Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104463 total results. Showing results 41 to 60 1234567Next ›Last » Garda report ‘drip-feed’ to media an insult, says GRA REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The "drip-feeding" of the findings of a report on attitudes within An Garda Síochána through the media has been described as "another insult" to gardaí. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 1/8/2025 News Police Association calls for community consultation on Aoraki restructure proposal NEW ZEALAND: The communities impacted by a proposed restructure to staffing across the Aoraki Policing District must be consulted, the NZ Police Association president says. A two-week consultation on the proposed changes, which could see the closure of up to three rural stations and a reduction in staffing levels at others, started on Wednesday. The Press (New Zealand) 1/8/2025 News Getting started with OSINT: Five considerations for investigators Given the abundance of digital data now circulating in society, open-source intelligence (OSINT) offers unparalleled value to investigators, but the volume of material available can be daunting for those new to OSINT, and even leave experienced investigators overwhelmed; Brett Redman, Head of Intelligence at Blackdot Solutions, provides a practical introduction for investigators on applying OSINT with clarity and purpose. Policing Insight - Registration at source 1/8/2025 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Yvette Cooper: We’ve worked to turn tide on knife crime since day on A law banning ninja swords comes into effect on Friday, spurred by a mother’s campaign after her 16-year-old son was murdered The Times - Subscription at source 1/8/2025 News Police uniforms ‘unfit for purpose’ and linked to health problems, major survey reveals More than half of police officers and staff in England and Wales say their uniforms are unfit for purpose, restrictive, and causing health problems, according to the first-ever National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey. Emergency Services Times 1/8/2025 News A qualitative study of the unique challenges faced by female police officers in Sweden Background: Policing has traditionally been viewed as a masculine domain, which may influence how the job is perceived. While female police officers currently constitute an increasing part of the workforce, policing remains a male-dominated field globally, and gender-related challenges persist. The current study explores how female police officers in Sweden navigate the gendered norms and physical challenges they face. Methods: Semi-structured and cognitive interviews were conducted with 11 female Swedish police officers. Reflexive thematic analyses, as described by Braun and Clarke, were employed to analyse the data. The methods and results were reported in accordance with qualitative reporting standards. Results: The findings are presented through one overarching theme: ‘Challenges with policing in a man’s world: Gendered expectations and physical realities’, describing how female officers in Sweden navigate physical and psychological demands in a profession designed for male bodies, finding creative solutions while facing ill-fitting equipment, physical strain, and challenges related to pregnancy and recovery. They also balance their roles as women, romantic partners, and mothers while managing the unique demands of policing and shift work. The results are separated into the following themes: ‘Fitting the female body and mind into a traditionally male profession’ and ‘The dual identity: A police officer and a woman’. Conclusion: Swedish female police officers navigate physical demands, gendered expectations, and work–life imbalance in a male-dominated profession. While resourceful in managing these challenges, the findings highlight the need for structural reforms. Even in gender-progressive contexts, women continue to face double burdens and unequal expectations. Hence, the findings serve as applicable both nationally and internationally, and promoting equity and inclusion is crucial for the well-being and sustainability of female officers. BMC Public Health 1/8/2025 Research article ‘No apology’: New South Wales Police Minister defends poaching programme REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: New South Wales is celebrating its new programme - poaching cops from other states - and abroad. NewstalkZB (New Zealand) 1/8/2025 News Extreme pornography ‘radicalising’ young men and normalising violence, says Garda Commissioner REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Harris said some men’s view of a normal sexual relationship have become “completely distorted”. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 1/8/2025 News Extreme online pornography is ‘radicalising’ young men into sexual violence, Garda Commissioner says REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: ‘We see this manifest in serious sexual assaults where, literally, it has to be explained to them what they did was wrong’ Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Registration at source 1/8/2025 News 34% drop in Cork city drug searches ‘due to reduced garda resources’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Data provided by Jim O’Callaghan, the justice minister, shows that Ireland’s southern region saw a 30% decrease in the amount of drug searches under Drugs Acts 1977/1984, the biggest reduction of any region in the country, with drops of 20% in the eastern region, 8% in the Dublin region, and 4% in the north-western region. Echo Live (Republic of Ireland) 1/8/2025 News Substantial number of Roads Policing gardaí not doing their jobs, report shows REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The chairperson of the Policing and Community Safety Authority has described as "shocking" a report which shows that a substantial number of gardaí assigned to Roads Policing are not doing their jobs and have no interest in doing them. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 1/8/2025 News ‘Broad definition’ of domestic violence and lack of resources is perpetuating ‘postcode lottery’ police response Despite many initiatives to tackle the high volume and harm of domestic abuse, victim-survivors are still being failed, says a new report, with a definition of domestic violence that is “too broad for effective operational policing”, a lack of resources to deal with growing and increasingly complex demand, and a risk assessment system that is “not fit for purpose” among the main barriers to improving service delivery, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 1/8/2025 Analysis, Feature New police car cameras help tackle rural crime New camera systems on police cars could help officers tackle rural crime, a force said. Four automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras have been installed on Cambridgeshire Police cars to help identify vehicles linked to criminal activity. BBC 1/8/2025 News Devon and Cornwall Police officially removed from enhanced monitoring by HMICFRS Devon and Cornwall Police has been formally removed from the enhanced monitoring process known as Engage by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), marking a major milestone in the Force’s journey of reform and improvement. In a letter addressed to Chief Constable James Vaughan and Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez, HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Sir Andy Cooke confirmed that the Inspectorate is “reassured by the plans the Force has in place” and acknowledged the “good progress” being made. The Moorlander 1/8/2025 News New victim service launched by police commissioner A new victim service has been launched by the Police and Crime Commissioner for West Mercia (PCC). PCC John Campion said the launch of the Victim Support Gateway follows his commitment to ensure that every victim and witness of crime gets the support they need, when they need it. Shropshire Star 1/8/2025 News West Mercia Police make improvements after PEEL inspection Significant improvements have been made by West Mercia Police since the 2024 PEEL inspection. The inspection evaluated police effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy, noting areas of strength and where improvement was needed. Hereford Times 1/8/2025 News PolicingTV highlights compilation (30th June – 3rd July 2025) This highlights package explores the intersection of research evidence and policing practices, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based approaches in leadership, standards, and performance. It also addresses challenges in police conduct and the potential for learning from other professions, such as teaching. The discussion concludes with insights into innovative strategies for combating cybercrime, particularly through the Maharashtra Cyber Security Project. PolicingTV 1/8/2025 Feature, Video ‘Shocking’ report reveals some gardaí are ‘openly hostile to doing their job’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Some gardaí have shown a “brazen” disregard for roads policing duties, according to a “sobering” unpublished report. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris said he received an anonymous report before commissioning an examination of how roads policing operations are carried out. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 31/7/2025 News Police officer dismissed over offensive messages A Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officer has been dismissed for sending "highly inappropriate and offensive" messages via WhatsApp, including while on duty. BBC 31/7/2025 News Pilot program would increase police presence in public housing CANADA: The Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board is asking for provincial funding to support a 2-year Community Policing Pilot Project. TB News Watch (Canada) 31/7/2025 News 1234567Next ›Last » Upcoming events September 21 CACP National Workshop on Coercive Control September 29 Disability in Policing Conference 2025: How to maximise the diverse abilities of your Police workforce retaining their skills and experience; October 2 Delivering police reform – Mission, people, technology October 6 Professional Standards and Ethics Conference 2025: Culture, candour & accountability October 9 Building Bridges @Blue Evidence-Based Policing Conference 2025 View all events
