Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102722 total results. Showing results 6961 to 6980 «345346347348349350351352353Next ›Last » St. John police scales back response to medical calls starting next year CANADA: Starting next year, the St. John police will scale back their response to medical calls in order to free up resources for other law enforcement duties. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla has more on how it will work, and what the public can expect. Global News (Canada) 22/12/2024 News, Video Three-quarters of police forces are failing to hit 999 call response time targets – so how does YOUR area fare? Three-quarters of police forces are failing to meet 999 call time targets, MailOnline can reveal today. Current guidelines state handlers should pick up 90 per cent of calls within ten seconds. Yet just ten of the 43 forces in England and Wales hit this goal over the entirety of the last 12 months. Mail Online 22/12/2024 News Burning questions: investigating officer support for hot spots policing This study examines patrol officers’ perceptions of a newly implemented hot spots policing strategy within the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD). Extensive research has shown that violent crime is disproportionately concentrated in very small geographic locations. Hot spots policing leverages this phenomenon by focusing police resources in these small, high-crime areas. While the effectiveness of hot spots policing in reducing crime is well-documented, the perspectives of frontline officers responsible for its implementation remain under-explored. Understanding officers’ attitudes during implementation is important, as buy-in may ultimately influence the success of policing strategies. This study addresses this gap by identifying three key factors influencing officer support for the strategy. Findings revealed that direct observations of crime reduction positively impacted officer support for hot spots policing. Concerns about officer safety and workload had negative influence. Interestingly, higher perceptions of command involvement were also associated with decreased support, which suggested that there was potential resistance at implementation. These findings highlight the importance of addressing officer concerns by reallocating resources, training, and enhanced engagement. By promoting a supportive environment and sharing positive outcomes, police executives can improve the consistency and effectiveness of hot spots policing. Police Practice and Research - Subscription at source 22/12/2024 Research article We know that domestic abuse will soar this Christmas, so why can’t we stop it? A nationwide pattern of failure to tackle violence has proved fatal to too many women The Guardian 22/12/2024 Feature, Opinion German police probe market attack security and warnings GERMANY: German authorities are facing the public's grief and anger in Magdeburg after an attacker used an access lane for emergency vehicles to drive into a Christmas market, killing five people and injuring more than 200. On a visit on Saturday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, ministers and regional political leaders were heckled by members of the public, some seemingly outraged by what was criticised as a lapse in security. German authorities have defended the layout and security at the market. Authorities are also facing questions after reports that they were warned last year about the suspect, with police saying they had conducted an evaluation as to whether the suspect might be a potential threat a year ago. BBC 22/12/2024 News SA policewoman slashed in alleged sword attack, man charged with attempted murder AUSTRALIA: An SA Police officer was seriously injured with a sword in an alleged attempted murder in Port Augusta on Saturday morning. She was part of a unit that responded to reports of a domestic disturbance at a home on High St about 10.40am. “When two officers arrived, a man confronted the patrol and struck a female officer in the left arm with a sword,” SA Police allege. 7 News (Australia) 22/12/2024 News ‘It’s ridiculous’: Children among 35 people caught with weapons in WA anti-knife blitz AUSTRALIA: Thirty-five people have been charged and 21 weapons seized on the first weekend of sweeping new powers coming into effect, which allow police to stop and search West Australians for knives without obtaining a warrant. Officers have conducted more than 4500 edged-weapon scans with hand-held metal detectors since Friday, most of which were in Perth’s entertainment precincts. “It is disturbing that people are still doing it, it is concerning that a small number of people plan to go out and WA Today (Australia) - Subscription at source 22/12/2024 News Police to screen for undiagnosed ADHD People being held in custody are to be screened for undiagnosed Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), in a pilot project by Cumbria Police. The force will use a checklist created by charity ADHD Liberty. It is hoped the programme, only the second in the UK, will also provide a better understanding of why the crimes are committed. BBC 22/12/2024 News Victim advocates warn women fearing for safety this Christmas may not call police NEW ZEALAND: Victims advocates warn some women fearing for their safety this Christmas will not call the police, thinking they will be turned away. It is the first festive period since the police stepped back from responding to low risk calls, which are usually related to family harm or mental health. Police say they still respond to crimes but calls are now being triaged, or prioritised, based on the 111 call. The police's national manager for family harm prevention Inspector Natasha Allan said the summer holidays saw a lot of stress placed on families and it was one of the busiest times of year for police attending family violence. