Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 93954 total results. Showing results 52281 to 52300 «261126122613261426152616261726182619Next ›Last » Zero-Tolerance in Catalonia: Policing the Other in Public Space Recent studies have argued for more nuanced understandings of zero tolerance (ZT) policing, rendering it essential to analyze the significance and actual workings of the policies in practice, including the context in which they are introduced. This article aims to accomplish this through a comparison of two case studies in Catalonia: one in the neighborhood of Raval in Barcelona and one in Salt—a municipality in the comarca (or county) of Girona. We identify a transformation in the use of ZT policies in Catalonia and a contradiction between their social effects and proclaimed objectives. This article attempts to address how specific sociocultural groups gain power and privilege from these policies. The main argument is that a set of commonsensical ideas have become hegemonic, which allows and naturalizes certain sociocultural practices in urban space, while persecuting others, fundamentally pitting two categories against each other: the desired civil citizen and the undesirable and uncivil stranger. Critical Criminology 18/11/2020 Research article PC asks for ‘urgent’ clarification after 10,000 FPN’s suspended Policing Minister Kit Malthouse has been asked to provide 'urgent' clarification after the issuing of so-called 'super fines' were suspended. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/11/2020 News SPF ‘completely opposed’ to plans to introduce Naloxone pilot The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) says it is “completely opposed” to plans for a pilot project that will see officers from Police Scotland to carry an emergency antidote to treat drug overdose victims. Police Professional 18/11/2020 News Looking after your health and wellbeing CPD in focus: How everyone across policing can support each other through continuing professional development College of Policing 18/11/2020 Feature Early discussions with police in London are helping to increase charges for rape cases Prosecutors in London have been working closely with police in a collective effort to improve prosecution volumes for rape and serious sexual offences. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 18/11/2020 News Domestic Abuse victims urged to keep seeking help during national lockdown The country’s policing lead on domestic abuse reaffirms that it remains a police priority throughout the lockdown period. Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for Domestic Abuse (DA), says people facing violence or controlling behaviour at home should report their experiences to police or seek advice and support from a domestic abuse services or charities. She reiterated that officers will attend calls for help, arrest perpetrators, and prosecute them, despite the additional pressures on the service due to Covid-19. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 18/11/2020 News Funding boost for rape and domestic abuse support Ministers have today (18 November 2020) confirmed a major funding boost for victims of rape and domestic abuse as services face dealing with greater demand this winter. Home Office 18/11/2020 News £7.17 million awarded to PCCs for tackling perpetrators of domestic abuse GUIDANCE; £7.17 million awarded for Police and Crime Commissioners working with perpetrators of domestic abuse. Home Office 18/11/2020 News People living in Scotland’s toughest tiers will be arrested if they try to leave: Sturgeon makes it illegal to travel outside Level 3 and 4 areas Nicola Sturgeon today announced parts of Scotland that are home to millions of people will be moved into its toughest coronavirus level at the end of the week as she warned infection rates remain 'stubbornly high'. Mail Online 18/11/2020 News COVID-19: Majority of fines handed out for coronavirus breaches are unpaid in some parts of England The area with the highest proportion of unpaid fines was Cleveland, according to the data, where 72% of the fines were not paid. Sky News 18/11/2020 News Crime agency warning over post-Brexit security Hundreds of cross-border investigations will have to be reorganised if the UK crashes out of the EU's key security agency - Europol - the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned MPs. BBC 18/11/2020 News How Nigerian Prince stereotypes led to a police brutality crisis For decades a police unit has terrorised young Nigerians with the pretext of stopping cybercriminals. Now the End SARS protests may spell its demise Wired 18/11/2020 News Why Serious Violence Reduction Orders would put back policing by decades A consultation on Serious Violence Reduction Orders – the latest Government measure to tackle violent offences, particularly knife crime – recently finished, having prompted concerns from a number of criminal justice support organisations; police ethics adviser Montell Neufville believes that, if introduced, the new orders could have a damaging impact on community relations. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 18/11/2020 Feature, Opinion More than 130 Wiltshire Police officers report Covid-related sickness More than 130 Wiltshire Police officers have reported Covid-19-related sickness since the pandemic began, new figures show. Swindon Advertiser 18/11/2020 News Coronavirus pandemic prompts surge in gardaí taking sick days for mental health There has been a significant increase in the number of sick days taken by gardaí as a result of mental health issues during the pandemic, figures show. The Times - Subscription at source 18/11/2020 News Waheed Saleem: Police chief linked to scandals handed cricket charity role A top county cricket club is facing a backlash over its “astonishing” decision to appoint a police chief linked to numerous scandals to the board of its charitable foundation. The Times - Subscription at source 18/11/2020 News Police told to levy £10,000 ‘super fines’ Police have been told to resume handing out £10,000 “super fines” for breaching restrictions on gatherings after they were stopped due to concerns over fairness. The Times - Subscription at source 18/11/2020 News Police ‘urged union members to bomb shop’ An undercover policeman encouraged trade unionists to firebomb a charity shop in an attempt to get them sent to prison, a public inquiry has been told. The Times - Subscription at source 18/11/2020 News Doughnut dodge claim has Cambridgeshire policeman in a jam The stereotype of an incompetent police officer eating doughnuts instead of fighting crime has long been considered an American import. The Times - Subscription at source 18/11/2020 News Paris police tear down 65th migrant camp in past five years More than 2,000 migrants were bussed to temporary shelters in the Paris region yesterday after police pulled down their camp next to the French national stadium. The Times - Subscription at source 18/11/2020 News «261126122613261426152616261726182619Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
