Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115830 total results. Showing results 75581 to 75600 «377637773778377937803781378237833784Next ›Last » Portland asks US to rescind deputization of city police USA: The mayor of Portland has asked the U.S. Attorney’s Office to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers in Oregon's largest city as part of the response to ongoing protests in the city The Independent 30/9/2020 News “Engineering Resilience” Into Split-Second Shoot/no Shoot Decisions: the Effect of Muzzle-Position The purpose of this study was to explore the feasibility of engineering resilience into the split-second decision environment police officers face during potential deadly force encounters. Using a randomized controlled experiment that incorporated a police firearms training simulator and 313 active law enforcement officers, this study examined the effects of muzzle-position – where an officer points their weapon – on both officer response time to legitimate threats and the likelihood for misdiagnosis shooting errors when no threat was present. The results demonstrate that officers can significantly improve shoot/no-shoot decision-making without sacrificing a significant amount of time by taking a lower muzzle-position when they are dealing with an ambiguously armed person – a person whose hands are not visible. Police Quarterly - Registration at source 30/9/2020 Research article Training Police For Procedural Justice: An Evaluation of Officer Attitudes, Citizen Attitudes, and Police-Citizen Interactions This paper reports the findings of an evaluation of a police training program on procedural justice. The evaluation focused on the short- and long-term effects of the training on officers’ attitudes toward four principles of procedural justice (i.e., trustworthiness, neutrality, voice, and respect). The evaluation also assessed officers’ behaviors on the street and citizens’ interactions such as citizen demeanor and compliance with police requests. Finally, it assessed how the interacting citizens perceived the police. Taken together, the comprehensive data suggested that the procedural justice training was effective both immediately and in the long run. Policy implications are discussed. Police Journal - Registration at source 30/9/2020 Research article Do people care about judicial and magistrates’ diversity any more? Diversity has long been a crucial concern in policing, but the wider criminal justice system has also come under scrutiny on the issue; Penelope Gibbs, Director of Transform Justice, believes plans to raise the retirement age for judges and magistrates could seriously damage the diversity of the judiciary and magistracy. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 30/9/2020 Feature, Opinion County lines: Teenage drug dealers posed as key workers during lockdown Teenage county lines drug dealers posed as key workers during the coronavirus lockdown to evade police, London authority bosses have revealed. BBC 30/9/2020 News Force says no evidence gang is ‘working to abduct children’ West Mercia Police says there is no evidence “that a gang or individuals are trying to abduct children” in Worcester. Police Professional - Subscription at source 30/9/2020 News Chief constable promises ‘decisive action’ amid concerns over illegal house parties Police Scotland’s chief constable has warned “decisive action” will be taken to halt the concerning number of illegal house parties being held in breach of Covid-19 regulations. Police Professional 30/9/2020 News NSPCC outlines six tests for government to create ‘robust regulation’ to protect children online The NSPCC is urging the Government to ensure its Online Harms Bill sets a “global standard in protecting children on the web”. Police Professional 30/9/2020 News 166 arrested in international crackdown against crime in Southeast Europe A total of 34 countries teamed up last week to combat organised and serious international crime originating from Southeast Europe as part of joint action days (JAD). The four-day operation supported by Europol was aimed at tackling illegal immigration and the trafficking of firearms and drugs, which are key priorities of the European Multidisciplinary Platform Against Criminal Threats (EMPACT). Europol 30/9/2020 News Joint inspection of emergency criminal justice provisions Joint inspection of emergency criminal justice provisions [pdf] Scottish Government 30/9/2020 Report Nearly 300 fugitives wanted for crimes across Europe arrested in lockdown The suspects are linked to serious crimes like human trafficking and drug smuggling. Sky News 30/9/2020 News Deaths from natural causes in English and Welsh prisons ‘unacceptably high’ Panel calls for improved access to healthcare for inmates to avoid preventable deaths The Guardian 30/9/2020 News Police told they can use Covid-19 app on personal phone amid guideline confusion Police officers have been told they can use the coronavirus contact tracing app on their personal smartphones while working if they wish to, amid confusion about guidelines. Evening Times (Glasgow) 30/9/2020 News French police clear migrant camp at launch point for Britain About 700 people moved from Calais camp where thousands have sought to cross Channel The Guardian 30/9/2020 News Report back on the organised crime work programme NEW ZEALAND: This paper provides an overview and update of the Government’s organised crime work programme by identifying a strategic framework for community-led initiatives, identifying opportunities to build agencies’ intelligence capability, and proposing that the legislative settings be strengthened to combat organised crime. [pdf] New Zealand Police 30/9/2020 Report Calgary Police Commission citizen satisfaction report CANADA: To provide good governance, the Calgary Police Commission must be in touch with the needs, experiences, and concerns of Calgary citizens. [pdf] Calgary Police Commission 30/9/2020 Report Illicit Drug Data Report 2018–19 AUSTRALIA: The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission’s annual Illicit Drug Data Report, now in its 17th edition, continues to provide an authoritative picture of illicit drugs in Australia. Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) 30/9/2020 Report A force for the future: How hi-tech, happiness and international cooperation are all key to the success of Dubai Police Dubai Police recently became the first force to win seven IACP awards in one year, recognised for its work in areas ranging from forensics and research to victims’ services and highway safety. Policing Insight spoke to Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief, Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, about the force’s success, its efforts to tackle challenges such as COVID-19 and transnational crime, and how high-tech and happiness are crucial elements of the force's long-term strategy. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 30/9/2020 Feature, Interview, Opinion Assaults on Los Angeles police officers have risen 156% since last year, chief says USA: 'I hear the need for many changes about our society, including policing, but these numbers are troubling' Fox News 30/9/2020 News Policing Performance Report Q1 2020 The purpose of this paper is to present the Q1 Performance Report for 2020/21. Scottish Police Authority (SPA) 30/9/2020 Report «377637773778377937803781378237833784Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
