Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 91649 total results. Showing results 77601 to 77620 «387738783879388038813882388338843885Next ›Last » Running on empty: Drink-driving law enforcement in England Drink-driving deaths and casualties have flat lined in the UK since 2010 with around 240 deaths and more than 8,000 casualties are reported every year.a England and Wales have one of the highest drink drive limits in the world – 80mg alcohol per 100ml blood. Evidence suggests reducing this to 50mg/100ml will reduce drink-driving,1 saving at least 25 lives and 95 serious casualties each year.2 Despite this, Government maintain ‘rigorous enforcement’ of the current limit alone will better address this problem. This position is questionable in light of this report’s findings, which suggest enforcement activity has fallen over the last five years. [PDF] Institute of Alcohol Studies (IAS) 8/12/2017 Report Audit report: SPA criticised for failing to disclose hidden payments to chief officers The new head of Police Scotland’s supervisory body has vowed to “learn the lessons” from a damning report that highlights poor governance and use of public money at the top of the organisation. Police Professional 8/12/2017 News Strategic overview of British Transport Police in Scotland including the proposed transfer to Police Scotland This review provides an overview of the performance of British Transport Police (BTP) in Scotland as well as the proposed transfer of the Scottish operations of BTP to Police Scotland. Evidence for this review was gathered in early 2017. The review was carried out under the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003 and was submitted to the Department for Transport in August 2017. The review was published by the Department for Transport in December 2017, alongside a joint inspection of BTP by HMICS and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services in England and Wales. [PDF] HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 8/12/2017 Report Strategic overview of British Transport Police in Scotland including proposed transfer to Police Scotland published A report published today identifies issues which need to be addressed to ensure the transfer of railway policing in Scotland is successfully delivered and meets the needs of the travelling public. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 8/12/2017 News ‘No business case’ made for British Transport Police merger A report from Scotland's Police watchdog says no authoritative business case was made for the merger of British Transport Police and Police Scotland BBC 8/12/2017 News Progress Against Surrey Police And Crime Plan Reducing reoffending is a key focus on the OPCC work, as shown in the case study below. Surrey OPCC 8/12/2017 Report Surrey Police Group Financial Report For Month 7 Financial Year 2017/18 The gross revenue budget for the year is £213 million (£211.4 million Surrey Police & £2.1 million OPCC) an increase of £400 thousand. Surrey OPCC 8/12/2017 Report Report Watch: Planes, drones and helicopters: An independent study of police air support Report Watch summarises the main findings of reports that impact on policing and includes responses from the main stakeholders and media reaction. Here we take a look at HMICFRS' report on police air support which raises serious concerns regarding the ability of National Police Air Support to deliver a consistent service to forces. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 Analysis Thousands of people suffering mental health issues may be unlawfully held by police due to delays accessing appropriate inpatient beds A recent review highlights that police forces are making decisions to hold people with mental health issues in custody beyond the statutory maximum due to difficulties accessing hospital beds. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 8/12/2017 News Assistant Chief Constable fined £3,500 for leaving secret counter terrorism papers in his car boot The highly sensitive documents have not been found. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 News Bump stocks banned in the UK following Las Vegas shooting The government considers there is no legitimate use for them in the UK. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 News Director of Investigations – Historic Cases (Fixed Term Contract) The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland receives and investigates complaints against the police made by members of the public, and also matters of public interest involving the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The Police Ombudsman is also responsible for investigating the police involvement in a significant number of cases originating from the period 1969 – 1998. Typically these cases can involve allegations of murder or attempted murder and miscarriages of justice. The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland now wishes to invite suitably qualified applicants. The post is a temporary appointment for an initial period of 18 months, (subject to funding) and will attract accommodation and travel allowances where appropriate. Location: Belfast City Centre. Completed application forms must be received no later than 4.00 p.m. on Friday 22 December 2017 Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland 8/12/2017 Jobs Orange juice testing positive as acid: Met police scrap litmus paper tests on drinks Scotland Yard has abandoned a pilot scheme where officers used litmus paper to test suspicious liquids for acid in east London. The Standard 8/12/2017 News Scottish Police Authority must be ‘stronger’, ‘more effective’, says new chair Scotland’s police watchdog has to be “stronger and more effective”, its new chairman has said at the end of her first week in charge. The Scotsman 8/12/2017 News Report Watch: County Lines Violence, Exploitation & Drug Supply 2017 Report Watch summarises the main findings of reports that impact on policing and includes responses from the main stakeholders as well as media reaction. Here we take a look at the National Crime Agency's County Lines Violence, Exploitation & Drug Supply 2017, their third threat assessment. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 Analysis Special leadership: Ranks, Chief Officers, and a national debate As they commence a new national research project into Special Constabulary leadership, Dr Iain Britton and Dr Carol Borland-Jones of the Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice at the University of Northampton, discuss why they feel the leadership of Special Constabularies is such an important issue, and raise some key debates. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 Opinion Police forces use new terror stop and search powers Three police forces in England have used a new law for the first time to stop and search terrorism suspects, the Home Office has revealed. BBC 8/12/2017 News Police reveal ‘unlawful’ mental health detentions Police chiefs in England and Wales say they may be unlawfully detaining arrested people needing mental health care more than 2,000 times a year. BBC 8/12/2017 News ‘Outsider’ could be next boss of gardaí The head of the Policing Authority has said a new Garda commissioner could be an “outsider” but that the package for the role needs to be improved. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 8/12/2017 News Wolf whistling could become hate crime as sexist criminals face stiffer sentences A scheme that could lead to sexism being made a hate crime with tougher sentences could be extended nationwide. Mail Online 8/12/2017 News «387738783879388038813882388338843885Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
