Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97261 total results. Showing results 57001 to 57020 «284728482849285028512852285328542855Next ›Last » Queensland police cracks down on ‘unapproved’ uniform patches linked to far-right groups AUSTRALIA: The state’s police force has advised officers not to display symbols, including the ‘thin blue line’, which aren’t part of standard uniform The Guardian 30/9/2020 News FBI training Australian police officers to catch out foreign spies AUSTRALIA: The FBI has been training Australian Federal Police officers in how to catch foreign spies as a specialist unit set up to counter foreign interference and espionage becomes due for expansion. AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw revealed he had asked FBI director Chris Wray for help in training officers in the new unit, which has 65 officers. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 30/9/2020 News Dorset Police unveils new boat A new police boat has been unveiled in an effort to reduce criminality on the water and help in search and rescue missions. After three years of development, Dorset Police has revealed 'Buccaneer', an 11 metre inflatable boat which will be used to patrol the Dorset coastline. Dorset Echo 30/9/2020 News OPP report: Opioid related overdose deaths rose 34 per cent in 2019 CANADA: ORILLIA, Ont. — A new report on opioids by the Ontario Provincial Police says that overdose-related deaths went up 34 per cent in the province between 2018 and 2019. Blue Line (Canada) 30/9/2020 News New rules for police use of innovative technology NEW ZEALAND: Police have adopted a new policy for the use of state-of-the art technology, such as facial recognition and artificial intelligence software. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 30/9/2020 News Nurse-led custody healthcare ‘positive evidence’ of progress A new nurse-led pilot of healthcare provision in police custody suites is a “positive” step in the wellbeing of detainees, according to a new report on custody arrangements in Northern Ireland. Police Professional 30/9/2020 News Emergency legal powers ‘may help shape the future of criminal justice’ Emergency legal powers introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic could be a “catalyst” for change in the criminal justice system, according to a new report. Police Professional 30/9/2020 News Crime is close to pre-lockdown levels, and fines given to the public rise as new regulations introduced Provisional data from police forces in England and Wales shows police recorded crime is three per cent lower than in the same period as 2019. Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) given to the public for breaches of Coronavirus Regulations are also rising again. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 30/9/2020 News Former Dyfed Powys Police officer to face charges in court A former Dyfed Powys Police officer is due in court this week to face a number of computer misuse and data protection charges, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 30/9/2020 News ‘Unacceptable and appalling’ rise in assaults on emergency workers Stark statistics which show that assaults on emergency service workers rose by 29 per cent in August compared to the same period last year have been condemned by the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW). Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 30/9/2020 News Half of coronavirus fines go unpaid in England and Wales Penalties issued by police will have to be dealt with by already backlogged courts The Guardian 30/9/2020 News Portland asks US to rescind deputization of city police USA: The mayor of Portland has asked the U.S. Attorney’s Office to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers in Oregon's largest city as part of the response to ongoing protests in the city The Independent 30/9/2020 News “Engineering Resilience” Into Split-Second Shoot/no Shoot Decisions: the Effect of Muzzle-Position The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of engineering resilience into the split-second decision environment police officers face during potential deadly force encounters. Using a randomized controlled experiment that incorporated a police firearms training simulator and 313 active law enforcement officers, this study examined the effects of muzzle-position – where an officer points their weapon – on both officer response time to legitimate threats and the likelihood for misdiagnosis shooting errors when no threat was present. The results demonstrate that officers can significantly improve shoot/no-shoot decision-making without sacrificing a significant amount of time by taking a lower muzzle-position when they are dealing with an ambiguously armed person – a person whose hands are not visible. Police Quarterly - Registration at source 30/9/2020 Research article Training Police For Procedural Justice: An Evaluation of Officer Attitudes, Citizen Attitudes, and Police-Citizen Interactions This paper reports the findings of an evaluation of a police training program on procedural justice. The evaluation focused on the short- and long-term effects of the training on officers’ attitudes toward four principles of procedural justice (i.e., trustworthiness, neutrality, voice, and respect). The evaluation also assessed officers’ behaviors on the street and citizens’ interactions such as citizen demeanor and compliance with police requests. Finally, it assessed how the interacting citizens perceived the police. Taken together, the comprehensive data suggested that the procedural justice training was effective both immediately and in the long run. Policy implications are discussed. Police Journal - Registration at source 30/9/2020 Research article Do people care about judicial and magistrates’ diversity any more? Diversity has long been a crucial concern in policing, but the wider criminal justice system has also come under scrutiny on the issue; Penelope Gibbs, Director of Transform Justice, believes plans to raise the retirement age for judges and magistrates could seriously damage the diversity of the judiciary and magistracy. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 30/9/2020 Feature, Opinion County lines: Teenage drug dealers posed as key workers during lockdown Teenage county lines drug dealers posed as key workers during the coronavirus lockdown to evade police, London authority bosses have revealed. BBC 30/9/2020 News Force says no evidence gang is ‘working to abduct children’ West Mercia Police says there is no evidence “that a gang or individuals are trying to abduct children” in Worcester. Police Professional - Subscription at source 30/9/2020 News Chief constable promises ‘decisive action’ amid concerns over illegal house parties Police Scotland’s chief constable has warned “decisive action” will be taken to halt the concerning number of illegal house parties being held in breach of Covid-19 regulations. Police Professional 30/9/2020 News NSPCC outlines six tests for government to create ‘robust regulation’ to protect children online The NSPCC is urging the Government to ensure its Online Harms Bill sets a “global standard in protecting children on the web”. Police Professional 30/9/2020 News 166 arrested in international crackdown against crime in Southeast Europe A total of 34 countries teamed up last week to combat organised and serious international crime originating from Southeast Europe as part of joint action days (JAD). The four-day operation supported by Europol was aimed at tackling illegal immigration and the trafficking of firearms and drugs, which are key priorities of the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT). Europol 30/9/2020 News «284728482849285028512852285328542855Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
