Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 91674 total results. Showing results 76701 to 76720 «383238333834383538363837383838393840Next ›Last » Matheson urged to quit over attempted ‘governmental interference’ at police watchdog Justice Secretary Michael Matheson is facing calls to resign after one of his top officials apparently tried to interfere in the work of an independent police watchdog. The Herald (Scotland) 28/1/2018 News AI opens up ways to ‘see the unseeable’ in public safety – provided it’s used responsibly Artificial intelligence could be a huge boon to policing and public safety - but it must be used responsibly and win public trust. James Slessor, Managing Director of Accenture Public Safety, reflects on the possibilities. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 28/1/2018 Opinion Pension fears for retired railway police officers Retired railway police officers have expressed dismay at plans to use their pension pots to begin a new fund as part of a controversial merger. The Scotsman 28/1/2018 News Police force brings in ‘patronising and insulting’ ‘have a cry’ space for menopausal female officers Middle-aged female police officers are being provided with ‘crying rooms’ at work for when they feel overcome with emotion during the menopause. Mail Online 28/1/2018 News Home Office tries to renew links with Islamic ‘hardliners’ The government has held secret talks with the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) about re-establishing a relationship, nine years after it broke with the group over its alleged links with extremism. Home Office 28/1/2018 News DPP chief Alison Saunders embroiled in row over ‘plot to frame’ man The embattled director of public prosecutions (DPP) is under fresh pressure over an alleged police plot to frame an innocent man for beating his wife. The Sunday Times - Subscription at source 28/1/2018 News Police forces and prosecutors failing to carry out ‘basic’ procedure in rape cases, Attorney General says The failings which have lead to a nationwide review of all live rape and serious sexual assault cases were caused by police forces and prosecutors not carrying out “basic” procedure, the Attorney General has suggested. The Telegraph 27/1/2018 News Crime commissioner says force is not complacent in light of latest figures Police and Crime Commissioner Angus Macpherson has welcomed the latest figures. Swindon Advertiser 27/1/2018 Coincheck: World’s biggest ever digital currency ‘theft’ One of Japan's largest digital currency exchanges says it has lost some $534m (£380m) worth of virtual assets in a hacking attack on its network. BBC 27/1/2018 News Siren song: How ambulance data could help police forces in England and Wales At a time of constrained resources, one source of potential information on violent crime has yet to be fully exploited by police forces - that from ambulances. Alex Sutherland and Lucy Strang of RAND Europe explore the opportunities that this kind of data could offer. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/1/2018 Analysis Police representative says ‘common sense prevails’ over budget The man who represents rank-and-file police has said ‘common sense’ has won after the commissioner was told cash must go on the frontline. The News (Portsmouth) 27/1/2018 News Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Michael Lane told to pay council tax rise on front line officers HAMPSHIRE’S Police and Crime Commissioner has been told to spend cash raised through a precept hike on saving police numbers rather than on his own office. Basingstoke Gazette 27/1/2018 News All rape cases to be ‘urgently’ reviewed over evidence disclosure All current rape and serious sexual assault cases in England and Wales are being reviewed by senior prosecutors to ensure evidence has been disclosed. BBC 27/1/2018 News MPs to quiz prosecutions chief on collapse of rape cases Trials face delay as scandal mounts over disclosure of evidence The Times - Subscription at source 27/1/2018 News Record low officer numbers have ‘serious implications’ for neighbourhood policing Fears have been raised over the future of neighbourhood policing as officer numbers fell to the lowest level since comparable records began. Police Professional 26/1/2018 News Disclosure could require a licence to practice after trials collapse Officers could soon need a licence to practise as a disclosure officer under plans to fix deep-seated cultural problems with how evidence is treated. Police Professional 26/1/2018 News CAST assessment of the TASER® X2 The Home Secretary has authorised the use of the TASER® X2 device, by specially trained officers in England and Wales. This decision follows a detailed technical assessment by the Home Office Centre for Applied Science and Technology of the TASER® X2 against the police operational requirements, and assessment of likely performance characteristics. The assessment and results are contained within this report. [PDF] Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) 26/1/2018 Report Hampshire police panel opposes commissioner budget A police and crime commissioner's plan to cut 110 police officers while raising the budget for his own office has been opposed by a scrutiny panel. BBC 26/1/2018 News Senior police figures call for Scotland’s chief constable to resign Phil Gormley is on special leave while a series of misconduct allegations are investigated The Guardian 26/1/2018 News Doreen Lawrence: if stab victims were white, MPs would care more Mother of murdered teenager Stephen urges government to ‘get a grip’ on soaring London knife crime The Guardian 26/1/2018 Feature, Opinion «383238333834383538363837383838393840Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
