Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 105108 total results. Showing results 65981 to 66000 «329632973298329933003301330233033304Next ›Last » A Comparison of Attribute-Focused and Harm-Focused Methods For Assessing the Risk of Organized Crime Groups: Are They in Agreement? Risk assessment methods are used to map the threat posed by organized crime and assist in the prioritization of policing resources. Within policing, risk assessment methods are currently in use that either focus on the attributes of organized crime groups or the types of harm posed. Statistical analysis was undertaken of risk assessment data produced using one attribute-focused and one harm-focused method. The study was based on a non-random sample of 113 attribute-focused and 77 harm-focused risk assessments of the same 17 OCGs, and a sub-sample of 36 pairs of risk assessments of 16 of the OCGs. A moderate correlation was found between the two methods, despite differences in their risk assessment processes. Lower levels of agreement tended to be associated with OCGs posing high levels of harm, particularly financial and psychological. Using the two risk assessment methods in combination is proposed as a way of building consensus that draws on their alternative perspectives. The techniques applied in this analysis could be used to inform revisions to the methods and their supporting materials, identify outlying risk assessments, and potentially incorporate other information sources such as harm indices. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice - Registration at source 23/8/2020 Research article In Every Artery of Society? How Dutch Community Police Officers Perceive Their Role in Early Detection of Violent Extremism Among Youth Early detection of radicalization processes that may lead to violent extremism takes place in a grey area. Primarily because no one can truly predict when someone poses a risk before there are any indications of criminal acts. The local police have been given an important role in countering violent extremism (CVE) policy; namely proactive information gathering at a stage in which people are still law-abiding citizens. However, little is known about how they perceive their role in CVE. Therefore, this article examines how community police officers deal with their mandate to engage in early detection, and discusses the side effects that accompany this practice. Based on open interviews with 22 constables in the Netherlands, we focus on the risk assessments made by these local professionals. In this article, we aim to contribute to a more thorough, inclusive, and well-informed debate about community policing with regard to suspicions of extremist behaviour among youth. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice 23/8/2020 Research article A Review of the Effects of the Violence Against Women Act on Law Enforcement One of the goals of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) was to improve law enforcement responses to sexual and domestic violence by providing funding to expand prevention, enhance investigations, and increase victim services. Since VAWA’s enactment, police responses to these crimes have evolved, including officer responses to victims and offenders, and various agency operations. This article highlights some noteworthy changes in law enforcement related to facilitating victim reporting, enhancing victim advocacy and services, crime reduction and investigative tools, supplementing personnel and training, and encouraging multiagency collaborations as a result of VAWA. Violence Against Women 23/8/2020 Research article Attitudinal Differences Between Female and Male Police Cadets/officers in Taiwan: the Nexus Between Gender, Immigration, and Crime This article focuses on differences in attitudes of female and male police cadets/officers in Taiwan. Using survey data from 538 Taiwanese police cadets/officers, we examine general attitudes toward immigration and crime. Whereas most research on Taiwanese police officers has historically been conducted on male officers, our sample consists of more than 30% females which enables us to investigate the following research questions: (1) Do cadets have negative attitudes toward immigrants? (2) Are females’ attitudes towards immigrants and immigration significantly different from males’? (3) Are female cadets more positive toward immigrants and immigration? Results indicate that female police cadets/officers are more supportive of immigrants and immigration. Policy implications are discussed for police in Taiwan in particular, and by implication, for police organizations in other nations. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 23/8/2020 Research article The Changing Perceptions of St. Lucian Policing: How St. Lucian Police Officers View Contemporary Policing The article explores the changes in St. Lucian society and how they inform current policing attitudes and practice based on interviews with police officers. It critically outlines the history of policing in St. Lucia and provides evidence that challenges popular notions about colonial policing. The article examines how the rise in crime has exposed the fundamental failings of the Royal St. Lucian Police Force (RSLPF) and the changing nature of police work. It elucidates that the primary legacy of colonialism on the workings and practices of the RSLPF is a dysfunctional culture of supervision and management that adversely affects most aspects of policing and the ability to effectively fight crime. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 23/8/2020 Research article Defund the police: can other cities learn from Seattle’s stumbling blocks? Seattle, site of anti-racist protests in the wake of George Floyd’s killing, have faced logistical issues and clashes with city leaders The Guardian 23/8/2020 Analysis, Feature Police diversity: ‘Why join a force of people you mistrust?’ "Why would you join a force of people you are taught to inherently mistrust?" BBC 23/8/2020 Analysis, Feature Letters show police felt lack of support from SNP ministers Scottish police felt “abandoned” by SNP ministers as the coronavirus pandemic hit Scotland, according to newly-released letters. The Sunday Times - Subscription at source 23/8/2020 News Raves to be hit with big fines as young people spread coronavirus New rules are taking effect to halt a surge in Covid‑19 cases blamed on house parties and other mass gatherings The Sunday Times - Subscription at source 23/8/2020 News Police called to more than 70 illegal parties on Saturday night Birmingham Police have issued reminders of the need for social distancing after being called to more than 70 street and house parties and other unlicensed gatherings overnight. The Telegraph - Subscription at source 23/8/2020 News Coronavirus: New £10,000 fines for organisers of illegal raves from Friday Police in England will be able to fine organisers of illegal gatherings of more than 30 people such as raves up to £10,000 from Friday, ministers say. BBC 23/8/2020 News ‘Officers feel under siege’: Police are now filming incidents on their mobile phones so they can refute claims of racism made online Police officers are privately recording incidents on their personal mobile phones so they can refute claims of racism or sexism that are posted on social media. Mail Online 22/8/2020 News White police 24 times more likely to be promoted than black, Asian or mixed race peers EXCLUSIVE: Only 32 black and 289 Asian or mixed raced officers increased rank in three years, dwarfed by 7,766 white cops. Figures come week after police close investigation into 1993 race murder of Stephen Lawrence Mirror 22/8/2020 News Coronavirus: Eight NI police officers test positive for Covid-19 Eight police officers have tested positive for Covid-19 in an outbreak in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area. BBC 22/8/2020 News Eight police officers test positive for Covid-19 Two police stations in Northern Ireland have been closed for a “deep clean” after eight officers tested positive for Covid-19. Police Professional 22/8/2020 News Eight police officers test positive for Covid-19 Eight police officers have tested positive for Covid-19 in an outbreak in the Antrim and Newtownabbey area. BBC 22/8/2020 News Belgium custody death: ‘Shocked’ police chief steps aside Belgium's director-general of police has said he is deeply moved by a video showing a Slovak man being pinned down in a cell hours before he died. BBC 22/8/2020 News Cop Canned Police officer fired after caught tasing unarmed woman on her porch in viral TikTok video A police officer has been fired after he was caught tasing an unarmed woman on her porch in a viral TikTok video. The Sun 22/8/2020 News Hard policing, soft inspection? The silence of UK inspectorates is damaging policing by consent As policing by consent and the basis of police interaction with the public are widely debated, Dr Brian Moss of the University of Southampton argues that a hardening of police tactics – such as increased used of CEDs and predictive policing – have been met largely with silence by the UK police inspectorates. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 22/8/2020 Feature, Opinion Coronavirus in Scotland: Social-distancing rules mean most lockdown burglaries are unsolved Police caught fewer criminals who broke into people’s homes because they were hampered by social distancing rules, a senior officer has claimed. The Times - Subscription at source 22/8/2020 News «329632973298329933003301330233033304Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
