Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 91956 total results. Showing results 73381 to 73400 «366636673668366936703671367236733674Next ›Last » A Systematic Social Observation Study of Police De-Escalation Tactics This study analyses 131 police–citizen interactions observed during Fall 2016 and coded through systematic social observation. We assessed how often officers use de-escalation tactics, factors associated with their use, and the relationship between de-escalation and calm citizen demeanour. We found officers frequently employed de-escalation tactics, including the “respect” tactic of treating citizens in a respectful manner, the “human” tactic of getting on the citizen’s level and reducing power imbalances, and the “honest” tactic of being up front about the facts of the situation. Officers were more influenced by citizen demeanour than demographics in their use of de-escalation. The use of several tactics, including “human” (reducing the power differential between the cop and the citizen) and “calm” (the officer making an effort to control his or her own emotions), was associated with calm citizen demeanour. Directions for future research on this important topic are offered. Police Quarterly - Registration at source 10/7/2018 Research article 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 - plus a short guide outlining how serving police officers and staff can get access, free, to many of the articles listed through the National Police Library. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/7/2018 News In Their Own Eyes: An Empirical Examination of Police Self-Legitimacy In their paper Beyond Procedural Justice, Bottoms and Tankebe specified two interrelated dimensions of legitimacy: audience legitimacy and self-legitimacy. Criminologists have given considerable attention to audience legitimacy, but police officers’ belief in their own legitimacy remains understudied. This paper extends Bottoms and Tankebe’s theory and reports findings on some of its key propositions, using survey data from a UK police force. Three key findings emerge. First, contrary to previous studies, feelings of recognition by supervisors and clientele did not predict self-legitimacy; self-legitimacy was found to depend on feelings of peer recognition and acceptance. Second, self-legitimacy predicted officers’ commitment to external procedural justice but not their moral orientations towards crime victims. Finally, perceived police effectiveness but not supervisor recognition – that is, internal procedural justice – was the key predictor both of external procedural justice and of normative orientations towards crime victims. The implications of these findings are discussed. International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice - Registration at source 10/7/2018 Research article Can university graduates really become police detectives in 12 weeks? The jury’s still out Can graduates be trained to be detectives in just twelve weeks? Or is the experience gained from time on the street vital to understanding the job? Prof. Stuart Kirby of the University of Central Lancashire weighs the evidence. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/7/2018 Opinion Fit for service: Has the time come for a Royal Commission on Policing? With policing under enormous strain against an ever-changing criminal landscape, former SIO and now with Sustainable Criminal Justice Solutions Adrian Kingswell draws parallels with the conditions that led to the 1962 Royal Commission on Policing and asks if the time is ripe for another one. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/7/2018 Opinion Road safety: Bringing innovation and experience from aerospace In the second in our series on Project Galileo and its pioneering approach to reducing harm on our roads, team member Andy Dollin (Chief Operating Officer, Tonic Analytics Limited) discusses how lessons from the aerospace industry are helping to demonstrate the value of big data to enable new insights that result in more effective and efficient operations - and can ultimately lead to better outcomes through targeted and more proactive actions underpinned by predictive analytics. Policing Insight 10/7/2018 Analysis Police failing to spot traumatised older children falling through the cracks Signs of abuse are less obvious in older children. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/7/2018 News Misogyny could become national hate crime category Area which has already adopted strategy has only achieved one conviction, but supporters of policy say it's about changing attitudes. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/7/2018 News Misconduct probes for three over honour nominations The Met Police says there is an allegation rules were breached. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/7/2018 News Tougher laser misuse laws come into force Offenders will face much tougher penalties of up to 5 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both. Department for Transport 10/7/2018 News Police plans to merge forces for Dorset, Devon and Cornwall ‘aren’t about funding cuts’ A police merger that would create a new force responsible for two-and-a-half million people between Land's End and Highcliffe is not an austerity measure, officials say. Dorset Echo 10/7/2018 News ‘Every cell full, mainly with drunks’, Durham police say after England game Police have warned World Cup revellers they could end up in a cell after outbreaks of disorder marred England’s ascent into the semi-final for the first time in 28 years. Durham Police said it experienced its busiest day of the year dealing with 1,418 calls coinciding with the national team’s 2-0 triumph over Sweden on Saturday. The Northern Echo 10/7/2018 News Senior South Yorkshire police officers to be investigated over Rotherham child abuse failings Investigators will ask why high-ranking officers failed to act on reports that child exploitation was rife in the town. Sky News 10/7/2018 News Helping children to recover from sexual abuse: A therapeutic service that works A fragmented commissioning landscape is contributing to a significant gap in the provision of therapeutic support services for children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse. Peter Richards, from the NSPCC’s Scale-Up Unit, explores the impact this has on children and the work that the NPSCC is undertaking to share an evidence-based therapeutic recovery service with organisations such as the Durham Child Advocacy Centre, to help more children rebuild their lives. Policing Insight 10/7/2018 News Prisoners to get phones in cells in bid to curb violence Thousands of prisoners will be able to make calls from their cells, as part of government plans to reduce violence and crime in prisons in England and Wales. BBC 10/7/2018 News Apple launches iOS 11.4.1 with ‘USB Restricted Mode’ that prevents cops from cracking suspect’s iPhones Apple's latest mobile software update will make it harder for police to break into your phone without your permission. Mail Online 10/7/2018 News Roadside technology will detect phones being used behind wheel New roadside technology is being introduced to deter motorists from using mobile phones at the wheel, it will be announced today. The Times - Subscription at source 10/7/2018 News Dorset Police overspends almost £3.5m on overtime already Dorset Police overspent almost £3.5 million on pay and overtime – and the force is struggling to keep pace with a rising crime rate despite having extra officers. Daily Echo (Bournemouth) 9/7/2018 News Debate on police merger plan Mebyon Kernow’s candidate for Police and Crime Commissioner has hit out at the proposal to merge the Devon and Cornwall Police force with that of Dorset, arguing: ‘Cornwall ’s police need good levels of funding, not further mergers.’ Cornish Times 9/7/2018 News Neighbourhood By Neighbourhood: Community Policing in A Rust Belt City The purpose of this paper is to examine citizen satisfaction with police services and perceived safety using survey research in two high crime neighbourhoods. Problem-oriented crime deterrence strategies were used in one neighbourhood, the other served as a control group. Mixed-methods approach was used to measure the effectiveness of problem-oriented approaches in persistent high-crime areas. Pre- and post-intervention surveys were conducted by sampling addresses in both neighbourhoods and analysing results. No between-neighbourhood differences were reported regarding the satisfaction with police services or improvement in perceived safety. These findings suggest that this deterrence strategy is a promising approach to reducing crime while not damaging community perceptions. However, departments must vary place-based strategies, and prevention is difficult given historical contexts, the absence of credible community partners and limited resources in a declining city. Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management - Registration at source 9/7/2018 Research article «366636673668366936703671367236733674Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
