Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115978 total results. Showing results 53921 to 53940 «269326942695269626972698269927002701Next ›Last » Bloated Met Police ‘should be broken up’, judge claims The Met Police should be broken up into smaller forces as it is too big for one commissioner to manage, a former High Court judge claims. Express 2/10/2022 News Two charged over alleged assault of Edinburgh anti-royal heckler Two men have been charged after an anti-royal protester was allegedly assaulted during a procession of the Queen’s coffin. The Times - Subscription at source 2/10/2022 News Proposal aims to fully protect sexual assault complainants from defamation AUSTRALIA: Sexual assault and harassment complainants would have an immunity against being sued for defamation over reports to police and other authorities under a proposal being considered nationally. Victoria is leading the push to extend the existing defamation defence of absolute privilege to people who make complaints to police and bodies such as anti-discrimination commissions and professional disciplinary bodies. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 2/10/2022 News Top cop to face DV inquiry for second time after shock revelations AUSTRALIA: Commissioner Katarina Carroll is expected to face another grilling this week after being recalled to give evidence at the inquiry into police responses to domestic violence. The Courier Mail (Australia) - Subscription at source 2/10/2022 News Dubai Police adds first electric vehicle to its fleet of luxury patrol cars UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Dubai Police has added its first electric vehicle to its fleet of luxury patrol cars, a Hongqi E-HS9, the official Emirates News Agency WAM reported on Sunday. The metallic painted E-HS9 is a full-sized SUV made by Chinese luxury car brand Hongqi. It has several advanced features including an intelligence sensor steering wheel and six smart screens which are equipped with augmented reality technology to enable real scene navigation and remote vehicle control via mobile phone. Expert Major General Khalil Ibrahim al-Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs, announced the official launch of the electric vehicle from ONEROAD Automotive Company’s Executive Vice President Jojo Zhang ChengLing at the Dubai Police Officer Club in the presence of several officers and employees from both sides. Al Arabiya News 2/10/2022 News How police are using DNA from ancestry websites to catch murderers Detectives working on cold cases are increasingly using genetic data uploaded by people tracing their family tree, raising ethical dilemmas The Telegraph - Subscription at source 2/10/2022 News New camera system helping Devon & Cornwall Police catch drivers using mobiles A new camera system which uses AI to catch drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel is being trialled by Devon & Cornwall Police. The technology, which can also detect whether drivers are wearing a seatbelt, is being rolled out across the two counties over the next two months. The 'Acusensus' system is housed in a police van equipped with multiple cameras which record footage of passing motorists. Those images are processed using artificial intelligence to assess if drivers were using a handheld mobile phone, or if drivers and passengers were without a seat belt. The system can also tell the speed a vehicle was travelling at. ITV News 2/10/2022 News Body Cameras and Adjudication: Views of Prosecutors and Public Defenders The jury serves as an important reference point for criminal case processing, despite the fact that the majority of cases are disposed of by pleas or dismissals. This research examines the downstream impact of BWC footage on the adjudication process with a particular emphasis on the management of uncertainty. Research involved interviews with prosecutors and defense attorneys in urban counties in California, New York, and Texas. The results indicate that both defense and prosecution anticipate BWC changing approaches to cases and how cases may be negotiated to an outcome. They also report that jurors expect BWC footage, and that it functions as a means to establish case facts and the credibility of police, the defendant and witnesses. Policy implications regarding the introduction of BWC and future directions for research are discussed. Criminal Justice Review 2/10/2022 Research article Alberta ‘reckless’ in directing RCMP to resist gun buyback program, federal Public Safety Minister says CANADA: Federal Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino says Alberta is “reckless” in directing the RCMP not to enforce Ottawa’s firearms buyback program and the province is not within its power to do so. The Globe and Mail (Canada) 2/10/2022 News 999 caller reporting a ‘serious sexual crime’ was not kept on the line and could not be phoned back REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí cleared of wrongdoing, but review outlines extent of alarming failings Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 2/10/2022 News Young victims targeted by sextortion offenders NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand Police are warning of increasing incidents of ‘sextortion’ where local young people are targeted by offshore offenders. SunLive (New Zealand) 2/10/2022 News Trend in air rage incidents prompts Australian Federal Police to increase patrols across Australian airports AUSTRALIA: A dangerous trend in air rage incident at Australian airports has prompted federal authorities to increase patrols. The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 2/10/2022 News Privacy Commissioner requests police clarity over use of surveillance cameras NEW ZEALAND: Police have been told to spell out if they are sticking to the rules over surveillance cameras that are continuously reading vehicle number plates.The privacy commissioner has asked them for assurances following revelations this week police misused the cameras twice. Police have admitted to triggering camera-tracking in two investigations by flagging cars as stolen, when they were not stolen. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 2/10/2022 News Suspended police officer a risk to children, court told A serving police officer currently suspended over allegations of misconduct in public office, allegedly poses a “sexual risk” to children, a detective has claimed. Belfast Telegraph 2/10/2022 News Currently 1,756 convicted sex offenders living in communities across Ireland REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: New legislation drawn up by the Justice Minister Helen McEntee will give gardai the power to electronically tag high risk rapists and paedophiles who have done their time Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 2/10/2022 News 999 calls reported assault and rape — gardai failed to log them REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The woman’s voice indicated something awful had happened. She had dialled 999 to say she had been violently assaulted and raped in a laneway in Dublin. Before she hung up, she told the call-taker that her attacker was coming back. A garda car was dispatched to the scene but found nothing, and so the incident was not logged on the force’s intelligence system, Pulse, which meant there was no follow-up inquiry. The Times - Subscription at source 2/10/2022 News Police and Crime Commissioner launches the child-centred RISE project Cumbria's Police and Crime Commissioner has launched an early intervention child mentoring scheme to help prevent vulnerable young people experiencing problems. The RISE project, which was launched on September 28, is aimed at 10 to 17 year olds, with the PCC committing £289,000 over two years to the project. In 2021, the Constabulary’s Child Centred Policing Team (CCPT) received 1300 referrals of young people facing childhood trauma and vulnerability. A large proportion of referrals had links to violence, with 43 per cent of children being a victim or witnessing violence and 22 per cent suspected of committing violence offences. Times & Star 2/10/2022 News Police veering wildly on 20mph limit Tens of thousands of drivers have been penalised for speeding in some areas. But other forces fail to punish a single offender The Times - Subscription at source 2/10/2022 News ‘We will not tolerate protests which cause disorder’, says Met Police The Met also warned of the potential disruption to the London Marathon if groups do not work with the police The Standard 2/10/2022 News Olivia Pratt-Korbel: CPS authorises murder charge Senior Crown Prosecutor Maria Corr of CPS Mersey-Cheshire’s Complex Casework Unit said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised Merseyside Police to charge Thomas Cashman, 34, with the murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel and the attempted murder of Joseph Nee and Cheryl Korbel on 22 August 2022. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 1/10/2022 News «269326942695269626972698269927002701Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
