Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100278 total results. Showing results 54481 to 54500 «272127222723272427252726272727282729Next ›Last » Women and Policing: An Assessment of Factors Related to the Likelihood of Pursuing A Career As A Police Officer Law enforcement is still considered a male dominated occupation resulting in the underrepresentation of women in sworn personnel positions. While it is critical for police departments to have a more representative police force, there is a lack of research on the factors that affect the likelihood of women entering policing. Past studies suggest that men and women have similar reasons for joining policing. However, research on the factors that deter potential candidates from pursuing this career path is limited. This paper examines factors that may affect the likelihood of women pursuing a career in policing. We rely on data collected from a sample of undergraduate students enrolled in criminal justice courses (n = 421). Our results show that, relative to men, women are less likely to be interested in pursuing a career as a police officer. However, more than half of the women in our sample reported interest in pursuing a career in policing. We find that for men and women, the likelihood for pursuing a career in policing was affected by a number of personal characteristics and the current socio-political climate. While a notable limitation of our study is its limited generalizability, overall, our findings offer some promise for the potential of representative policing. Police Quarterly - Registration at source 17/4/2021 Research article Liaison and diversion schemes may halve the number of custodial sentences and save the CJS millions An independent evaluation of the national Liaison and Diversion scheme undertaken in police custody suites and courts across England has found that the programme may halve the likelihood of service users being jailed, and save the criminal justice system up to £41.5 million. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 17/4/2021 Feature Black mothers unite over pain of US police killings It is not a club that any mother would want to join. Even so, its membership grows. Valerie Castile joined on July 6, 2016, when her son Philando Castile, 32, was shot dead by a police officer during a traffic stop. Katie Wright joined it last Sunday when an officer killed her son, Daunte Wright, 20. The Telegraph - Subscription at source 17/4/2021 News Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2021: factsheets POLICY PAPER; Factsheets giving details of the different measures contained in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 2021. Home Office 16/4/2021 Report Government to introduce tougher sentences for hate crime REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Minister for Justice has said that the new Criminal Justice Hate Crime Bill will provide for tougher sentences where crimes can be linked to hate or prejudice. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 16/4/2021 News Specialist police team formed as violence escalates among gangs NEW ZEALAND: The police have introduced a specialist Firearms Investigation Team as gang tensions escalate across the country. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 16/4/2021 News How a murder taskforce solved and thwarted murders, seized millions and stopped the underworld war AUSTRALIA: When up-and-coming drug dealer Carl Williams was shot in his ample tummy in 1999 in a small park in Gladstone Park no one could have predicted Melbourne was about to plunge into a decade-long underworld war. The Age (Australia) 16/4/2021 Feature, Opinion Saskatoon police report shows slight gains on diversity in 2020 CANADA: In 2020, 50.9 per cent, 293 of 585 of the Saskatoon police's sworn and out of scope positions were filled by an employee who belongs to one of the four equity groups measured by the organization. Saskatoon Star Phoenix (Canada) 16/4/2021 News Rise in suspects using face coverings to mask identity, say Kent police Producing accurate efits of mask wearers can be stressful for victim but some forces say identification still possible The Guardian 16/4/2021 News MEPs seek outright ban on use of facial recognition for surveillance EUROPE: Following the news of the leaked European Union (EU) regulatory proposal set to tackle issues surrounding high-risk Artificial Intelligence (AI), a cross-party group of 40 MEPs in the European Parliament has called on the European Commission to strengthen the legislative proposals and include an outright ban on the use of facial recognition and other forms of biometric surveillance in public places. Security Matters 16/4/2021 News Two arrested in global hunt to catch child predators The coordinated police actions follow months of international investigative coordination through INTERPOL’s International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) database. INTERPOL 16/4/2021 News Leading from the front Police Scotland has established an oversight board to make sure the service properly represents the community it serves. DCC Fiona Taylor, who chairs it, explains why it is an important step. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/4/2021 Feature South Yorkshire appoints new Deputy Chief Constable South Yorkshire Police is set for a reshuffle of its leadership team. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/4/2021 News Devon and Cornwall plans biggest ever operation for G7 summit A huge mutual aid operation involving 5,500 officers has been outlined for the G7 summit in Cornwall. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/4/2021 News Man who attacked officer with a sword jailed A man who attacked a Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer with a 4ft long sword has been jailed for seven years and four months. Police Professional 16/4/2021 News Lockdown easing: Police urge drinkers ‘be sensible’ ahead of first weekend since England’s pubs opened Millions are expected to descend on pub beer gardens, reunite with friends and families, and enjoy alfresco lunches and dinners i News 16/4/2021 News Extremism in the UK: New definitions threaten human and civil rights Both the Commission for Countering Extremism and Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services have put forward new terminology to describe extremist organisations and activities in the UK; but Professor Chris Allen of the University of Leicester believes the new definitions could create more problems than they solve. Policing Insight 16/4/2021 Feature, Opinion MPS officer injured in hit-and-run An officer from the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has been injured in a hit-and-run incident in Camden, North West London. Police Professional 16/4/2021 News Restore community policing to tackle unsolved crimes, Lib Dems say The Liberal Democrats have called on the Government to restore community policing in a bid to reduce the number of unsolved crimes. Police Professional 16/4/2021 News Video appears to show Chicago police shooting Adam Toledo, 13, as he raised his hands Chicago mayor urges calm in the city as body-cam footage of fatal shooting of Toledo is released for first time The Guardian 16/4/2021 News «272127222723272427252726272727282729Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
