Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102078 total results. Showing results 52221 to 52240 «260826092610261126122613261426152616Next ›Last » Under-pressure police chiefs could try to slap M25 eco mob with conspiracy charges that carry maximum penalty of five years in jail after motorway was blocked three times this week Eco-mob protesters who blocked the M25 for a third time in five days yesterday could now face conspiracy charges with a maximum sentence of five years. Mail Online 18/9/2021 News The Suspicious Activity Report NEW ZEALAND: The Suspicious Activity Report is produced by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), part of the New Zealand Police Financial Crime Group, currently led by Christiaan Barnard. [pdf] New Zealand Police 18/9/2021 Report Union boss calls for ‘realistic’ expectations of police enforcing COVID-19 restrictions AUSTRALIA: Police union boss Wayne Gatt has urged Melburnians to do the right thing when meeting friends in public from tomorrow, admitting police won’t be swarming parks and other public areas to ensure people are complying with COVID-19 rules. [AUDIO] 3AW (Australia) 17/9/2021 News Police brace for Melbourne anti-lockdown protest AUSTRALIA: Victoria’s police force will embark on its biggest operation in two decades to quash a Melbourne anti-lockdown protest, as “picnic day” arrives for pandemic-fatigued residents. Canberra Weekly (Australia) 17/9/2021 News Women’s police stations in Australia: would they work for ‘all’ women? AUSTRALIA: Proposals to expand police powers, to criminalise coercive control and to establish specialist women’s police stations have all occupied a prominent place in Australia’s recent debate about responses to violence against women. The Conversation 17/9/2021 Analysis, Feature NZ continues crackdown on gangs, organised crime NEW ZEALAND: Wellington: "The government has never been more active in cracking down on gangs and organized crime, and getting gang leaders off our streets," Williams said in a statement. DT Next (New Zealand) 17/9/2021 News City gets one of three new booze buses sent to the South NEW ZEALAND: A new booze bus has hit the streets in Dunedin. Otago Daily Times (New Zealand) 17/9/2021 News Police operation netting almost 1000 firearms to continue until March NEW ZEALAND: Police are extending their operation targeting firearms-related violence by criminal gangs and organised crime groups. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 17/9/2021 News Hotspot policing rolled out to 18 forces following successful pilots Eighteen police forces are to share more than £4 million in additional funding to roll-out ‘hotspot policing’ after pilot schemes resulted in dramatic falls in violent crime. Police Professional 17/9/2021 News Officer faces jail after telling girlfriend to lie about his speeding A police officer who told his girlfriend to lie to investigators so he could avoid being prosecuted for speeding is facing prison. Police Professional 17/9/2021 News Cross-system approach needed to end violence against women and girls Fundamental cross-system change is urgently needed to tackle an epidemic of violence against women and girls (VAWG), and the issue should be considered as much of a priority as counter-terrorism, a new report has found. Police Professional 17/9/2021 News Give violence against women same priority as terrorism, says police watchdog Crimes against women and girls should be ‘strategic policing requirement’, says HM inspector of constabulary The Guardian 17/9/2021 News Police must prioritise tackling violence on women Tackling violence against women and girls should be as much of a priority as countering terrorism, a police watchdog has said. BBC 17/9/2021 News Lynne Owens to step down as head of UK National Crime Agency After five years at the agency tackling organised crime, she is leaving to focus on treatment for breast cancer The Guardian 17/9/2021 News First Responders’ Perceptions of the Presence of Support Canines in the Workplace First responders (e.g. police, firefighters, paramedics) experience significant and varied stressors in their personal and professional lives (Carleton et al. 2018a, Carleton et al. 2018b) and may be more vulnerable to psychological problems as a result (Komarovskaya et al. 2011). The use of support canines aids in mitigating psychological distress (Krause-Parello and Morales 2018); however, scant research exists on the effect of this support resource among first responders. The current study aimed to (1) assess first responders’ general endorsement of having support canines in their workplace and identify first responder characteristics that predict endorsement and (2) determine whether first responders from sites with (vs. without) support canines demonstrate better psychological wellness and psychological help-seeking. Participants included 140 first responders (64.3% males, 45.0% police officers) who completed measures of mental health (DASS-21; Lovibond and Lovibond 1995), psychological help-seeking (IASMHS; Mackenzie et al. 2004), and canine attitudes and experience with support canines (author developed). Results identified low levels of mental health symptoms overall, which did not significantly differ between participants from organizations with and without canine support. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Registration at source 17/9/2021 Research article Gun control in South Africa: Tightening the law, and more There are conflicting views over whether proposed amendments to South African law, which would reduce the number of licensed firearms and rule out the acquisition of a firearm for self-defence, will have the desired effect on gun crime in the country; but criminologist and lecturer Dr Guy Lamb of Stellenbosch University argues that the legislation changes are an important element in the efforts of the Government and police to keep guns out of the hands of criminals. Policing Insight 17/9/2021 Feature, Opinion Police Perceptions of Eyewitness Impairment Due to Alcohol and Other Drug Use: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Victims, witnesses, and suspects of crime are frequently intoxicated by Alcohol or Other Drugs (AOD) during the event. How intoxication is perceived by investigating officers, and the manner in which this is handled during interview procedures, can affect the quality of information obtained and therefore investigative outcomes. Various factors are likely to contribute to how intoxication is handled during the investigation of a crime, including standard procedures, familiarity with the effects of different substances, and cultural attitudes. While findings with respect to the effect of different substances on memory are still emerging, it is important to investigate whether police beliefs are consistent with available evidence. In this study, Australian and Indonesian police officers were surveyed about their perceptions of memory accuracy and credibility of victims and witnesses intoxicated with various substances (e.g. alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and opioids). A higher proportion of Australian police identified larger negative memory effects associated with alcohol intoxication. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 17/9/2021 Research article Contributions to Operational Psychology: Psychological Training Model in the Context of Stress Management For Specialized German Military Police Personnel and Specialized Police Personnel The service of specialized and special forces of the Federal Armed Forces and police is characterized by complex situations. Such personnel often face numerous difficulties and extreme danger and experience periods of high stress when fulfilling their tasks. In the context of social and technological changes, it is necessary to explore the individual components of stress management in further detail, i.e., stress prevention, stress control, and stress coping mechanisms, and furthermore to consider these elements in the fields of training and service. For this purpose, a stress management model was created based on participant observations, expert ratings, and problem-centered interviews with specialized members of military police and special police forces. The results of the validation can be interpreted as suggesting that effective stress management requires a diverse range of techniques and methods, including the use of digital means such as e-learning, digital reality, and eye tracking, in order to be able to address new demands appropriately. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Registration at source 17/9/2021 Research article ‘Hotspot policing’ rolled out to more forces after violent crime fell by 70 per cent in pilot scheme Plus: Kit Malthouse, the Policing Minister, writes for The Telegraph below on why the Government is committed to making streets safer The Telegraph 17/9/2021 Feature Victoria police board joins union’s call for more mental-health services in wake of fatal shooting CANADA: The mayors of Victoria and Esquimalt, in their roles as co-chairs of their regional police board, are joining calls for better support services in B.C. for people with complex mental health needs. CBC News (Canada) 17/9/2021 News «260826092610261126122613261426152616Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
