Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98190 total results. Showing results 51981 to 52000 «259625972598259926002601260226032604Next ›Last » To Protect and Serve While Protecting Privileges and Serving Male Interests: Hegemonic Masculinity and the Sense of Entitlement Within the Icelandic Police Force The police force and police work are gendered and male dominated. Progression towards gender equality is slow despite multiple efforts to enable change. Greater attention is needed regarding men’s perspectives on gender equality, including the preconceptions and prejudices that sustain this hegemonic masculine culture. Drawing on a survey of the whole population of the Icelandic police force, we find gender differences in attitudes towards gender equality and gendered stereotypes. Men are more likely to believe that there are equal opportunities within the police force despite holding negative attitudes regarding women’s ability to serve in the police. Young policemen and those policemen that are not satisfied with their own career progression are more likely to have negative attitudes towards women, although for different reasons, than their older and their more satisfied male colleagues. Applying Connell’s hegemonic masculinities, Silvestri’s exemplar of the ‘ideal’ police officer and Kimmel’s theorisation of male entitlement, we contend that hegemonic masculinity, specifically the exemplar of the ‘ideal’ police officer and police leader, stimulates masculine entitlement. Policing and Society - Registration at source 5/5/2021 Research article Equity in the Police Districting Problem: Balancing Territorial and Racial Fairness in Patrolling Operations The Police Districting Problem concerns the definition of patrol districts that distribute police resources in a territory in such a way that high-risk areas receive more patrolling time than low-risk areas, according to a principle of territorial fairness. This results in patrolling configurations that are efficient and effective at controlling crime but that, at the same time, might exacerbate racial disparity in police stops and arrests. In this paper, an Equitable Police Districting Problem that combines crime-reduction effectiveness with racial fairness is proposed. The capability of this model in designing patrolling configurations that find a balance between territorial and racial fairness is assessed. Also, the trade-off between these two criteria is analyzed. Journal of Quantitative Criminology 5/5/2021 Research article Civilian Police Oversight: A Contemporary Review of Police Oversight Mechanisms in Europe, Australia and Africa This paper, which is based on literature and documentary survey, explores civilian police oversight mechanisms in Europe, Australia and Africa. The paper reveals that Europe has several nations with independent institutions to investigate police misconduct; thought there is limited empirical research on the effectiveness of these institutions. Independent police oversight institutions in Australia have limited investigative powers and they are more of review boards. Two African countries- Kenya and South Africa have independent institutions to investigate police misconduct, though the effectiveness of these two institutions has been questioned. Journal of Applied Security Research - Registration at source 5/5/2021 Research article Hong Kong University Students’ Normative Beliefs About Aggression Toward Police During Social Protests 2019–2020: the Role of Ecological Risks and Future Orientation We examined the association between normative beliefs about aggression toward police (NBAGG→P) and participation in social protests during 2019–2020 and use of aggression among 1,025 Hong Kong university students. We also investigated the role of ecological risks (i.e., distrust in institutions, exposure to community violence, poor family monitoring, poor university discipline and affiliation with delinquent peers) and future orientation in NBAGG→P. The results showed that NBAGG→P was related to more participation in social protests and use of aggression. Ecological risks (except for poor family monitoring) and a positive future orientation were related to more and less NBAGG→P, respectively. Moreover, the “distrust in institutions and NBAGG→P” link was stronger for students with more, rather than less, positive future orientation. Crime and Delinquency - Registration at source 5/5/2021 Research article Laws governing police use of DNA are changing: Are the proposals fair for all New Zealanders? A new report by the New Zealand Law Commission has set out 193 recommendations to overhaul the use of DNA in criminal investigation; but Professor Carrie Leonetti of the University of Auckland believes the report still overlooks key issues in the use of the country’s DNA databank in relation to over-representation of Māori, the use of familial searches, and concerns over privacy, discrimination and consent. Policing Insight 5/5/2021 Analysis, Feature Advancing Police Use of Force Research and Practice: Urgent Issues and Prospects Leading police scholars and practitioners were asked to reflect on the most urgent issues that need