Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102078 total results. Showing results 53521 to 53540 «267326742675267626772678267926802681Next ›Last » Courts failed people ‘caught up’ in UK riots in 2011, says ex-chief prosecutor Custodial sentences for rioters were much harsher, despite a fifth never having committed a crime before The Guardian 2/8/2021 News Macho culture of firearms unit under scrutiny after staff exodus Claims that a macho culture of bullying and sexism could undermine an elite firearms unit must be investigated, the Scottish Police Federation has said. The Times - Subscription at source 2/8/2021 News Prosecutions for violent crime fall to lowest level in a decade The proportion of people charged with violent crime has fallen to the lowest level in ten years, official figures show. The Times - Subscription at source 2/8/2021 News Decision to clear man of assaulting police officers was ‘fundamentally flawed’ Two senior judges have criticised magistrates over their decision to clear a man accused of assaulting two police officers who said they were restraining him for his own safety because he was “very drunk”. Police Professional 1/8/2021 News Taser use by police in Scotland rising as stun gun use doubles in two years The Sunday Mail can reveal the weapons have been fired 115 times since 2018 by specially trained officers (STO), including on a pensioner. Daily Record 1/8/2021 News Sexual violence allegations brought by disabled women ‘not going to court’, campaign group says Figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest sexual violence against disabled women in England and Wales has more than doubled in the past six years. Sky News 1/8/2021 News Assaults on police in England and Wales rise above 100 a day during pandemic Officer morale sinks in the 43 forces as attacks rise by 20% during the Covid crisis The Guardian 1/8/2021 News Sydney crackdown, 70,000 cars checked AUSTRALIA: Over 250 fines have been issued for straying beyond local government areas after more than 70,000 vehicle checks as part of a massive police operation to thwart lockdown protesters entering central Sydney. Manning River Times (Australia) 1/8/2021 News Ardern gives formal apology on behalf of government for Dawn Raids NEW ZEALAND: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern today gave a formal and unreserved apology on behalf of the government for the Dawn Raids which she said left Pacific communities feeling "targeted and terrorised". RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 1/8/2021 News Courts failed people ‘caught up’ in UK riots in 2011, says ex-chief prosecutor Custodial sentences for rioters were much harsher, despite a fifth never having committed a crime before The Guardian 1/8/2021 News Police pay $2.4m for guns handed over in latest buyback NEW ZEALAND: Just over 1000 guns have been handed back in the government's latest firearms amnesty and buyback. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 1/8/2021 News Roadside Suspension Issued During Civic Holiday Weekend R.I.D.E. CANADA: On Saturday, July 31, 2021, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service conducted R.I.D.E. spot checks within the City of Welland and the City of St. Catharines. Niagara Regional Police Service (Canada) 1/8/2021 News 4 charged after ‘significant’ seizure, police find drugs, cash during traffic stop: RCMP CANADA: EDMONTON -- Four people were charged after police found cash, drugs and an imitation handgun during a traffic stop, according to RCMP. CTV News (Canada) 1/8/2021 News Interacting With Persons With Disabilities: South African Police Officers’ Knowledge, Experience and Perceived Competence Police officers increasingly come into contact with persons with various disabilities in their line of duty. This study aimed to determine police officers’ knowledge, experience, and perceived competence in interacting with persons with disabilities by using questionnaires (n = 98). Participants spanned different genders, age groups, educational levels, ranks, and years of experience. Results showed fair knowledge of the different disability types, despite no prior training. This was attributed to 52% of participants with a family member with a disability and 39% who had previously come into contact with various disability types in their line of duty. Knowledge was poor in identifying specific characteristics of various disabilities. Regarding experience, police officers reported that they most frequently encountered persons with physical disabilities. Perceived competence in interacting with persons with disabilities in the course of policing varied from high to low. A need for training related to disabilities was expressed by 94% of participants. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice - Registration at source 1/8/2021 Research article Online fraud: where are the police when the cyber-scammers strike? More bobbies might catch more burglars, but Boris Johnson’s reheated plans show how woefully behind we are when it comes to tackling the real crime epidemic The Sunday Times - Subscription at source 1/8/2021 Analysis, Feature Mugging gangs swapping mopeds for quieter e-bikes Mugging gangs are swapping mopeds for quieter e-bikes and disguising themselves as commuters to sneak up on victims, the Metropolitan Police has warned. The Telegraph - Subscription at source 31/7/2021 News Citizen cops: how did we end up doing the police’s job for them? Boris might have announced a new 'crimebusting' plan, but we're increasingly being left to solve them ourselves The Telegraph - Subscription at source 31/7/2021 Analysis, Feature Sydney anti-lockdown protest fizzles to nothing after heavy police operation AUSTRALIA: NSW Police said they arrested eight people over the operation on Saturday and issued more than 250 penalty infringement notices. SBS News (Australia) 31/7/2021 News NSW Police Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon AUSTRALIA: NSW police Deputy Commissioner Mal Lanyon details how police are preparing for the threat of protests on the city's streets today. [VIDEO] The Age (Australia) 31/7/2021 News NZ still has important role in the global challenge of violent extremism NEW ZEALAND: The Christchurch terrorist atrocity of March 15, 2019, highlighted some important lessons for New Zealand. 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