Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104625 total results. Showing results 601 to 620 «272829303132333435Next ›Last » Custody progress inspection report – Argyll and West Dunbartonshire The aim of this progress inspection, undertaken jointly by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS), was to assess progress made on a healthcare improvement action plan put in place following a full inspection of the custody centres in Argyll and West Dunbartonshire in May 2024. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 23/7/2025 Report Custody Progress Inspection Report – Argyll and West Dunbartonshire A progress inspection of police custody facilities in Oban has led to additional recommendations being made to improve the healthcare provision for detainees. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 23/7/2025 News Police pressures a ‘cocktail for tragedy’ A rising number of Surrey Police officers are being signed off due to mental health issues, amid multiple pressures which have left many "really struggling". BBC 23/7/2025 News Ex-acting chief of DCP returns as Deputy Chief Constable after IOPC investigation Jim Colwell, who was the former acting chief of Devon and Cornwall Police (DCP), was investigated by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), with allegations of misconduct against him found proven. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/7/2025 News North Yorkshire Police officers ‘must be off duty’ to take part in Pride – chief constable The move follows a High Court ruling earlier this month, which said the participation of unformed officers from Northumbria Police in last year's Pride event was unlawful. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/7/2025 News Further improvement needed in police custody healthcare for detainees A progress inspection of Police Scotland custody facilities in Oban has led to additional recommendations being made to improve the healthcare provision for detainees. Police Professional 23/7/2025 News Confidential Mental Health Crisis Line for police staff and officers launched An independent and confidential Mental Health Crisis Line has been launched to provide immediate support for anyone working in policing experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts. Police Professional 23/7/2025 News MP’s comments on women in policing ‘highly offensive and insulting’ says Federation The chair of Cheshire Police Federation says it is “highly offensive and insulting” to suggest female police officers are not suitable to be out on the beat. Police Professional 23/7/2025 News Do psychosocial factors affect the (occupational) well-being of German police officers? A cross-sectional study Background: Psychological and social health is particularly important for police officers to perform their duties. Therefore, the present study identified and analysed relevant influencing psychosocial factors on officers of a state police unit in Germany. Methods: 253 (209 m/44f) police officers from a single, federal state police force in Germany volunteered to answer questionnaires which comprised the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ) and the Operational Police Stress Questionnaire (PSQ-Op). In addition, based on the response behaviour to each question, an Item Response Theory (IRT; Rasch model) was applied. This calculated score (Rasch score) can be regarded as a predictor of well-being (COPSOQ) and work-related stress (PSQ-Op) and was correlated with age, body mass index (BMI), weight, height and years/hours of work. The significance level was set at 5%. Results: COPSOQ: police officers reported moderate to highlevels of emotional exhaustion (41.1%) despite moderate to balanced emotional workloads and the need to suppress emotions (38.33%). PSQ-Op: about one-third of the police officers found shift work moderately stressful (27.27%), while 22.55% reported work-related health problems. Both questionnaires revealed good collegial cooperation (> 90%) and satisfaction with this (> 90%). Rasch score: Rasch scores of the COPSOQ showed significant negative correlations with working hours (p = 0.001, rho = -0.16), higher body weight (p = 0.007, rho =-0.17) and higher body height (p = 0.003, rho = -0.19). A significant positive correlation was established between the officer´s age and their working years (p = 0.001, rho = 0.65). The Rasch scores of the PSQ-Op had a significant positive correlation with younger age (p = 0.001, rho = 0.21) and fewer working years (p = 0.03, rho = 0.13). No significant correlation was found between the Rasch scores of the PSQ-Op and COPSOQ. Conclusion: German police officers experienced moderate emotional strain accompanied by moderate emotional exhaustion, however, this had little influence on decision-making. Good collegial cooperation and low physical strain contributed to low-moderate stress levels. Overtime and working when ill may also be contributing factors for physical exhaustion. The majority of officers fulfilled their occupational duties with undiminished energy. Job-related factors, such as effective cooperation among colleagues, appeared to have a positive impact on mental health. BMC Public Health 23/7/2025 Research article NT and Queensland police ministers join forces to laud moves to curb crime AUSTRALIA: The police forces of the Northern Territory and Queensland are collaborating in an effort to tackle crime and improve community safety. PS News (Australia) 23/7/2025 News No time for crime: Overstretched SA cops expose dire reality AUSTRALIA: Police officers have revealed the disgraceful state of the force, claiming they are unable to provide public safety or properly investigate crime. The Advertiser (Australia) - Subscription at source 23/7/2025 News Govt’s 500 police target delayed again as Australia poaching campaign considered NEW ZEALAND: The Government’s target to recruit 500 extra police officers in two years is facing another delay as a briefing suggests it could be achieved nine months late. NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 23/7/2025 News Garda numbers down: ‘Frontline Cork gardaí need resources and boots on the ground’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND:Data provided by justice minister Jim O’Callaghan in response to a Labour Party parliamentary question showed that between December 31, 2020, and January 31, 2025, the number of gardaí declined by 57 in the Cork City Division and by 43 in the Cork North and Cork West divisions. Echo Live (Republic of Ireland) 23/7/2025 News Living off the land: Cyber attackers ‘log in’ to harvest data Cybercriminals are increasingly using stolen credentials and exploiting legitimate tools and native access to “log in, instead of breaking in”, blend into their target’s environment and carry out ‘living off the land’ (LOTL) attacks; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at the nature of LOTL attacks, and why all organisations – including police and law enforcement agencies – should remove all unnecessary files, applications and systems to reduce their attack surface to such threats. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 23/7/2025 Analysis, Feature ‘No roles in policing women cannot do… it is a career anyone can thrive in’ This is the view of the NPCC chair, Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, who highlighted the important work women do within policing after a Reform UK politician said female officers should only patrol with a "big, strapping" male constable. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/7/2025 News 24/7 mental health crisis line launched for police staff across England and Wales A new confidential mental health crisis line has been launched to support police officers and staff across England and Wales who are experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts. Emergency Services Times 23/7/2025 News New recommendations for Oban police custody centre over detainee healthcare provision Inspectors from HM Inspectorate of Custody in Scotland (HMICS) and Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) have submitted new recommendations to improve the healthcare provision for detainees at policy custody facilities in Oban. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/7/2025 News NPCC celebrates role of women in policing The NPCC Chair, Gavin Stephens, responds to MP's comments made yesterday (21 July), about the role of women in policing. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 22/7/2025 News National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body report: 2025 The National Crime Agency Remuneration Review Body is an independent body which advises the Government on the pay and allowances of National Crime Agency (NCA) officers designated with operational powers. Home Office 22/7/2025 Report Female officers crucial to policing, says chief after ‘diminishing’ comments by Reform MP Rightwing party’s justice spokesperson had said women should be accompanied by male constables The Guardian 22/7/2025 News «272829303132333435Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
