Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 116032 total results. Showing results 58681 to 58700 «293129322933293429352936293729382939Next ›Last » The Use of Facial Recognition Technology By Law Enforcement in Europe: A Non-Orwellian Draft Proposal The European legal framework is not devoid of norms that are directly or indirectly applicable to facial recognition technology for identification purposes within law enforcement. However, these various norms, which have different targets and are from multiple sources, create a kind of legal patchwork that could undermine the lawful use of this technology in criminal investigations. This paper advocates the creation of a specific law on the use of facial recognition technology for identification in law enforcement, based on existing regulations, to specifically address the pressing issues arising in this domain. The ultimate aim is to allow its use under certain conditions and to protect the rights of the people involved, but also to provide law enforcement authorities with the necessary tools to combat serious crimes. European Journal on Criminal Policy and Research 1/6/2022 Research article Would China? Australia’s chance to back women police in the Pacific China is increasing its efforts to secure a Pacific islands policing, security and data communications deal; but by working in partnership with island nations to improve gender equality and empower women in policing, Australia could enhance its own influence and support in the region, says Dr Melissa Jardine, an international police consultant and former Victoria police officer. Policing Insight 1/6/2022 Feature, Opinion Metropolitan Police takes recruits from neighbours with £5,000 signing-on fee The Metropolitan Police has been accused of acting “selfishly” by poaching experienced officers from surrounding forces with a £5,000 payment. Britain’s biggest police force announced the one-off inducement after it failed to meet its targets in the government’s uplift programme, which will deliver 20,000 new officers in England and Wales by the end of March next year. The Times - Subscription at source 1/6/2022 News Enraged Americans Expected Uvalde Cops to Fight to the Death to Stop Elementary School Massacre. They Had No Legal Duty to Act. USA: The law enforcement narrative about precisely what occurred this Tuesday when gunman Salvador Ramos killed 19 children and two teachers at a Uvalde, Texas elementary school has changed, changed, and changed again, but one thing has not: the law. And the law does not require police officers to rush guns-blazing into any dangerous situation, despite the fact that officers do sometimes put themselves in harm’s way to save innocent lives. Law and Crime (USA) 1/6/2022 Analysis, Feature The start of a journey… Deputy Chief Constable Tyron Joyce has written an open letter to all police chiefs on the importance of the Police Race Action Plan, why it must succeed, and why he applied for the role of Programme Director. Police Professional 1/6/2022 Feature, Opinion SNP accused of breaking manifesto promise as police chief issues warning over crime The SNP has been slammed for breaking a manifesto promise over plans to cut spending on police services over the course of the current parliament. Finance Secretary Kate Forbes set out the government's plans for the next four years and while there are rises in spending for the NHS and social security the justice budget will be frozen until 2026/27. Daily Record 1/6/2022 News If you want to protect the front line, choose vanilla UK police forces are often confronted by generic administrative challenges and financial constraints, yet many opt for their own individual approach to dealing with such difficulties; Tim Scammell of software specialists SAP believes that by implementing the ‘adopt rather than adapt’ backroom mantra of many business organisations, policing could increase efficiencies and improve funding for the frontline. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 1/6/2022 Feature, Opinion Meeting Andy Doran, Policing Enterprise Account Executive, Salesforce Policing Insight and PolicingTV Publisher Bernard Rix recently met former Lancashire Police Chief Inspector Andy Doran for a Policing Friendship Tour walk-chat-and-video in the beautiful grounds of Bramall Hall near Manchester, England. Andy served for sixteen years as a police officer in Greater Manchester Police and Lancashire Police, latterly leading for Lancashire on Digital and Innovation. He's recently joined Salesforce on a career break, to play a leading part in the company's launch of their services into the UK policing market. Andy and Bernard discuss Andy's policing career, and explore what led