Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115783 total results. Showing results 77121 to 77140 «385338543855385638573858385938603861Next ›Last » Euro counterfeit ring that circulated fake banknotes from Italy to Spain busted The Spanish National Police (Policía Nacional), with support from Europol arrested seven individuals and dismantled a criminal network suspected of distributing counterfeit banknotes in Spain which were produced in Italy. It is estimated that the network distributed €30 000 in €20 and €50 counterfeit banknotes in Spain. Europol 6/8/2020 News 5 reasons non-delivery scams work (and how to avoid becoming a victim) In non-delivery fraud, criminals promise highly sought-after goods, collect payment, then never deliver. While the principle is simple, the fraud scheme is often sophisticated and can yield huge profits. INTERPOL 6/8/2020 News Police use of firearms statistics, England and Wales: April 2019 to March 2020 OFFICIAL STATISTICS; Statistics on police use of firearms in England and Wales in the financial year ending March 2020. Home Office 6/8/2020 Report PC Harper killing: Officer’s mother wants tougher sentences for those who kill police officers Debbie Adlam tells Sky: "His legacy needs to be more positive - it can't be the sentence that was received for the court case." Sky News 6/8/2020 News Grace Millane killer appeals against conviction and sentence The man who killed British backpacker Grace Millane in New Zealand has begun an appeal against his murder conviction and sentence. BBC 6/8/2020 News Malawi human rights groups warn of Covid deaths in packed prisons Government urged to reduce overcrowding with cases rising fast in prisons accommodating many elderly and terminally ill inmates The Guardian 6/8/2020 News Grace Millane murderer launches appeal against conviction and sentence Defence lawyer tells Auckland court that appeal will focus on trial process and will not seek to justify killer’s ‘inexcusable’ actions. The Guardian 6/8/2020 News Merseyside’s evidence-based policing event: Bringing research and practice together Launched three years ago, Merseyside Police's innovative Evidence-Based Policing (EBP) Knowledge Hub hosts around 150 pieces of research; in 2019 it staged its first event, showcasing some of the research and their practical applications. PS Andrew Fielding explores the presentations and the benefits of EBP to policing. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 Analysis, Feature Review of protection for vulnerable witnesses in the investigation and prosecution of sexual offences REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: In August 2018, the Minister for Justice and Equality appointed this Working Group, with representatives from key criminal justice agencies, to review and report upon the protections available for vulnerable witnesses in the investigation and prosecution of sexual offences. [pdf] Department of Justice and Equality (Ireland) 6/8/2020 Report CPS is failing rape victims — this must change Victims who have been traumatised by sexual assaults feel let down by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The reality is that the CPS has abandoned its intelligent previous policy, despite its claims that it has not. The Times - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 Feature, Opinion Coronavirus in Scotland: Extra police on patrol to enforce new restrictions Extra police officers will be on the streets in Aberdeen to ensure that residents comply with the reintroduced lockdown rules. The Times - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 News Widow of police officer dragged to his death behind getaway car wants life for killers of 999 workers The widow of a police officer dragged to his death behind a getaway car has called for the killers of emergency services workers to serve life in jail. The Times - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 News Guernsey police’s explosive recruitment advert is ridiculed Explosions detonate, tyres screech and tough-guy cops lock and load in footage of armed raids and high-speed action reminiscent of a Hollywood action movie. The Times - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 News Believe complaints of abuse, police told in new advice after ‘Nick’ case Senior police officers have stood by the policy automatically to believe alleged victims of abuse in new national advice, despite inquiries in which fantasists were trusted and reputations traduced. The Times - Subscription at source 6/8/2020 News Police dog on first shift finds missing mother and baby on Welsh mountain Max and his handler track woman and infant to edge of steep ravine The Guardian 5/8/2020 News Bristol prison race failings led to attack on inmate, says report Mohamed Sharif left disabled after assault by fellow prisoner who had expressed racist views The Guardian 5/8/2020 News Signs of trouble Overall levels of youth crime may be declining, but with evidence suggesting that limiting contact with the criminal justice system provides better long-term outcomes and dramatically reduces the chances of reoffending, interest in diversion programmes is growing. Police Professional reports. Police Professional - Subscription at source 5/8/2020 Feature Innovation and learning Innovation, from the Latin novus (meaning ‘new’), is all about the transformation of ideas into the reality of a new product, service or system. While new does not always equal value, it is vital to keep ahead in the fight against crime, to safeguard the most vulnerable and increase the wellbeing and welfare of police professionals. Police Professional - Subscription at source 5/8/2020 Feature From blue to green The Government’s stated intention is for the UK to be net [carbon]-zero by 2050 or sooner. Achieving and sustaining this target will have profound consequences for all citizens in all facets of their lives. Peter Langmead-Jones sets out some of the possible implications for police. Police Professional - Subscription at source 5/8/2020 Feature Interpreting Eyewitness Confidence: What do you mean when you say, “pretty sure”? When a crime happens, the police put in a lot of effort to find out who did it. If the crime had an eyewitness, they can usually help. The process of gathering eyewitness evidence is complicated, lengthy, and requires a lot of resources. For example, crime scenes need thorough investigation. In addition to physical evidence, interviews and/or interrogations often need to be conducted. Having an eyewitness look at a lineup can be an important step in the course of an investigation and eyewitnesses play a key role in the courts. Asking an eyewitness to view a lineup is common practice, particularly for serious crimes. However, this procedure is not without pitfalls (but more on this later). The Scottish Institute for Policing Research (SIPR) 5/8/2020 Analysis, Feature «385338543855385638573858385938603861Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
