Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104174 total results. Showing results 7001 to 7020 «347348349350351352353354355Next ›Last » The Minnesota Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI): Lessons learned from a decade of SAKI evaluations Here we describe the processes and quantify the outcomes of the SAKI project in Anoka County, MN – a mid-sized suburban/rural jurisdiction – and make comparisons to the three seminal SAKI evaluation projects in Detroit, Houston, and Cuyahoga County, OH. Analyses of forensic data show that Anoka County tested 84% of their previously untested SAKs, nearly 60% had usable DNA, and 41% resulted in CODIS hit; more than 100 new DNA profiles were added to CODIS. Among the 69 victim-survivors who were successfully notified, eight agreed to a new investigation; two of these investigations resulted in a new prosecution, with one conviction and one prosecution ongoing. Results also showed a high percentage of serial offenders among CODIS hits for both sex- and non-sex crimes. Comparisons highlighted similar victim, suspect, and case characteristic profiles across SAKI sites. They also showed that early-stage processes such as using a case review team versus a test all policy or victim-survivor-led decision making versus pursuing investigations for all cases have down-stream impacts on SAKI outcomes (e.g., testing SAKs, obtaining hits, charging and prosecuting offenders). Continued SAKI evaluation research focused on a wide range of jurisdictions with divergent processes and samples is needed. CRIMRXIV 4/2/2025 Research article Relational In/Justice Journeys: Revising Procedural Justice Theory Through An Analysis of Rape and Sexual Assault Victims’ Experiences of Police Investigations Procedural justice theory has much to say about police-citizen interactions, but the high-stakes, long-duration and quite specific nature of police investigations involving rape and sexual assault victims compel us to re-examine and re-conceptualize some of its core propositions. We draw on data from the largest national survey of rape and sexual assault victims’ experiences of the police in the United Kingdom. We find that negative officer behaviour can signal to sexual violence victims that they are not deserving of agency, connectedness, competence and care. For rape and sexual assault victims, police investigations are relational journeys of (mis)recognition and (mis)affirmation with profound impacts on victim’s personal well-being and subjective access to police safeguarding and criminal justice. British Journal of Criminology 4/2/2025 Research article Boosting Drug Treatment Attendance Through Police-Sent Text Message Nudges: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Drug-Positive Arrestees Attrition from drug treatment programs is a ubiquitous concern, but less is known about effective strategies to assist people with an addiction in arriving at the initial intake meeting. This study investigates whether text message reminders sent to drug-positive arrestees to participate in mandated drug treatment appointments increase attendance rates. We conducted a randomized controlled trial in London, and participants were randomly assigned to either a treatment group (n = 403) receiving a text message reminder or a control group (n = 410) receiving no text message. Participants were arrestees with a verified mobile phone number who tested positive for Class A drugs at intake across 25 custody suites and were scheduled for a drug treatment assessment at one of London’s 28 treatment facilities. The primary outcome was the attendance rate at drug treatment centers, which was analyzed using an ordinary least squares regression model. Results suggest that nudges have the potential to increase attendance at drug treatment centers among drug-positive arrestees. Although we have no additional outcome variables, the intervention shows promise as a cost-effective strategy for enhancing compliance with mandated rehabilitations. Future research should explore this intervention’s broader implications and effectiveness across diverse and more extensive samples. American Journal of Criminal Justice 4/2/2025 Research article Lethbridge Police and Fire partner to enhance patient care and save lives during critical incidents CANADA: Lethbridge Police and Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services have partnered as part of a new initiative that will help save lives during high-risk incidents where every second counts. Blue Line (Canada) 4/2/2025 News Superintendent Adam Gander named new Officer-in-Charge of the Ridge Meadows RCMP CANADA: The Lower Mainland District RCMP and the City of Maple Ridge are pleased to announce the selection of the Ridge Meadows RCMP’s newest Officer-in-Charge, Inspector Adam Gander, who has been promoted to the rank of Superintendent. Blue Line (Canada) 4/2/2025 News Lack of respect driving assaults on police officers, says Scottish Superintendents Association president The president of The Association of Scottish Police Superintendents says a “decline in the level of respect for policing” is a factor behind the “staggering” number of assaults on officers. Police Professional 4/2/2025 News Call for Police Ombudsman fast-tracking powers after officer’s dismissal takes four years A case where a police officer was dismissed more than four years after the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland completed an investigation into his conduct, has led to a renewed call for fast-tracking powers for the Ombudsman’s Office. Police Professional 4/2/2025 News Met offices so poor ‘people are working in stairwells’ claim striking staff Police Oracle talked to PCS members as they joined the picket line outside the Met Police’s administrative hub in London. