Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102087 total results. Showing results 741 to 760 «343536373839404142Next ›Last » Male victim-survivor views on the criminalisation of coercive control in Australia New criminal offences for coercive and controlling behaviours have been introduced over the last decade in several international jurisdictions, including in England and Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Within this policy reform context, there has been significant debate in Australia as to whether the criminal law in each state should be reformed to include a stand-alone criminal offence which can ensure legal capture of the pattern of non-physical forms of abusive behaviours experienced within the context of a coercivel and controlling relationship. While research has drawn attention to the gendered nature of coercive control from a female victim-survivor perspective, little is known about men’s experiences of coercive control. Reporting on a self-selecting sample of 28 interviews with male identifying victim-survivors of coercive control, this article analyses their views on the criminalisation of coercive control, including what the risks, benefits, and impacts of a stand-alone criminal offence might be. The majority of those interviewed supported the introduction of a stand-alone offence in principle, however, this support was nuanced. Participants’ views pointed to the need for whole of system change. Current Issues in Criminal Justice 20/5/2025 Research article Sex offender jailed after facial recognition spots him with child A routine scan by police facial recognition cameras exposed a registered sex offender breaching his court order The Times - Subscription at source 20/5/2025 News Hertfordshire’s emergency services tested in freezing temperature exercise A Snow Centre was the scene for a multi-agency training exercise on Monday (May 19), when responders from Hertfordshire’s police, fire and rescue and ambulance services, supported by partners, carried out a rescue simulating a real-life incident. Police Professional 20/5/2025 News Officer dismissed over use of force on teenage girl A Nottinghamshire Police officer has been dismissed after allegations of using excessive force during the detention a 16-year-old girl inside a police vehicle were proven. Police Professional 20/5/2025 News Police Scotland chief will have to ‘cannibalise’ force to deliver fair pay Rewarding officers with above-inflation salaries will be unaffordable without job cuts, conference to be told The Telegraph - Subscription at source 20/5/2025 News Iran spying charges spark new powers to tackle hostile state threats New powers will be drawn up to tackle threats from hostile states, the Home Secretary has announced, after three Iranian nationals were charged with spying offences. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2025 News Thousands of vulnerable people protected through Police Digital Service technology More than 31,000 vulnerable individuals across the UK have been protected in 13 years through a unique technology provided by the Police Digital Service (PDS). Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2025 News Sentencing for A1 motorist who wrecked five police vehicles delayed due to driving record dispute After he was released on police bail following the A1 incident, he continued to drive from Stanley, County Durham, to a Newcastle city centre gym where he worked and police spotted him filling up his car on a garage forecourt. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2025 News Sault will investigate cost of switching to OPP protection CANADA: Sault Ste. Marie City Council has agreed to check the price of having the Ontario Provincial Police provide protection within the city limits. Blue Line (Canada) 20/5/2025 News UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service donates crisis response vehicle to Health Sciences North’s Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Team CANADA: Health Sciences North (HSN) and the UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service (UCCM Police) have announced a significant step forward in enhancing emergency mental health services across Manitoulin Island. Blue Line (Canada) 20/5/2025 News Inside the Canadian Forces Military Police with Provost Marshal Vanessa Hanrahan CANADA: While the Military Police Group primarily serves the Canadian military community, there are striking similarities between military police officers and their counterparts in civilian law enforcement across Canada. Blue Line (Canada) 20/5/2025 Audio, Feature New deputy chief constable arrives in Hertfordshire Hertfordshire Constabulary has announced that Essex Police Assistant Chief Constable Andy Mariner is joining the force as its new deputy chief constable. Police Professional 20/5/2025 News New deputy chief constable appointed at Suffolk Constabulary Eamonn Bridger has been confirmed as the new deputy chief constable at Suffolk Constabulary. Police Professional 20/5/2025 News Cooney calls for Clare/Tipperary Drug Unit boost REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Clare Fine Gael Deputy Joe Cooney is calling for increased resourcing to tackle the illegal drug trade across the Mid-West, after figures released to the Clare Fine Gael TD reveal that there are just 18 Garda members assigned to the Clare/Tipperary Divisional Drugs Unit. The Clare Herald (Republic of Ireland) 20/5/2025 News An Garda SÃochána now hiring social media manager role with lucrative salary REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The social media manager will manage seven social media platforms and 40 different accounts for An Garda SÃochána. Limerick Live (Republic of Ireland) 20/5/2025 News The Europol Podcast S03E02: How criminal networks destabilise the EU – the new DNA of crime Serious and organised crime is not just a threat to public safety; it impacts the very foundations of the EU and its society. It has a double destabilising effect on the EU. It undermines the EU’s economy, rule of law and society by generating illicit proceeds, spreading violence, and normalising corruption. But