Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 98459 total results. Showing results 74241 to 74260 «370937103711371237133714371537163717Next ›Last » Police ‘stop and search’ powers Consultation outcome: The Offensive Weapons Bill, which is currently before Parliament, will introduce the offence of possession of a corrosive substance in a public place and provisions to extend stop and search powers to cover this offence. The use of corrosive substances as a weapon can cause significant harm and injury to individuals, families and communities and we are determined to take strong action in order to prevent these horrendous attacks. Following the misuse of drones that caused significant disruption to Gatwick airport operations in December 2018, the Department for Transport and the Home Office have been working closely with the police to re-examine whether the police have the necessary stop and search powers to deal with a scenario where drones cause widespread disruption to the operation of aerodromes. Home Office 20/2/2019 Report Drones: National campaign and extended ‘no fly’ zone around airports Written statement to Parliament: Update on drones legislation and information campaign. Home Office 20/2/2019 News Police to get more stop and search powers to tackle acid attacks Home Secretary Sajid Javid will give police new powers to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying a corrosive substance in public. Home Office 20/2/2019 News Moving picture: Research into video analysis aims to speed up identification of crime suspects When knife crime occurs, video evidence can often hold vital clues but identifying them in amongst volumes of footage is a time-consuming job. Policing Insight contributor and Senior Research Fellow at CENTRIC Andrew Staniforth reports on a project aimed at speeding up the process. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 20/2/2019 Innovation New drone safety partnership with business launched as government sets out plans to limit drone misuse Legislation coming into force next month to extend airport ‘no-fly’ zones and partnership announced with Jessops to raise awareness of responsible drones use. Home Office 20/2/2019 News Sinn Féin ‘has compromised chief constable process’ says Foster The process to appoint a new PSNI chief constable has been compromised by comments made by the Sinn Féin leader, Arlene Foster has said. BBC 20/2/2019 News New police powers to tackle drone misuse Drone no-fly zones around airports will be extended and police given new stop and search powers as part of new measures being taken to prevent air traffic disruption Police Professional 20/2/2019 News Sepura achieves milestone: 45,000 TETRA terminals sold through national Police ICT framework The framework has reduced the burden of the procurement process for UK police forces by providing a nationally co-ordinated approach, benefiting Airwave user organisations through greater efficiencies in procurement and relationship management. The framework agreement has significantly sped up the procurement process for forces looking to invest in new TETRA devices and accessories whilst also allowing for sizeable cost savings through this national approach. Cambridge Network 20/2/2019 News Illegal drone operators to face £100 on‑the‑spot fines Police are to use new stop-and-search powers and on-the-spot fines in the fight against rogue drone operators. The Times 20/2/2019 News Police bikers try £1,000 Tech-Air vest made for Moto GP racing Police motorcyclists are being issued with airbag suits that were designed to save the lives of high-speed motorcycle road racers. The Times - Subscription at source 20/2/2019 News Metropolitan Police is 100 years from matching city’s ethnic mix Britain’s largest police force says it is 100 years from having staff as ethnically diverse as the people it serves unless recruitment improves. The Times - Subscription at source 20/2/2019 News Pressure mounts on Government to fund disclosure process The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been daubed as having “zero credibility” over failing to provide historic information to the Police Ombudsman of Northern Ireland (PONI). Police Professional 19/2/2019 News Ranks blast Sinn Fein president for wanting ‘outsider’ to replace retiring national force chief PFNI: Senior officers do not deserve to be treated as second-class candidates in selection process. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 19/2/2019 News Staffing crisis unfolds as forces miss recruitment targets More than one third of police forces across the country are facing a staffing crisis, having missed their recruitment targets by more than 25 per cent. Police Professional 19/2/2019 News Met police spending on plastic bullets triples in a year Other UK forces also increase spending on ammunition amid fears of no-deal Brexit disorder The Guardian 19/2/2019 News Sinn Féin’s police remarks spark Equality Commission concern The Equality Commission has expressed concern about comments made by the Sinn Féin president about appointing a new PSNI chief constable. BBC 19/2/2019 News Met disproportionately white for another 100 years – police leaders Commissioner Cressida Dick says institutionally racist label not a ‘useful way to describe’ force The Guardian 19/2/2019 News Stephen Lawrence: ‘100 years before Met has ethnic mix’ of London – police It will be 100 years before the Met Police has the same ethnic mix as the population it serves, the force said. BBC 19/2/2019 News West Midlands Police chief admits to being ‘greatly concerned’ by rise in number of robberies West Midlands Police's Chief Constable has admitted he is "concerned" over the number of robberies being committed across the region. Express & Star 19/2/2019 News Independent review into PSNI disclosure of legacy case information to Police Ombudsman An independent review of how the PSNI discloses information on legacy cases to the Office of the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland is to be carried out. 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