Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100940 total results. Showing results 51541 to 51560 «257425752576257725782579258025812582Next ›Last » Homeless encampment violence in Toronto betrays any real hope for police reform Operations by police and security teams to clear homeless encampments around the city of Toronto have been defended as an attempt to ensure the safety of occupants and the general public; however, Professor Joe Hermer of the University of Toronto argues that not only is this untrue, but it also represents a betrayal by police and the mayor, who had previously pledged to listen to and build a relationship with the city’s most marginalised and vulnerable people. Policing Insight 1/9/2021 Feature, Opinion Citizen Attitudes Towards the Public Release of Police Body-Worn Camera Video Footage This study investigated citizen attitudes about the public release of police body-worn camera (BWC) video. We examined quantitative and qualitative survey data from a convenience sample of 535 citizens living in and around Birmingham, Alabama, USA. We found citizens’ attitudes ranged widely and were often contextualized based on the circumstances of the video and case. Race, gender, and police accountability concerns were significantly related to greater support for video release, with race being the strongest factor. Surveillance concerns were not significantly related to attitudes about video release. While numerous studies show that officers and citizens support the use of BWCs in policing, questions about the public release of video are still under debate. Very few studies have examined the issue of video release for the purposes of developing evidence-based policy that satisfies the interests of diverse groups and minimizes civil unrest following critical incidents. Further research is needed before clear recommendations can be made regarding optimum policies guiding BWC video release. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 1/9/2021 Research article Police, City of Regina will prepare a report on decriminalizing simple drug possession CANADA: REGINA -- The Regina Police Service and the City of Regina will create a report assessing the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of drugs. CTV News (Canada) 1/9/2021 News Hamilton police hope to repair ‘strained’ relationship with LGBTQ2S+ community through new survey CANADA: TORONTO -- Police in Hamilton are taking steps to address their “strained” relationship with the city’s LGBTQ2S+ community by way of a new survey aimed at finding a facilitator to guide the conversations between the two groups. CTV News (Canada) 1/9/2021 News Employee census to help guide Cornwall police service CANADA: Languages spoken by Cornwall Police Service employees include Croation, American Sign Language, Mohawk, Spanish, Arabic, Italian, and Armenian. Cornwall Standard-Freeholder (Canada) 1/9/2021 News Drugs trade ‘never waned’, bucking Covid crime trends REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Commissioner has said the illegal drug trade has “never waned” during the pandemic, bucking overall crime trends which show sustained downward or stabilised rates of offending. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 1/9/2021 News Mum of murdered IRA victim Paul Quinn hopeful of justice after intervention of Garda Commissioner Drew Harris REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has visited the barn in Co Monaghan where Paul Quinn was battered to death by the IRA, and has pledged to help bring his killers to justice. Belfast Telegraph 1/9/2021 News Hero garda from Kilkenny receives Scott Medal for bravery REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A detective sergeant from Kilkenny who risked his life when he tackled an armed raider during a hostage incident has been awarded a Scott medal for bravery. Kilkenny People (Republic of Ireland) 1/9/2021 News Met slow to improve on child protection, says HMI The Met's change to command units impacted on child protection cases and improvements have been slow, HMI has warned. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 1/9/2021 News Corruption risks associated with government funded human services delivered by community service organisations AUSTRALIA: Community service organisations (CSOs) play a critical role in delivering a range of welfare and social services to support individuals, families and communities. Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) - Victoria (Australia) 1/9/2021 Report PSNI urged not to risk officer safety in ‘bandit country’ Joint policing across Northern Ireland's border must be considered to improve community relations, a PSNI report has advised. But NI feds have called it a ' fait accompli' Police Oracle - Subscription at source 1/9/2021 News Metropolitan Police Service – National child protection inspection assessment of progress This report sets out findings from our 2021 assessment of the progress made by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) against recommendations and findings from our 2016, 2017 and 2018 child protection inspections (please see below). HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 1/9/2021 Report Metropolitan Police is making progress on child protection The Metropolitan Police Service has made progress in improving some areas of child protection, but the pace of change has at times been slow, a new report has found. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 1/9/2021 News Vulnerable children ‘left at risk’ so police can investigate paedophiles, says watchdog A report found some investigators "delayed" raising the alarm about children living with someone uploading images of child abuse, as they did not want to "jeopardise the investigation". Sky News 1/9/2021 News Facial recognition technology: Strong regulation supports world-class police service delivery The Home Office recently put out a revised draft of the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice for public consultation in the UK; Tony Porter, the former Surveillance Camera Commissioner and now Chief Privacy Officer at Corsight AI, believes there is a need for more guidance and clearer governance of surveillance cameras and facial recognition technology, and that regulation of their use and deployment should be a role for the Investigatory Powers Commissioner’s Office. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 1/9/2021 Feature, Opinion Police Scotland gears 2,500 officers up for COP26 A huge public order training operation is underway to prepare thousands of officers for the COP26 climate change summit. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/8/2021 News Joining the lines As County Lines drug dealing continues to dominate the headlines, Steve Ainsworth explores whether arming officers with joined-up knowledge could be the answer to help tackle the exploitation of vulnerable children. Police Professional - Subscription at source 31/8/2021 Feature By the numbers The drive to cut down on costs in policing commonly leads to a focus on efficiency, but this can miss the more fundamental importance of effectiveness, says Professor John Coxhead. Police Professional - Subscription at source 31/8/2021 Feature VAWG strategy falls short There can be no complacency about the issue of women’s safety following the rape and murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer. Yet the Government’s response to tackling the issue as part of the overall Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy has been criticised by campaigners as ineffectual. Police Professional - Subscription at source 31/8/2021 Feature No defence Emma Smith examines the implications for policing of new legislation coming into force in Wales that will make it illegal for parents to physically punish a child. Police Professional - Subscription at source 31/8/2021 Feature «257425752576257725782579258025812582Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
