Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102717 total results. Showing results 7141 to 7160 «354355356357358359360361362Next ›Last » Enoch Burke’s father jailed for attacking garda during court hearing REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Sean Burke had received a suspended sentence but was jailed for two months after refusing to sign a bond to keep the peace. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 17/12/2024 News Billion pound funding boost for police to keep streets safe The vital funding boost includes a significant increase to the police core grant from last year, a key part of our Plan for Change. Home Office 17/12/2024 News Police helicopter units: an aerial view of an understudied police unit Many police agencies – especially large police agencies – employ helicopter units as part of their operations. Helicopter units exhibit the potential to impact an array of policing outcomes, including efficiency and effectiveness. Helicopter units, however, have received only scant attention among scholarly literature. Drawing upon data from two different police agencies in the U.S.A., I provide an empirical snapshot of helicopter units as they operate in frontline policing. My analyses reveal that helicopter units engage in a variety of different activities, most of which are related to crime control, and contribute to a variety of different policing outputs, such as arrests and recoveries of stolen vehicles. My analyses also reveal that approximately half of calls for service handled by helicopter units are classified as crime-specific call-types and that helicopter units are generally quick to arrive at calls once dispatched. I discuss my findings with respect to both policing research and policing practice. I also use my findings to call for future research regarding the use of helicopter units in contemporary policing. Police Practice and Research 17/12/2024 Research article Police funding ‘very disappointing’ – commissioner A government funding announcement for Lincolnshire Police has been described as "very disappointing" by the county's police and crime commissioner. BBC 17/12/2024 News Government outlines new action to tackle radicalisation The Home Secretary has announced a package of measures to better protect the public and young people from youth radicalisation. Home Office 17/12/2024 News What we learnt from the Danielle Stone hotseat Northamptonshire's police, fire and crime commissioner (PFCC) said her first seven months in the role have been "a bit of a rollercoaster". Labour's Danielle Stone was elected to the role in May to replace her Conservative predecessor Stephen Mold, who decided not to stand again after making misogynistic comments. BBC 17/12/2024 News No excessive force used in fatal shooting in Feilding NEW ZEALAND: The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police were justified in their decision to shoot Darren Lyttle following an encounter at Mr Lyttle’s home address in Feilding on 23 April 2023. However, we are of the view that Police command and control of the incident was inadequate and that the use of tactical options in quick succession prematurely escalated the situation. Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) (New Zealand) 17/12/2024 Report Depolicing in Chicago: Contrasting Patrol Officer and Specialized Unit Activity in the Aftermath of the Laquan McDonald Video Release The release of video showing a Chicago Police Department (CPD) officer fatally shooting 17-year-old Laquan McDonald resulted in widespread outrage and scrutiny of the CPD. This study examines whether the video’s release influenced arrest and traffic stop rates in Chicago. It adds to the existing depolicing literature through its focus on the CPD’s specialized units contrasted with officers assigned to patrol. The results indicate that arrest rates decreased significantly after the video was released, but only for officers assigned to specialized units. The video release had no significant impact on traffic stop rates. Additional analyses demonstrate that the significant reductions in arrest rates for specialized units were somewhat more pronounced in police districts with less than a majority of Black residents. Crime and Delinquency - Subscription at source 17/12/2024 Research article The Addition and Expansion of Demographic Characteristics in the NCVS One of the advantages of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is that it is a large-scale data collection that allows data to be analyzed on various subpopulations. Since the survey’s inception, there have been changes to the population, law, and areas of public interest. In July of 2016, questions were added to the NCVS on citizenship, veteran status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. In addition, changes were made to existing questions on disability status and household income. This allowed for analysis of criminal victimization against more demographic groups. This article discusses these changes and provides estimates of violent victimization by these demographic characteristics. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice - Subscription at source 17/12/2024 Research article Police warn £1bn extra funding not enough to prevent cuts The government has raised funding for the police in England and Wales next year by £1bn, though senior officials have warned the increase will not be enough to prevent cuts to services and staff. The Home Office will deliver a 3 per cent real terms increase in police funding to £19.5bn overall, the government said on Tuesday. A third of the rise will be covered by council tax increases that average £14 per household. Financial Times 17/12/2024 News Met given more money for capital city policing The Metropolitan Police will get an extra £65m next year to cover the cost of policing the capital, a Home Office minister said on Tuesday. The increase in a special grant to compensate the Met and City of London police for the additional security and other costs of policing London was confirmed by policing minister Diana Johnson. BBC 17/12/2024 News NPCC statement on police funding settlement Responding to today's announcement on police funding, National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Finance, Chief Constable Paul Sanford, said National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 17/12/2024 News Council tax to rise to fund up to £330m for police Police forces in England and Wales could get up to £17.4bn in funding in 2025-26, an increase of £986.9m, or 3.5%, on the previous year. However, around a third of the rise will be dependent on police and crime commissioners adding £14 to the council tax of an average band D property. BBC 17/12/2024 News Alex Franklin-Smith confirmed as next Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police Alex Franklin-Smith has been confirmed as the new Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police, following a meeting of the Police and Crime Panel. Warwickshire OPCC 17/12/2024 News New taser technology put to the test as Barrie police undergo training CANADA: Police officers in Barrie participated in a jolting experience on Monday as they voluntarily felt the effects of a new conducted energy weapon during an intensive training session. The training is part of a province-wide effort to ensure officers are properly prepared to use the new devices while on duty. Barrie police officers were joined by members from several other Ontario police services for training on the new tool. CTV News (Canada) 17/12/2024 News, Video Two Central Saanich police officers charged with sexual assault: VPD CANADA: The pair are alleged to have have 'unlawful sexual contact' with a woman they met on duty Vancouver Sun (Canada) 17/12/2024 News Under new initiative, Windsor police see big dip in intimate partner violence calls CANADA: Emergency calls about intimate partner violence have dropped dramatically since Windsor police began a new initiative earlier this fall. The Windsor Police Services Board this week learned calls for service related to intimate partner violence are down 29 per cent since September, when the force began working closely with social service providers to aid victims. Windsor Star (Canada) 17/12/2024 News New WA knife laws, promising scanning ‘anytime, anywhere’, to take effect from Friday AUSTRALIA: From Friday, Western Australians will be subject to what the government says are the "toughest" knife laws in the country. It means police will have extra powers to search for knives and other weapons in an effort to increase community safety. So how will it work, and what can WA learn from Queensland's experience with similar laws over the last three years? ABC News (Australia) 17/12/2024 News New counter-terrorism orders for youths could restrict online activity Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said new powers were needed to deal with youngsters at risk of being drawn into terrorism. The Independent 17/12/2024 News Alex Franklin-Smith confirmed as next chief constable of Warwickshire Police Alex Franklin-Smith has been confirmed as the new chief constable of Warwickshire Police, following a meeting of the Police and Crime Panel. Police Professional 17/12/2024 News «354355356357358359360361362Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
