Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104174 total results. Showing results 7021 to 7040 «348349350351352353354355356Next ›Last » Summary of outcomes: police response review Floreat murder/suicide AUSTRALIA: This Summary of Outcomes is provided for public release. The investigation report remains confidential as it contains sensitive and third-party information. The investigation report has been provided to the Corruption and Crime Commission and to the WA Ombudsman, for them to carry out their oversight functions. The report has also been provided to the Deputy State Coroner, who may choose to exercise her authority to convene an inquest into this matter. Additionally, the investigation report has been presented to and discussed with the PETELCZYC and BOMBARA families. Western Australia Police Force 4/2/2025 Report Improving the measurement of nonfatal shootings: a crosswalk study of NIBRS and law enforcement agency internal records Law enforcement agencies play a critical role in collecting data on firearm violence through the National Incident-based Reporting System (NIBRS). Managed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, this system stands to replace the Uniform Crime Reporting Program’s Summary Reporting System (UCR-SRS). Despite its advantages, NIBRS lacks dedicated reporting criteria for nonfatal shooting injuries, creating a measurement challenge. Our crosswalk study assesses the extent to which NIBRS can be used to accurately measure incidents involving nonfatal shooting injuries, relying on known incidents identified by the Detroit Police Department from 2017 to 2020. Our findings underscore the importance of establishing dedicated reporting criteria in NIBRS to capture such incidents. They also support two current approaches available to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for measuring nonfatal shooting incidents using law enforcement records. The first approach involves deriving estimates from NIBRS by identifying aggravated assaults committed with a firearm and resulting in an ‘other major’ injury to the victim. The second approach relies on agency-specific procedures and processes for recording nonfatal shooting injuries. Journal of Crime and Justice 4/2/2025 Research article Government drops ‘redundant’ ram raid bill NEW ZEALAND: The government is dropping Labour's proposed legislation aimed at reducing ram raid burglaries. The Ram Raid Offending and Related Measures Amendment Bill allowed ram raid sentences of up to 10 years in jail, and gave police the power to prosecute children as young as 12. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 4/2/2025 News Officers used excessive force while arresting car-stealing children – IPCA NEW ZEALAND: Two police officers ruled to have used excessive force in the arrest of a group of children have escaped further punishment and will keep their jobs. Five youths aged between 10 and 14 were apprehended on 26 September 2022, after police trapped the stolen vehicle they were travelling in. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 4/2/2025 News Stop and search data shows children as young as 10 found with weapons Federation says officers have "largely been withdrawn from schools" which is hampering prevention work. Police Oracle 4/2/2025 News New service to provide ‘appropriate adults’ in police interviews launched in London The service will help children and adults, who are considered by the police to be vulnerable, with additional support during interviews. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 4/2/2025 News Hundreds of Met Police staff begin two-week strike More than 300 members of Metropolitan Police staff have begun a two-week strike in a dispute over hybrid working. BBC 4/2/2025 News Children as young as ten caught carrying weapons Latest figures show an alarming rise in pre-teenage children being caught with knives, drugs and other stolen items by police stop-and-search teams in Scotland. Police Professional 4/2/2025 News Force plans to recruit 90 more police next year Another 90 police officers are set to be recruited for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, helped by increases on council tax bills from April. BBC 4/2/2025 News County’s council tax rises by 5% to pay for police Lancashire County Council is set to increase council tax by just over 5% from April to pay for policing. BBC 4/2/2025 News Operation Makesafe: Creating ‘a hostile environment’ for hotel child abusers would be ‘a massive success’ Operation Makesafe is the nationwide policing initiative working with hotels and accommodation providers across England and Wales to target and prevent premises being used for child sexual exploitation (CSE); Richard Fewkes, Director of the Hydrant Programme and the CSE Taskforce, explained to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about how the initiative works, and the potential to expand to other sectors including fast-food outlets, taxi companies and vape shops. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 4/2/2025 Analysis, Feature, Innovation Rethink policing or brace for more disorder Our forces are understaffed, hobbled by outdated technology and worryingly ill-equipped to fight today’s crimes The Times - Subscription at source 3/2/2025 News Police should not prioritise online hate, say public Most British adults believe murder, violent crime, rape and sexual assault should be the main focus of officers, poll finds The Telegraph - Subscription at source 3/2/2025 News Concerns raised over Victorian government overhaul of anti-vilification laws AUSTRALIA: Proposed laws designed to crack down on hate speech in Victoria by making it easier for police to charge those spouting hateful language will be opposed by the opposition, forcing the government to rely on the crossbench to pass the laws. Last year, the Allan government introduced an overhaul of anti-vilification laws that had been developed over many years. The bill expands those with protected attributes from race and religion to also protect the LGBTQIA+ community and people with a disability. ABC News (Australia) 3/2/2025 News Halton Police Board Awards $1.18M Facial Recognition Contract to IDEMIA CANADA: The Halton Police Board in Ontario, Canada, has approved a $1.18-million contract with IDEMIA Identity and Security Canada for the implementation of facial recognition technology, following similar deployments by neighboring law enforcement agencies. ID Tech Wire 3/2/2025 News Meet the CFO of the police force in Western Australia AUSTRALIA: Santa Cardenia FCPA says she's responsible for 'the business behind the police'. Discover what this talented CFO has learned, and the challenges inherent in leading a 125-person team with a $2.9 billion budget. Note: Since this interview was conducted, Santa Cardenia has moved into the role of assistant director general, business and corporate services at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage in Western Australia. This article can be read as a reflection of her time as CFO of the Western Australia Police Force. In The Black (Australia) 3/2/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion Police Officers Moved by MeToo: Increased Victim Awareness While Sexual Harassment Persists This research explores changes in the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment and the potential impact of the MeToo movement on police officers. Drawing on a whole population survey data from the Icelandic police in 2013 and 2022, we find self-labeling as victims of sexual harassment has increased, but no significant changes in exposure to sexually harassing behaviors. Consistent with previous research, the prevalence and manifestations of sexual harassment are gendered. However, our findings indicate that many police officers, especially women, have altered their behavior or shared their experiences of harassment or violence since the start of MeToo. We argue that the rise in self-labeled sexual harassment can be attributed to increased awareness brought by the MeToo movement. However, the absence of changes in exposure to sexually harassing behaviors indicates that it remains a gendered problem, entrenched in the masculinity contest culture of the police. Police Quarterly 3/2/2025 Research article An unwanted anniversary… Seven years ago last weekend, Novlett Williams' life changed forever. Williams, known to her friends and colleagues as Robyn, was then a temporary chief superintendent in the Metropolitan Police and one of the country's most senior Black female officers. She'd served in policing for over three decades, had an exemplary disciplinary record, been awarded the prestigious Queen's Policing Medal in 2003 and received a commendation for her work with communities affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. But that February weekend in 2018, Williams made a terrible error of judgement. She failed to report that she'd been sent a video clip on her smartphone showing a young girl being sexually abused. The footage, lasting 54 seconds, had been sent by Williams' sister and was received by 16 other people as well. One of them alerted police and an investigation was launched. DannyShaw.net 3/2/2025 Feature, Opinion Better pay crucial to recruiting more officers The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has submitted evidence to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB). National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 3/2/2025 News ‘Top heavy’ force will pause promotions to reduce number in senior ranks The interim chief constable and PCC Alison Hernandez have committed to a “rank review” of the force in order to have 60 additional PCs. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/2/2025 News «348349350351352353354355356Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
