later over a decision not to allow Israeli football fans to attend a match in the city last year. BBC 6/1/2026 News CC Rachel Kearton: ‘People don’t need to hide their faith – it’s part of them and we want to work with individuals who are authentic’ Following the recent first UK national conference on faith and belief in policing, Chief Constable Rachel Kearton, the NPCC Race, Religion & Belief Portfolio Lead, and the Reverend Matthew Hopley, National Police Chaplain, spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about the importance of ensuring the faiths and beliefs of police personnel are brought “into the open” so that officers and staff can live their “authentic” lives. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 Feature, Interview Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 News Less than half of officers who witness misconduct report what they saw says survey PFEW survey reveals a system that many believe is unclear, inconsistent and, in some cases, unsafe to navigate. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/1/2026 News Inside Neighbourhood Alert: Rebuilding trust Mike Douglas, founder of Visav and the force behind the Neighbourhood Alert system, joins PolicingTV to discuss how an idea born in a local neighbourhood watch group grew into one of the most important community engagement platforms in UK policing. With over 1.5 million users and 38 police forces on board, Mike explains how the system empowers local teams, builds public trust, and why two-way communication—not broadcast—is the future. He also shares survey insights, future plans, and a compelling call for national leadership. PolicingTV 6/1/2026 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Man dies after being detained by police A man died after collapsing while being detained by police on Merseyside. BBC 5/1/2026 News Starmer has been put to the test. Will he act on the Maccabi policing disgrace, or not? This is not about football. It is about whether the government has the courage to stand against anti-Semitism The Telegraph - Subscription at source 5/1/2026 News Police chief under pressure to resign over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban The claim by Chief Constable Craig Guildford of West Midlands that he consulted Jewish leaders before the ‘antisemitic’ decision has been challenged The Times - Subscription at source 5/1/2026 News Man Tasered by Met officer ‘no threat to police’ Pc Liam Newman denies causing grievous bodily harm when man he fired weapon at fell from shed The Telegraph - Subscription at source 5/1/2026 News Police chief under pressure to resign over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban The claim by Chief Constable Craig Guildford of West Midlands that he consulted Jewish leaders before the ‘antisemitic’ decision has been challenged The Times - Subscription at source 5/1/2026 News Multi-million funding secured for Garda Training College REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Independent TD Michael Lowry has announced the confirmation of additional Government funding for the Garda Training College in Templemore, describing it as a decisive and necessary investment in the future of the college. The Garda training college is the heartbeat of Templemore and central to the economic activity in the town. Design of new classrooms and training facilities is completed. Offaly Live 5/1/2026 News Garda powers bill will respond to Irish and EU court rulings REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: New legislation on Garda powers will respond to judgments from the Supreme Court and the Court of Justice of the European Union. Irish Legal News (Republic of Ireland) 5/1/2026 News «251252253254255256257258259Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
