Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100386 total results. Showing results 7821 to 7840 «388389390391392393394395396Next ›Last » Understanding and addressing sexual- and gender-based harassment and discrimination among Royal Canadian Mounted Police The current study sought to examine experiences of gender- and sexual-based harassment and discrimination within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), and what changes, if any, RCMP think are needed to address these issues within the organization. A representative sample of serving RCMP (n = 870; 72.6% men; 83.6% White) answered an open-ended survey question examining participants’ perspectives of how the RCMP can work to eliminate harassment and discrimination in RCMP workplaces. Responses were analyzed inductively, using an open-coding approach. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes and frequency analysis was performed to assess for recurrent concrete recommendations. Three themes were identified: Walking the Talk: Broad Accountability; Out with the Old, in with the New: Largescale Cultural Change; and Alternative Perspective: An Exaggerated or Non-Existent Problem. The most common concrete recommendations were to enforce actual consequences (n = 172), to have more effective leadership (n = 138), and to change the promotion process (n = 116). The current results indicate that many RCMP conceptualize gender- and sexual-based harassment and discrimination within the RCMP as a two-tiered problem, involving the actions of individual perpetrators and insufficient organizational responses to those actions. Results further evidence individual and structural hegemonically masculine elements within the RCMP organizational culture. Participant suggestions provide possible actionable solutions. Police Practice and Research 10/10/2024 Research article ViCAP usage and viability for sexual assault investigations: findings from a survey of SAKI sites In 2018, the Bureau of Justice Assistance Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) began mandating SAKI funding awardees submit eligible cases to the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP), a database which allows for the identification and analysis of serial violent crimes. Limited research has examined the use of ViCAP by SAKI sites or SAKI site personnels’ perceptions of ViCAP. To address this gap, we conducted a survey of SAKI sites (N = 24) to identify trends regarding ViCAP personnel and training, ViCAP case entry and eligibility processes, and barriers/opportunities to increase the use of ViCAP. Findings show most sites are entering cases into ViCAP, but the utility of ViCAP as an investigatory tool is hindered by structural barriers in hiring/retention and training which prevent SAKI sites from fully leveraging ViCAP’s resources. Police Practice and Research 10/10/2024 Research article Missing children, adolescents and young adults: the relationship between age first missing, subsequent missing person reports and other police-related contacts over a 10-year period It is well documented that children and young people are disproportionately represented in missing person reports, frequently as repeat cases. However, inconsistent definitions around age groupings have compromised our ability to compare across studies, or meaningfully synthesise the available evidence. This study sought to explore the relationship between age at first missing and police contacts in a sample of 2,125 Australian children (0–12 years), adolescents (13–17 years), and young adults (18–25 years) who went missing for the first time in 2005. Individuals were followed-up over a 10-year period using police records. A comparison of justice involvement across the three age groups revealed key differences in missing person episodes and other justice-related involvement. Collectively, the findings offer further insights into the characteristics and justice trajectories of young people who go missing to help inform further evidence-based, risk assessment and related police responses. Police Practice and Research 10/10/2024 Research article Community engagement ‘completes the puzzle’: the significance and meaning of community engagement to officers Research on community engagement largely focuses on the potential benefits of such activities for police services, policing as an industry, and the larger community, such as reduced disorder and anti-social behavior as well as increased confidence and trust in police. Absent from this conversation, however, are the officers who voluntarily initiate or participate in community engagement and the significance of these activities to them. To address this gap, this study examines officers’ engagement in community initiatives and what those activities mean to them. This study uses qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with 26 officers of various ranks who voluntarily initiated and/or participated in a community-based program(s) or event(s). A thematic analysis of the data reveals three overarching themes on what community engagement activities bring to or mean to officers: (1) community engagement represents an opportunity to build relationships with community members; (2) community engagement is a welcomed opportunity to feel like officers are helping the community; and (3) community activities contribute to officers’ mental wellbeing. This study demonstrates that community engagement is significant and meaningful to the individual officers involved. Thus, not only does community engagement benefit the police service and community (as per the existing literature), it also has potential benefits for officers. Police Practice and Research 10/10/2024 Research article Three ACCs running Gloucestershire Police in the absence of chief and deputy A DCC has not been appointed to replace the now-retired former deputy Shaun West, who retired in June after being suspended in January amid an ongoing IOPC investigation. