Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115042 total results. Showing results 6041 to 6060 «299300301302303304305306307Next ›Last » Victorian prisoners held in police stations for weeks, lawyer says AUSTRALIA: A Victorian lawyer says a "crisis" is unfolding in the state's jails, with justice facilities so crowded prisoners are instead being kept in police holding cells for up to a month. ABC News (Australia) 4/12/2025 News Halifax police board says use of force policy must prioritize de-escalation, training CANADA: Public can send feedback on board's draft policy until mid-January. New direction from Halifax’s police oversight board says the municipal force should update its decades-old use of force policy to emphasize de-escalation, bringing it in line with modern provincial standards. On Wednesday, the city's board of police commissioners passed a draft of their own policy laying out what the Halifax Regional Police chief should include in its new use of force policy. CBC News (Canada) 4/12/2025 News Halifax’s police board presents new use of force policy CANADA: The board is suggesting a number of new requirements on training and data, while emphasizing de-escalation. CBC News (Canada) 4/12/2025 News, Video Does a rising tide lift all boats?: Evidence from a multicity randomized trial of procedural justice in hot spots policing A recent multicity procedural justice (PJ) training experiment at crime hot spots showed that police could be trained to behave in procedurally just ways, and that this behavioral change could lead to reductions in arrests, improved citizen evaluations of the police, and decreases in crime. In this paper, we extend analyses of the original study to identify whether improvements in PJ behavior in interactions with citizens were conditioned by race/ethnicity. Simply stated, do the improvements apply to all racial/ethnic groups, like a rising tide that lifts all boats, or do the benefits of the training program accrue inequitably across groups? Using systematic social observations of officer interactions with citizens, and mixed-effects regression models that controlled for possible selection biases by officers, we do not find evidence of significant differing impacts across the groups. In concluding, we argue that PJ training for hot spots policing officers is a promising approach to increasing PJ in interactions across racial/ethnic groups. Criminology 4/12/2025 Research article Statement from the Chief of Police on Intimate Partner Violence in Ottawa CANADA: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) continues to cause deep harm in our city. Violence against women has been declared an epidemic across Canada and here in Ottawa, and we all have a responsibility to recognize that this crisis is happening around us – often silently, often behind closed doors. Women have the right to a life free of threats, intimidation, and abuse. IPV is not a private matter; it is a community issue, a public safety issue, and a human rights issue. Ottawa Police Service (Canada) 4/12/2025 News Assessing vicarious trauma and attitudes toward mental health services for forensic sciences professionals Research indicates that forensic science professionals operate under significant pressure, the magnitude of which varies depending on their field, workload, case type, tenure, and the evidentiary significance of their testimony in court. This study conducted a needs analysis of forensic science professionals by examining their psychological well-being, coping mechanisms, and barriers to accessing mental health services. A total of 618 individuals from the AAFS community completed the anonymous online Qualtrics survey. Out of 618 participants, 601 participants responded to the PCL-5 questionnaire, which revealed that 8.4% (n = 52) of the 601 forensic science professionals have probable PTSD symptoms. There was no significant difference between genders for probable PTSD symptoms. However, 76.5% of the probable PTSD symptomatic population were more likely to seek therapy as a result of work-related stress. Female forensic science professionals and forensic science professionals with fewer years of work experience were likely to report more psychological distress symptoms. A similar pattern was noticed with using coping strategies and experiencing mental health barriers based on gender and years of working experience. In general, forensic science professionals were more likely to report positive coping strategies (e.g., talking with a spouse) and less likely to use maladaptive strategies (e.g., drugs). Finally, female forensic science professionals reported 5 out of 14 mental health barriers to help-seeking behavior. Findings support the need to implement a supportive organizational culture, including training, awareness programs, and encouraging help-seeking behaviors, irrespective of gender and years of experience. Journal of Forensic Sciences 4/12/2025 Research article Regina’s 16th Chief of Police: Lorilee Davies CANADA: The Board of Police Commissioners is pleased to announce Lorilee Davies as the new permanent Chief of Police for the Regina Police Service. Davies comes with nearly 30 years experience with the service. She was the first woman in the role of Deputy Chief and is