Andy to take the leap from public to private sector. Does he feel he's done the right thing? Is there such a thing as "public service" in a private company? And might he one day be tempted to reclaim his warrant card, and put on a police uniform once again? PolicingTV 1/6/2022 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Meeting Andy Doran, Policing Enterprise Account Executive, Salesforce Policing Insight and PolicingTV Publisher Bernard Rix recently met former Lancashire Police Chief Inspector Andy Doran for a Policing Friendship Tour walk-chat-and-video in the beautiful grounds of Bramall Hall near Manchester, England. Andy served for sixteen years as a police officer in Greater Manchester Police and Lancashire Police, latterly leading for Lancashire on Digital and Innovation. He's recently joined Salesforce on a career break, to play a leading part in the company's launch of their services into the UK policing market. Andy and Bernard discuss Andy's policing career, and explore what led Andy to take the leap from public to private sector. Does he feel he's done the right thing? Is there such a thing as "public service" in a private company? And might he one day be tempted to reclaim his warrant card, and put on a police uniform once again? PolicingTV - Subscription at source 1/6/2022 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Citizen Perception Survey CANADA: The Edmonton Police Commission (EPC) is an important connection between the public and the Edmonton Police Service. In a time where public safety, policing, and community expectations are of critical importance, the EPC is dedicated to hearing from Edmontonians on how best to make Edmonton a safe city for everyone. [pdf] Edmonton Police Commission (Canada) 1/6/2022 Report Monies spent in the human services / social safety net ecosystem CANADA: In June 2020, the City of Edmonton directed Edmonton Police Service to probe the response to mounting social, community safety and health issues and the current approach to these challenges. [pdf] Edmonton Police Commission (Canada) 1/6/2022 Report Edmonton Policing Budget: Edmontonians speak up CANADA: In the spring of 2022, EPC hired Pe Metawe Consulting to arrange public engagement sessions with Edmontonians around the upcoming budget cycle for the EPS, with a particular emphasis on obtaining feedback from members of traditionally under-represented populations. [pdf] Edmonton Police Commission (Canada) 1/6/2022 Report The dark net – five things you need to know There is a common belief that the dark net is a complex, secretive environment that involves encryption and hackers, where child abusers and drug dealers can work anonymously with little chance of getting caught. But using the dark net is actually no more complicated than using apps on your phone. College of Policing 31/5/2022 News New performance tables show how quickly police forces answer 999 calls Home Office press release: New league tables show how quickly police forces answer 999 calls Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 31/5/2022 News Create prisons exemption in Gender Recognition Act says women’s right campaigner A women’s rights campaigner has called for the Gender Recognition Act to be reformed to exempt prisons from having to recognise the trans status of prisoners. Holyrood Magazine 31/5/2022 News Criminal acts of violence at UK GP surgeries almost double in five years Doctors say violence now commonplace as surgeries struggle to cope with ‘unmanageable levels of demand’ The Guardian 31/5/2022 News Priti Patel’s own officials warned her about easing stop and search conditions Exclusive: Home Office assessment found lifting restrictions may lead to more BAME people being stopped The Guardian 31/5/2022 News NT child, teenagers ‘stole police guns’ AUSTRALIA: Two youths and a child have allegedly broken into a remote Northern Territory police station in central Australia and stolen firearms. Victor Harbor Times (Australia) 31/5/2022 News Victoria police offer $500,000 to track down man accused of sexually abusing children AUSTRALIA: Victoria police is offering a $500,000 reward for information that can help track down a sexual predator who targeted young girls in high-rise apartments in Melbourne during the 1980s. The Guardian 31/5/2022 News 71-year-old man jailed for live distance child abuse AUSTRALIA: A West Australian man who paid more than $443,000 to sexually abuse children overseas via webcam from his Geraldton home has been sentenced to 14-and-a-half-years’ jail by the WA District Court yesterday (26 May 2022). Australian Federal Police (AFP) 31/5/2022 News «293129322933293429352936293729382939Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
