Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115015 total results. Showing results 5401 to 5420 «267268269270271272273274275Next ›Last » New technology transforms call handling at Sussex Police ranked best in the country Sussex Police have been ranked as the top-performing force for answering 999 calls nationwide for four consecutive months. Figures show Sussex Police answered over 98% of their calls within the national standard of 10 seconds, and averaged a response time of 4 seconds. ITV News 19/12/2025 News Essex facing a drug-driving pandemic, say police Soaring drug-driving offences in Essex have been branded a "pandemic" by the county's chief constable. More than 1,700 arrests have been made on suspicion of the offence in 2025, a rise from 971 the year prior. BBC 19/12/2025 News Intimate Partner Violence: Conflicts of Priority in Police Practice Lethal violence in intimate relationships is frequently preceded by less severe forms of abuse. In Sweden, the clearance rate for non-aggravated assault remains low, partly due to organisational goal conflicts within the police force. Consequently, the police face challenges in both resolving intimate partner violence (IPV) cases and preventing escalation into more serious violence. This study aims to advance understanding of the investigative process concerning IPV in Sweden and examine whether investigative measures differ depending on the relationship between victim and perpetrator – whether intimate, acquainted, or unfamiliar. The analysis draws on police investigations conducted in Stockholm between 2016 and 2021. Findings indicate that structural limitations, particularly victim non-cooperation, significantly constrain the investigation of non-aggravated IPV. This reluctance impacts the application of investigative measures and often leads to early case closures when prosecution appears unlikely. These results underscore the need for more effective strategies to enhance victim engagement and improve the overall investigative process in IPV cases. Nordic Journal of Studies in Policing 19/12/2025 Research article NSW Government to introduce toughest gun law reforms in a generation AUSTRALIA: The NSW Government will introduce tough new laws into NSW Parliament to significantly tighten gun laws and reduce the risk of mass violence, following the devastating terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. New South Wales Government 19/12/2025 News Dame Carol Black appointed as independent advisor on drugs Dame Carol Black GBE has been appointed to the role of independent advisor to the UK government on drugs for a 3-year term until November 2028. Home Office 19/12/2025 News Police Officer Mental Health: Predictors of and Barriers to Seeking Help The consequences of poor mental health are far reaching for police officers, organizations, and the community. The occupational culture in place to collectively buffer the strains of the job can also serve as a barrier to seeking mental health help. The precise manner in which this operates is currently unknown. Utilizing survey data from a large urban police department, the current study examines the impact of several internal and external features of the cultural work environment on officers’ perceptions of mental health seeking help. Results from multivariate analyses illuminate the importance of top management support, expansive role orientations, and job satisfaction in seeking mental health assistance. Conversely, higher perceptions of danger and stress were negatively associated with willingness to seek help for mental health issues. A second analysis, based on grouping of open-ended survey responses, reports a number of occupational fears in coming forward with mental health concerns. Police Quarterly - Subscription at source 19/12/2025 Research article NSW to effectively ban protests for up to three months as premier links Gaza rallies to Bondi terror attack AUSTRALIA: Chris Minns says state ‘can’t risk another mass demonstration on that scale in NSW [because] the implications can be seen, in my view, on Sunday’. The Guardian 19/12/2025 News UK police roll out training to challenge victim-blaming language A Northumbria University academic is leading training to help police forces across the UK challenge victim-blaming language during investigations, with a particular focus on violence against women and girls. Emergency Services Times 19/12/2025 News ‘Absolute nightmare’: Sensitive detail accidentally shared by police NEW ZEALAND: Highly sensitive detail including the names and addresses of complainants in criminal cases have accidentally been disclosed by police in what could be a massive privacy breach. Stuff (New Zealand) 19/12/2025 News Police funding settlement ‘lacks detail on how national priorities will be paid for’ A final settlement will be set out early next year once the Government plans for police reform are published in a White Paper. Plans for funding police forces for the next financial year have been criticised by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and public finance body CIPFA as disappointing due to their lack of detail. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 19/12/2025 News Police hail ‘phenomenal’ 999 call handling record Emergency call handlers say they "love helping" those in need as they celebrate topping police performance tables. BBC 19/12/2025 News Policing urged to create ‘evidence-based pathway for improvement’ on investigator wellbeing at a local level Police forces across England and Wales need central support to embed “a more consistent, nationally-led approach” to investigator wellbeing rather than the current ad-hoc activities and initiatives at a local level, as Sarah-Jayne Bray, Programme Manager for the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Recruitment, Retention and Wellbeing of Investigators portfolio, explained to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 19/12/2025 Analysis, Feature, Interview Is this the end of police and crime panels? John Gili-Ross explains Policing TV looks at the future of police, fire and crime panels in England and Wales, as Paul Downing speaks with John Gili-Ross, Chair of the National Association of Police, Fire and Crime Panels and Chair of the Essex PFCP. They unpack the key themes from the November AGM, including concerns over mayoral combined authorities and the erosion of Police and Crime Commissioners’ influence. John also reflects on the policing minister’s announcement that panels will end in 2029, the repeated delays to the policing reform white paper, and what all this uncertainty means for panels, OPCC staff and local scrutiny right now. PolicingTV 19/12/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Protecting young people online at the heart of new VAWG strategy Government pledges to make it impossible for children to take, share or view a nude image – partnering with tech companies. Home Office 18/12/2025 News Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy This strategy sets out the government’s vision and actions for meeting its ambition to halve violence against women and girls in a decade. Home Office 18/12/2025 Report Significant funding boost for police to keep streets safe Forces will receive up to £19.5 billion next year to help drive out crime and antisocial behaviour from town centres. Home Office 18/12/2025 News Deploying the full power of the state to tackle VAWG Minister for Safeguarding Jess Phillips delivers a statement to the House of Commons around the new Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) Strategy. Home Office 18/12/2025 News Nearly 130 frontline officers armed with tasers as part of six-month pilot programme REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardai confirmed 128 cops from four stations - three in Dublin and one in Waterford - will take part in the trial. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 18/12/2025 News VAWG strategy to better protect children from misogyny and abuse Violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy will focus on healthy relationships and consent, and tackle relationship abuse through a new helpline. Home Office 18/12/2025 News ‘Funding is critical’: Victims’ Commissioner warns VAWG strategy risks becoming a ‘wish-list’ without investment Despite several welcome initiatives, the incoming Victims' Commissioner warned the strategy risks amounting to "less than the sum of its parts" without significant new investment. Victims' Commissioner 18/12/2025 News «267268269270271272273274275Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
