Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104175 total results. Showing results 58321 to 58340 «291329142915291629172918291929202921Next ›Last » 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 Police generally responded well to exceptional circumstances of pandemic Based on an inspection of policing between March and November 2020, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said that although there were some inconsistencies, in general police forces took immediate and decisive action to respond to the extreme circumstances of the pandemic. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 20/4/2021 News Ministers created confusion by muddling lockdown guidance with law, police watchdog says HMIC report also highlights ‘frequent frustration’ of police forces over lack of notice about changes to Covid rules The Guardian 20/4/2021 News Skills for Justice: Building a modern police service fit for tomorrow starts with harnessing the lived experience of the workforce today Involved in policing for over 30 years, the end of 2020 marked Mike Cunningham’s departure from his pivotal role as Chief Executive of the College of Policing (CoP). This year, continuing on his mission to drive change across the sector, Mike has joined Skills for Justice as an associate; here he talks with Toby Lindsay, Principal Consultant for Leadership, Management and Organisation Development (OD), about the skills he deems essential to the future of policing. Policing Insight 20/4/2021 Feature, Interview, Opinion Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts - plus a short guide outlining how serving police officers and staff can get access, free, to many of the articles listed through the UK's National Police Library. You do not need to be a member of the UK College of Policing to access its library. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 20/4/2021 News South Australia Police to tackle ‘Frankenstein mix’ of technology with mobile phones for all officers and staff The ‘ad-hoc development’ of technology and communications has compromised the law enforcement efforts of South Australia Police; but force CIO Hamish Cameron believes issuing mobile phones to all officers and staff will deliver a ‘step change in the technology’ for SAPOL, as Policing Insight Deputy Editor Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 20/4/2021 Feature, Innovation An Garda Síochána Policing Plan 2021 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Policing Plan 2021 represents the third and final stage in the implementation of the An Garda Síochána's Strategy Statement 2010-2021. [PDF] Policing Authority (Republic of Ireland) 19/4/2021 Report Police Scotland face massive legal bill as union appeals judicial reviews over disciplinary issues The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) is also pushing for an appeal in a third case to be heard by the UK Supreme Court, the UK’s highest court. Daily Record 19/4/2021 News «291329142915291629172918291929202921Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
