Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114987 total results. Showing results 5141 to 5160 «254255256257258259260261262Next ›Last » ‘So frustrating’: Victorian cops treated like ‘punching bags’ as machete attacks continue to terrorise state AUSTRALIA: Victorian police have been “treated like punching bags” a former detective claims, as horrifying machete attacks continue on the streets of Melbourne under Premier Jacinta Allan’s leadership. Sky News 3/1/2026 News Police to carry long-arm rifles at final Ashes Test in Sydney amid heightened security after Bondi attack AUSTRALIA: Decision to carry the weapons at SCG not due to active or imminent threat but ‘to help the public feel safe’, NSW police chief says The Guardian 3/1/2026 News Officer committed misconduct over mushroom foraging report A police officer involved in a controversy sparked by efforts to sanction a woman for mushroom foraging has been found to have committed gross misconduct. BBC 3/1/2026 News Major recruitment drive launched to sign up new magistrates amid court reforms Thousands of new magistrates are being sought to volunteer in England and Wales as part of efforts to speed up justice for victims. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/1/2026 News Fire Without Smoke: Understanding Spontaneous Career Ending Police Misconduct This study investigates career-ending police misconduct that occurs with little or no prior warning. Using administrative data from a large policing agency in the United Kingdom, we examine the predictive value of unsubstantiated complaints and related career characteristics for career ending misconduct. While unsubstantiated complaints were correlated with minor complaint types and overall complaint volume, they showed no clear relationship with career ending misconduct. Among officers with unsubstantiated complaints, however, significant predictors included duty type, frequency of transfers, and, most notably, the presence of secondary employment. A separate analysis of officers who committed “spontaneous” career ending misconduct—without any history of prior complaints—revealed no consistent demographic or career predictors. These findings challenge the utility of traditional early warning indicators among officers without complaint histories. We conclude that early intervention approaches must be refined to reflect multiple misconduct trajectories. Police Quarterly 2/1/2026 Research article Risk and Public Judgments on Police Pursuits: A Nationally Representative Conjoint Experiment Police vehicle pursuits emphasize a central tension between law enforcement imperatives and public safety. While modern policies emphasize balancing apprehension needs against risks of continuation, little is known about whether public intuitions mirror this framework. We address this gap using a nationally representative conjoint experiment (N = 3,334) that varied eleven contextual factors across randomized pursuit scenarios. Respondents rated perceived risk, indicated whether pursuits should be terminated, and made forced-choice tradeoffs. Across all outcomes, high-risk situational factors (e.g., high speeds, adverse weather, heavy traffic, urban settings, etc.) increased perceived danger and termination support, while more serious underlying offenses, particularly violent felonies, reduced it. These patterns align with the proportional balancing logic embedded in contemporary policy and training. Findings suggest restrictive, risk-sensitive pursuit policies are broadly consistent with public expectations, though tolerance for risk in violent felony cases may limit support for outright prohibitions. Police Quarterly 2/1/2026 Research article Aboriginal woman’s death in custody in NT prompts calls for independent investigation AUSTRALIA: Police say woman’s death in Tennant Creek appeared to be the result of a medical episode, but Aboriginal legal service says internal investigation is ‘not sufficient’ The Guardian 2/1/2026 News Scottish Biometrics Commissioner lays out blueprint for regulating police use of biometrics The Scottish Biometrics Commissioner is proposing its own blueprint and legal framework for the use of biometric data in law enforcement across England and Wales. The biometric technology watchdog has backed the creation of statutory codes of practice that would cover the police use of facial recognition and similar technologies. BiometricUpdate.com 2/1/2026 News NPCC chair’s community policing stance ‘another example of how detached’ senior figures are That's the view of Paul Matthews, the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW)'s national board member and non executive director at the College of Policing, who has criticised Gavin Stephens after he claimed it was time to stop the "mini-arms race" of boost officer numbers and instead deepen technology funding. