Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 92024 total results. Showing results 71521 to 71540 «357335743575357635773578357935803581Next ›Last » Police Scotland heading for computer crisis One of Scotland’s most senior police officers called yesterday for an urgent upgrade of the force’s IT costing millions of pounds – and warned that current system “failings” are “unsustainable” Express 24/9/2018 News Ayrshire police play ACE card in drive to reduce crime Police Scotland has emerged as a leader in a campaign to make Scotland the world's first "trauma-aware" nation. All 850 officers in the force's U Division, based in Ayrshire, are to receive training in the science behind Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). BBC 24/9/2018 News Metropolitan Police ‘passed the buck’ over claims firearms officers failed to properly patrol Westminster The Metropolitan Police have been accused of trying to 'pass the buck' over claims that firearms officers failed to properly patrol the Palace of Westminster at the time of a terrorist attack. Mail Online 24/9/2018 News Police Scotland supercomputer will cost £100MILLION more than first thought as top brass says force will soon be ‘unable to cope’ with outdated tech Bosses had put the bill at £200million in an IT strategy document less than four months ago The Scottish Sun 24/9/2018 News Police win praise for using humour to report crimes on social media You’d be mistaken for thinking that it’s a parody account. But this police Twitter account is drawing attention and winning plaudits for the unorthodox way of reporting crimes on its patch. Edinburgh News 24/9/2018 News Chair calls for ‘common sense’ in setting police priorities Chair John Apter has called for more 'common sense' in setting police priorities. He said rank and file members feel frustrated at being tasked with investigating trivial rows on social media, at the expense of attending burglaries and other serious crimes due to a lack of resources. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 24/9/2018 News ‘Turn off your lights and sirens when responding to person in mental health crisis’ Mental health sufferer opens up about her horrifying experiences and what police can do better. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 24/9/2018 News Transforming policing: An interview with Mike Bush, New Zealand’s police commissioner The country’s crime rate has decreased drastically in recent years after the police commissioner shifted to a focus on prevention instead of prosecution. McKinsey & Company 24/9/2018 Feature, Opinion Police Scotland proposes £298m IT plan Police Scotland has outlined plans to invest £298m in its computer systems over the next nine years. BBC 24/9/2018 News Prosecutors urged to ditch ‘weak’ rape cases to improve figures Exclusive: CPS advice to tackle criticism of low conviction rates alarms experts The Guardian 24/9/2018 News Police consider drones to monitor badger cull protesters Devon and Cornwall police warn activists as cull zone is massively expanded The Guardian 24/9/2018 News Police ‘powerless’ to act on crime committed by travellers without evidence, says Surrey PCC David Munro calls on residents to record times and take video or photos if they see a crime occurring Surrey Live 24/9/2018 News ‘Shockingly low’ number of fraud cases are cleared up, Which? reveals A 'shockingly low' number of fraud cases are being successfully cleared up as authorities fight a losing battle, according to consumer group Which? ThisIsMoney.co.uk 24/9/2018 News Police Use of Facial Recognition Surveillance Could Violate our Rights Police forces are increasing the use of facial recognition surveillance at public events including protests, marches, football matches and carnivals. However, there are growing concerns that the controversial technology is violating human rights and its use is being called into question. Rights Info 24/9/2018 Feature, Opinion Giving Voice to the Victims of Sexual Assault: the Role of Police Leadership in Organisational Change The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a long-term programme within a police service that sought to transform the policing of adult sexual assault cases through reforming case management and investigation practices, as well as cultural perspectives among staff. The study is based on a case-study approach of change and reform within a single police service. Fieldwork consisted of more than 240 semi-structured interviews and focus groups with police officers, civilian staff, victim advocates, crown prosecutors, defence lawyers, doctors and staff from victim specialist support agencies. Extensive documentary analysis supplemented the primary findings. Changes to investigations of sexual assault were perceived to be wide-ranging and deeply embedded, and were regarded positively by police officers, staff and external agencies. These are identified in terms of improvements to initial reporting of offences, the development of more rigorous case management and investigations, and enhanced relations with external support agencies. Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management - Registration at source 24/9/2018 Research article Muddling Through the Swedish Police Reform: Observations From A Neo-Classical Standpoint on Bureaucracy This article discusses current police reform in Sweden, analysing recent events in light of tensions between rationalistic reform culture and more mundane work practices in policing. The analytical tool-kit consists of practice theory and the neo-classical theory of bureaucracy. The empirical material originates in ethnographic observations and semi-structured interviews from different regions in the new police organization in Sweden. Three themes are outlined: structural sanctification, job crafting, and resilience in work practices. At the end of the article, some reflections on shared leadership are presented, focusing on discretionary powers in police work. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice 24/9/2018 Research article Agency Correlates of Police Militarisation: the Case of MRAPS In 2014, protests in Ferguson, Missouri (MO), and the subsequent law enforcement response, shined a light on police militarization—the adoption of military styles, equipment, and tactics within law enforcement. Since 1990, the U.S. Department of Defense has transferred excess military equipment to domestic law enforcement agencies via the federal 1033 program. This article examines transfers of mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles or MRAPs. Designed to withstand explosive blasts during U.S. military occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan, surplus MRAPs have been shipped to more than 800 domestic law enforcement agencies. This article uses national data on law enforcement agencies and on 1033 program transfers to analyze the pattern of MRAP distribution. The results show that MRAPs are disproportionately acquired by agencies that have warrior tendencies and rely on asset forfeiture to generate revenue. This pattern of militarization is consistent with a model of governance that views citizens as both opportunities and threats. Police Quarterly - Registration at source 24/9/2018 Research article A Mixed Method Investigation of Past Trainees’ Perceptions of A Critical Incident Situational Awareness Training Program In the arena of skills training for acting in complex, high-stress environments, situation awareness has been identified as a key characteristic of successful operators. The definition of situation awareness has evolved over time to include psychophysiological state management, stress inoculation, and cognitive components. This paper utilizes a mixed methods design to examine a training program, which claims to combine the aforementioned situation awareness components in protocols developed for military, law enforcement, and private security personnel. Four past participants of the training program completed in-depth, semi-structured interviews about their experience with the training. Subsequently, a training-specific survey was developed to more thoroughly investigate trainees’ experiences. Survey responses of the program’s trainees (n = 32) were compared to non-program trainees from similar fields (n = 35) on quantitative measures. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Registration at source 24/9/2018 Research article Phased roll-out of ESN to start in early 2019 The government will adopt a phased approach to the roll-out of the new emergency services 4G communications network Computer Weekly 24/9/2018 News New Chief Executive in post The new Chief Executive for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is now in post. Essex OPFCC 24/9/2018 News «357335743575357635773578357935803581Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
