Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100643 total results. Showing results 67701 to 67720 «338233833384338533863387338833893390Next ›Last » Police Foundation Report, “A diversity uplift?” – APCC response “While it’s encouraging that the percentage of female police officers has increased since 2007 it is disappointing that similar improvements haven’t been made in BAME representation. We all know that better workforce representation is important in terms of legitimacy, but also in terms of our forces having the diversity of thought that is one of the hallmarks of outstanding organisations. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 27/1/2020 News State of flux: What’s happening with the independent review of Prevent? Lord Carlile's removal as the independent reviewer of the counter-terror Prevent strategy following a legal challenge has left the Government in a difficult position. With just eight months until the Review must, by law, be completed and its findings shared, Policing Insight contributor Andrew Staniforth explores the challenges ahead. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/1/2020 Analysis Police Scotland confirm climate activists not classed as terrorists Police Scotland has confirmed that Extinction Rebellion and other climate protest groups will not automatically be referred to the Prevent scheme for tracking suspected terrorist activities. The Scotsman 27/1/2020 News The Government must not be allowed to ‘forget’ about the Cyprus gang rape teenager Earlier this month, it was the top story on news bulletins. A British teenager found herself in the eye of a storm, as reporters and protesters converged on a court in Cyprus. Photographs in which she tried to conceal her face were on just about every front page, sending shivers down the spine of any woman who could imagine herself in a similar situation. The Telegraph - Subscription at source 27/1/2020 News Police funding settlement: The biggest increase in a decade leads to unanswered questions Last week's police funding settlement - the biggest increase in police funding for a decade - has been welcomed by many in the service. While the headline figures are impressive, former Assistant Chief Constable and now CoPaCC Director Ian Wiggett takes a closer look and finds some questions still need to be answered. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/1/2020 Analysis World Class Policing: New Zealand Police Mobility Programme equips officers for the future A force-wide initiative to equip officers with smartphones and develop apps that maximise the benefits of mobile working was recognised as a winner at the recent inaugural World Class Policing Awards sponsored by Accenture. In the fourth of twelve articles focusing on the award-winning nominations, Keith Potter takes a closer look at the New Zealand Police Mobility Programme. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/1/2020 Innovation Met Police to launch facial recognition operationally Despite the continuing controversy around its use, the Metropolitan Police will be deploying live facial recognition across the capital Computer Weekly 27/1/2020 News Drones legislation goes through Parliament this week Police forces will be given stop and search powers around airports and prisons in new drone legislation going through Parliament today. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 27/1/2020 News ‘Name and shame’ forces who do not sign up to national ICT systems Forces who sign up to national ICT systems and then pull out at the last minute should be named and shamed, according to an academic who leads on the government’s digital transformation strategy. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 27/1/2020 News On-duty officer dies in motorway collision An officer serving with Cumbria Constabulary’s mobile support group has died following a collision on the M6 motorway near Carlisle. Police Professional 27/1/2020 News Fund launched to ease pressure on police by reducing acquisitive crime Bidding for grants from a new government fund that aims to ease pressure on policing by reducing levels of acquisitive crime will open today (January 27), the Home Office has announced. Police Professional 27/1/2020 News Police to receive new powers to counter drone misuse Police are set to receive new powers allowing them to land, inspect and seize drones under a Bill which has its second reading in Parliament today (January 27). Police Professional 27/1/2020 News PFEW demands action on cars being used as weapons against officers The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) is calling for national action to combat the increasing number of incidents in which officers are killed or injured by vehicles in the course of their duties. Police Professional 27/1/2020 News New survey shows public support for drone use Four out of five Britons would support the widespread adoption of drones if stringent safety, security and monitoring measures existed, according to a survey for Vodafone. UKAuthority.com 27/1/2020 News Longer sentences will not cut crime, say prison experts Boris Johnson’s hardline approach to justice will not cut crime and will only pile pressure on overstretched prisons, expert campaigners have said, as research reveals life sentences have already risen sharply. The Guardian 27/1/2020 News Facial recognition cameras will put us all in an identity parade The Metropolitan police are rolling this technology out on to our streets, but it has grave human rights implications The Guardian 27/1/2020 News Sergeant caught with child abuse images at Coatbridge police station faces jail A police sergeant has left his job and faces jail after admitting the possession of child abuse images. Daily Record 27/1/2020 News New £25m fund launched for ‘preventative approach’ to crime The Home Office is launching a new multi-million pound scheme which will see more street lights and gated alleyways rolled out across the country in order to tackle crime. Local Government Association 27/1/2020 News UK government gives police new powers to enforce drone laws The new Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill will allow police to land, inspect and seize drones, as well as give immediate fines to users. International Airport Review 27/1/2020 News Police recruitment: Recruiting creative thinkers will drive innovation in policing With police forces across the UK now faced with the task of recruiting an additional 20,000 officers, Policing Insight Contributor Andrew Staniforth says the service should seize the opportunity to recruit more creative thinkers for the benefit of policing. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/1/2020 Opinion «338233833384338533863387338833893390Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
