Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 101042 total results. Showing results 74001 to 74020 «369736983699370037013702370337043705Next ›Last » Physical attacks on cash machines: Why an armour isn’t enough Whether it is explosive gas attacks, the use of cutting tools to breach the automated teller machine (ATM) or ram attacks that aim to physical remove the entire ATM, criminals are willing to use extreme measures to capture the prized loot. Europol 17/6/2019 News JCC Circular 15 of 2019 Election of Chair (Elect) of the SPF – Information As you will be aware the Chair of the SPF, Andrea MacDonald has intimated her intention to retire from the Police Service, and her position within the SPF on Saturday 4th April 2020. Whilst that is almost ten months away, prudence determines that we should plan for Andrea’s retirement and her replacement sooner rather than later. The election for Andrea’s successor will therefore take place at the next meeting of the Joint Central Committee on Tuesday 20th August 2019. Scottish Police Federation (SPF) 17/6/2019 News APCC response to mental health legislation announcement The Government has today committed to ban the use of police cells as a place of safety for people experiencing a mental health crisis. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 17/6/2019 News IOPC uses its powers to direct force into bringing disciplinary action against acquitted officer PC who smashed through motorist's windscreen guilty of gross misconduct in 'mistaken identity' case. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 17/6/2019 News Watchdog ‘not fit for purpose’ after PC cleared of using dog as a weapon A police watchdog accused of a witch hunt has been branded “not fit for purpose” after an "ultimate professional" officer was cleared by a jury of allegations he used his dog as a weapon. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 17/6/2019 News Response to media reporting of police use of community resolutions New data released today (Monday 17 June) shows the use of community resolutions by police, prior to a new national strategy on out of court disposals being introduced in 2018. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 17/6/2019 News Human rights’ campaigners in new bid to outlaw bulk interception powers for police The government’s mass surveillance powers which allow the police and intelligence agencies to obtain and store the communications data of large numbers of people through "bulk warrants" are unlawful, campaigners claim. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 17/6/2019 News What is cuckooing? Police warning about drug gangs who take over homes of the vulnerable Cuckooing occurs when dealers befriend vulnerable individuals and turn their homes into a place to keep and sell drugs. The Sun 17/6/2019 News Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner election: All the dates, candidates and key information Voters will go to the polls in July to vote for a new PCC after Dame Vera Baird stood down. Chronicle Live (North East) 17/6/2019 News Mike Barton interview: Outgoing Durham police chief says ‘forces should stop locking up so many criminals’ For a police officer who has advocated the legalisation of cannabis, supports giving heroin to addicts and believes criminals need to be helped rather than punished, Mike Barton - the outgoing Chief Constable of Durham Constabulary - is adamant he is not soft. The Telegraph 17/6/2019 News Cannabis ‘being unofficially legalised’ as up to NINE out of 10 people caught no longer charged for possession Cannabis use is being 'unofficially legalised' according to campaigners after new figures show up to nine out of ten people caught with the drug are never charged. The Sun 17/6/2019 News Times letters: Our police and the fast track to promotion Sir, It is very fortunate for the defence of this country that our armed forces continue to use a tried and tested Sandhurst-style system of recruiting senior officers that has proved to be very effective over the years. By contrast our police service has an appalling propensity to complicate this simple matter at massive expense to the taxpayer... The Times - Subscription at source 17/6/2019 Feature, Opinion Human trafficking research: summary of findings The Scottish Government has developed a strategy to tackle human trafficking and exploitation in Scotland, and in 2017 ran marketing activity to increase awareness of human trafficking in Scotland. To inform this strategy and monitor its impact, Kantar TNS was commissioned to conduct research among the Scottish population. Scottish Government 16/6/2019 Report Trafficking and exploitation strategy: Second annual progress report Report setting out progress implementing the trafficking and exploitation strategy in 2018 to 2019. Scottish Government 16/6/2019 Report New concerns about prison safety This particular report is centred on a time frame when the vast majority of prisons were emerging from a “significant crisis” – the combined impact of serious staffing shortages and an influx of new psychoactive substances, compounded by inadequate maintenance arrangements. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/6/2019 News Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 section 38: Consultation This consultation document is about section 38 of the Act, which relates to the duty to notify and provide information about victims. Scottish Government 16/6/2019 Report Using police cells to detain people with mental illness to be banned under new reforms In her last weeks in office, Theresa May announces plans to overhaul 'outdated' Mental Health Act to make it 'fit for modern society'. The Independent 16/6/2019 News Tackling human trafficking and exploitation The Scottish Government is seeking views on plans to introduce a legal duty on Scottish public authorities to notify Police Scotland about suspected human trafficking and exploitation victims. Scottish Government 16/6/2019 News Police scheme sees addicts given free heroin in UK’s first ‘shooting gallery’ Drug addicts will get free heroin at Britain’s first shooting gallery in a police initiative to cut crime and save lives. The Sun 16/6/2019 News Blunt knives to stop domestic violence? What next – stab vests in the kitchen? Nottingham police’s initiative is inoperable, ill-considered and will gaslight victims The Guardian 16/6/2019 Feature, Opinion «369736983699370037013702370337043705Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