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/1/2026 News Paul Williams: Justin Kelly gets an A+ for his first term as Garda Commissioner, but he must keep up the good work REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Between boosting morale and quashing riots, he is outclassing his predecessor Drew Harris so far. Members of An Garda Síochána have been busy in recent weeks, making sure that the rest of us could enjoy more peace and goodwill than crime and disorder. The festive season can be a bleak time for working police everywhere, as they come face to face with its dark side. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 2/1/2026 Feature, Opinion Former senior garda says fear is stopping people from helping gardaí investigate rising drug-related arson attacks REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A four-fold increase in drug-related arson attacks on homes since 2022 has been enabled by a fear within local communities of giving information to authorities, a former Garda has said. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 2/1/2026 News Intelligence fail: police forces split on counter-terrorism measures AUSTRALIA: Serious rifts between NSW and Australian Federal Police over joint operations run ahead of the Bondi massacre led to a request to change intelligence procedures and protocols, along with ongoing “bad blood” between security agencies. The Australian - Subscription at source 2/1/2026 News $22.8m expansion announced for POLAIR operations on Sunshine Coast AUSTRALIA: The Queensland Government has announced an expansion of Queensland Police POLAIR operations on the Sunshine Coast, which will see aerial Police coverage extended into the fast-growing Moreton Bay region. Backed by $22.8 million over three years, the Government says the investment locks in a permanent, fully-resourced POLAIR capability. Inside State Government (Australia) 2/1/2026 News Kingston Police Chief Scott Fraser retired New Years Eve after years of steady leadership CANADA: Fraser wraps up his final day leading Kingston Police following a career focused on community trust and public safety. Kingston Police Chief Scott Fraser is retired, marking his final day on the job after more than three decades in policing. Fraser began his policing career at just 21 years old in Vancouver in 1991. Now 55, he leaves the profession as chief of the Kingston Police Service, with policing continuing as a family tradition. Both of his children are now police officers. Kingston Daily (Canada) 2/1/2026 News PSNI plan expected to boost target number of officers to over 7,500 It comes as Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officer numbers dropped to 6,190 last summer, well below the target set in the Patten Report in 1999. Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI) chairman Liam Kelly said that 7,500 had been based on a lower population, and also assumed the support of 2,500 part-time officers, whereas there are currently 142 part-time officers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/1/2026 News Call to roll out Tasers across PSNI as an alternative to using firearms Many officers are reluctant to use their firearms as a potentially fatal force, but Tasers would give a non-lethal option to defend themselves. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/1/2026 News Knighthood for police chief among new year honours West Yorkshire Police’s Chief Constable has been awarded a Knighthood in the King’s New Year Honours 2026. Sir John Robins was appointed chief in 2019 and is now one of the UK’s longest serving police leaders. He received the top honour in a list that includes a wide range of emergency services staff. The honours list was announced on 30 December and celebrates the contributions of over 1100 people across the country. Sir John, who has spent his entire career working for West Yorkshire Police and is national lead for the National Police Air Service, said he was “truly humbled” to receive his knighthood. Emergency Services Times 2/1/2026 News Nine out of 10 London car thefts are unsolved Almost 90% of vehicle thefts reported to the Metropolitan Police were unsolved, leading to calls for a national "crack team" to deal with the issue. According to data from the House of Commons library commissioned by the Liberal Democrats, the London police force is the worst performing in the country on car crime. BBC 2/1/2026 News Racial and religious hate crime on UK public transport is growing, data shows Anti-racism groups warn some people are avoiding public transport or limiting their use of it for fear of abuse. The Guardian 2/1/2026 News PolicingTV’s Top 5 events videos 2025 Join us as we revisit the top five Event videos of 2025 and showcase the conversations that captured global attention. This highlights package explores the evolution of women in policing, highlighting historical challenges and the importance of support systems. It delves into the role of technology and innovation in law enforcement, particularly through AI and CCTV, emphasizing collaboration for community safety. The discussion also addresses the significance of professional development and networking for women in law enforcement, advocating for gender equality and understanding within the policing community. PolicingTV 2/1/2026 Feature, Video «254255256257258259260261262Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
