Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 94509 total results. Showing results 521 to 540 «232425262728293031Next ›Last » How can training have a positive impact on public trust and confidence in police? With public trust and confidence in policing reportedly at record low levels, University of the West of England Criminology Lecturer Finley MacDonald, and University of Hull Policing Degree Programme Director Mike McKue, explore the often overlooked changes and developments in police training which could help to address trust and confidence challenges. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 14/11/2024 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Interrogation questions to native and non-native eyewitnesses: The role of witness credibility Purpose: This study examined how the language of eyewitnesses (native vs. non-native) and their perceived credibility influence the interrogation questions posed to them. Method: In a previous study (Raver et al., Frontiers in Psychology, 2023, 14, 1240822), participants, assuming the role of interrogators, watched either a native or non-native speaking eyewitness testify and were then asked to formulate interrogation questions to gather more information, as well as rate the witness’s credibility. In the present study, a new set of participants (N = 207) evaluated a subset of these interrogation questions in terms of (1) how leading they were, (2) whether the interrogator cast doubt on something the witness had said and (3) how open-ended they were. The moderating role of witnesses’ perceived credibility on question framing was also examined. Results: Results showed no main effect of language (native vs. non-native) on any question type. For native speakers, lower (vs. higher) credibility led to more expressions of doubt. For non-native speakers, credibility levels (high vs. low) had no effect on question framing. Conclusion: These findings highlight complex patterns in interrogation questioning that vary by witness language and perceived credibility, revealing a critical area for further exploration to mitigate potential cross-linguistic biases. We discuss the study’s limitations and advocate for future research in diverse legal contexts to ensure fairness and uphold the integrity of witness testimonies across languages. Legal and Criminological Psychology 14/11/2024 Research article Work-related stress among sworn and non-sworn law enforcement personnel Sworn law enforcement personnel in the United States face high rates of work-related stress. Yet, the well-being of more than 300,000 non-sworn personnel, particularly regarding work-related trauma and stress, remains underexplored. This study aims to test the hypothesis that non-sworn personnel experience lower levels of stress, comparing stress and probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) between sworn and non-sworn personnel. The study recruited 283 sworn and 85 non-sworn personnel from two large urban law enforcement agencies in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, between May and October 2021, coinciding with the COVID-19 pandemic and the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. Participants completed an online survey measuring perceived work-related stress (organizational and operational) and PTSD validated by PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) questionnaire. The study considered different intensities of exposure to COVID and civil unrest, demographics, and worker characteristics as covariates in linear regression models, comparing stress outcomes among sworn and non-sworn personnel. The results showed no significant difference in operational and organizational stress levels between groups, except regarding pension eligibility (non-sworn International Journal of Police Science & Management - Subscription at source 14/11/2024 Research article “Climate change and crime—exploring future risks, resilience and crime through environmental design (CPTED)” Climate change is a globally significant issue. How we respond and adapt to it, will have implications for thousands of years (IPCC, 2023). This paper explores linkages between climate change and crime to contribute knowledge to this significantly under-researched area of study. We highlight five ways climate change and crime are linked and use place-based theories from environmental criminology and an environmental horizon scanning process to help develop best practice. We call on environmental criminology, situational crime prevention and crime prevention through environmental design to adopt longer-term perspectives and apply situationally bespoke thinking and responses to help mitigate against the effects of global warming and support the planning, design, development, and maintenance of more sustainable and resilient cities in a collaborative way. Crime Prevention and Community Safety 14/11/2024 Research article Officer use of force ‘significantly’ reduced through new training programme A new training programme considerably reduces the use of force by police without leading to a rise in harm to officers, a large-scale trial has found. