Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98126 total results. Showing results 41 to 60 1234567Next ›Last » Australia’s first independent forensics lab targeting cold cases and mystery human remains AUSTRALIA: Australia's first independent forensic science laboratory service is established to assist with high demand for DNA testing and body identification. There are currently about 700 sets of human remains on police files, and countless more in storage due to confusion about their origin or identity. Families of long-term missing people will be able to utilise the service to progress investigations independent of police. ABC News (Australia) 28/2/2025 News Only 23 roads policing Gardaí appointed in 2024 despite Commissioner promise of 75 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Just 23 new roads policing Gardaí were appointed last year, despite a promise for 75 new members. Last year, the Garda Commissioner Drew Harris appeared before a Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport where at the time, he was questioned about the rising number of road deaths. newstalk (Republic of Ireland) 28/2/2025 News Implementing virtual reality training in policing: A case study using the technology acceptance model The purpose of this article is to explore the acceptance of virtual reality (VR) training in a single police service that implemented the technology as a key part of its training procedures. We examined satisfaction data from surveys of police officers and civilian staff collected over three years, complemented by interviews with staff involved in the development and use of VR. The technology acceptance model (TAM) provides the theoretical framework for exploring six hypotheses based on previous research, enabling the study to assess the perceived ease of use, usefulness, enjoyment, immersion, interaction, and future intention to use VR technology. Insights were derived from a combination of descriptive and inferential statistics, along with thematic analysis. Results show a consistent upward trend in officer satisfaction with VR, along with strong evidence of perceived usefulness, immersion, and interactivity. Significant findings indicate a link between satisfaction with VR and education, with PhD holders reporting the highest levels of satisfaction. Gender differences were also evident, with female participants expressing higher satisfaction than males. In addition, participants with more than 10 years of service reported significantly lower satisfaction than mid-service officers, suggesting that age may be a contributory factor. These findings are discussed in the context of the interplay between demographic factors and technology acceptance in policing. We emphasize the need for the development of tailored training and communication strategies to support the effective implementation of VR technology as a medium for instruction for employees of all ages and genders. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 Research article Police want power to release more details on some cases Police want the freedom to release more details of some investigations in an effort to prevent misinformation that could result in threats to public safety or national security. BBC 28/2/2025 News Two PCs given suspended sentences for lying and destroying BWV evidence of pursuit Former PC Salmon went on to destroy the bodyworn video cameras belonging to both officers, which may have contained evidence of the pursuit. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 News Third PSNI meeting disrupted by protestors who say ‘we have every right to go in’ The force was struck by two similar incidents during the week, which were condemned by the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party. A third meeting has been disrupted by masked anti-Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) gangs this week, who claim they “have every right to go in” and protest. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 News Three Welsh police stations set to close a ‘step forward in modernising services’ The chief constable said the decision was "made with the best interests of taxpayers and the community in mind" as the current stations are not up to the required modern standard. Three Welsh police stations are set to close and be sold in a move that the region’s chief constable believes will be a “step forward in modernising services”. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 News Contempt of Court Act review has ‘unique stake’ for police – chiefs A new joint submission from a series of key authorities stressed that policing has a vital role in the debate on how the law is shaped. Policing has a “unique stake” in the debate about how the Contempt of Court Act is shaped, a host of national police organisations have said. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 News Man shot by AFO after drunken row with neighbour ‘lawfully killed’ Witnesses to the incident heard the armed officer repeatedly telling Graham Trinder to put down the weapon. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/2/2025 News New UK-French action to go after smuggler gangs UK and French Interior Minister launch new police and enforcement plans including state of the art surveillance technology to disrupt smuggling gangs in France. Home Office 28/2/2025 News New Chief Constable identified A police commissioner who had to re-advertise for a chief constable when his original favourite pulled out, has identified a new candidate for the job. West Mercia Police has been without a permanent chief constable since Pippa Mills' departure in October 2023. BBC 28/2/2025 News Family of woman killed by man with psychosis criticise English prison and policing ‘lapses’ Coroner says failures contributed to Stephen Cole’s killing of Marta Elena Vento at a Bournemouth hotel The Guardian 28/2/2025 News Police could have prevented death, inquest hears A vulnerable man's death could have been avoided had police reacted appropriately, an inquest has ruled. BBC 28/2/2025 News Wildlife crime in Scotland down by 23 per cent Wildlife crimes in Scotland fell by nearly a quarter according to the latest figures published by the Chief Statistician on Friday (February 28). Police Professional 28/2/2025 News Bravery and excellence recognised at chief constable’s awards ceremony A keen sea swimmer who selflessly entered the water to save a distressed woman was among the members of the public, police officers and police staff recognised at the Police Scotland Chief Constable’s Bravery and Excellence Awards. Police Professional 28/2/2025 News Two former officers sentenced for lying and destroying evidence Two former Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officers have been given a suspended sentence for perverting the course of justice after lying about the circumstances surrounding a police pursuit. Police Professional 28/2/2025 News Policing has ‘unique stake’ in review of Contempt of Court Act, say police chiefs National police organisations have published their submission to the Law Commission’s review of Contempt of Court legislation, stressing that policing has “a unique stake in this debate”. Police Professional 28/2/2025 News The City of Whitehorse and the Yukon Government partner on community safety and wellbeing plan CANADA: The City of Whitehorse and the Government of Yukon are partnering to commence Community Safety and Wellbeing Planning for Whitehorse. Blue Line (Canada) 28/2/2025 News Alberta government to spend $180M for involuntary addiction treatment centres CANADA: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government plans to spend $180 million over three years to build two involuntary drug addiction treatment centres. Blue Line (Canada) 28/2/2025 News Off the Shelf: Out of Cabrini – Review CANADA: I first read Dave Case’s police procedural novel, Out of Cabrini, a few years ago when it was initially released in hardcover. 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