Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104042 total results. Showing results 7401 to 7420 «367368369370371372373374375Next ›Last » A looming police shortage in the Pacific: Drug use can cripple a male workforce As the Pacific Islands has increasingly become a transit hub and a destination for drug trafficking, the impact on the male workforce – including in the recruitment of male police officers – could worsen significantly; policing and law enforcement specialist Dr Melissa Jardine looks at the implications for both policing and the communities in the Islands, and what steps can be taken to tackle the issue. Policing Insight 22/1/2025 Analysis, Feature Tougher checks on knife sales fast-tracked after Southport attack People trying to buy knives online will face tougher measures to prove their age under new restrictions being brought forward in the wake of the Southport knife attack. BBC 22/1/2025 News Online knife sales to be checked with live video and ID Keir Starmer says ease with which ‘two-click killer’ Axel Rudakubana, the Southport attacker, ordered a kitchen knife cannot continue. Anyone buying a knife online will have to submit ID and a video recording of themselves to prove their age as part of plans to combat under-age sales after the Southport attack. All online retailers will be required to introduce a two-stage verification process as part of stricter checks for customers purchasing knives. Buyers would be asked to submit an identity document such as a passport and record a live video to show they are 18, under proposals being drawn up by a police chief. Axel Rudakubana admitted carrying a knife more than ten times before he bought a kitchen knife on Amazon to carry out his deadly attack in Southport in July last year. The Times - Subscription at source 22/1/2025 News Shifting the scales: Transforming the criminal justice response to domestic abuse This report is my first major publication on criminal justice but has been years in the making. It draws on insights from victims and survivors, specialist domestic abuse services and criminal justice inspectorates, as well as the many reports and reviews that have come before it. [PDF] Domestic Abuse Commissioner 22/1/2025 Report Commissioner calls to end justice lottery for domestic abuse victims Domestic abuse victims are being failed by the criminal justice system at every stage – from police to probation – according to a report published today by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner. The report finds that victims routinely face a lack of specialist service referrals, poor enforcement of protective orders, court delays and early release of abusers as they seek safety and justice. In an alarming new statistic, the Commissioner indicates police are failing to root out abusers within their own ranks – only 4% of alleged domestic abuse perpetrators in the police workforce are dismissed. Domestic Abuse Commissioner 22/1/2025 News Police accused of domestic abuse keep jobs in 96pc of cases Report by domestic abuse commissioner also warns that victims are still afraid their allegations will not be taken seriously The Telegraph - Subscription at source 22/1/2025 News Met Police legal costs soar to over £15mn last year Lawyers say tendency to litigate has driven a rise in taxpayer-funded payments by Britain’s biggest force Financial Times 22/1/2025 News Forensics has ‘a huge part to play in trust and confidence’ Ian Weinfass speaks to NPCC lead Chief Constable Nick Dean and Forensic Capability Network MD John Armstrong about recent reforms and the future shape of police forensics Police Oracle - Subscription at source 22/1/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion ‘Backwards step for inclusion’: Victoria Police hit out at Melbourne pride march ruling amid new ‘trauma-informed trial’ AUSTRALIA: Organisers of Melbourne's pride march have responded after Victoria Police labelled a decision not to allow officers to wear their uniform in the march as a "backwards step for inclusion". Sky News 22/1/2025 News Police say Allan govt trying to strong-arm them into ‘stinker’ pay deal AUSTRALIA: Victorian police say they are being strong-armed into accepting a lowball new pay deal or risk losing millions in collective backpay. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 22/1/2025 News North Yorkshire Police manages vetting effectively, but improved consistency needed in professional standards North Yorkshire Police manages its vetting processes well but needs to improve its professional standards decision-making, the police inspectorate has said. Police Professional 22/1/2025 News Commissioner calls for end to justice lottery for domestic abuse victims Domestic abuse victims are being failed by the criminal justice system at every stage – from police to probation – according to a report published today (January 22) by the Domestic Abuse Commissioner. Police Professional 22/1/2025 News Child sex abuse survivor speaks out after former South Australian police officer and stepfather is jailed AUSTRALIA: A former South Australian police officer who sexually abused his stepdaughter has been jailed for four years. A jury found 41-year-old Simon Gorzechowski guilty of two counts of unlawful sexual intercourse last year. ABC News (Australia) 22/1/2025 News Artificial intelligence and child sexual abuse: A rapid evidence assessment This study examined the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and child sexual abuse (CSA), employing a rapid evidence assessment of research on the uses of AI for the prevention and disruption of CSA, and the ways in which AI is used in CSA offending. Research from January 2010 to March 2024 was reviewed, identifying 33 empirical studies. All studies that met inclusion criteria examined AI for CSA prevention and disruption—specifically, how technology can be used to detect or investigate child sexual abuse material or child sexual offenders. There were no studies examining the uses of AI in CSA offending. This paper describes the state of current research at the intersection of AI and CSA, and provides a gap map to guide future research. Australian Institute of Criminology (Australia) 22/1/2025 Research article Vision and release: Safety first, secure always: QPS make statewide push for firearm safety and responsibility AUSTRALIA: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is launching Operation Whiskey Firestorm, a high-impact statewide initiative designed to tackle the critical issue of firearm safety. From now until the end of the 2025, Operation Whiskey Firestorm is sending a clear message about the importance of proper firearm storage and the role owners play in ensuring community safety. This operation comes in response to 2024 statistics which saw 1,055 firearm licenses revoked, and over 3,290 offences involving firearms, including serious offences such as attempted murder, assault, robbery and unlawful entry. The QPS will be conducting extensive audits, coordinating regional operations, and working with licensed firearm owners to ensure they meet safety and ownership rules and regulations. myPolice - Queensland Police News 22/1/2025 News Queensland police officer charged after allegedly being caught with child abuse material AUSTRALIA: A Queensland police officer has been charged and suspended from duty after allegedly being caught with child abuse material. The 30-year-old senior constable from the Brisbane region was charged over allegedly possessing child exploitation material while off duty. He was charged with one count of using a carriage service to access child abuse material. 9 News (Australia) 22/1/2025 News Hundreds of Met Police staff will take full strike action in February The Public and Commercial Services union said the strike over curtailment of remote working arrangements would likely impact backroom functions such as vetting. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 22/1/2025 News Survey finds just four per cent of alleged domestic abusers in police dismissed Dame Nicole Jacobs has now called for "structural change" to protect victims and rebuild public confidence in policing. Police Oracle 22/1/2025 News Pro-Palestinian protest sees controversy and shameful abuse Chris Hobbs attends last weekend's controversial Palestine Solidarity Campaign protest where there were enforceable conditions in place around a local synagogue and the BBC. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 22/1/2025 News ‘The face of safety’, but a predator at home: Abusive cop sentenced AUSTRALIA: He was supposed to be the “face of safety”, but this cop turned out to be a predator behind closed doors. The Advertiser (Australia) - Subscription at source 22/1/2025 News «367368369370371372373374375Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