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/11/2024 News Met Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley warns Labour is threatening force with ‘eye-watering cuts’ The head of Britain's biggest police force has warned the Labour government is threatening it with 'eye-watering' cuts to services. Metropolitan Police commissioner Sir Mark Rowley told of being 'deeply troubled' by initial discussions so far with ministers and officials following the Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget last month. He urged the Government to boost funding for Scotland Yard, saying that previously-used options to 'prop up' its accounts have now run out. Mail Online 14/11/2024 News Inspector Jason Chickowski named as the new Deputy Chief of Police in Chatham-Kent CANADA: Chatham-Kent Police Service officials say Inspector Jason Chickowski has been appointed as the new Deputy Chief of Police, effective December 1, 2024. “With 24 years of dedicated service, Jason brings valuable experience and a strong commitment to public safety,” police officials stated. “He will oversee the daily operations of all four branches. Join us in congratulating Deputy Chief Jason Chickowski on this well-deserved appointment. We are confident his leadership will positively impact our community.” Sydenham Current (Canada) 14/11/2024 News Toronto police board wants to increase the cop-to-population ratio — why experts say that won’t make our streets safer CANADA: While there may be a popular perception that more cops per citizen equals a safer community, research shows “very little relationship” between the number of officers and crime rates. Toronto Star (Canada) 14/11/2024 News Despite “evidently racist” awards, NT Chief Minister claims corruption body findings proves there’s no systemic racism in NT Police AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory's Chief Minister has claimed a specific investigation by the Territory's corruption body is evidence systemic racism doesn't exist in the police. National Indigenous Times (NIT) (Australia) 14/11/2024 News SA Police target Canadian recruits in latest overseas campaign AUSTRALIA: Experienced Canadian officers are the target of South Australian Police’s (SAPOL) latest overseas recruitment campaign. The SA government says experienced Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers will be targeted based on campaigns used in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand. Any RCMP recruits will be fast-tracked to get them into service as soon as possible. NewsCop (Australia) 14/11/2024 News Senior QPS staffer takes leave amid CCC’s $240m lease probe AUSTRALIA: A senior member of the Queensland Police Service involved in the deal for a $240 million lease for a building at Stones Corner has taken leave from work. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 14/11/2024 News Queensland Police Services’ Repeat Offender Disruptions Strategy recognised by Australian Institute of Criminology AUSTRALIA: The Queensland Police Services’ (QPS) Repeat Offender Disruptions Strategy (RODS) has been awarded a silver award by the Australian Institute of Criminology in the police-led category of the 2024 Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards. myPolice - Queensland Police News 14/11/2024 News Northern Territory Police Force Acknowledges ICAC Findings in Operation Beaufort Report AUSTRALIA: A media statement issued by Commissioner of Police, Michael Murphy APM. Northern Territory Police Fire & Emergency Services 14/11/2024 News Report into racism in NT Police Force sparked by TRG awards finds evidence of ‘historical racism’, concludes investigation be closed AUSTRALIA: An investigation into allegations of racism within the NT Police Force has found no further evidence of racist behaviour since 2015 and concluded the matter be closed. It also found there was "no admissible evidence" to charge or further investigate five police officers who swore statutory declarations refuting allegations of racism within the Territory Response Group (TRG). NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy says the force accepts the report's findings and will continue to "learn from and acknowledge [its] past". ABC News (Australia) 14/11/2024 News Number-plate recognition software firm Auror raises more than $80m to expand NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand's largest operator of number-plate recognition software has raised over $80 million to expand. The Australian Financial Review, calling Auror a "controversial $500m anti-crime start-up", reported the transaction brought Auror's valuation up to half a billion dollars. Auckland-based Auror is a close partner with New Zealand police, that also sells its retail crime-fighting services in Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 14/11/2024 News Met faces service cuts without more cash, says chief The boss of the UK's largest police force has warned it faces "eye-watering cuts" to services unless ministers increase its funding. BBC 14/11/2024 News Budget cuts forced on police by Labour are deeply troubling, says Met chief Sir Mark Rowley warns of ‘eye-watering cuts’ to the services his officers can provide to the public The Telegraph - Subscription at source 14/11/2024 News ‘Deserted’: police begin first strikes in over 20 years AUSTRALIA: Police officers say they feel disrespected by the Victorian government in a protracted pay dispute as hundreds launched a series of strikes for the first time in more than two decades. The Canberra Times (Australia) 14/11/2024 News Hundreds of Victorian police walk off the job for the first time in 25 years in major escalation of pay dispute AUSTRALIA: Hundreds of Victorian police officers have walked off the job for the first time in 25 years, in a major escalation of a pay dispute with the state government. Sky News 14/11/2024 News Fatal shooting by police in Wainuiomata justified – watchdog finds NEW ZEALAND: A man fatally shot after an hour long stand-off with police in Wellington last year thanked officers for saving his hostage's life before he died. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 14/11/2024 News «232425262728293031Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
