Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103261 total results. Showing results 77321 to 77340 «386338643865386638673868386938703871Next ›Last » Criminals going unpunished because of cuts, says police chief Chief constable of West Midlands police says public’s faith in forces being damaged The Guardian 2/5/2019 News PEEL spotlight report: A system under pressure This report gives an overview of the emerging themes from the first group of 2018/19 PEEL (police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy) inspections. These themes are based on findings from 14 police force reports. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 2/5/2019 Report Police forces are generally performing well but ‘cracks are widening’ Police forces in general are offering a good level of service, but are doing so under significant pressure, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has said in a report published today. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 2/5/2019 News 999 calls up as public tire of waiting for 101 The number of 999 calls surged last year as the public lost confidence in the service’s non-emergency number, according to a watchdog report. The Times - Subscription at source 2/5/2019 News Criminal justice system requires ‘urgent reforms’ to improve outcomes for older people The criminal justice system requires “urgent reforms” to improve outcomes for older victims of crime, according to a new report from the Commissioner for Older People in Northern Ireland. Irish Legal News (Republic of Ireland) 1/5/2019 News Kerslake reprise Dr Dave Sloggett explores the recent update on the lessons from the Manchester Arena attack. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 1/5/2019 Analysis, Feature Police Body-Worn Cameras: Development of the Perceived Intensity of Monitoring Scale Body-worn cameras (BWCs) are the latest and perhaps most tangible answer to complex social questions regarding the use of force, state legitimacy, and the proper role of police in a liberal democracy. How do officers experience heightened monitoring? This article pursues two objectives via two studies. In the first study, we establish a valid and reliable scale to measure police officer perceptions of the risks posed to them by the recording and distribution of BWC footage, conceptualised as Perceived Intensity of Monitoring (PIM). Based on a survey of 617 police officers, we evaluate an 11-item questionnaire and assess internal consistency and construct validity, perform exploratory factor analysis, and derive a PIM Scale composed of three factors measuring officer perceptions of discretion, disapproval, and distribution effects. In the second study, we evaluate the PIM Scale’s ability to predict officer emotional exhaustion, discriminating between BWC and non-BWC equipped officers. Criminal Justice Review - Registration at source 1/5/2019 Research article National Police Wellbeing Service launched Good mental and physical wellbeing is vital for effective policing', says Chief. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 1/5/2019 News The ‘all too familiar’ safety fears of single crewing An officer was left with PTSD as well as physical scars after he was attacked by a man armed with a large kitchen knife while waiting for backup. [PDF] Police Magazine (Police Federation EW) 1/5/2019 News Decision to allow student officers access to taser is ‘a victory’ Mr Apter said the decision by Policing Minister Nick Hurd was the right one, and that the PFEW had long campaigned for all frontline officers – including those within their probation – who want to carry Taser and who pass the assessment criteria to be able to do so. [PDF] Police Magazine (Police Federation EW) 1/5/2019 News Progress on mental health, but much more to do Positive steps have been made by forces to address mental health issues, with officers feeling more encouraged and confident to speak out – but there is still a long way to go. [PDF] Police Magazine (Police Federation EW) 1/5/2019 News Blog: ‘New wellbeing service a good start, but we have to build on this’ "Yesterday (30 April) the new National Police Wellbeing Service was launched. I’m hoping this new service will take this fragmented approach and pull the pieces together so any officer in need, no matter how little or large their force may be, can receive the help they need when they need it." Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 1/5/2019 Feature, Opinion APCC response to House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee Forensic Science report Martyn Underhill PCC: “This report highlights some of the real and pressing concerns in the current forensics market and makes a number of important recommendations that we will need to look at in detail." Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 1/5/2019 News Forensic science ‘has reached breaking point’ Lack of high-level leadership and funding cuts sees more crimes going unpunished and more miscarriages of justice, damning report warns. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 1/5/2019 News Force out to show public ‘realities of working with forensics’ Northumbria to feature in new access-all-areas BBC Two documentary. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 1/5/2019 News ‘I was raped’ by police officer ex-husband Police officers and staff accused of domestic abuse are a third less likely to be convicted than the general public, figures from 37 forces suggest. BBC 1/5/2019 News Forensic science and the criminal justice system: a blueprint for change Forensic science has been under sustained scrutiny over the last 10 years. It is a complex discipline that interacts with a range of fields, including science, policing, government and law. There are clear, deep-rooted challenges that have been identified but not addressed. In this inquiry the fundamental importance of effective, robust and high-quality forensic science and its contribution to the justice system have been apparent, as have the dangers of not supporting and enabling world-class forensic science. Parliament.uk 1/5/2019 Report Forensic science in a state of crisis and must be reformed Forensic science in England and Wales is in trouble and unless the Home Office and Ministry of Justice act now, crimes may go unsolved and the number of miscarriages of justice may increase. To ensure the effective delivery of justice the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee have called for urgent reforms to forensic science in England and Wales in order to regain our world class reputation. Parliament.uk 1/5/2019 News Justice ‘under threat’ from UK forensic science crisis as crimes go unsolved because police are taking seven months to examine key evidence Some police forces are taking seven months to examine key evidence, with big backlogs in phone and computer data for investigations. Mail Online 1/5/2019 News Police forensic science at ‘breaking point’, warn peers Budget cuts and poor regulation pose ‘serious risk to criminal justice system’ Financial Times 1/5/2019 News «386338643865386638673868386938703871Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
