Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115944 total results. Showing results 66701 to 66720 «333233333334333533363337333833393340Next ›Last » Police body-worn cameras need checks and balances: ANU expert AUSTRALIA: Research published by ANU criminologist Kathryn Henne suggests that police body-worn cameras may not be as effective as policymakers around the world have asserted. Three weeks ago, the ACT Government changed laws to allow police to use body-worn cameras (BWC) on private property without consent, so long as they are overt (except where this would cause or increase danger). ACT police have used body-worn cameras since 2019, including when they draw firearms or tasers. Evidence captured by cameras would help both police and defendants in criminal proceedings, an ACT spokesperson said. Canberra Weekly (Australia) 25/8/2021 News More than 40% of 101 police calls abandoned during June More than 40% of non-emergency calls to police in June were abandoned by the caller, Scotland's chief constable has admitted. Iain Livingstone expressed his "personal regret" that more than 71,000 of the 101 calls were ended without being answered. BBC 25/8/2021 News Calls to ACT police have gone up by around 500 per week during the lockdown AUSTRALIA: Calls to police Operations at Belconnen have gone up by 500 per week. Most of these are health-related. The Canberra Times (Australia) 25/8/2021 News Black people more likely to be Tasered for longer, police watchdog finds Police chiefs attack report by Independent Office for Police Conduct as vague and out of date The Guardian 25/8/2021 News Police powers to hack and disrupt dark web pass Parliament AUSTRALIA: Federal police and organised crime investigators will be able to take over the online “dark web” accounts of criminals and terrorists and hack into their networks under new powers that passed Parliament on Wednesday. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 25/8/2021 News Lack of bail conditions putting domestic abuse victims at risk, says Victims’ Commissioner The Victims’ Commissioner has joined the growing call for breaches of pre-charge bail in domestic abuse cases to be made a criminal offence. Police Professional 25/8/2021 News IOPC and NPCC clash over review of Taser cases The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has warned that the police risks losing its legitimacy in the eyes of the public unless community concerns about the use of Taser are addressed. Police Professional 25/8/2021 News Police Chiefs’ blog: IOPC Taser review is “vague, lacks detail and ignores extensive pieces of work already underway” The IOPC has published a review of Taser based on 0.1% of its use. The National Police Chiefs' Council lead for Less Lethal Weapons, Chief Constable Lucy D'Orsi has written a blog responding: Scrutiny of the powers and responsibilities that police have to carry out our duties is critical to maintain the trust of communities. I am proud that the fundamental model of UK policing is one of consent and equally proud that we do so with a service which is only, on average, five per cent armed. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 25/8/2021 Feature, Opinion Public engagement and scrutiny are key to tackling taser concerns The APCC has responded to a report published today by the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC). Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 25/8/2021 News IOPC review of Taser use is statistically insignificant Police Federation of England and Wales responds to a review of 101 independent investigations which involved a Taser being used by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 25/8/2021 News Blog: We’ve got your back Steve Hartshorn, PFEW National Board Lead for Firearms and Less Lethal, updates on how your Federation has your back. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 25/8/2021 Feature, Opinion Police chiefs attack watchdog’s criticism of ‘disproportionate’ use of Tasers on black suspects Chief constables attacked the police watchdog today after a critical review of the use of Tasers concluded officers had deployed it unsafely and disproportionately against black people. The Times - Subscription at source 25/8/2021 News Terror travel advice: Returning foreign fighters and the jihadist threat in Spain The terrorist attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils four years ago this month left 14 people dead and more than 130 injured; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at the National Counter-Terrorism Strategy launched by the Spanish Government since those attacks, as well as the continuing threat and risk posed to Spain by both violent jihadist terrorism and returning foreign terrorist fighters. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 25/8/2021 Feature Review of IOPC cases involving Tasers 2015-20 Our review looked at 101 independent investigations existing research, stakeholder views and makes 17 recommendations for policing. [PDF] Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 25/8/2021 Report IOPC report flags concerns about police use of Taser The use of Tasers by police risks losing its legitimacy in the eyes of the public if community concerns are not addressed through improvements to national guidance, training and scrutiny of Taser use the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) warned today. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 25/8/2021 News Police need clearer guidance on Tasers – watchdog Police forces must be given clearer guidance about when they can use Tasers to control suspects, according to the police watchdog. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has reviewed controversial cases of Taser use. BBC 25/8/2021 News B.C. wildfires: Roving police patrols in evacuated zones helping deter crime, say RCMP CANADA: Roving police patrols through evacuated wildfire zones are helping deter crime, say B.C. RCMP. On Tuesday afternoon, provincial officials held a 2 p.m. press conference regarding ongoing wildfires burning throughout B.C. During the press conference, B.C. RCMP spokesperson Dawn Roberts discussed ongoing police patrols, including one that resulted in the seizure of break-in tools. Global News (Canada) 25/8/2021 News Toronto police make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory against protest from officers’ union CANADA: The Toronto police service has announced COVID-19 vaccinations will be required for all 7,400 uniform officers and civilian employees — a move the police union is opposing because it’s missing “critical details.” Toronto Star (Canada) 25/8/2021 News Device to save stab victims wins design award A 22-year-old student from Essex has won a prestigious award for designing a system to help police officers rapidly stem bleeding from knife wounds. Police Professional 25/8/2021 News Borders between seven forces ‘erased’ to tackle hare coursing Seven police forces in the Eastern region of England have effectively removed the borders between them to assist with the the arrest and prosecution of those involved in hare coursing. Police Professional 25/8/2021 News «333233333334333533363337333833393340Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
