Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115966 total results. Showing results 66121 to 66140 «330333043305330633073308330933103311Next ›Last » Give violence against women same priority as terrorism, says police watchdog Crimes against women and girls should be ‘strategic policing requirement’, says HM inspector of constabulary The Guardian 17/9/2021 News Police must prioritise tackling violence on women Tackling violence against women and girls should be as much of a priority as countering terrorism, a police watchdog has said. BBC 17/9/2021 News Lynne Owens to step down as head of UK National Crime Agency After five years at the agency tackling organised crime, she is leaving to focus on treatment for breast cancer The Guardian 17/9/2021 News First Responders’ Perceptions of the Presence of Support Canines in the Workplace First responders (e.g. police, firefighters, paramedics) experience significant and varied stressors in their personal and professional lives (Carleton et al. 2018a, Carleton et al. 2018b) and may be more vulnerable to psychological problems as a result (Komarovskaya et al. 2011). The use of support canines aids in mitigating psychological distress (Krause-Parello and Morales 2018); however, scant research exists on the effect of this support resource among first responders. The current study aimed to (1) assess first responders’ general endorsement of having support canines in their workplace and identify first responder characteristics that predict endorsement and (2) determine whether first responders from sites with (vs. without) support canines demonstrate better psychological wellness and psychological help-seeking. Participants included 140 first responders (64.3% males, 45.0% police officers) who completed measures of mental health (DASS-21; Lovibond and Lovibond 1995), psychological help-seeking (IASMHS; Mackenzie et al. 2004), and canine attitudes and experience with support canines (author developed). Results identified low levels of mental health symptoms overall, which did not significantly differ between participants from organizations with and without canine support. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Registration at source 17/9/2021 Research article Gun control in South Africa: Tightening the law, and more There are conflicting views over whether proposed amendments to South African law, which would reduce the number of licensed firearms and rule out the acquisition of a firearm for self-defence, will have the desired effect on gun crime in the country; but criminologist and lecturer Dr Guy Lamb of Stellenbosch University argues that the legislation changes are an important element in the efforts of the Government and police to keep guns out of the hands of criminals. Policing Insight 17/9/2021 Feature, Opinion Police Perceptions of Eyewitness Impairment Due to Alcohol and Other Drug Use: A Cross-Cultural Comparison Victims, witnesses, and suspects of crime are frequently intoxicated by Alcohol or Other Drugs (AOD) during the event. How intoxication is perceived by investigating officers, and the manner in which this is handled during interview procedures, can affect the quality of information obtained and therefore investigative outcomes. Various factors are likely to contribute to how intoxication is handled during the investigation of a crime, including standard procedures, familiarity with the effects of different substances, and cultural attitudes. While findings with respect to the effect of different substances on memory are still emerging, it is important to investigate whether police beliefs are consistent with available evidence. In this study, Australian and Indonesian police officers were surveyed about their perceptions of memory accuracy and credibility of victims and witnesses intoxicated with various substances (e.g. alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and opioids). A higher proportion of Australian police identified larger negative memory effects associated with alcohol intoxication. Police Practice and Research - Registration at source 17/9/2021 Research article Contributions to Operational Psychology: Psychological Training Model in the Context of Stress Management For Specialized German Military Police Personnel and Specialized Police Personnel The service of specialized and special forces of the Federal Armed Forces and police is characterized by complex situations. Such personnel often face numerous difficulties and extreme danger and experience periods of high stress when fulfilling their tasks. In the context of social and technological changes, it is necessary to explore the individual components of stress management in further detail, i.e., stress prevention, stress control, and stress coping mechanisms, and furthermore to consider these elements in the fields of training and service. For this purpose, a stress management model was created based on participant observations, expert ratings, and problem-centered interviews with specialized members of military police and special police forces. The results of the validation can be interpreted as suggesting that effective stress management requires a diverse range of techniques and methods, including the use of digital means such as e-learning, digital reality, and eye tracking, in order to be able to address new demands appropriately. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Registration at source 17/9/2021 Research article ‘Hotspot policing’ rolled out to more forces after violent crime fell by 70 per cent in pilot scheme Plus: Kit Malthouse, the Policing Minister, writes for The Telegraph below on why the Government is committed to making streets safer The Telegraph 17/9/2021 Feature Victoria police board joins union’s call for more mental-health services in wake of fatal shooting CANADA: The mayors of Victoria and Esquimalt, in their roles as co-chairs of their regional police board, are joining calls for better support services in B.C. for people with complex mental health needs. CBC News (Canada) 17/9/2021 News Kingston Police Services Board members get a glimpse of 2022 budget issues CANADA: Members of the Kingston Police Services Board got a high-level briefing Thursday on some of the challenges and opportunities facing the police department as it prepares a budget for the upcoming year. [VIDEO] Global News (Canada) 17/9/2021 News Putting the emphasis back on diversity for the London Police Services Board CANADA: LONDON, ONT. - For a time, the London Police Services Board was a model of diversity; with Black, Muslim and Indigenous representation. But the new interim-chair says that’s not the case now. CTV News (Canada) 17/9/2021 News Little Blue Heroes Sean and Joe graduate at Gorey Garda Station REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gorey Garda Station played hosted to its first graduation ceremony for young recruits Sean Barnes and Joe Masterson. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 17/9/2021 News Laws on secret garda operations to be reviewed REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Department of Justice is reviewing its proposed legislation to regulate covert garda operations following concerns from Drew Harris, the garda commissioner. The Times - Subscription at source 17/9/2021 News Renewed calls to address resourcing concerns at Cork Garda station REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: There has been a renewed request for a meeting with the Garda Commissioner to address concerns about resourcing issues at Carrigaline Garda Station. Echo Live (Republic of Ireland) 17/9/2021 News Hotspot policing is rolled out to 18 more forces with funding An initiative that enables officers to intensively target violence hotspots is becoming a pilot scheme backed with £4m of Home Office funding. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 17/9/2021 News Social media platforms ‘increasingly prominent in radicalisation’ A comprehensive analysis of the online activity of convicted extremists in England and Wales has found that open social media platforms are playing an increasingly prominent role in radicalisation. Police Professional 17/9/2021 News House of Lords support for greater legal protection for officers The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) believes officers are one step closer to being better protected by law after winning support from within the House of Lords. Police Professional 17/9/2021 News Live Event, New Webinar, Teams Meeting – which to use when! Join our ever popular Wednesday Webinar on 22nd September at midday, when David Bailey will be joined by Nic Saunders from Microsoft to talk through and demonstrate the different ways the different options can enabler more effective meetings. National Enabling Programmes 17/9/2021 Feature Police Chiefs’ Blog: Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe – reflections on the fight against violence against women and girls after latest police inspectorate report Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe, National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Violence and Public Protection blogs on the final report from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) on violence against women and girls. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 17/9/2021 Feature, Opinion Police Covenant Oversight Board minutes TRANSPARENCY DATA: The oversight board will meet quarterly to establish the police covenant and shape the development of the police covenant annual report. Home Office 17/9/2021 Report «330333043305330633073308330933103311Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