to be addressed on the topic of use of force. Four themes emerged from their contributions: use of force and de-escalation training needs to improve and be evaluated; new ways of conceptualizing use of force encounters and better use of force response models need to be developed; the inequitable application of force, and how to remediate biases, needs to be more fully understood; and misconceptions about police use of force need to be identified and corrected. The highlighted topics serve as an agenda for future research. Such research should provide greater insight into when, where, and why force is used by police officers, and how it can be applied appropriately. If implemented, the practical recommendations included in the contributions should have a positive impact on police performance, public trust and confidence in the police, and citizen and officer safety. Legal and Criminological Psychology 5/5/2021 Research article A digital investigation platform built for modern policing Many police agencies face the same or similar challenges when it comes to digital forensics. Too much data, too many devices and resource constraints. Harsh Behl highlights how the tools from AccessData®, an Exterro Company can bridge the gap between front-line officers and forensic technicians so that investigations, analysis and review can start sooner. Policing Insight 5/5/2021 Advertisement, Feature First national digital forensics services purchasing system is now live! The new system is an eagerly anticipated advancement in digital forensics. The scope, quality standards and structure of the DPS have been built by forces, for forces to meet future digital forensic service requirements for policing and law enforcement and is fully endorsed by Digital Forensics Marketplace Operations Group. Forensic Capability Network 5/5/2021 News Man died after ‘being tasered for 33 seconds and kicked in the head’ Prosecution alleges two officers did not act in self defence but 'took out anger' on disturbed man. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/5/2021 News Kent issues safety advice as PCSO murder inquiry continues Kent police has issued safety advice to people living near the spot where PCSO Julia James was murdered. Her family have called for people to join a doorstep vigil at 7pm tonight. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/5/2021 News PIRC: Challenging year, but cautious optimism for months ahead The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) remains determined to deliver the core priorities that are “central to improving policing in Scotland” despite the challenges posed by Covid-19. Police Professional 5/5/2021 News Daughter asks mourners to light candles in ‘beautiful nod’ to Julia James The grieving daughter of police and community support officer (PCSO) Julia James is to lead mourners in lighting candles for her mother on Tuesday evening Police Professional 5/5/2021 News New solutions to age-old problems Analysts, intelligence teams and anyone interested in presenting data in a user-friendly format will be interested in an upcoming series of events from the NEP. National Enabling Programmes 5/5/2021 News Police officer quarterly strength statistics: 31 March 2021 Statistics on Police Officer Quarterly Strength, which gives the number of full-time equivalent police officers employed by Police Scotland. Scottish Government 5/5/2021 News Economic crime research strategy: Home Office research priorities RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS; A research strategy focusing on economic crime research priorities, meeting a commitment of the Economic Crime Plan 2019. Home Office 5/5/2021 Report Government makes progress on Economic Crime Plan to tackle fraud and economic crime Statement of progress shows improved understanding of threat and how the government is investing in the law enforcement response to economic crime. Home Office 5/5/2021 News Julia James: Candles lit in memory of murdered PCSO – as police warn public to be ‘very careful’ A week on from her death, mourners, including her daughter, paid tribute to the 53-year-old who was killed while walking her dog. Sky News 5/5/2021 News George Floyd killer Derek Chauvin asks for new trial The white former Minneapolis police officer convicted last month of the murder of the black man George Floyd has requested a new trial. BBC 5/5/2021 News Dalian Atkinson’s head was kicked like a football by police officer, murder trial told PC Benjamin Monk also alleged to have used Taser weapon on former Aston Villa player for six times longer than guideline limit The Guardian 5/5/2021 News Horizon Europe: New opportunities for police income, innovation and investment With increasing pressure on policing restricting opportunities for research and innovation, a new EU funding programme – to which UK forces still have access – could offer fresh avenues for transformation and change that will enable law enforcement to tackle existing and emerging threats, as Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 5/5/2021 Feature, Innovation «259625972598259926002601260226032604Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
