Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97834 total results. Showing results 59161 to 59180 «295529562957295829592960296129622963Next ›Last » Caroline Flack’s mother tells police officer: ‘My girl killed herself because you put assault appeal through’ The 40-year-old died by suicide in February, months after she was arrested on suspicion of assault, following an incident with boyfriend Lewis Burton. Metro 6/8/2020 News Sussex Police officer to be investigated over Brighton arrest A Sussex Police officer has been advised that he is subject to a misconduct investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) and will be asked by investigators to give an account of his use of force. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 6/8/2020 News Innovation and Transparency in the Recruitment of Women in Australian Policing This paper reviews developments in gender equity-oriented recruitment policies in Australian policing between 2015 and 2019. Findings cover the six state, one federal and one territory police departments. The study was prompted by media reports on affirmative action initiatives, especially the introduction of recruitment targets. The primary aim was to identify successful or promising strategies to increase the number of female officers, with possible transferable lessons. A secondary aim was to assess the level of accountability in terms of public reporting by police about methods and outcomes. The main finding was that four of the eight departments had introduced explicit 50:50 male-female recruitment targets, and five departments had been operating female targeted recruitment campaigns. The majority of departments with targeted campaigns recorded large increases in female recruit numbers, although within the study time frame only one showed a clear flow-through to substantially increased officer numbers. Overall, there was a lack of adequate data, including male-female application numbers; and information about selection criteria was inadequate. The personal commitment and discretion of police commissioners appeared to be a key factor in the adoption of affirmative action initiatives. These findings provide valuable lessons for improved police performance and accountability in gender equity across the world. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 6/8/2020 Research article Roads policing is back in the news – but police can’t tackle this challenge alone Recent reports from HMICFRS and PACTS have highlighted the important role of roads policing in tackling crime and public safety. But Charlie Norman, managing director of road safety organisation DriveTech, believes that with competing demands for limited resources, partnerships will be the key to meeting often complex challenges. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 Feature, Opinion Motivation to Enter the Police Profession in the Post-Ferguson Era: An Exploratory Analysis of Procedural Justice The process-based model of regulation has become a dominant framework for understanding why people obey the law. Grounded in past and present research, the current study explores how the process-based model of regulation may explain motivational differences for entering the police profession in the post-Ferguson time era: a time period in which police agencies are expressing increased difficulties recruiting and hiring new officers. Some commentators have attributed these challenges to the heightened levels of public and media scrutiny. Considering the hiring challenges faced by law enforcement agencies, the current study investigates whether students’ (i.e. prospective police officers) motivation to enter the police profession is influenced by the procedurally just treatment of individuals by the police. Using a sample of college students from two universities, the findings provide support for the aforementioned inquiry. The implications of these findings are contextualized against the backdrop of the Ferguson Effect, procedural justice, and hiring challenges in the police profession. Criminal Justice Studies - Registration at source 6/8/2020 Research article Predictive Policing: the Risks Associated With Risk Assessment Focusing on the Dutch tools SyRI and CAS, this paper describes predictive policing against the background of the broader development toward a pre-crime society, the accompanying culture of control and the new penal logic it gives rise to. It will explain the risks associated with the risk assessments predictive policing tools provide and end with the recommendation to use predictive policing not only for police deployment, but also to target problem-oriented responses to crime to the right persons and places. Police Journal 6/8/2020 Research article US Law Enforcement’s Role in Victim Compensation Dissemination Victim compensation programs seek to alleviate adverse effects of victimization and repay victim losses. A few studies have concluded that US compensation programs are under-utilized because victims are unaware of such programs and police officers overlook sharing the information. The present study sought to further explore this issue from the perspective of state compensation directors and police executives. Survey respondents were asked their opinions about police officers’ basic knowledge of victims’ compensation programs, reasons for under-utilization of the programs, and the most effective ways to inform victims of their right to compensation. Surveys were administered to 38 state compensation directors and 23 law enforcement executives from across the US. Survey results confirmed the belief that many eligible victims are not receiving compensation and that better training of patrol officers on compensation eligibility and benefits was needed. However, just one in 10 of the state directors implicated police failure to notify victims as a major reason for victims not filing claims. International Review of Victimology 6/8/2020 Research article Force focus: Suffolk Famous for horse racing, Suffolk is a safe bet for career development. But the force is already tackling complex issues and heading for the future. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 Feature Former South Wales Sergeant and PC faces misconduct allegations A former South Wales Police Sergeant will face a misconduct hearing into allegations that he had sex with junior officers outside a Cardiff Central police station. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 News Domestic violence is the ‘shadow pandemic’ we need to fix Families all over the world are still grappling with the coronavirus pandemic. The reopening of economies as well as the prospect of the new school year have thrown parents into turmoil, amid uncertainty over the role of children in spreading the virus. People are concerned and with good reason whether hard-hit countries like the US that are reopening too quickly will further spread infection. The National (UAE) 6/8/2020 Feature, Opinion Signs of trouble Overall levels of youth crime may be declining, but with evidence suggesting that limiting contact with the criminal justice system provides better long-term outcomes and dramatically reduces the chances of reoffending, interest in diversion programmes is growing. Police Professional reports. Police Professional - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 Analysis, Feature Euro counterfeit ring that circulated fake banknotes from Italy to Spain busted The Spanish National Police (PolicÃa Nacional), with support from Europol arrested seven individuals and dismantled a criminal network suspected of distributing counterfeit banknotes in Spain which were produced in Italy. It is estimated that the network distributed €30 000 in €20 and €50 counterfeit banknotes in Spain. Europol 6/8/2020 News 5 reasons non-delivery scams work (and how to avoid becoming a victim) In non-delivery fraud, criminals promise highly sought-after goods, collect payment, then never deliver. While the principle is simple, the fraud scheme is often sophisticated and can yield huge profits. INTERPOL 6/8/2020 News Police use of firearms statistics, England and Wales: April 2019 to March 2020 OFFICIAL STATISTICS; Statistics on police use of firearms in England and Wales in the financial year ending March 2020. Home Office 6/8/2020 Report PC Harper killing: Officer’s mother wants tougher sentences for those who kill police officers Debbie Adlam tells Sky: "His legacy needs to be more positive - it can't be the sentence that was received for the court case." Sky News 6/8/2020 News Grace Millane killer appeals against conviction and sentence The man who killed British backpacker Grace Millane in New Zealand has begun an appeal against his murder conviction and sentence. BBC 6/8/2020 News Malawi human rights groups warn of Covid deaths in packed prisons Government urged to reduce overcrowding with cases rising fast in prisons accommodating many elderly and terminally ill inmates The Guardian 6/8/2020 News Grace Millane murderer launches appeal against conviction and sentence Defence lawyer tells Auckland court that appeal will focus on trial process and will not seek to justify killer’s ‘inexcusable’ actions. The Guardian 6/8/2020 News Merseyside’s evidence-based policing event: Bringing research and practice together Launched three years ago, Merseyside Police's innovative Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) Knowledge Hub hosts around 150 pieces of research; in 2019 it staged its first event, showcasing some of the research and their practical applications. PS Andrew Fielding explores the presentations and the benefits of EBP to policing. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 Analysis, Feature Review of protection for vulnerable witnesses in the investigation and prosecution of sexual offences REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: In August 2018, the Minister for Justice and Equality appointed this Working Group, with representatives from key criminal justice agencies, to review and report upon the protections available for vulnerable witnesses in the investigation and prosecution of sexual offences. 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