Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103228 total results. Showing results 601 to 620 «272829303132333435Next ›Last » Police Minister’s office blames Labour government for police recruit exemptions NEW ZEALAND: The Police Minister's office says the use of discretion over police college recruits who had not passed a literacy test was introduced in 2018 under the Labour government. It comes after the minister Mark Mitchell and Police Commissioner Richard Chambers were challenged over revelations an Assistant Commissioner personally signed off at least two exemptions from recruitment standards. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 18/6/2025 News Senior police officer allowed recruits to bypass fitness test NEW ZEALAND: The Herald can reveal a senior police officer and a frontrunner to be Police Commissioner Richard Chambers’ permanent deputy allowed recruits who failed fitness standards into police college. NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 18/6/2025 News Evan Fitzgerald case shows why gardaí cannot operate on a ‘trust us’ basis REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Next Garda commissioner will start with unenviable list of controversies and must ensure these do not turn into crises The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 18/6/2025 Feature, Opinion Garda associations do not believe 15,000 target can be met REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Two Garda staff associations, representing the bulk of members, do not believe that Government targets to increase the Garda strength to 15,000 in five years can be met. The Garda Representative Association (GRA) and the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors (AGSI) also said the morale crisis among members stems from a belief that Garda management is “not listening” to their concerns. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 18/6/2025 News Violence Reduction Units year ending March 2024 evaluation report RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: Violence Reduction Units (VRUs) operate in 20 police force areas (PFAs) with the aim to prevent and reduce serious violence (SV) by taking a whole-systems and early intervention approach. VRUs are part of the SV Fund, which also supports more policing focused Grip activity to tackle violence through activity in ‘hotspots’. This report evaluates the VRU programme for the 2023 to 2024 period, marking the fifth year of operation for most VRUs. Home Office 18/6/2025 Report Police Scotland commences roll out of body worn video in the Highlands and Islands Around 400 officers, including road policing officers and dog handlers, will be equipped with the new devices over the coming weeks. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/6/2025 News Force made ‘error’ in handling criminal record of transgender offender Justice Minister Angela Constance said she had been assured by Police Scotland it was an 'isolated incident.' Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/6/2025 News Crime and Policing Bill: MPs propose expanding UK’s ability to prosecute war criminals at home MPs have proposed allowing authorities to prosecute people suspected of genocide and other war crimes, regardless of their link to the country. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/6/2025 News Executive urged to prioritise funding for PSNI Recovery Plan The Northern Ireland Policing Board has called on the Executive to prioritise the funding needed to support the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Recovery Plan for additional officers and staff. Police Professional 18/6/2025 News Police Ombudsman to ‘take temporary leave of absence’ Northern Ireland’s Police Ombudsman has announced she is to “take a temporary leave of absence with immediate effect”. Police Professional 18/6/2025 News A complete turnaround: police and gay men 1950–2010 The remarkable turnaround within policing in England and Wales between 1950 and 2010 in relation to gay and bisexual men reflects both the change within society as well as legislation requiring equality and diversity. Change came about largely because the police service had to respond to changes outside their organisation, but latterly some change has been driven from within the organisation. The changes have enabled some gay and bisexual men to flourish within the police force and secure the confidence of people who in the past had good reason to fear the police. It has also given lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people more confidence to report attacks on them. However, beneath the broad brush headlines, there is a complex history with many variations, particularly in the period 1950–1990. What may have happened in one police force, or even one police district, is not necessarily replicated in another force or area. Other than in North America, few detailed historical studies of police operating in this field have been published. Based on research into official archives, contemporary reports, first-hand accounts of retired police officers and examination of the reporting of cases, the author examines the changes over a sixty-year period in the way the police approached homosexuality both within society, as well as within the police service itself, thus providing a short history of this theme. Policing and Society 18/6/2025 Research article Disgraced police chief who lied about Navy career ‘undermined’ Harry Dunn case Nick Adderley has been reprimanded and blamed for causing an ‘avoidable’ breakdown in relations between the force and Mr Dunn’s family The Telegraph - Subscription at source 18/6/2025 News Dog Legislation Officer who deals with XL Bully removals recognised with award PC Jonathan Mann took on the DLO role and although it has taken its toll on him he continues to perform at the highest levels. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/6/2025 News Nick Adderley errors and use of social media ‘had detrimental’ impact on Harry Dunne investigation During the investigation the Foreign Office contacted Northamptonshire Police and requested CC Adderley did not repeat erroneous statements. His use of unchecked social media also made family liaison and the work of the SIO very difficult. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/6/2025 News ACT Chief Police Officer Scott Lee raises concerns as age of criminality increase looms AUSTRALIA: Canberra's top cop has raised concerns ACT support services aren't ready for the impending change to the age of criminal responsibility. ABC News (Australia) 18/6/2025 News New details emerge on fatal shooting of Tasmanian police officer AUSTRALIA: “No one expected” a court-ordered house repossession to end with a veteran police officer’s death, as investigations continue. News.com.au (Australia) 18/6/2025 News Cyclists send record amount of video to police showing close passes by drivers Cyclists are sending a record amount of video footage to police after being overtaken too closely by motorists, new figures show. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/6/2025 News Northamptonshire police apologise to Harry Dunn’s family for failures investigating his death Scathing review finds ‘significant shortcomings’ in force’s investigation of teenage motorcyclist’s death and how case was handled The Guardian 18/6/2025 News Police consider options for adopting body cameras NEW ZEALAND: The police union says officers getting body cameras for the first time will counter people doctoring phone footage of interactions. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 18/6/2025 News Police ‘should have arrested’ fatal crash diplomat An American diplomat who was driving on the wrong side of the road when she caused a fatal car crash "could and should have been arrested", a review has concluded. BBC 18/6/2025 News «272829303132333435Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