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 22/12/2024 News Drew Harris sidesteps questions over unlawful spying REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The garda commissioner has been accused of failing to answer questions about the surveillance of two journalists investigating alleged police collusion The Times - Subscription at source 22/12/2024 News Four people, including police, taken to hospital after house fire in Etobicoke CANADA: Toronto police say four people, including three police officers, are in hospital after a fire broke out in a house in Etobicoke Sunday afternoon. Blue Line (Canada) 22/12/2024 News Saudi Arabia warned German police over market suspect’s extreme views GERMANY: German police had been repeatedly warned that a Saudi doctor who is suspected of ploughing a car into crowds at a Magdeburg Christmas market posed a terror threat. The Telegraph - Subscription at source 21/12/2024 News New app to alert West Australians of emergencies near their home AUSTRALIA: The Western Australian government has launched a new app to alert residents of fire, floods and other emergencies near their home. The Age (Australia) - Subscription at source 21/12/2024 News Building bridges: How Chief Rich Johnston is aiming to transform Barrie Police through evidence-based policing Having embarked on a policing career out of a strong desire to be “the person who helped”, Barrie Police Service Chief Rich Johnston found that evidence-based policing (EBP) instilled a real passion to make policing smarter, safer, and more transparent; and as he explained to Policing Insight’s Matthew Wood, while adopting and implementing an EBP philosophy has its challenges, it offers significant potential for positive transformation. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 21/12/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion Car hits crowds at German Christmas market, leaving four dead and over 200 injured GERMANY: The death toll from the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market has now risen to four, according to German public-service broadcaster ARD. ARD is also reporting that over 200 people have been injured, a significant increase from the earlier figure of over 60. Among them, 41 are critically injured, 90 seriously injured, and more than 80 slightly injured, ARD reports. BBC 21/12/2024 News How extremists dodge moderators to radicalise children online Security forces have yet to catch up with the Islamist and far-right groups flooding platforms from TikTok to Roblox to attract growing numbers of young people The Times - Subscription at source 21/12/2024 News Looking back — and ahead — with Calgary’s police chief CANADA: Calgary Eyeopener host Loren McGinnis sits down with Calgary Police Service Chief Mark Neufeld to reflect on the past year, as well as what's in store for CPS in 2025. CBC News (Canada) 21/12/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Qld to review ‘potentially struggling’ domestic violence helpline AUSTRALIA: One of Queensland’s leading domestic violence services will be reviewed by the government amid concerns about unanswered helpline calls, surging demand and a pledge to expand services. Domestic and Family Violence Minister Amanda Camm made the announcement on Saturday, while noting the looming summer holiday period can heap extra pressure on at-risk families. The independent review will consider the operating, financial and governance models, demand, and how it all fits with the LNP’s $31 million election vow to establish a hub in the state’s north. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Subscription at source 21/12/2024 News Prosecutions for new crimes grow as gardaí record a 9pc jump in number of domestic abuse calls REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí have said the number of domestic-abuse related contacts they received increased by 9pc this year compared with last, with over 61,000 contacts. Following the publication of the Scoping Report last September, 700 individuals have contacted An Garda Síochána in relation to physical and sexual abuse in day and boarding schools run by religious orders. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 21/12/2024 News Vancouver Police Union criticizes assault case’s handling after officer’s suicide CANADA: When Vancouver police deputy chief Fiona Wilson addressed reporters Tuesday about two Central Saanich police officers facing sexual assault charges, she called the allegations “deeply corrosive to the public trust.” Blue Line (Canada) 21/12/2024 News «345346347348349350351352353Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