the threat does not stop there: increasingly, criminal networks serve as proxies for hybrid threat actors, exploiting vulnerabilities to destabilise the EU and its Member States from within. Drugs, firearms trafficking, hybrid threats and organised criminal networks recruiting young people to carry out acts of violence, including contract killings. These are a few examples which we will explore in this episode, to find out how serious and organised crime is destabilising the EU. Europol 20/5/2025 Analysis, Audio, Feature Online VAWG review calls for a national operating model, greater collaboration and improved reporting Last week saw the publication of the landscape review on the police response to online and technology-enabled VAWG in England and Wales, undertaken by the Centre for Protecting Women Online; independent policing and technology expert Giles Herdale, one of the three co-authors of the review, explains the key questions the work addressed, its findings, and what they mean for policing and the Government’s commitment to halve violence against women and girls over the next 10 years. Policing Insight - Registration at source 20/5/2025 Analysis, Feature The crafting of an online police métier. The case of Norwegian online police patrols This research explores the evolution of policing practices in the digital era, focusing on the rise of digital police patrols as a transformative aspect of contemporary law enforcement, which prompts an emerging online police métier. Mediated by digital technology, policing in online spaces creates radically new opportunities and challenges for police officers and has further led to significant changes to the traditional police métier. The study, based on qualitative research of Norwegian digital police patrols, establishes a framework to comprehend the shifts in the police métier resulting from the transition to online policing. Three identified trajectories of change include the de-monopolization of online policing, the de-acceleration of online policing emphasizing reflection over decisive action, and the emergence of the infotainment cop, transforming online police officers into semi-celebrity figures. Collectively, these changes signify a comprehensive de-territorialization of the police métier in the digital era, challenging traditional policing strategies in the online world. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles - Subscription at source 20/5/2025 Research article Focal concerns in coroners’ reports: analysing the framing of fatal police use of force on individuals with mental illness Coronial inquests are crucial for holding police accountable. These public processes ensure impartial investigations into deaths and may offer findings or recommendations concerning public health and safety and the administration of justice. In Australia, civilian deaths that occur during police operations or while in police custody are reported to the coroner, who examines police actions to determine their appropriateness. Using the ‘focal concerns’ perspective to analyse cases of police fatal use of force against individuals with mental illness, this study aims to understand how coroners' reports frame such incidents concerning considerations of blameworthiness, community protection, and practical constraints. The findings show how these reports often emphasise the lack of police blameworthiness, asserting that officers' actions were lawful and reasonable given the rapidly evolving circumstances. Reflecting considerations of community protection, police officers' actions were also frequently justified as necessary to protect themselves, the public, and the individuals in crisis, despite the lethal outcomes. Finally, the findings identify several practical constraints impacting police responses, including limited assistance from mental health professionals or police negotiators. These findings underscore the need for improved training, resources, and mental health support to better align police practices with community safety and accountability. Current Issues in Criminal Justice 20/5/2025 Research article Disrupting Criminal Networks: A Scoping Review of Network Disruption Methods Criminal networks pose a persistent challenge to law enforcement agencies due to their adaptability, resilience, and decentralized structures. Traditional disruption efforts, such as high-profile arrests and asset seizures, often yield short-term success but fail to address systemic resilience, enabling criminal organizations to reconfigure and persist. To effectively dismantle these networks, law enforcement requires evidence-based strategies that target structural vulnerabilities while minimizing unintended consequences. This scoping review examines the current landscape of criminal network disruption strategies, synthesizing evidence from 36 studies to (a) identify existing disruption approaches, (b) evaluate their reported effects on network fragmentation and weakening, and (c) explore the potential role of forensic intelligence in enhancing disruption efforts. We conducted a search across academic databases, applying strict inclusion criteria to identify empirical studies on network disruption interventions. While some strategies effectively fragmented networks, others proved largely ineffective. Forensic intelligence (FI) emerged as a promising tool for testing disruption approaches. Forensic intelligence offers potential insights through data to optimize intervention points. Currently, forensic intelligence remains underutilized in network disruption studies, highlighting a significant gap in research and practice. Criminal network disruption requires targeted, data-driven approaches to mitigate network resilience and adaptation. Future research could explore longitudinal studies and machine learning applications to predict network responses to interventions. Expanding forensic intelligence integration within intelligence-led policing frameworks may significantly enhance law enforcement's ability to dismantle illicit networks effectively. CRIMRXIV 20/5/2025 Research article «343536373839404142Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
