Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98575 total results. Showing results 54221 to 54240 «270827092710271127122713271427152716Next ›Last » Daniel Prude: No charges for US officers over ‘spit-hood’ death USA; New York police officers filmed restraining an unarmed black man until he stopped breathing will not be charged over his death, officials say. BBC 24/2/2021 News Better status for victims would restore faith in justice system Today I am publishing a paper setting out my ambitions for the government’s long-awaited Victims’ Law. The Times - Subscription at source 24/2/2021 Feature, Opinion Let’s take a tougher line on extremism Extremists are gaining the upper hand. Hate crimes and terrorism are growing, children as young as 12 are being drawn into extremist forums and 25 to 34-year-olds are five times more likely than 65 to 74-year-olds to subscribe to antisemitic conspiracy theories. Not only does this worsening environment favour extremists, the lack of legislation in Britain allows them to operate with impunity, radicalising and recruiting people to their cause. The Times - Subscription at source 24/2/2021 Feature, Opinion Interview with Seminole County, FL Sheriff Dennis Lemma about his agency’s opioid strategy USA: Seminole County, FL Sheriff Dennis Lemma has been a statewide and national leader on responding to and preventing opioid overdoses. Sheriff Lemma spoke with PERF Executive Director Chuck Wexler about his agency’s strategy of building partnerships for treatment, while also pursuing murder charges against more than 25 dealers. Police Executive Research Forum 23/2/2021 Feature, Interview, Opinion New app launched for reporting terrorist material as extremists ‘exploit pandemic’ A new app is being launched for the anonymous reporting of terrorist material found online. The project comes amid concerns that the coronavirus pandemic has created fertile conditions for isolated and vulnerable people, including children, to become radicalised. The Independent 23/2/2021 News School sexual assault claims cannot be seen as a ‘branding issue’, says sex crimes boss AUSTRALIA: The head of the NSW Police sex crimes squad says there is an education gap about the issue of sexual consent, and schools must confront sexual assault allegations within their communities rather than become concerned about reputational damage. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 23/2/2021 News Policing Authority remains concerned over use of anti-spit hoods REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Policing Authority has said it remains concerned about the use of anti-spit hoods by An Garda Síochána, even though spitting assaults against gardaí have increased and the use of the hoods continues to fall. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 23/2/2021 News NSW police response to DV ‘needs fixing’ AUSTRALIA: Women who report domestic abuse in NSW are encountering police who do not understand it, inadvertently collude with perpetrators and fail to keep women and children safe, a parliamentary probe has heard. The Canberra Times (Australia) 23/2/2021 News Fiery debate over youth justice reforms rages in Queensland parliament AUSTRALIA: The Palaszczuk government’s plan to rush tough youth bail laws through parliament this week has led to fierce debate and infuriated the opposition who say the reforms are ignoring the main issue of the supposed crisis. There’s been widespread community outrage following the spate of tragic deaths on Queensland roads this year linked to juvenile crimes, and the hot topic dominated the first question time of the year. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has said the new reforms will allow authorities to slap GPS tracking devices on repeat youth offenders and toughen bail conditions. News.com.au (Australia) 23/2/2021 News ‘Going digital’: Stretched police resort to closing stations across Melbourne AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police resources became so stretched during the coronavirus pandemic that 25 stations were temporarily closed to the public at one point due to a lack of personnel. Brisbane Times (Australia) 23/2/2021 News Visible minorities disproportionately affected by Windsor police use of force in 2020: report CANADA: Black people and other visible minorities were disproportionately affected by Windsor police's use of force in 2020, according to statistics from the force's annual report. Despite only representing five per cent of the city's population, Black people make up almost 18 per cent of incidents where use-of-force tactics were implemented by Windsor police in 2020. CBC News (Canada) 23/2/2021 News Culture clash between RCMP and municipal police leads to different treatment for people in mental health crisis: provincial health officer CANADA: Meaningful reform of the Police Act can only happen if lawmakers address the clash of cultures between the RCMP and municipal police forces in B.C., provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said Monday. Vancouver Sun (Canada) 23/2/2021 News Ontario bill would give police more power in human trafficking investigations CANADA: TORONTO -- Ontario moved to crack down on human trafficking by introducing legislation Monday that would give police more power to swiftly access information in suspected cases. Insauga (Canada) 23/2/2021 News Transparency is top priority for Surrey’s police force: board boss CANADA: Amid criticism that Canada’s largest police force transition is taking place largely out of view of the public, the Surrey Police Board heard from the head of the Canadian Association of Police Governance that transparency and maintaining robust public records are fundamental for the “front and centre” issues facing law enforcement today. TriCity News (Canada) 23/2/2021 News Probationer PC dismissed for crashing car after lockdown party South Wales officer says she was distressed after dealing with her first sudden death on duty. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/2/2021 News Use VR to prepare recruits for trauma of police work says chief Days of taking new recruits to a post mortem are thankfully over says wellbeing lead who suggests greater use of virtual reality to train new officers in coping with trauma. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/2/2021 News New LGBTQ+ Network co-chair ready to share passion for equality and inclusivity The new co-chair of the National Police LGBTQ+ Network says she will use her position to provide more support others from the community and continue to educate and inspire her police colleagues across the country. Police Professional 23/2/2021 News Covid: Drink driving PC Tasia Stephens dismissed after lockdown party A police officer who attended a house party during lockdown and then crashed her car into a shop while drunk has been dismissed. BBC 23/2/2021 News Police apologise over ‘being offensive is an offence’ billboard The message, displayed on an advertising van on the Wirral from the Merseyside force, encouraged people to report hate crime, but warned: "Being offensive is an offence." LBC 23/2/2021 News The shameful targeting of black police officers I'm severely disabled, coffee-coloured, a migrant, a refugee and a woman. I was born to a Muslim family and I chose atheism as soon as I could think. To put it simply, I don't need much convincing that for minority grievances to be ameliorated, meritocracy has to exist. Positions of power must be open to individuals from all backgrounds. Many people agree. But it's disheartening that some activists appear to reject this way of thinking. The Spectator - Subscription at source 23/2/2021 Feature, Opinion «270827092710271127122713271427152716Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
