Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100282 total results. Showing results 54421 to 54440 «271827192720272127222723272427252726Next ›Last » Police watchdog praises work of police during Covid-19 pandemic A report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire Services (HMICFRS) says the police service responded with “dedication and commitment” to the challenge of policing the Covid-19 pandemic. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 20/4/2021 News Blog: ‘I’m autistic, but I’m not a walking cliché’ Avon & Somerset Inspector Adam O'Loughlin explains why he’s open about his diagnosis as autistic Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 20/4/2021 Feature, Opinion Unmasking stalking Work with offenders on a new report from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/4/2021 Feature Another day, another protest On the day of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral met officers policed another protest event in London watched by Chris Hobbs. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/4/2021 Feature MI5 warns of spies using LinkedIn to trick staff into spilling secrets At least 10,000 UK nationals have been approached by fake profiles linked to hostile states, on the professional social network LinkedIn, over the past five years, according to MI5. BBC 20/4/2021 News Police spy’s bosses knew activist was being duped into sexual relationship, court told Legal case against Metropolitan police claims managers allowed undercover officer to continue deception The Guardian 20/4/2021 News PCC ELECTIONS 2021: Key battlegrounds, and who I think will win where… With just over two weeks until the police and crime commissioner elections in England and Wales, Policing Insight’s in-depth coverage is underway; Policing Insight’s Publisher Bernard Rix takes a look at the likely open contests, safe seats, and those too close to call. Policing Insight 20/4/2021 Analysis, Feature, UK PCC Elections The Role of Demographic Diversification of the Police Force in Curbing Hate Crimes: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Analyses A growing body of evidence shows that minorities are disproportionately targeted for hate crimes. However, few studies have examined how increasing the representation of minority officers in police departments can impact hate crime rates. Drawing on cross-section and longitudinal data from sources such as Law Enforcement Management and Administration Statistics (LEMAS), the U.S. Census, and Challengers from the Sidelines, the current study examines the relationship between police diversity and hate crimes. We hypothesize that high levels of police diversity will be associated with low hate crime rates. Moreover, we argue that the relationship between police diversity and hate crimes is moderated by police departments’ geographic location (urban, rural, and suburban), hate crime laws, and high-profile hate crime cases. Police Practice and Research 20/4/2021 Research article The Potential For Qualitative Triangulation to Mitigate Investigative Negligence Identifying investigative negligence as the prevalent cause for wrongful convictions in the United States is supported in the academic literature. Most of that research has concluded with a call for stricter auditing within the criminal justice system. Human mistakes occur in police departments long before criminal cases are forwarded to courtrooms. Triangulation is a practical, qualitative methodological technique that can help increase the credibility and reliability of analytical findings. Questioning epistemological foundations, the author proposes that implementing triangulation methods within a criminal investigation could enhance corroborative findings while also safeguarding the suspects’ Constitutional rights. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 20/4/2021 Research article “I Didn’t Know What They Wanted From Me”–the Perspective of Individuals With Mental Disorders on Police Interventions Encounters between individuals with a mental disorder and police forces can be harmful and dangerous for both parties involved. Previous research explored mostly police officers’ subjective experience of these encounters and focused on their recommendations. The present study takes the perspective of individuals with a mental disorder and investigates their subjective experience of dealing with the police. Thirteen semi-structural interviews were conducted with individuals with a history of mental health problems who have had encounters with the police and experienced contact-based anti-stigmatization interventions as consultants. Interviews revolved around the subjective experience of these police encounters. Questionnaires were used to inquire about context factors, individuals’ perceptions of police officers, and their sense of security during these encounters. Furthermore, individuals were asked to rate police officers’ ability to recognize signs and symptoms of ill mental health and give recommendations in regard to adequate communication strategies, interventions, and police training. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 20/4/2021 Research article ‘I’m Not Sick!…are You?’ Groupthink in Police Services As A Barrier to Collecting Mental Health Data Despite the high prevalence of mental disorders among Canadian police officers, treatment-seeking is lower than expected. Toward understanding how mental health services can be tailored for higher utilization by police, we aim to uncover factors that contribute to stigma and barriers to use, specifically within the context of group dynamics between officers. Nine semi-structured focus groups and one interview were conducted with civilian and non-civilian police service employees in Ontario, Canada. Data were coded to allow for themes to emerge from the transcripts. Participant voices (n=33) revealed the presence of three characteristics of Janis’ groupthink: high group cohesion, conditions that create high stress and low self-esteem, and operating under directive leadership; each creating pressures that serve as barriers to treatment-seeking [Janis IL (1972) Victims of Groupthink: A Psychological Study of Foreign-Policy Decisions And Fiascoes. Boston: Houghton Mifflin]. Groupthink offers a potential explanation about why police, despite a high prevalence of mental disorders and access to mental health services, do not seek treatment as expected. Janis’s theory of groupthink is supported by police officer dialogue in focus groups. International Journal of Police Science & Management 20/4/2021 Research article COVID-19 response ‘decisive’ but comms must improve, says HMI Rapid changes to lockdown legislation left frontline staff little to adapt, according to HM Inspectorate. Forces did well to maintain trust and responded rapidly early on. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/4/2021 News Some forces ‘broke the law’ over self-isolation, HMICFRS finds Some police forces may have broken the law by failing to follow self-isolation rules after staff came into contact with someone who had coronavirus symptoms, a report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has found. Police Oracle 20/4/2021 News Police credited for “immediate and decisive action to keep people safe” during pandemic The independent inspectorate of policing has commended officers, staff and volunteers for their “exceptional dedication and commitment” to keeping people safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 20/4/2021 News Blog: Helping members at crisis point Over the last year, stress has become more of a part of our daily lives than we ever imagined - making April’s Stress Awareness Month perfectly timed. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 20/4/2021 Feature, Opinion In Pursuit of Justice: Parties set out priorities for policing and legal reform The image of a masked, wide-eyed, red-headed woman pinned to the ground by two police officers as she stared straight into the camera lens with a quiet defiance is one which will haunt many forever. Holyrood Magazine 20/4/2021 Feature, Opinion Police watchdog says officers confused by unclear pandemic laws A review of policing says officers sometimes struggled to enforce coronavirus restrictions because of a lack of clarity from ministers. BBC 20/4/2021 News Some police forces in England and Wales did not follow Covid rules, say inspectors Some police forces in England and Wales did not follow self-isolation rules after staff came into contact with someone who had coronavirus symptoms, according to inspectors. The Guardian 20/4/2021 News Custody services in a COVID-19 environment In March 2020, we suspended all inspection work so that police forces, and fire and rescue services could focus on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 20/4/2021 Report Policing in the pandemic – The police response to the coronavirus pandemic during 2020 In July, we announced our intention to inspect the police response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Our inspection took a snapshot of policing and assessed what happened from March to November 2020. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 20/4/2021 Report «271827192720272127222723272427252726Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
