Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104900 total results. Showing results 75801 to 75820 «378737883789379037913792379337943795Next ›Last » How does UK police equipment compare with US cops? As police overwhelmingly back Nick Ferrari's call for all officers to carry tasers, we take a look at how the UK's police are equipped in comparison with their US counterparts. LBC 3/9/2019 News Business change: How forces can use data to drive operational effectiveness and efficiencies Police forces gather vast amounts of data, but have yet to unlock the opportunities this presents in delivering business efficiency. Managing Consultant for the Home Affairs and Justice team at Capgemini Jamie Robinson outlines the key areas forces should consider if they are to exploit the full potential of their data. Policing Insight 3/9/2019 Opinion ‘Orwellian police state’: London’s top cop warns of dangers of policing in digital age The UK’s most senior police officer says modern law enforcement must grasp the ethical dilemmas of data, robotics and artificial intelligence or risk sleepwalking "into a ghastly, Orwellian, omniscient police state.” The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 3/9/2019 News Top cop: UK risks ‘Orwellian, omniscient police state’ Commissioner of London's Metropolitan Police Service Cressida Dick was speaking in Australia about policing in the digital age. Sky News 3/9/2019 News Leading Lights: An inspection of the police service’s arrangements for the selection and development of chief officers Selection and development of senior police officers is inconsistent and often ineffective, warns report HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 3/9/2019 Report Police promotion system inconsistent and unfair, warns watchdog The training that candidates receive equips them with neither the knowledge nor the skills for the work, HM Inspector of Constabulary Matt Parr said. BT.com 3/9/2019 News More than 80% of police officers want to carry stun guns such as Tasers – poll A poll of thousands of officers showed 81% want the devices to make them feel safer while on duty. BT.com 3/9/2019 News ‘Dead men’s shoes’ stopping talented young police officers getting top jobs, says inspectorate A culture of "dead men's shoes" where talented young police officers are overlooked for chief constable jobs in favour of "time serving" deputies is damaging the fight against crime, says HM Inspectorate The Telegraph 3/9/2019 News More mental health cases take police off the beat Police are being diverted from fighting crime because of a rise in incidents related to mental health they have to deal with, a senior officer has said. The Times - Subscription at source 3/9/2019 News Justice system at breaking point, warns Judge Anthony Lowe, frustrated by delays The justice system is “not fit for purpose”, a judge has complained in a courtroom outburst at the lack of police, prosecutors and court staff. The Times - Subscription at source 3/9/2019 News Jobs-for-the-boys culture stops police forces finding best recruits A culture of favouritism means police forces have failed to recruit talented people into top jobs and have overpromoted senior officers, a watchdog says. The Times - Subscription at source 3/9/2019 News Police log 8,000 crimes at London schools in just one year Rape, violence, drugs and possessing weapons among the offences. The Standard 2/9/2019 News King’s Cross face recognition ‘last used in 2018’ Facial-recognition technology has not been used at London's King's Cross Central development since March 2018, according to the 67-acre (0.3-sq-km) site's developer. BBC 2/9/2019 News Police Chiefs commission urgent review on officer safety The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has commissioned an urgent review of officer safety on behalf of all chief constables. The review was agreed as UK police chiefs came together today to discuss officer safety after recent serious attacks on police officers and a recorded national increase in officer assaults. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 2/9/2019 News Police announce funding to teach young people skiing and snowboarding skills in bid to reduce violent crime The initiative aimed at 13- 21 year olds is funded by Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson as part of a drive to reduce knife crime and other violence committed by young people. Birmingham Live 2/9/2019 News Police chiefs order urgent review into officer safety The National Police Chiefs’ Council said nothing was more important ‘than protecting our people so they can effectively protect the public’. BT.com 2/9/2019 News Modern slavery: Are British victims being failed in the UK? Michael was homeless when he was approached by a couple to sell drugs. At first, the then 34-year-old says he was treated well, but things changed. No matter how much money Michael earned from selling drugs, the couple would say he owed more for what he had taken himself. BBC 2/9/2019 News Police chiefs launch review of officers’ safety after rise in attacks Police chiefs are to carry out an urgent review into the safety of officers. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) commissioned the inquiry on behalf of all chief constables when they met on Monday to discuss the rise in attacks on officers and the latest string of serious incidents. The Guardian 2/9/2019 News Longest-serving volunteer at Suffolk Police sheds light on career Special constable David Overton and his sergeant couldn’t believe their eyes when a sports car sped past their marked police car in a 40mph limit. Suffolk Free Press 2/9/2019 Feature, Opinion Urgent review launched on police officer safety in bid to ‘protect frontline staff’ An urgent review into the safety of police officers has been launched. 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