Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97998 total results. Showing results 61501 to 61520 «307230733074307530763077307830793080Next ›Last » George Floyd: What does the data show about race and policing? Violence has erupted in cities across the US over the death of African-American George Floyd, after he was physically restrained by police in Minneapolis. BBC 2/6/2020 Analysis, Feature Police chief fired as black restaurateur is killed during George Floyd protests David McAtee was taking part in a protest in Kentucky against the killing of African Americans by police, and was himself killed, leading to two officers being put on leave and the local chief being sacked Mirror 2/6/2020 News “When the looting starts, the shooting starts”: Time for policing globally to find its voice Policing Insight's publisher, Bernard Rix, considers what George Floyd's tragic and senseless death means for policing globally, and concludes that it's time for police chiefs worldwide to lead by example. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 2/6/2020 Feature, Opinion RAC hits out at ‘truly shocking’ lockdown speeding offences Two-thirds of Britain’s police forces caught people driving in excess of 100mph during the first three weeks of the coronavirus lockdown, new data has shown. The Guardian 2/6/2020 News 24 hours in police custody – is police detention overused? This review of police custody raises important questions as to how and why police custody is used. Many of the problems are longstanding: the automatic authorisation of detention, the ineffectiveness of inspectors’ reviews, and increasingly long delays. It is frustrating that my research findings into police custody have not improved policy and practice, even when breaches of PACE are involved. Ten years ago, for example, I was critical that detainees were being held on average for just over nine hours but that's increased by four hours since then. Transform Justice 2/6/2020 Report Custody should be last resort, police told Suspects are being held in police custody more than 50 per cent longer on average than they were a decade ago, according to a report published today. The Times - Subscription at source 2/6/2020 News Defiant crime chief appoints deputy ruled unfit for office The crime commissioner at England’s second biggest police force has appointed a disgraced councillor as his deputy despite the appointment having been rejected by a scrutiny panel. The Times - Subscription at source 2/6/2020 News US protests aren’t as bad as in 1968 – but it’s heading that way Like Nixon before him, Trump may benefit from urban disorder The Times - Subscription at source 2/6/2020 Feature, Opinion George Floyd protests: Trump vows to send in military as riots engulf America’s cities President Trump last night declared that he would send in the US military where states were unwilling to deploy the National Guard in sufficient strength to restore peace after a week of unrest. The Times - Subscription at source 2/6/2020 News George Floyd death: Trump threatens to send in troops to end unrest President Donald Trump has threatened to send in the military to quell growing civil unrest in the US over the death of a black man in police custody. BBC 2/6/2020 News William and Kate praise Australia’s first responders The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have praised Australia’s firefighters, paramedics and police, telling them “you should be immensely proud of everything you do”. ITV News 2/6/2020 News Lockdown law guidelines for officers launched As officers begin to wrap their heads around a third set of changes to eased lockdown legislation, the Federation publishes guidelines which will hopefully bring some clarity. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 1/6/2020 News Volunteers Week 2020 Special Constables have pledged tens of thousands of hours so far to support Police Scotland’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Police Scotland 1/6/2020 News DCC Kerr statement on weekend arrests Deputy Chief Constable Will Kerr said: “The increase in people out and about following the relaxing of some of the restrictions has seen a rise in crime levels, reflected in the number of arrests over the weekend. Police Scotland 1/6/2020 News Criminals seek to exploit COVID-19 outbreak Organised crime groups target most vulnerable. Scottish Government 1/6/2020 News CPS West Midlands: Successful COVID-19 prosecutions – March to May 2020 CPS West Midlands Magistrates’ Court unit successfully prosecuted 78 COVID-19-related cases over the past three months including incidents of emergency workers and key workers being assaulted, threatened, coughed at and spat on by people claiming to have COVID-19. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 1/6/2020 News How to reform American police, according to experts USA: As protesters demonstrate against police violence, here are eight ideas for reforming law enforcement in the US. Vox 1/6/2020 Feature, Opinion Recognition for New Zealand Police in Royal Honours NEW ZEALAND: Former Police Commissioner Mike Bush, MNZM, and retired Detective Senior Sergeant David Harvey from Christchurch have both been recognised with Royal Honours announced today for their service to New Zealand Police and the community. New Zealand Police 1/6/2020 News Chief Peter Sloly: Restating the commitment to improving policing in Ottawa CANADA: The local and international events of the last two months have shaken me as a police professional and as a person — from the still unfolding impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic, to the tragic events in Minneapolis, to the latest series of internal and public trust issues affecting the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). We are all rebounding from these blows. But in these times we need to remain inspired to do our best and help every person and every community in Ottawa. Blue Line (Canada) 1/6/2020 Feature, Opinion ‘Anonymous’ takes credit for hacking the Minneapolis Police website The hacker group Anonymous has claimed credit for infiltrating the Minneapolis Police Department website and accessing a wide range of information about its officers. Mail Online 1/6/2020 News «307230733074307530763077307830793080Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
