Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 94015 total results. Showing results 54481 to 54500 «272127222723272427252726272727282729Next ›Last » Coronavirus: Assaults on police officers rise in lockdown Police forces across the UK saw a 21% increase in assaults on their officers in the first three months of lockdown. BBC 7/9/2020 News Criminal courts recovery plan announced “PCCs welcome the publication of the Courts Recovery Plan including the £80m investment to address the courts backlog and recognise that staff across HMCTS and CJ agencies more widely have been working tirelessly to help address the crisis, keep courts running and open up more court capacity. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 7/9/2020 News VicPD launches open online platform in effort to be more transparent CANADA: Open VicPD contains quarterly updates, crime maps, community surveys Victoria News (Canada) 7/9/2020 News ‘It is urgent:’ Commissioner calls for Indigenous bodies to oversee police CANADA: There are multiple recent stories about Indigenous people dying during encounters with police Victoria News (Canada) 7/9/2020 News Govt new drug drive rules contain breaches of Bill of Rights NEW ZEALAND: The Attorney-General has pointed out numerous breaches of the Bill of Rights in the Government's new drug driving legislation. The law allows the police to conduct random roadside drug testing similar to what is done for drink driving. A report by the Attorney-General David Parker says the legislation contravenes the right not to be subject to unreasonable search and seizure, the right not to be arbitrarily detained, and the right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty. The report also raises serious concerns that parts of the legislation are too vague. Lawyer Marie Taylor-Cyphers says she is disturbed by the Bill and wants the Government to pump the breaks. [AUDIO] RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 7/9/2020 News I used to be on the police drug squad. Here’s why I’m voting against legalising cannabis NEW ZEALAND: I am a former member of a police drug squad, in one of New Zealand's major cities. I will be voting against legalising cannabis. I agree that for the end users of drugs, where the use of that drug begins to affect a person's health or mental wellbeing, medical or other intervention is very important, rather than putting that person before the courts. Stuff (New Zealand) 7/9/2020 Feature, Opinion Ontario police women fight back CANADA: GUELPH, ON, Sept. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - Police women in Ontario are taking their frustration to the skies. An aerial banner will be flown across the GTA at 5pm Monday and again on Wednesday (weather permitting), reading "Stop Police Sexual Violence Against Women #Tarnishedbadge #MeToo." This message is in response to reported sexual assault, harassment, and reprisals perpetrated by members of several Ontario Police Services. Yahoo! 7/9/2020 News Recognising the needs of police officers and staff to help keep them safe How the College and the Police Federation work together to influence and help shape decision-making processes and operational implementation College of Policing 7/9/2020 Feature, Opinion Outlawing legitimate protest and targeting campaign groups is dangerous and unsustainable The COVID-19 pandemic and and Black Lives Matter protests have seen policing face new and unique challenges over recent months; but as crowd control specialist Owen West points out, attempting to ban legitimate demonstrations and reclassifying protest groups as serious crime organisations or domestic extremists is both dangerous and futile. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 Feature, Opinion Custody Time Limit extended for serious remand offences Temporary legislation expected to be in place for nine months to help reduce court case backlog. Police Professional - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 News Violence op by Met, Kent and BTP leads to successful stop and search Three forces took part in a joint operation to disrupt violence across South East transport hubs, resulting in 145 arrests and 56 weapons seized. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 News Police Scotland postpones staff welfare survey until next year Force accused of 'sidelining' mental wellbeing of officers and staff as plans for survey put back due to pandemic. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 News Custody time limits extended to assist criminal courts coronavirus recovery plan People arrested for serious crimes are set to spending longer in custody awaiting trial under new government measures to keep the public safe while courts recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Police Professional 7/9/2020 News Assaults on police officers up by 21 per cent over lockdown, with rise in spitting Police forces across the UK have suffered a 21 per cent increase in assaults on their officers over the lockdown period. Police Professional 7/9/2020 News More Police Officers and Staff now have access to effective, secure and user friendly technology It's been a really busy month again for the National Enabling Programmes team, with even more officers and staff now using M365 & Teams. The first two forces passed the important milestone which enables full roll out but we have many more forces approaching the same point in the coming weeks. National Enabling Programmes 7/9/2020 News Manchester Arena bombing inquiry set to begin as survivors seek answers on emergency response The inquiry, which starts on Monday, will look at what authorities knew about Salman and Hashem Abedi and if mistakes were made. Sky News 7/9/2020 News Crime agency under fire over bank signature forgery The National Crime Agency is facing criticism for failing to investigate reports alleging that banks forged signatures and fabricated evidence in court actions to repossess homes. BBC 7/9/2020 News Hong Kong shocked by violent police arrest of 12-year-old girl Child’s mother says her daughter was buying art supplies when she was tackled and pinned to the ground by police The Guardian 7/9/2020 News Senior police officers ‘burning out’ with psychological battles amid mental health crisis New research has shown high ranking officers at Police Scotland have been blighted by soaring levels of post traumatic stress disorder. Daily Record 7/9/2020 News 20 per cent increase in assault on police during lockdown At least 7,147 instances of assault were recorded over the first three months of lockdown Wales Online 7/9/2020 News «272127222723272427252726272727282729Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
