Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103270 total results. Showing results 63741 to 63760 «318431853186318731883189319031913192Next ›Last » I used to be on the police drug squad. Here’s why I’m voting against legalising cannabis NEW ZEALAND: I am a former member of a police drug squad, in one of New Zealand's major cities. I will be voting against legalising cannabis. I agree that for the end users of drugs, where the use of that drug begins to affect a person's health or mental wellbeing, medical or other intervention is very important, rather than putting that person before the courts. Stuff (New Zealand) 7/9/2020 Feature, Opinion Ontario police women fight back CANADA: GUELPH, ON, Sept. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - Police women in Ontario are taking their frustration to the skies. An aerial banner will be flown across the GTA at 5pm Monday and again on Wednesday (weather permitting), reading "Stop Police Sexual Violence Against Women #Tarnishedbadge #MeToo." This message is in response to reported sexual assault, harassment, and reprisals perpetrated by members of several Ontario Police Services. Yahoo! 7/9/2020 News Recognising the needs of police officers and staff to help keep them safe How the College and the Police Federation work together to influence and help shape decision-making processes and operational implementation College of Policing 7/9/2020 Feature, Opinion Outlawing legitimate protest and targeting campaign groups is dangerous and unsustainable The COVID-19 pandemic and and Black Lives Matter protests have seen policing face new and unique challenges over recent months; but as crowd control specialist Owen West points out, attempting to ban legitimate demonstrations and reclassifying protest groups as serious crime organisations or domestic extremists is both dangerous and futile. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 Feature, Opinion Custody Time Limit extended for serious remand offences Temporary legislation expected to be in place for nine months to help reduce court case backlog. Police Professional - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 News Violence op by Met, Kent and BTP leads to successful stop and search Three forces took part in a joint operation to disrupt violence across South East transport hubs, resulting in 145 arrests and 56 weapons seized. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 News Police Scotland postpones staff welfare survey until next year Force accused of 'sidelining' mental wellbeing of officers and staff as plans for survey put back due to pandemic. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 News Custody time limits extended to assist criminal courts coronavirus recovery plan People arrested for serious crimes are set to spending longer in custody awaiting trial under new government measures to keep the public safe while courts recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Police Professional 7/9/2020 News Assaults on police officers up by 21 per cent over lockdown, with rise in spitting Police forces across the UK have suffered a 21 per cent increase in assaults on their officers over the lockdown period. Police Professional 7/9/2020 News More Police Officers and Staff now have access to effective, secure and user friendly technology It's been a really busy month again for the National Enabling Programmes team, with even more officers and staff now using M365 & Teams. The first two forces passed the important milestone which enables full roll out but we have many more forces approaching the same point in the coming weeks. National Enabling Programmes 7/9/2020 News Manchester Arena bombing inquiry set to begin as survivors seek answers on emergency response The inquiry, which starts on Monday, will look at what authorities knew about Salman and Hashem Abedi and if mistakes were made. Sky News 7/9/2020 News Crime agency under fire over bank signature forgery The National Crime Agency is facing criticism for failing to investigate reports alleging that banks forged signatures and fabricated evidence in court actions to repossess homes. BBC 7/9/2020 News Hong Kong shocked by violent police arrest of 12-year-old girl Child’s mother says her daughter was buying art supplies when she was tackled and pinned to the ground by police The Guardian 7/9/2020 News Senior police officers ‘burning out’ with psychological battles amid mental health crisis New research has shown high ranking officers at Police Scotland have been blighted by soaring levels of post traumatic stress disorder. Daily Record 7/9/2020 News 20 per cent increase in assault on police during lockdown At least 7,147 instances of assault were recorded over the first three months of lockdown Wales Online 7/9/2020 News Dramatic moment five police officers surround two elderly women sitting on a Melbourne park bench and threaten to arrest them Five police officers surrounded two elderly women sitting on a park bench in Melbourne and threatened to arrest them for not showing their identification. Mail Online 7/9/2020 News Assault weapon: corona. Police in UK county report doubling of spit and cough attacks against officers amid pandemic Leicestershire Police lament a “particularly distasteful trend” of officers being assaulted with spit and cough, with the number of incidents in the county more than doubling since the Covid-19 epidemic hit the UK. RT 7/9/2020 News Younger in service, less experienced: The dramatic change in the UK’s police service profile over the past five years A quarter of all police officers in England & Wales now have less than five years’ service, and one in 10 is in their first year in the job; in the second of two articles examining the changing nature of the policing workforce, Ian Wiggett reveals the dramatic shift in length of service and experience, the risks and opportunities it creates, and how forces can respond. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 Analysis, Feature Scottish police ‘will have power to evict domestic abusers from homes’ Police and courts will be given powers to remove suspected domestic abusers from victims’ homes under new proposals put forward by the Scottish government. The Times - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 News Authorities ask Google to identify all phone users near crime scene Police forces in the US have angered civil rights group by asking Google for the details of smartphone users who were near crime scenes when offences were committed. The Times - Subscription at source 7/9/2020 News «318431853186318731883189319031913192Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events