Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115045 total results. Showing results 6601 to 6620 «327328329330331332333334335Next ›Last » Garda arrested over missing drugs released without charge REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Officer placed on suspension immediately on release but files being preparped for DPP The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 20/11/2025 News Black Skins Rubber Bullets: Policing of Student Protests in South Africa This research article examines police brutality against Black communities in South Africa, specifically focusing on the #FeesMustFall movement of 2015–2016 which advocated for free and decolonized education. The South African police force historically enforced colonial and Apartheid policies, which oppressed Black communities and maintained racial hierarchies. Despite the country's transition to democracy, the South African Police Services continue to target Black individuals as perceived threats. This study utilizes the theoretical frameworks of racial profiling to examine how law enforcement disproportionately targeted Black students, particularly those who experienced severe attacks, arrests, harassment, and were shot at with rubber bullets. This theoretical lens reveals the systemic biases and prejudices embedded within police practices, contributing to the ongoing cycle of discrimination and violence against Black individuals. Using a virtual ethnographic approach, the study analyzes data from Twitter, YouTube, and qualitative interviews with victims of police brutality during the protests. The conclusion emphasizes the urgent need to decolonize inherited social systems, particularly the police force, to address the systemic roots of racial profiling and police brutality. It advocates for transformative changes that can ensure justice and equality for Black communities in South Africa. Race and Justice 20/11/2025 Research article Evaluating match confidence in automated face recognition via likelihood ratio determination: A case study Forensic facial examinations (FFE) primarily relies on manual image examination by trained experts using standardized protocols to identify suspects through detailed comparisons. In contrast, automated facial recognition (AFR) employs machine learning and AI algorithms to generate match scores between faces, producing ranked lists of potential suspects within a given population. In both these approaches, final identification decisions must still be validated and justified by qualified practitioners to ensure legal accountability and court admissibility. This study presents an innovative FFE workflow based on the output of AFR and empowered by the use of a Bayesian statistical software tool based on kernel density estimation (KDE) for likelihood ratio (LR) calculation, demonstrated through a case study conducted with the Carabinieri Investigation Department. The methodology is based on (1) the generation of match scores between facial images using automated software, (2) the calculation of LRs through statistical modeling against reference population data, (3) Tippett Plot validation aligned with ENFSI (European Network of Forensic Science Institutes) guidelines to demonstrate model accuracy to ensure forensic reliability beyond mere LR calculation. The proposed framework provides court-admissible statistical results for facial comparisons while maintaining practitioner oversight. This methodological approach can support forensic practitioners in the courtroom with a statistical result related to the use of AFR tools. This methodology has been shared with ENFSI experts in facial comparison. Journal of Forensic Sciences 20/11/2025 Research article Police force to cut 60 support officers in savings Cheshire Police are looking to cut their roster of community support officers from 87 to 27 as they deal with "significant financial challenges". The force said it wants to save £13m over the next four years and put more police officers in neighbourhood teams. BBC 20/11/2025 News Psychological impact of cross-examination on forensic scientists: A mixed-methods study of courtroom stress This mixed-methods research examines the emotional and cognitive impact of courtroom testimony when conducted by forensic professionals in Pakistan. In this study, 10 practitioners of different forensic fields were interviewed semi-structurally, and 120 respondents were used to complete a structured questionnaire. The findings of the qualitative approach revealed that there was anticipatory anxiety prior to testifying, physical symptoms of being shaky and unable to sleep, and long-term emotional exhaustion. As a consequence, the professionals reported reduced confidence. Most interviewees noted that they felt unsupported and at the mercy of conflicting lawyers when being cross-examined. To endorse these results, the quantitative analysis found a high correlation between courtroom anxiety and psychological distress, and low use of coping strategies. Regression analysis highlighted that the greater the professional experience and previous courtroom training, the less stress he/she had and the more coping mechanisms were used, with demographic factors having relatively little influence. Lack of institutional support procedures that are formal endangers professionals to burnout and can lower their quality in testimonial services, which may affect the credibility of the judicial process. The results indicate that resilience training, formal debriefing, and supervision support should be used in forensic institutions to guarantee the well-being of practitioners and maintain the quality of courtroom evidence. Journal of Forensic Sciences 20/11/2025 Research article Anti-corruption police raid APY Lands administration office in Umuwa AUSTRALIA: Anti-corruption police have carried out several raids on the state's remote Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands as part of an ongoing investigation. ABC News (Australia) 20/11/2025 News Three police staff under criminal investigation over ‘misuse’ of devices NEW ZEALAND: Criminal investigations have begun into three police staff in relation to "misuse and inappropriate content". RNZ earlier revealed several police staff were under investigation, including an officer who had been stood down after inappropriate material was found on a police-issued device. 1 News (New Zealand) 20/11/2025 News Doreen Lawrence tells undercover policing inquiry officers assumed her family were criminals The mother of Stephen Lawrence has told the public inquiry into undercover policing that police assumed her family were criminals because they were black. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/11/2025 News Northamptonshire Police to be fined £50,000 after contempt of court finding Chief Constable tells court 'the failure of my force in this case has been appalling and I am speechless as to the numerous errors.' Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/11/2025 News Minister tackled on road casualties by peer on anniversary of brother’s death The Government has been challenged in Parliament over plans to cut road traffic casualties by a peer on the anniversary of his brother’s death following a motorcycle accident. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/11/2025 News Former MPS officer David Carrick guilty of further sexual offences Serial rapist and former Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer David Carrick has been found guilty of serious sex offences against a further two women. Police Professional 20/11/2025 News AI used to create fake car insurance documents to show police, MPs told Labour MP Peter Swallow called for the Government to crack down on those forging insurance documents, and all uninsured drivers, to improve road safety. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/11/2025 News Too many officers in staff roles as price of ‘uplift’ bites into workforce balance The focus on officer numbers is not giving forces the balanced work force they need in ICT, data analysis and other specialisms. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/11/2025 News Viewpoint: the death knell for local policing? PCC Joy Allen says the Home Secretary’s plan to abolish commissioners risks erasing historic forces like Durham. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/11/2025 Feature, Opinion Watchdog calls for changes to how justice system treats sexual violence survivors CANADA: The federal ombudsperson for victims of crime is calling for reforms to improve how survivors of sexual violence are treated by the criminal justice system. Blue Line (Canada) 20/11/2025 News Staffordshire commissioner’s appointment of temporary chief constable ruled unlawful The High Court has ruled that the Staffordshire police, fire and crime commissioner’s decision to seek to recruit a temporary chief constable following the suspension of Chris Noble was unlawful. Police Professional 20/11/2025 News CPFF funding secures new tactical equipment for Prince Albert Police CANADA: The Government of Saskatchewan is providing over $54,000 through the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund (CPFF) to the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) for the purchase of new communications equipment. Blue Line (Canada) 20/11/2025 News Inspector Terry Gillespie named officer in charge of West Shore RCMP CANADA: West Shore RCMP is welcoming a new officer in charge following the retirement of Superintendent Todd Preston in Aug. 2025. Blue Line (Canada) 20/11/2025 News Why does MoJ want to curtail jury trials in England and Wales? Right to trial by jury seen as bedrock of justice system but Sir Brian Leveson says court backlogs could lead to ‘total system collapse’ The Guardian 20/11/2025 Analysis, Feature Former Met officer David Carrick sentenced for rape and molesting child Convicted serial offender given a 37th life sentence for crimes against 12-year-old girl in 1980s and former partner The Guardian 20/11/2025 News «327328329330331332333334335Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