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 10/10/2024 News Ottawa police, paramedics take fresh approach to ByWard Market CANADA: CBC tagged along with paramedics and police patrolling one of Ottawa's most troubled neighbourhoods. CBC News (Canada) 10/10/2024 News Myles Gray death: Probe finds police misconduct allegations ‘not substantiated’ CANADA: It was 2015 when Myles Gray died following a confrontation and beating involving several Vancouver police officers. Global News (Canada) 10/10/2024 News Mounties justified in fatal shooting of Alberta man who killed police dog during manhunt: ASIRT CANADA: Jago was found dead a short time later near a pile of .223-calibre rifle casings. The officers fired a total 26 rounds in the first firefight. Edmonton Journal (Canada) 10/10/2024 News Annual report: Victims’ Commissioner reflects on ‘challenging’ year for victims and the criminal justice system The annual report highlights key milestones, including the passage of the Victims and Prisoners Act 2024, and pressing challenges like the prisons crisis and record Crown Court backlogs. Victims' Commissioner 10/10/2024 News Councillor says West Clare residents no longer feel protected by Gardaí REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: It’s been suggested people in West Clare no longer feel protected by their local Gardaí. Clare.fm (Republic of Ireland) 10/10/2024 News Statement from Minister McEntee on Organised Crime REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: “While I cannot comment on an individual case, any person involved in organised crime should know there is no hiding place; you will face justice." Government of Ireland 10/10/2024 News The Probationary Officer Development Programme: A partnership for policing in Northern Ireland While the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) sits outside the qualifications framework established by the College of Policing for England and Wales, the force has built on its long-standing partnership with Ulster University to create the Probationary Officer Development Programme; PSNI Sergeant Michelle Martin and Ulster University’s Dr John Bell explain the thinking behind the programme, its structure, and the successful outcomes for the first cohorts of student officers. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 10/10/2024 Analysis, Feature New WA police jet will significantly enhance regional response AUSTRALIA: The Cook Government has committed $15.8 million in funding over the next four years for a new WA Police jet and to upgrade existing air assets. Government of Western Australia 10/10/2024 News New WA Police jet to halve response time for anywhere in the State AUSTRALIA: Police will slash the time it will take to fly anywhere in WA by half after a multimillion-dollar funding boost for a new state of the art plane. The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 10/10/2024 News Police ‘must do better’ in tackling anti-social behaviour – watchdog Police “must and can do better” in cracking down on anti-social behaviour, a watchdog said. Inspector of Constabulary Lee Freeman called for a “renewed focus” on staffing neighbourhood police teams, who are often the first to deal with such incidents. The Independent 10/10/2024 News Court process re-traumatising victim-survivors of sexual violence, new report reveals The court process is re-traumatising victim-survivors of sexual violence, with some being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and experiencing suicidal thoughts, according to a new report published today (Thursday 10 October) by the charity Victim Support. Victim Support 10/10/2024 News Suffering for justice: Sexual violence victim-survivors’ experiences of going to court and cross-examination (October 2024) This report focuses on the experience of sexual violence victim-survivors where the defendant has been charged and their case has gone through the court process. It focuses on the three main stages of this experience – before, during and after giving evidence – and highlights the main challenges victim-survivors face at each stage. This report also makes recommendations for changes in policy and practice to address these challenges. Victim Support 10/10/2024 Report World Mental Health Day – Superintendents’ Association describes ‘morale and wellbeing crisis’ amongst senior operational police leaders The president of the Police Superintendents’ Association (PSA) has described a “morale and wellbeing crisis” amongst policing’s most senior operational leaders, as the association shares the results of its latest member survey, in line with World Mental Health Day. Police Superintendents' Association (PSA) 10/10/2024 News Three-quarters of sexual violence survivors subjected to rape myths in court Victim-survivors in England and Wales cross-examined about alcohol consumption and what they were wearing, charity Victim Support finds The Guardian 10/10/2024 News Annual report of the Victims’ Commissioner 2023 to 2024 This annual report, covering October 2023 to September 2024, outlines Baroness Newlove’s work over the year, including her contributions to the Victims and Prisoners Act and her focus on key issues such as violence against women and girls, the treatment of anti-social behaviour victims, and the ongoing Crown Court backlog. Victims' Commissioner 10/10/2024 Report «388389390391392393394395396Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
