Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115042 total results. Showing results 6101 to 6120 «302303304305306307308309310Next ›Last » Gender equity in policing in the British Isles: Strategies, achievements and accountability Over the past decade, police services in the British Isles have consistently reported high numbers of sworn female officers. To explore factors behind this success, this study provides a critical review of publicly accessible official data and reports related to the progress of female police in the British Isles. The review encompasses a 10-year period, spanning 2014 to 2023. For 2023, the representation of women in policing in Northern Ireland was 31.9%, 28.4% in the Republic of Ireland, 34.3% in Scotland and 34.7% in England and Wales. Across the study period there was a consistent upward trend in female police numbers, women moved in large numbers into specialist areas, and they were increasingly represented at middle and senior management levels. The secondary literature indicated that a variety of factors might have been influential in achieving the relatively high proportion of females within the ranks of police services in the British Isles. These included numerical targets, mentoring, flexible employment and other support strategies. Our analysis revealed that quantitative data on male/female applications and outcomes were largely unavailable for recruitment, promotions and wellbeing. Further, data on deployment, discrimination and sexual harassment were also scarce. Based on this study, it was concluded that official sources on gender equity strategies remain vague, leaving considerable uncertainty about how the British Isles has achieved its success. Greater transparency about ‘what works’ in gender equity approaches, strategies and programmes is needed. This is essential to build an evidence informed body of knowledge and best practice, with lessons for police agencies across the world who strive to achieve similar gender equity outcomes. International Journal of Police Science & Management 3/12/2025 Research article Every use of new tasers by gardaí will have to be reported to watchdog REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí who point their taser’s targeting laser at a suspect and discharge the device will have to notify the Garda ombudsman. It’s part of a set of protocols setting out strict rules and monitoring measures for the newly deployed devices. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 3/12/2025 News Evaluating the causal mechanisms from procedural justice to police legitimacy and compliance in the United States: An in-depth mixed-methods approach Procedural justice theory states that when police treat people in a fair, respectful, and neutral manner, individuals are more likely to perceive the police as legitimate and obey the law. To test this perspective, researchers often use experimental vignettes that depict police–citizen interactions and measure subsequent attitudes. However, it is not straightforward to determine causal effects from these designs, as one must assess whether the effect runs only through the intended theoretical pathways. This paper advances beyond “traditional” experimental designs to evaluate the mechanisms linking police–citizen interactions, attitudes, and behavioral intentions. The data consist of a representative sample of 2003 adults residing in the United States. We use a mixed-methods approach combining a pre-registered 3 × 2 × 2 experimental vignette depicting a traffic stop by police with follow-up closed- and open-ended questions, allowing respondents to explain their reasoning. We found that the quality of treatment was statistically related to subsequent perceptions of police legitimacy, but not compliance. However, follow-up placebo tests and open-text responses revealed several issues limiting the strength of causal and theoretical claims. Research using (quasi-)experimental designs should not rely only on statistical significance and should incorporate methods that can better assess intermediate processes and causal assumptions more rigorously when theory testing. CRIMRXIV 3/12/2025 Research article Former superintendent ‘looked after’ hundreds of summonses, court told REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A retired Superintendent has given evidence that he "looked after a couple of hundred summonses" during his career and received queries from members of the public on summonses "every second day", in the trial of another former Superintendent and four gardaí accused of unlawfully interfering in pending road traffic prosecutions. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 3/12/2025 News Police Reform White Paper’s publication delayed until early 2026 The long awaited white paper was originally expected to be published before Christmas and set out a 'bold and ambitious' vision for policing reform. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/12/2025 News Police looking at improving scheme that allows disclosure of history of violence to partners NEW ZEALAND: A UK criminologist is labelling New Zealand's scheme to allow the disclosure of a partner's history of violence as a missed opportunity to protect vulnerable people from family harm. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 3/12/2025 News Former top cop Andrew Coster quits govt role amid McSkimming fallout NEW ZEALAND: Former police commissioner Andrew Coster has quit his new role at the Social Investment Agency in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal. 1 News (New Zealand) 3/12/2025 News Reporting domestic, family and sexual violence and assault to NSW police AUSTRALIA: To report domestic, family and sexual violence and sexual assault you can talk to any police officer. NSW Police will respond to all reports of domestic or family violence. They are legally required to investigate all reports. NSW Government (Australia) 3/12/2025 Report WA Police introduce digital move-on orders to streamline frontline operations AUSTRALIA: WA Police have launched a digital system for issuing move-on orders, reducing paperwork and improving efficiency ahead of its rollout on 1 December. Move-on orders allow officers to direct a person to leave a designated public place — including vehicles, vessels or aircraft — to prevent potential breaches of the peace or other offences. WAMN News (Australia) 3/12/2025 News Quick-release uniform hijab developed by force prevents strangulation risk The quick-release hijab for female officers on the frontline has gone into production with orders now coming in from around the country, Leicestershire Police say. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/12/2025 News Crimestoppers debuts holograms to promote its anonymous reporting service The charity announced it is using 3D advertising for the first time in order to raise awareness of the unique services it offers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/12/2025 News CoP launches specialist training courses to tackle surge in electronic evidence The three digital training courses aims to help cut crime and ensure forces in England and Wales keep pace with the huge rise in the use of digital evidence. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/12/2025 News HMICS to review policing of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Details of a review into policing arrangements for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games have been announced. Police Professional 3/12/2025 News New Hillsborough report finds ‘fundamental failings’ in police response An investigations has again found no evidence to support police accounts that the behaviour of supporters caused or was a contributing factor to the Hillsborough disaster. Police Professional 3/12/2025 News West Midlands welcomes back mounted units for first time in 26 years West Midlands Police (WMP)'s Chief Constable, Craig Guilford, made the operational decision which will see 12 horses ridden by two sergeants and 12 PCs, with more roles in the unit set to be advertised next year. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/12/2025 News PC found dead in Bristol harbour believed to have drowned says inquest PC Rehaan Akhtar, 28, had been drinking with friends in Bristol and was last seen in the early hours of November 23. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/12/2025 News Eyewitness: Palestine protests and Albanian celebration Chris Hobbs attends more controversial protests in the capital and a celebration of national identity. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/12/2025 Feature Report highlights critical gaps in preventing sexually motivated crimes against women The Angiolini Inquiry’s second report calls for a fundamental shift in the prevention of sexually motivated crimes against women in public spaces. Police Professional 3/12/2025 News PC charged with stealing cash while on duty A Warwickshire Police officer has been charged with stealing property, including cash and jewellery, during the course of his duties. BBC 3/12/2025 News Police use helicopter in innovative West Prince enforcement effort CANADA: RCMP in Prince Edward Island recently employed a helicopter to support officers conducting targeted enforcement in West Prince, marking the first time this innovative approach has been used in the province. Blue Line (Canada) 3/12/2025 News «302303304305306307308309310Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
