Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100642 total results. Showing results 6701 to 6720 «332333334335336337338339340Next ›Last » Police specialism in England and Wales: an exploratory review Purpose: There is a surprising lack of underpinning evidence relating to how police specialism is defined, conceived and operationalised nationally. This study aims to shed light on the development of specialism, adding insights towards academic and police knowledge on the topic. Design/methodology/approach: Exploratory research was conducted to draw evidence on police specialism in England and Wales according to publications in the literature and insights from high-ranking police officers. A total of 57 documents and 10 officers’ accounts were thematically analysed. Five main themes have been identified, relating to the development, impact and barriers of specialist units, knowledge and training. Findings: Socio-cultural, policy-based and historical information that contributed to the development of specialism in its contemporary form were discussed. The conceptual triggers for the institution of most specialist units were disasters and a need for modernisation. In both cases, police forces were faced with the inability to keep up with emerging threats and new criminal techniques. Some exceptions apply, with specialisms of sex offences still being underdeveloped and underfunded compared to other crimes. Overall, although specialism has the potential to positively impact police efficacy, the specialist knowledge of officers working within specialist units is frequently inferred – rather than measured. Practical implications: Organisational support and the quality of training impact specialism effectiveness. The substantial lack of resources allocated to specialism means that training for some crime types is either unavailable or difficult to complete. Police officers fear that specialism might lead to elitism and corrupt police practices. There is no evidence, however, that elitist beliefs are the direct result of specialism or rather additional co-occurring organisational, cultural and force-specific or role-dependant factors. Police officers’ wellbeing and specialist capacity take a significant toll. Originality/value: To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this was the first modern study of its kind that investigated how police specialism is conceived, instituted and prioritised in England and Wales. Journal of Criminological Research Policy and Practice - Subscription at source 13/11/2024 Research article Police ‘should’ve done more’ to save woman murdered by her ex, coroner finds AUSTRALIA: Police missed an opportunity to protect a woman who was stabbed to death by her ex-partner in front of their three children, Victoria's state coroner has found. 9 News (Australia) 13/11/2024 News Police to enforce new gangs law including patch ban NEW ZEALAND: Police have announced Operation Nickel, a nationwide operation focused on the enforcement of the Gangs Act 2024. Times Online (New Zealand) 13/11/2024 News Initial investigation into Katie Simpson death was ‘flawed’ and ‘failed her family’, Police Ombudsman finds The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland has concluded that the initial police investigation into the death of a 21-year-old woman was “flawed” and “failed” her family. Police Professional 13/11/2024 News Nearly 200 gardaí have left the force in Cork city and county over last four years REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Justice Minister Helen McEntree said Government is taking a number of steps to accelerate recruitment and support retention in An Garda Síochána. Echo Live (Republic of Ireland) 13/11/2024 News Report urges risk-averse police to tap into private sector in the fight against economic crime A new report from the University of Portsmouth and Perpetuity Research urges more UK police forces to overcome a “risk averse” approach to working with the private sector and tap into a “wealth of expertise” – particularly in banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions – to tackle the complex and evolving landscape of economic crime, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 13/11/2024 Analysis, Feature My visit from police on Remembrance Sunday is living proof of our two-tier justice system A knock on the door to be accused of a non-crime hate incident from a year-old tweet is not what people fought and died for in the war. The Telegraph 13/11/2024 Feature, Opinion Police wellbeing dogs are beneficial for trauma resilience training, research paper concludes A newly published research paper has concluded that police wellbeing dogs are beneficial additions to forces’ trauma resilience training. Emergency Services Times 13/11/2024 News Simon Williams: Education and its impact on policing strategies (Part 1) In this conversation, Simon Williams shares his extensive experience in evidence-based policing, discussing its importance in building trust within communities and improving police effectiveness. He reflects on his career journey from the West Midlands Police to his roles in Australia and New Zealand, emphasizing the significance of education and learning from failures in implementing successful policing strategies. Williams encourages future leaders in policing to embrace evidence-based approaches to make a meaningful impact in their communities. PolicingTV 13/11/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Girl, 17, dies on M5 after leaving police vehicle A 17-year-old girl died after being hit by a car on the M5 shortly after getting out of a stationary police vehicle, the police watchdog has said. BBC 12/11/2024 News Police officer arrested on suspicion of supporting Hamas A Gloucestershire constable in his thirties was held on suspicion of providing support for a proscribed organisation The Times - Subscription at source 12/11/2024 News Gardaí at Cork City’s newly-deployed community policing van catch prolific shoplifter REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Inspector James Hallahan said more garda patrols are planned in and around the city centre over the coming weeks too. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 12/11/2024 News Police apologise for ‘flawed’ probe that ‘failed’ family of murdered showjumper Police initially believed Katie Simpson, 21, took her own life in August 2020. Her sister's partner Jonathan Creswell was arrested on suspicion of murder seven months later. His trial ended following his sudden death in April. Sky News 12/11/2024 News Airport policing lead joins Ministry of Defence Police as new Assistant Chief Constable The MDP has announced the appointment of Simon Dobinson into the role of Assistant Chief Constable, Territorial, Crime and Support. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/11/2024 News Teenage girl dies in fatal crash on motorway after fleeing police vehicle The girl, 17, died at the scene on Monday night. The Independent 12/11/2024 News Police officer arrested on suspicion of terrorism offence A serving Gloucestershire Police officer has today (Tuesday 12 November) been arrested by officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South West (CTPSW) on suspicion of a terrorism offence. Gloucestershire Constabulary 12/11/2024 News Officer arrested on suspicion of providing support to Hamas terrorist group Specialist officers are carrying out a number of searches in relation to this investigation, including of a vehicle and an address in Gloucester. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/11/2024 News Garda Commissioner apologises to man whose image on Garda notice board was posted online REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Commissioner has apologised in the High Court to a man who had sued after an image containing his name, address and photograph on a Garda notice board in a Dublin station ended up on social media. In an apology read to the High Court as Jonathan Berry settled proceedings against the Garda Commissioner for a substantial sum, it said the Commissioner wished to make it clear that Mr Berry “is not and never has been a criminal and has no convictions of any kind for any offence.” Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 12/11/2024 News How many parliamentary police are failing fitness tests? They’re the redoubtable men and women who keep our legislature safe. But is the thin blue line around the Commons looking a little bigger these days? Mr S has done some digging and found a Freedom of Information (FOI) request from the Metropolitan Police on fitness tests undertaken by the Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection unit – the elite squad assigned to protect MPs. The Spectator - Subscription at source 12/11/2024 Feature, Opinion Initial Police investigation into Katie Simpson death was ‘flawed’ and ‘failed the Simpson family’ The Police Ombudsman has concluded that the initial police investigation into the death of Katie Simpson was ‘flawed’ and ‘failed the Simpson family’. Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland 12/11/2024 News «332333334335336337338339340Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
