Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 94015 total results. Showing results 54301 to 54320 «271227132714271527162717271827192720Next ›Last » Women and Policing in the South Pacific: A Pathway Towards Gender-Inclusive Organizational Reform Scholars have been critical of the gender-biased nature of policing, and its effects on service delivery. They highlight how law enforcement is male-dominated, and how this impacts negatively on women as offenders and victims of crime. Such criticisms have mobilised international and national institutional support for more gender equitable representation in policing agencies. A growing body of research has addressed the impact of increasing the numbers of women police, and how this might lead to more sympathetic and less gender prejudicial policing. This paper reports on a study commissioned by the Tuvalu Police Service that explored public perceptions of service delivery. Our analysis spotlights perceptions about women in policing, attitudes in relation to preferred officer-gender in calls for service and views on increasing the number of women employed as police. The findings identified clear support for increasing the number of women police, but ambiguous sentiments in relation to the types of roles female officers could perform. Closer analysis of qualitative data, however, revealed an appreciation of the strengths of women police who, in a context characterised by regulatory pluralism, were able to address the needs of female victims and offenders in ways that male officers could not. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 13/9/2020 Research article Greek riot police fire teargas at refugees campaigning to leave Lesbos Tensions mount after authorities rush to replace camp destroyed by fire The Guardian 13/9/2020 News Teenagers who murder could face life in shake-up of sentencing laws Proposed changes follow sentencing of Hashem Abedi, brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi The Guardian 13/9/2020 News Police Federation Chair: UK must get used to ever changing Covid-19 regulations The Police Federation chair accepted it has been confusing for the public to get a grasp of government guidelines, but we must get used to rapidly changing rules. LBC 13/9/2020 News Police chief admits coronavirus lockdown leaves officers exhausted Police officers are "exhausted" after handling coronavirus restrictions, protests and illegal raves on top of regular crimes, a forces chief has admitted. Express 13/9/2020 News Dangerous terrorists will STAY locked up FOR LIFE under new rules writes BORIS JOHNSON The entire point of the justice system, the fundamental reason it exists, should be to punish the guilty and protect the innocent. Express 13/9/2020 Feature, Opinion Teenagers convicted of terrorism could be jailed for life Teenagers convicted of terrorism in England and Wales could receive whole-life terms under sentencing reforms described by the government as the most radical in almost 20 years. BBC 13/9/2020 News Equal, safe & strong Victoria Police gender equality strategy 2020–2030 AUSTRALIA: Equal, Safe and Strong is our 10-year blueprint for developing a gender equal Victoria Police Force. Victoria Police (Australia) 13/9/2020 Report Manchester Arena attack: eight shameful facts about the massacre three years on The inquiry into the attack that killed 22 and injured 800 has revealed failings by emergency and security services The Sunday Times - Subscription at source 13/9/2020 Analysis, Feature Rape victims may be denied justice by courts backlog Jury trials pushed back by the Covid crisis spell more anguish for women and increase the risk that cases will be dropped The Sunday Times - Subscription at source 13/9/2020 News ‘We will fine you’: Lancashire Police warning to flagrant flouters of Covid rules Lancashire Police have warned those who blatantly or repeatedly breach Covid restrictions – including new national rules coming into force on Monday (14th September) limiting most indoor and outdoor gatherings to six people – that they will face the full fines that the force has the power to issue. The Gazette (Blackpool) 13/9/2020 News Force improves operating model to deliver a more ‘localised service’ Gloucestershire Constabulary has announced a shake-up of policing in the county to “stay connected with communities by providing a more localised service”. Police Professional 12/9/2020 News Five arrests and cocaine worth £1m seized as part investigation into suspected NI crime group Five people have been arrested by the National Crime Agency as part of an investigation, supported by the Police Service of Northern Ireland, into a crime group suspected of attempting to import cocaine worth £1 million. Home Office 12/9/2020 News In Denver, this program helps reroute 911 calls to police alternatives USA: Vinnie Cervantes of the Denver Alliance for Street Reponse tells NPR's Scott Simon about a program that diverts some 911 calls to paramedics and mental health experts, rather than police. npr 12/9/2020 Feature, Interview Students behind ‘massive’ illegal house party speak out after £10,000 police fine One of six university students living at the house in Lenton, Nottingham, says it was meant to be a "small" party with 25 people, but about 50 revellers showed up and it "got out of hand" Mirror 12/9/2020 News Dr Paul Gibson named as preferred candidate for Lincolnshire chief constable A police officer with almost two decades experience working in Lincolnshire has beaten off strong opposition to be named as the preferred candidate for the role of chief constable. Police Professional 12/9/2020 News Investigation under way after death of man taken into custody in Derbyshire We are investigating following the death of a man who was taken into police custody in Derbyshire. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 12/9/2020 News Chair warns the public to avoid a ‘party weekend’ The National Chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales, John Apter, has issued a statement before the ‘rule of six’ restrictions come into force on Monday. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 12/9/2020 News French police use teargas at gilets jaunes protest in Paris Movement returned to capital after being dampened by coronavirus outbreak The Guardian 12/9/2020 News Rule of Six: Police officers still waiting for guidance on how to enforce coronavirus restrictions With just two days left before new restrictions on gatherings come into force, police forces remain in the dark i News 12/9/2020 News «271227132714271527162717271827192720Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
