Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100109 total results. Showing results 65881 to 65900 «329132923293329432953296329732983299Next ›Last » UK government to bring in emergency coronavirus law today giving police more power to arrest people as London faces ‘lockdown’ The Army is on standby as Londoners warned they could be put on 'lockdown' first Manchester Evening News 19/3/2020 News Ex-Met Police Commissioner: London lockdown must be last resort The former head of the Metropolitan Police has told LBC that the lockdown of London must only be the very last resort in the fight against coronavirus. [video] LBC 19/3/2020 News Sniffer dogs have their noses put out of joint by computer Sniffer dogs may soon need to look for new jobs because researchers have designed a computer chip that can “smell” dangerous chemicals. The Times - Subscription at source 19/3/2020 News Letting police enforce trespass is a dangerous move Changes to trespass law that have been recently mooted by the government risk criminalising the homeless, travellers and ramblers by making all forms of trespass an offence. The Times - Subscription at source 19/3/2020 Feature, Opinion Coronavirus: UK calls in army to support police, transport oxygen and run emergency medical centres Britain’s armed forces will be playing an active part in combating the coronavirus pandemic with a range of services being planned from transporting oxygen and supplies, running emergency medical centres, support for police and border forces during public disturbances, and helping to find possible antidotes to the disease. The Independent 19/3/2020 News Dismay over UK plan to close unsolved Troubles cases Irish government says No 10 proposal to pursue only cases with compelling new evidence betrays Stormont agreement The Guardian 18/3/2020 News HMICFRS suspends inspections of police and fire and rescue services Public health emergencies, such as the Coronavirus epidemic, put additional strain on the UK’s emergency services. As a result, until further notice, HMICFRS has suspended all inspection work requiring contributions from police forces and fire and rescue services, to enable them to focus on their vital work at this time. This includes the joint-agency inspections, which we carry out with other inspectorates. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 18/3/2020 News Coronavirus bill: can the police detain infected patients? Emergency laws would give government power to shut airports and take patients into custody The Week - Registration at source 18/3/2020 News Police and Crime Commissioner issues warning over heartless scammers exploiting coronavirus pandemic A police commissioner is warning people in North Wales to beware of heartless scammers using the coronavirus pandemic to prey on the vulnerable. Deeside.com 18/3/2020 News Greater Manchester Police say their service ‘may look different for a while’ amid coronavirus outbreak The country was put on virtual lockdown this week when people were told to avoid all essential travel and contact with others in a bid to try and stop the highly contagious flu-like virus spreading Manchester Evening News 18/3/2020 News Coronavirus: UK police to start ‘graduated withdrawal of service’ if outbreak worsens Police will be forced to enact a “graduated withdrawal of service” from their normal duties if the coronavirus outbreak worsens, senior officers have said. The Independent 18/3/2020 News Retired police could be back on the beat as coronavirus crisis hits 999 officers Senior police leading the UK's response to the Covid-19 pandemic gave evidence to MPs on the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee Mirror 18/3/2020 News Paying specials among civil contingency response options Home Affairs Committee told that lack of officer testing could also be affecting front line numbers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/3/2020 News UK government changes stance on reopening unsolved NI murder cases Cases that "do not meet realistic threshold' will be closed but inquiry reports to victims families would still be made. Police Professional - Subscription at source 18/3/2020 News All long new trials to be halted at justice system rethinks response New bill will also give Police and Border Force new powers to protect public health. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/3/2020 News Virtual Justice in the Time of COVID-19 With all criminal trials longer than three days set to be put on hold to delay the spread of coronavirus, Dr Mimi Zou looks at how new technologies deployed in Chinese courts made it possible to continue holding hearings during the crisis. Police Professional 18/3/2020 Analysis, Feature Study recommends introduction of compulsory lie detector tests for sex offenders Research conducted on behalf of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has concluded that mandatory polygraph tests for all convicted sex offenders would significantly boost the amount of incriminating evidence uncovered during investigations. Police Professional 18/3/2020 News Coronavirus: Police ‘Covid-19 Cars’ will be used to ensure officers have protective equipment Despite some concerns around availability of personal protective equipment and staffing levels, it is currently business as usual for operational policing, senior officers leading the policing response to the Coronavirus told a Home Affairs Select Committee today (March 18). Policing Insight - Subscription at source 18/3/2020 News Met officers shredded documents ahead of undercover policing inquiry The police watchdog found evidence that potentially relevant documents had been shredded after an order went out warning officers not to The Telegraph - Subscription at source 18/3/2020 News Australia – you have a drug problem A new report highlights that Australia’s illicit drug use is rising. Despite policymakers’ best efforts, the country needs to be honest and open to new ideas, says Dr John Coyne, Head of Strategic Policing and Law Enforcement Program at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI). Policing Insight - Subscription at source 18/3/2020 Feature, Opinion «329132923293329432953296329732983299Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events