Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103270 total results. Showing results 64781 to 64800 «323632373238323932403241324232433244Next ›Last » Can tech help the NFIB tackle the UK’s fraud crisis? Fraud offences are a major, and growing, concern for authorities in the UK and around the world. According to the Crime Survey for England and Wales, there were over 3.8m reported incidents of fraud in the UK in the year ending June 2019. The gruesome reality of fraud in the country means that roughly one out of every fifteen people might have suffered a fraud attempt in the same year, generating stress and personal losses. In 2020, COVID-19 has yet added more complication within tackling scams, with fraudsters using the pandemic to target people online and frauds growing at a record rate, whilst many victims are not reporting the crimes to the authorities, leaving the criminals unpunished. Government Computing 31/7/2020 News Rest days: Who’s counting? Police forces in England, Wales and Scotland owe their officers more than 481,419 rest days, it has been revealed. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/7/2020 News Anger after rape prosecutions fall by 30% Rape prosecutions have dropped by more than 30 per cent over the past 12 months, resulting in the lowest number of convictions for at least five years. The Times - Subscription at source 31/7/2020 News Police numbers at their highest since 2012 Police numbers are at their highest in eight years after the government’s drive to reverse an almost decade-long fall. The Times - Subscription at source 31/7/2020 News Britain deserves a 21st-century police force The pressures on the police are relentless. During the pandemic, they have had to enforce stringent new restrictions on civil liberties and police a wave of protests, while continuing to deal with violent crime and county lines drug dealing. The Times - Subscription at source 31/7/2020 Feature, Opinion Michael Brown: Officer won’t be charged for 2014 killing of teenager Prosecutors in the US city of St Louis have said they will not bring charges against a former police officer who shot dead a black teenager in 2014. BBC 31/7/2020 News Five arrested by NCA officers over Rotherham abuse allegations Five men have been arrested in connection with allegations of abuse relating to four girls in Rotherham. National Crime Agency (NCA) 30/7/2020 News Gangs fuelling illegal pet trade Forces across the country have renewed warnings to dog owners that their pets are being targeted by criminal gangs. Microchipping and increased security have been urged after an increase in thefts. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/7/2020 News How prosecutors in CPS South East are working to close rape charging gap Prosecutors and police forces in the South East have been working tirelessly to address the gap between reported rapes and cases reaching court. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 30/7/2020 News Home Office Police Officer Uplift Programme APCC Chair, Paddy Tipping said: “Police and Crime Commissioners are committed to meeting the targets for the recruitment of police officers established by the Police Uplift Programme. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 30/7/2020 News Home Office bi-annual Police Workforce statistics APCC Workforce Lead, Kim McGuinness and Equalities, Diversity and Human Rights Lead, Hardyal Dhindsa said: “We welcome the figures announced by the Home Office today, showing growth in both the police officer workforce and the increased proportion of officers that are Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic (BAME). Police Oracle 30/7/2020 News Canadian courts test the “rough sex” defence CANADA: In a trial in Canada later this year, one of the questions is whether Cindy Gladue liked rough sex. Specifically, if she liked it rough enough to consent to digital penetration that tore an 11cm wound in her vaginal wall. Ms Gladue bled to death, so she cannot testify. Bradley Barton, charged with her manslaughter, says her death was a tragic accident. Mr Barton’s case, a retrial, will be heard in November. The verdict in another case is expected on July 31st. David Miller is accused of first-degree murder of his girlfriend, Debra Novacluse, in 2016. He told police that her death was a result of rough sex gone too far. The Economist - Subscription at source 30/7/2020 Feature Truro police start wearing body cameras for ‘public safety, officer safety’ CANADA: Police in Truro, N.S., have started wearing body cameras to record interactions with the public. The police chief said it's partially a response to the global Black Lives Matter protests and partially to take advantage of improving technology. CBC News (Canada) 30/7/2020 News Land Transport (Drug Driving) Amendment Bill proposes random roadside drug testing NEW ZEALAND: A new law has been proposed to give the police powers to conduct random roadside drug testing of drivers. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 30/7/2020 News Connecting policing with live events, managing access and protecting data from harm It's been a fantastically busy month for forces and the National Enabling Programme, with forces fast approaching full rollout, completing acceleration or starting their implementation of the Identity Access Management element of the NEP. But importantly more and more users are realising the 'Power of Teams' and the connected secure services this programme is delivering with forces. National Enabling Programmes 30/7/2020 News To Protect and to Serve Public outcry over the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd earlier this year has ignited mass demonstrations against structural racism and police violence in the United States. The protests have reached every American state and spread to countries around the world; they arguably constitute the most broad-based civil rights movement in American history. Protests against the brutalization of communities of color by the U.S. criminal justice system have been growing for years, but the explosive scale of the uprising this spring and summer makes it clear that the United States has reached a national reckoning. Foreign Affairs 30/7/2020 Feature WA Police acquire Airbus H145 helicopter AUSTRALIA: The WA Police Force has ordered one H145 helicopter, making it the first Australian customer to operate the five bladed H145 variant. Australian Defence Magazine 30/7/2020 News Frontline Police staff to trial new real-time drug screening service NEW ZEALAND: Police and ESR are excited to announce the development of a drug-screening solution which allows our frontline officers, working in our communities, to carry out real-time testing of drugs including methamphetamine using a handheld device. Mirage News 30/7/2020 News Queensland Police cry foul over recruiting process AUSTRALIA: Senior Queensland police overlooked for promotion demanded to see the applications of successful candidates, sparking a crisis that has left dozens of high-ranking appointments in doubt. The Australian 30/7/2020 News Prosecution service under fire over record low rape convictions The Crown Prosecution Service has faced a barrage of criticism after rape convictions in England and Wales fell to a record low, with police publicly censuring its charging policies and a judge paving the way for a landmark legal challenge. 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