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 4/2/2025 News Britain’s illiberal, two-tier justice system is now impossible to deny Trust in police will continue to sink to record lows when justice is not seen to be fairly given The Telegraph - Subscription at source 4/2/2025 News Better pay crucial to recruiting more officers Police chiefs have issued a joint statement calling for an increase in officer pay across all ranks as well as raising the starting salary for constables and reviewing pay scales to match skills and experience. Police Professional 4/2/2025 News Delay in sacking police officer ‘unacceptable’ A police officer's sacking four years after a misconduct investigation is an "unacceptable delay" which requires a change to legislation, the Police Ombudsman's Office has said. BBC 4/2/2025 News Digital public contact leads call for collective working across the service and more courage on data sharing The continuing development of digital and multi-channel public contact is a key issue for policing across England and Wales; in the first in a new series of police technology webinars produced by PolicingTV, Digital Public Contact Programme SRO DCC Simon Megicks, NPCC National Contact Management lead ACC Catherine Akehurst, and Simon Hall, Chair of techUK’s Justice and Emergency Service Interoperability Forum, shared their views on the importance of closer working between forces, budget challenges, and the potential for more effective data sharing. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 4/2/2025 Feature, Innovation Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 4/2/2025 News Met Police looking to ‘disband’ Royal Parks unit as charity warns of ‘serious consequences’ Senior Metropolitan Police officers have held talks with the Royal Parks Charity Board to discuss "key considerations and risks". LBC 4/2/2025 News Finland inches towards granting wider access to biometric data to police FINLAND: The Finish government is looking to expand the use of biometric data collected for passports and ID cards, including facial images and fingerprints, by giving access to it to the country’s law enforcement agencies. The proposal was originally launched in 2023 with the Ministry of Interior currently soliciting public feedback. BiometricUpdate.com 4/2/2025 News Better pay crucial to recruiting more officers, say police chiefs Police chiefs have released a joint statement calling for an increase in officer pay across all ranks, adding that officers do not currently believe their reward package is fair. Emergency Services Times 4/2/2025 News Bedfordshire Police’s chief constable says officers face ‘extreme trauma similar to military personnel in combat situations’ Police officers and staff face extreme trauma similar to that experienced by military personnel in combat situations, Bedfordshire's chief constable has said. Recognising the toll this takes, the force has dedicated resources to wellbeing and mental health support, despite financial pressures, he added. The chief constable, Trevor Rodenhurst KPM, said: “We’re one of the few forces that has a dedicated wellbeing offer. Luton Today 4/2/2025 News Met Police staff go on strike for first time ever as 300 walkout after ‘being told to they would be docked pay for working from home’ Metropolitan Police staff have gone on strike today for the first time ever to protest over the right to work from home. More than 300 members of the force will walkout for two weeks - starting on Tuesday - after bosses gave them an ultimatum to reduce remote working or face pay cuts. Staff including PCSOs and child protection experts began working from home more regularly following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, with some spending as few as two days out of five in the office. Mail Online 4/2/2025 News “Perplexing” Victorian bail law review slammed by Indigenous leaders, opposition AUSTRALIA: Proposed bail law changes flagged by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan have been criticised by Indigenous groups as proof she cares "more about polling numbers than keeping our communities safe". National Indigenous Times (NIT) (Australia) 4/2/2025 News Police officer drove into e-bike ‘to protect teen rider from serious harm’ A court hears PC Timothy Bradshaw rear-ended a 17-year old in Portsmouth after he made ‘unpleasant hand gestures’ The Telegraph - Subscription at source 4/2/2025 News «347348349350351352353354355Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
