Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115085 total results. Showing results 7461 to 7480 «370371372373374375376377378Next ›Last » A behavioral health needs assessment and general psychological well-being of digital and multimedia forensic examiners Research shows that digital forensic examiners experience high stress levels due to the nature of their jobs involving exposure to disturbing media. This study conducted a needs analysis by examining digital and multimedia forensic examiners' psychological well-being, coping mechanisms, social support, and attitudes toward and experiences with barriers to counseling and mental health support. Ninety-four digital and multimedia forensic examiners (DFE) completed the anonymous online survey. Respondents were also asked to self-report their primary duty within digital forensics (e.g., image, audio, or video analysts) and whether they were also working as an investigator/detective; 53 were DFE-only, and 41 had dual roles (DFE + detective). Results examined differences in primary duties (e.g., image vs. non-image analyst) and the number of primary duties (e.g., two vs. three). Of the sample, 36% personally sought counseling due to work-related stress. Image forensic analysts reported more psychological distress and barriers toward help-seeking compared with audio and video analysts. 17% (n = 16) of the sample met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD. There were no significant differences between DFE-only and those working dual roles as detectives on psychological well-being and attitudes toward mental health support. Finally, digital forensic examiners who met the diagnostic criteria for PTSD reported 9 out of 15 mental health stigmas, many of which included fear associated with agency culture (e.g., “affect my promotion”). Findings support the need for accessible, agency-supported, and potentially mandated mental health services for DFE to improve well-being and resiliency. Journal of Forensic Sciences 31/10/2025 Research article Police treatment of Indigenous teen referred to Ethical Standards Command AUSTRALIA: The Crime and Corruption Commission recently referred a complaint regarding Queensland Police Service's conduct to the Ethical Standards Command, following allegations officers used excessive force when apprehending a 14-year-old Indigenous girl in Yarrabilba. National Indigenous Times (NIT) (Australia) 31/10/2025 News Investigation into police actions under way after motorcyclist hospitalised in NSW Hunter region AUSTRALIA: An investigation is under way into the actions of police officers in the NSW Hunter region following the arrest of a motorcyclist that resulted in him being taken to hospital in a serious condition. 9 News (Australia) 31/10/2025 News PCSO shift changes would mean pay cuts, union says Changes to PCSO shifts could see some lose thousands of pounds in pay, a union has claimed. BBC 31/10/2025 News Police Scotland pilots extended use of roadside drug testing Roadside testing kits are being rolled out to local officers to strengthen Police Scotland’s ability to catch drug-drivers. Police Professional 31/10/2025 News Government commitments on justice REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: As the State grapples with an understaffed Garda, an overloaded judiciary, and an epidemic of gender-based violence, eolas Magazine outlines the Government’s key priorities as laid out in the 2025 Programme for Government. eolas magazine (Ireland) 31/10/2025 News PSNI and An Garda Síochána conduct Halloween cross-border operation REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and An Garda Síochána are conducting a Halloween cross-border operation. The collaboration is focusing on road safety, drugs and border-related crime. Ireland Live (Republic of Ireland) 31/10/2025 News Partners in Policing Forum to explore community challenges, opportunities for collaboration CANADA: The Lethbridge Police Service will host a Partners in Policing Forum in early November, bringing together community partners and members of the public to discuss public safety challenges and identify new opportunities for collaboration. Blue Line (Canada) 31/10/2025 News 25 traffic officers honoured for outstanding contributions at BCACP Traffic Safety Awards CANADA: On Oct. 17, the BC Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) Traffic Safety Committee celebrated outstanding contributions to road safety during its annual Traffic Safety Awards Luncheon. The event was part of the committee’s three-day annual meeting. Blue Line (Canada) 31/10/2025 News The influence of social class on investigative decision making by policing students Findings of a study that focused on policing students’ decision-making suggest that while participants generally apply the National Decision Model impartially, subtle biases are evident in their reasoning processes; analysis also reveals that despite training efforts to reduce bias, socio-economic biases persist, influencing perceptions of suspects and victims – although not always resulting in overtly biased decisions – as study author and Professional Policing graduate Olivia Fowler explains. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 31/10/2025 Analysis, Feature The City of Surrey is calling on the federal and provincial governments to temporarily deploy 150 officers from the RCMP and Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit to tackle the ongoing shootings and extortions targeting residents and business owners. CANADA: The City of Surrey is calling on the federal and provincial governments to temporarily deploy 150 officers from the RCMP and Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit to tackle the ongoing shootings and extortions targeting residents and business owners. City of Surrey (Canada) 31/10/2025 News Wiltshire Police and Crime Commissioner blasts helicopter usage Wiltshire's police and crime commissioner has said the cost of maintaining a helicopter service cannot be justified, following the release of new usage stats. Swindon Advertiser 31/10/2025 News Violence figures against police revealed as MSP makes body-worn camera call A Freedom of Information request revealed the toll of attacks on officers in the region - with more than 1,500 such incidents reported from 2022 to June this year. Daily Record 31/10/2025 News Police won’t say how many staff are being investigated over internet use NEW ZEALAND: Police will not say how many staff are under investigation following an audit of staff internet usage, sparked by the resignation of former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 31/10/2025 News Over 100 police officers investigated after 30,000 breath tests falsified NEW ZEALAND: More than 100 police officers are under investigation after 30,000 alcohol breath tests were "falsely or erroneously recorded", RNZ can reveal. Acting Deputy Commissioner Michael Johnson says the numbers are "incredibly disappointing and concerning". RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 31/10/2025 News What’s in the latest police oversight body report? AUSTRALIA: The independent NSW body that provides oversight of the NSW Police Force and the NSW Crime Commission says in their latest report that their work has ‘been busier than usual’, with ‘a 27.5% increase in the number of complaints’ being assessed. Echo (Australia) 31/10/2025 News Queensland Police Service announce appointment of three Deputy Commissioners AUSTRALIA: Marking a new era for the Queensland Police Service’s leadership team and future of policing, three new Deputy Commissioners have been announced today, 31 October 2025. Commissioner of Police Steve Gollschewski said the appointments are a vital step towards achieving the QPS’ vision and delivering better outcomes for the workforce and community. myPolice - Queensland Police News 31/10/2025 News Encrypted police group chat stops case against Canberra Raiders star Josh Papalii AUSTRALIA: The case against Raiders star Josh Papalii will not continue after the ACT Magistrates Court granted him a permanent stay on the charges. Papalii was charged with intimidating police and refusing to leave the Gungahlin Raiders Club in Canberra's north in September last year. But his hearing was delayed when his lawyers discovered a reference to a group chat on the encrypted messaging app Signal in evidence handed over by the prosecution. ABC News (Australia) 31/10/2025 News ‘Divisive’ and ‘risk averse’ Toronto police culture has lost trust of members, public, report finds CANADA: The report is “a call to action for the chief and the command,” said Clayton Campbell, president of the Toronto Police Association. Toronto Star (Canada) 31/10/2025 News ‘It’s never-ending and there is burnout’ – why new protest laws will help officers Police defence lawyer Andrew Steel reflects on how the new powers granted to forces around protests earlier this month could impact officer wellbeing and serving the public. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/10/2025 Feature, Opinion «370371372373374375376377378Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
