Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 94075 total results. Showing results 55881 to 55900 «279127922793279427952796279727982799Next ›Last » Pitched! Informants and the covert policing of football fans in Scotland This paper offers a new perspective on the policing of football fans by exploring the recruitment and use of ‘informants’, or ‘Covert Human Intelligence Sources’ (CHIS), in this area of police practice. Drawing upon semi-structured interviews with both football fans and police officers in Scotland we foreground fan experiences against a backdrop where intensive police surveillance has become a routine feature of football events. In particular, our research uniquely provides accounts of fans whom the police sought to recruit as informants, a process known colloquially in policing as being ‘pitched’. In doing so we highlight the impact this tactic has on football fans, both individually and collectively. In understanding police perspectives, we note how the use of informants in football policing is frequently justified as a ‘legitimate’ means to provide intelligence to prevent violence and disorder amongst fans. Cautioning upon the dangers of further ‘surveillance creep’, we highlight that the use of informants in the policing of football fans and events raises both practical and ethical issues. Policing and Society - Registration at source 21/7/2020 Research article Reducing speeding via inanimate police presence The present research uses data from a police‐directed field study to explore the effects of police presence on speeding in two large cities in British Columbia, Canada. As part of the study, an inanimate but realistic‐appearing police cut‐out (“Constable Scarecrow”) was strategically positioned along roadways while motorist speed was measured using a radar‐recording device. The analyses of the multisite evaluation reveal that the presence of the cut‐out can reduce speeding when deployed along arterial roadways. Traffic collisions are a leading cause of death and nonfatal injuries for people worldwide. A well‐documented contributor to traffic collisions is speed. Controlling speed has thus become a priority for government, police, and community groups across the world. The findings from the present research demonstrate that police can reduce speeding via their inanimate presence. This is the first known study to evaluate the effects of an inanimate but realistic‐appearing police cut‐out on motorist behavior: a sustainable, low‐cost, and easily implementable intervention for communities of all sizes in all places. Criminology and Public Policy 21/7/2020 Research article Police consider dropping phrases like ‘Islamist terror’ – ‘They dont help community’ The police are considering banning terms such as Islamist terror' and 'Jihadi' amid claims they do not help with emergency relations. Express 21/7/2020 News Police force says it won’t respond to calls about shoppers not wearing face masks A police force has announced it will not respond to calls about people not wearing face masks in shops. Yahoo! 21/7/2020 News Millions could be deprived access to justice due to growing gap in legal aid funding, charity warns People facing financial and social issues born out of the Covid-19 faced with ‘impossible choice’ between having no legal representation or living in poverty, says Law Centres Network The Independent 21/7/2020 News Treasury consults on pensions compensation deal Pension reforms should be revised back to their original terms, the Police Federation is set to tell the government. Re-stating their position will come in response to a new government consultation on the botched reforms that were ruled as discrimination by the high courts. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/7/2020 News Government offers 2.5% payrise The government has offered a 2.5% payrise to police officers in England and Wales - exactly half what the frontline leaders had asked for. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/7/2020 News Chiefs and crime commissioners are barriers to joint working says HMI Conflicting demands of crime commissioners and chief constables is limiting joint working between forces, HM Inspectorate has warned. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/7/2020 News College report on direct entry schemes shows low numbers in post The College of Policing has published a five-year report on its Direct Entry Schemes, claiming they 'can work' despite high costs and low uptake across forces. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/7/2020 News Factors influencing cross-border knowledge sharing by police organisations: an integration of ten European case studies The globalisation of crime means there is an increasingly vital need for effective sharing of knowledge by police organisations across international borders. However, identifying the complexities and challenges of this aspect of international collaboration has been relatively neglected in previous research. The research reported in this paper therefore set out to identify the major barriers and facilitators of international knowledge sharing. Research teams in ten European countries produced ten case studies of knowledge sharing across borders, either involving direct cooperation between police forces in different countries or through international agencies such as CEPOL or INTERPOL. The integrative findings showed that the major influences on knowledge sharing could be theoretically categorised in terms of organisational factors (e.g., technological and staff capabilities), inter-organisational factors (e.g., quality of relationships, shared visions and systems), inter-country factors (e.g., bilateral conventions, legislation) and knowledge characteristics (e.g., clarity, legal sensitivity). Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 21/7/2020 Research article Using organizational performance assessment to improve service to the community In this paper, we present the results of a case study of an innovative organizational performance assessment approach implemented within a specialty unit of a large Canadian police service. The CIV Tool (Capability, Importance and Value) was used in the case study to identify opportunities for enhancing the unit’s performance. The CIV Tool is based on an action research methodology that focuses attention on police roles and the value these provide to stakeholders. Information garnered through the use of the CIV Tool is intended to inform actionable changes. Its use helped unit supervisors identify issues around role creep and role relevance. Working closely with team members, supervisors made changes to operating practices within the unit resulting in an increase in the services provided, a significant reduction in repeat calls for service and a positive response by unit members. These results were achieved within the existing budget and staffing levels at a time when the organization was experiencing significant budgetary challenges. These findings suggest that using the CIV Tool can provide important insights into police organizational performance that can be used for continuous organizational improvement which can enhance service delivery and employee engagement. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 21/7/2020 Research article Prison staff reluctant to use P-NOMIS mobile devices Prison staff in England and Wales have been reluctant to make use of mobile devices with access to the P-NOMIS data system, according to a new report. UKAuthority.com 21/7/2020 News German police have ‘solved 90 per cent’ of the Madeleine McCann case and are ‘very convinced’ Christian Brueckner is responsible German police officers have 'solved 90 per cent' of the Madeleine McCann case and are 'very convinced' Christian Brueckner is responsible, reports suggest. Mail Online 21/7/2020 News Belgian authorities investigate police ‘kneeling’ death Belgian authorities investigate police 'kneeling' death BBC 21/7/2020 News PEEL spotlight report: The Hard Yards – Police to police collaboration Many police forces across England and Wales collaborate with neighbouring forces to share resources and core functions. These collaborations were brought in to help forces create efficiencies and provide a better service for the public. However, nationally forces are spending over a quarter of a billion pounds on collaborations every year without achieving the desired results. As part of the annual 2018/19 PEEL assessments, HMICFRS inspected the 43 forces in England and Wales. During the reporting process, we identified themes around force to force collaboration, and drew them together in this report. These findings were supplemented by six specific case studies, covering 27 forces. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 21/7/2020 Report Failing police collaborations cost forces money, time and effort Collaboration between police forces when done well can save money, reduce bureaucracy and improve efficiency and effectiveness. However, too many police collaborations are failing, or not giving the results they should. This is costing forces money, time and effort, we said in a report published today. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 21/7/2020 News Portland protests: Trump threatens to send officers to more US cities President Donald Trump has threatened to send more federal law enforcement officers to major US cities to control ongoing protests. BBC 21/7/2020 News Kent Police use drones to stop illegal cockle pickers Police are using drones to try to stop gangs illegally picking cockles in Kent and selling them. BBC 21/7/2020 News Police force announces they won’t crack down on shoppers not wearing masks after retailers also said their staff would not intervene A police force has announced they won't crack down on shoppers not wearing masks in stores after retailers also said their staff would not intervene. Mail Online 21/7/2020 News Coronavirus: Inflation-busting pay rises for doctors, teachers and police Doctors, teachers and police are among 900,000 public sector workers who will get above-inflation pay rises this year. The Times - Subscription at source 21/7/2020 News «279127922793279427952796279727982799Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
