Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115979 total results. Showing results 53961 to 53980 «269526962697269826992700270127022703Next ›Last » Canadian police reveal face biometrics tools used for missing persons investigations CANADA: Canada’s federal police force has been using facial recognition software Traffic Jam and Spotlight to investigate human trafficking and child sexual exploitation, Politico reports. Traffic Jam is developed by Marinus Analytics and Spotlight is developed by Thorn, co-founded by Ashton Kutcher. BiometricUpdate.com 30/9/2022 News Over 500 criminals and immigration offenders removed Foreign criminals removed in September had received combined prison sentences of more than 337 years. Home Office 30/9/2022 News Justice Minister says ‘stark findings’ of Cancelled Garda 999 Calls report are ‘hugely disappointing’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the “stark findings” of the Cancelled Garda 999 Calls report are “hugely disappointing and work is underway to ensure better practice. The long-awaited report was published yesterday and it revealed that an allegation of sexual abuse against a child and their parent should have been ‘urgently investigated and not cancelled’. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 30/9/2022 News What constitutes a fireable offence for a police officer? In some cases, B.C. police have committed offences that could send a regular person to jail, lied to other investigators about it, and stayed on the job. CANADA: What constitutes a fireable offence for a police officer? In some cases, B.C. police have committed offences that could send a regular person to jail, lied to other investigators about it, and stayed on the job. Vancouver Sun (Canada) 30/9/2022 News $7 million more in funding formula; ‘conflict of interest’ in commission report CANADA: Edmonton police would get at least $7 million more from the city in 2026 under a proposed new formula, and the analysis recommending a formula is being criticized for a perceived conflict of interest involving the police chief. Council is set to review a funding formula on Monday that would give Edmonton Police Service (EPS) predetermined annual increases each of the next four years. A staff report estimates this amounts to 0.4 per cent tax increases — $7 million more next year, the city confirmed Friday. Edmonton Journal (Canada) 30/9/2022 News Fears McGowan government’s new police powers will be discretionary and lack checks AUSTRALIA: "Cry me a river", was Premier Mark McGowan's rebuff as he was being pressed over his latest policy to hand yet more power to police. He led a government that was tough on crime, he said, assuring reporters for 45 minutes that West Australians could trust police would use the power to ban people from entertainment precincts appropriately. ABC News (Australia) 30/9/2022 News Met faces legal action after refusing to police ‘March of the Mummies’ The Metropolitan police are facing legal action after they refused to police a major protest by mothers against the cost of childcare in central London, weeks before it was scheduled to take place. Campaigners accused the Met of “again trying to prevent women from organising”, six months after a court found it breached the rights of women trying to organise following the murder of Sarah Everard. The Guardian 30/9/2022 News Spain’s National Police carry out first test flights of EH216 “mega drone” SPAIN: Spain’s National Police has successfully carried out the first test flights of the EH216 “mega drone”. It is an autonomous aerial vehicle capable of transporting people and cargo that joined the Air Resources Service last year. Among other missions, the EH216 will allow Spain’s National Police to safely access areas contaminated by CBRN agents or aerial access to confined spaces not accessible to other types of aircraft. Euro Weekly News (Europe) 30/9/2022 News ‘No evidence of racial bias’ in police response to Owami Davies disappearance, review finds A review has found “no evidence of racial bias” in the police response to the disappearance of a Black student nurse. Owami Davies, 24, was not located for seven weeks after being reported missing by her mother. There were questions about the length of time before missing person appeals were issued, and an incident where the Metropolitan Police circulated a photo of a different Black woman by mistake. The Independent 30/9/2022 News Commander’s misconduct hearing to go ahead despite attempt to dismiss Met Commander Julian Bennett's original hearing was listed in February of this year but has been subject to a series of adjournments. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/9/2022 News Victims’ Bill will have ‘limited effect’ without proper funding – report The Government’s plans for a Victims’ Bill will have a “limited effect” unless more funding is provided, according to MPs. Police Professional 30/9/2022 News Justice Committee report pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft victims bill “We welcome the Justice Select Committee’s Pre-legislative scrutiny of the draft Victims Bill. It is clear that they have carefully considered the views of contributors, and we are grateful for their considered report on this important legislation. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 30/9/2022 News International Intelligence 2022: Special discount for Policing Insight readers! The AIPIO ‘Intelligence International 2022’ conference and exhibition - to be held in the Sofitel Melbourne, 23-26 October – brings together over 50 national and international leaders offering subject matter expertise to navigate collaboration across capability development, new partnerships, and emerging ethical dilemmas. The event is a hybrid event with both in person and online registrations available. Policing Insight 30/9/2022 Advertisement, Feature Suspected remains linked to Moors murders being investigated by police The remains were found during an independent search by an author and then reported to Greater Manchester Police. Officers have now begun an initial exploration of the area. Sky News 30/9/2022 News Exploitation of vulnerable people highlighted in new campaign to tackle County Lines drug dealing in Scotland We've launched a new campaign in partnership with Network Rail and British Transport Police to highlight how criminal ‘County Lines’ gangs target young people and exploit them to carry cash, drugs and weapons. Crimestoppers 30/9/2022 News Police dig for Moors murder victim Keith Bennett after skull reportedly found Detectives are analysing a small sample of the remains and some clothing on Saddleworth Moor near Manchester The Guardian 30/9/2022 News The Effectiveness of Sentencing Options on Reoffending The Sentencing Council has published a review that brings together evidence on the effectiveness of different sentencing options on reoffending. This was commissioned in response to the Council’s commitment in its Strategic Objectives 2021-2026 to “consider and collate evidence on effectiveness of sentencing” (Strategic Objectives 2021-2026) and to enable it to consider the most up-to-date evidence when developing and revising guidelines. The review covers research related to various topics, including factors associated with reoffending and desistance; the (direct and indirect) costs of different types of sentences currently available in England and Wales and how sociodemographic characteristics impact these issues. Research literature on sentencing over a period of 20 years (2002-2022) is reviewed, with a focus on the most recent evidence. The review strongly focused on literature in England and Wales, though findings from research conducted in other countries were considered to the extent they could be informative. Sentencing Council 30/9/2022 Report Avon and Somerset Police must improve ‘shamefully low’ rape conviction rate, victim service says ‘Only around 15% of people who have experienced rape or sexual assault take the step of reporting to the police’ Bristol World 30/9/2022 News Police chiefs are to be told to send officers to every report of a break-in as part of new blitz on burglary. Police chiefs across Britain will be urged to send officers to every burglary, the head of police training has promised. Mail Online 30/9/2022 News Police warn of rise in ‘sextortion’ cases involving young victims NEW ZEALAND: Police are warning of increasing incidents of extortion where young people are targeted on social media by overseas offenders. Known as sextortion, it is when someone threatens to distribute private and sensitive material if a ransom is not paid. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 30/9/2022 News «269526962697269826992700270127022703Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