now the first female Chief of Police for the Regina Police Service. She is also the first female Chief of Police in the province’s history. Regina Police Service (Canada) 4/12/2025 News Report Fraud service goes live with full public launch in January 2026 From Thursday 4 December 2025, anyone needing to report cyber crime or fraud will be directed to our new Report Fraud service. Report Fraud has replaced Action Fraud, for use in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. People affected by cyber crime or fraud in Scotland should continue to call Police Scotland using the 101 telephone number. City of London Police 4/12/2025 News Report Fraud: New service from City of London Police How to report cyber crime and fraud is changing. From 4 December 2025, City of London Police is launching Report Fraud, a new service that replaces Action Fraud as the national platform for reporting cyber crime and fraud. The Serious Fraud Office is informing stakeholders of this change to ensure awareness of the new reporting service for victims of cyber crime and fraud. Serious Fraud Office 4/12/2025 News Assessing Public Support of Gunshot Detection Technology Through a Framing Survey Experiment Gunshot detection technology (“GDT”) is proliferating across law enforcement agencies, yet little is known about public support of GDT and whether various messages about GDT can sway public support. The present study reports findings from a pre-registered survey experiment (N = 2,412) randomly assigning respondents to one of the three following conditions: (1) GDT effectiveness, (2) GDT stigma, or (3) the control condition. Those assigned the GDT effectiveness treatment were significantly more likely to support GDT, whereas the GDT stigma treatment did not sway public approval of GDT. There were non-significant heterogeneity tests across non-White and recent crime victims. Police agencies adopting GDT should transparently disseminate successes of GDT effectiveness within their jurisdiction, while addressing potential community concerns of the technology. CRIMRXIV 4/12/2025 Research article Ex-police chief ‘horrified’ by misconduct claims A former chief constable of Humberside Police has strongly denied allegations of gross misconduct and says he was "horrified" when the claims were made against him. BBC 4/12/2025 News Spycops whistleblower says bosses stopped him revealing surveillance of Stephen Lawrence family Peter Francis says he had ‘hostile’ exchanges over telling 1990s Macpherson inquiry into racist murder about covert operation The Guardian 4/12/2025 News Incoming Victims Commissioner backs crucial reforms to give rape victims a fairer trial It comes after the Ministry of Justice announced yesterday developments to evidence admissibility in rape trials, preventing a victim's previous sexual history or unrelated trauma from being used to discredit them in court. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 4/12/2025 News Prison population to top 100,000 by 2030 The MoJ has today published its latest prison population projections for the next five years. Russell Webster reviews the figures. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 4/12/2025 News Toronto Police expands NCO program to new communities and TTC subway line CANADA: The Toronto Police Service has announced a significant expansion of its Neighbourhood Community Officer (NCO) program, dedicating new resources to four additional Toronto neighbourhoods and establishing a permanent, dedicated NCO presence on the TTC’s Yonge Subway Line. Blue Line (Canada) 4/12/2025 Jobs Three Calgary officers charged with criminal offences involving sexual misconduct CANADA: Three Calgary police officers have been charged with crimes involving sexual misconduct and have been relieved from duty without pay in a case the chief says has caused “disappointment and embarrassment.” Blue Line (Canada) 4/12/2025 News Officer presentation and empathy: Keys to building community trust CANADA: The terms “professional bearing” and “command presence” are widely understood in the public safety sector and easily recognized by those we serve. Blue Line (Canada) 4/12/2025 Feature, Opinion Tool to protect frontline gardai or dangerous weapon without enough research – For & against major taser roll-out REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Uniformed gardai will be armed with tasers as early as this week. The Irish Sun (Republic of Ireland) 4/12/2025 Feature, Opinion Justice Minister apologises to Deputy Alan Kelly REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Justice Minister is apologising to Tipperary TD Alan Kelly for his Department not disclosing information about a house given to the former Garda Commissioner Drew Harris. Tipp FM 4/12/2025 News Security systems at Dublin property where Drew Harris lived cost €212,000 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Security systems at the house in the Phoenix Park where former Garda Commissioner Drew Harris lived during his time in the role cost €212,000 and there was an annual monitoring charge of €2,500 on the property, the Dáil has heard. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 4/12/2025 News «299300301302303304305306307Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
