Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 94514 total results. Showing results 701 to 720 «323334353637383940Next ›Last » NSW police officers offered pay rise of up to 39pc in ‘highest increase in last 30 years’ AUSTRALIA: Thousands of New South Wales Police officers could soon be in for a massive pay rise, with the police union claiming some could receive up to 39 per cent more in their pay packet over the next four years. ABC News (Australia) 11/11/2024 News Manslaughter trial begins for NSW Police officer accused of tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland AUSTRALIA: A Supreme Court jury has heard a police officer charged with manslaughter said "bugger it" moments before tasering a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home. ABC News (Australia) 11/11/2024 News NSW police win pay rises of up to 40% in biggest wage increase in 30 years AUSTRALIA: Deal comes as Minns government remains mired in pay disputes with nurses and other public-sector unions. The Guardian 11/11/2024 News Police and researchers call for more training, understanding and legislation to tackle cuckooing With cuckooing – the exploitation of vulnerable people by drug gangs who take over their home – not currently classified by the Home Office as a specific crime, the true scale of the problem in the UK remains unclear; Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons spoke to North-West Regional County Lines Co-ordinator DI Adam Norton, and Intelligence Analyst and PhD candidate Ruth Lewin, about the nature of the crime, and what more can be done to identify and improve support for victims while also strengthening enforcement. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 11/11/2024 Analysis, Feature, Interview Increased garda numbers among Fianna Fáil election pledges for urban areas REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: There is an “over-concentration” of support services for drug users in Dublin, Fianna Fáil has said. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 11/11/2024 News Juryless trials would have been ‘a good thing’ says solicitor general One of Scotland’s most senior lawyers has continued to back the juryless trial pilot for sexual offence cases despite the Scottish Government ditching the plans. Holyrood Magazine 11/11/2024 Feature, Opinion First Elizabeth Emblem recipients announced The first recipients of the Elizabeth Emblem, which recognises emergency services workers who have died in the line of duty, have been announced. Emergency Services Times 11/11/2024 News Wellbeing in Sport Team Police Event: Enhancing inclusion in police sport This event at Salesforce Tower, co-hosted with Police Sport UK, focused on the importance of inclusion in police sport and wellbeing, highlighting the role of sponsors, the need for diverse participation, and the overall benefits of sports for mental and physical health within the police community. PolicingTV 11/11/2024 Feature, Video Women of Colour in Policing Conference: Building a diverse future in policing The Seeing is Believing conference, organized by the National Women of Colour in Policing, brought together a diverse group of speakers and attendees to discuss empowerment, diversity, and the importance of sharing personal journeys in the policing community. The event highlighted the challenges faced by women of colour in policing, the need for greater representation, and the significance of allyship and support within the community. Attendees shared their experiences and insights, fostering a sense of unity and inspiration among participants. PolicingTV 11/11/2024 Feature, Video Met Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba is set to be promoted to the rank of inspector Sgt Martyn Blake may still face a gross misconduct investigation in connection to the shooting. The Telegraph 10/11/2024 News Fianna Fáil plan to boost garda numbers by 5,000 if re-elected to government, says Tánaiste REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: If re-elected to government, Fianna Fáil will expand garda numbers by 5,000, the single greatest increase in the force in the history of the State, Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said. Echo Live (Republic of Ireland) 10/11/2024 News UK police watchdog reviews handling of Mohamed Al Fayed sex crime allegations Britain’s police watchdog is assessing complaints from two women over how the Metropolitan Police handled sex crime allegations they made against the late Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed The Independent 10/11/2024 News Elizabeth Emblem for police killed hunting suspects Two officers from Nottinghamshire Police will be among the first recipients of an award for emergency service workers who died in the line of duty. BBC 10/11/2024 News Hundreds of police staff criminally investigated since 2021 NEW ZEALAND: More than 300 police staff have been subject to criminal investigation since the start of 2021. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 10/11/2024 News End pointless hearings in magistrates courts Janet Carter says defendants charged with ‘indictable offences’ should appear directly in crown court to avoid delays and duplication of resources The Guardian 10/11/2024 Feature, Opinion City of Ottawa pilots non-police, community-based mental health and addictions response service CANADA: In Centretown, the City of Ottawa is in the third month of a pilot project to provide mental health and addictions crisis services that are more inclusive and accessible. The Alternate Neighbourhood Crisis Response (ANCHOR) program, is a mobile crisis service dedicating to supporting individuals experiencing a variety of complex health needs, but where emergency responder intervention may not be appropriate or beneficial. City News (Canada) 10/11/2024 News Disrupt, damage, destroy: training days for UK’s Gaza activists A hardline pro-Palestine campaign group is training members on “how to create a cell” and use hostile tactics against British firms linked to the Israeli weapons industry. New members are being taught to organise in a group of “three to five” trusted people, use burner phones, pay in cash for sledgehammers and carry out reconnaissance. Palestine Action’s training manual advises: “Once you’ve got your cell together, come up with a name. This can be named after a Palestinian freedom fighter, a play on taking action against the war machine, or anything else that’s appropriate.” The Times - Subscription at source 10/11/2024 Feature Europe neglects UN protocol for investigating deaths in police custody REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Between 2020 and 2022, at least 488 people died in police custody or operations in 13 EU countries, including Ireland, Spain and France. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 10/11/2024 Feature Tánaiste vows to recruit 5,000 extra personnel to boost Gardaí REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Tánaiste Micheál Martin has insisted that a plan to boost Garda personnel resources by 5,000 officers will properly tackle law and order concerns amongst Irish voters. Mr Martin admitted that, in the early days of campaigning in the General Election 2024 campaign, crime and justice issues had emerged repeatedly on the doorsteps. He said that Fianna Fáil plans to recruit 5,000 additional Garda officers both to address issues surrounding crime and to reflect the policing demands of Ireland's rapidly growing population. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 10/11/2024 News Govt reveals new law that will send stalkers to prison NEW ZEALAND: Stalking is set to become illegal and punishable by up to five years in prison, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has announced. 1 News (New Zealand) 10/11/2024 News «323334353637383940Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
