Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 105134 total results. Showing results 78541 to 78560 «392439253926392739283929393039313932Next ›Last » A Return to Mental Health and the Police—New Learning From Innovation Mental health is a core facet of policing demand, something that shows no indication of change—officers are often the first port of call and consequently can play an important role within enabling subsequent interventions. Historically, there has been a documented disjoin between the police and an effective mental ill-health response, evidenced by a number of high profile cases and reviews (i.e. Bradley or the Adebowale review). Such reviews set out a strong marker of where the police were in terms of understanding and responding to mental health. A number of years have passed since these reviews and a variety of innovations have been developed as a response. This article offers a reflection upon two such innovations (London Street Triage and Mental Health Awareness and Safeguarding Training both of which were implemented in London and supported by evaluation. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice 29/5/2019 Research article College Cops Around the Nation: A 30-Year and 40-Year Update on the State of Higher Education in Us Policing This article describes the findings of a recent national survey of 958 local (municipal and county) law enforcement agencies on the subject of higher education in US policing. It is the first national study in 30 years to examine the issue and in 40 years to examine higher education in small departments. Findings reveal that minimum education requirements to be hired, which are primarily dictated by state standards, have not changed significantly since 1988 but CEO education has changed and is highly important for agency policy and practice. Although a college degree is not usually required to be hired, it is usually required to promote to higher ranks. About half (51.5%) of sworn officers in the US who work for local agencies have a 2-year degree or higher, 28.6% have a 4-year degree or higher, and 5.4% have a graduate degree but this varies considerably by agency size, type, region, Chief/Sheriff education level, and union presence. Implications for improving education in policing are discussed. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice - Registration at source 29/5/2019 Research article What Does Robbery Really Cost? An Exploratory Study Into Calculating Costs and ‘Hidden Costs’ of Policing Opioid-Related Robbery Offences Recent attention on the opioid crisis has almost exclusively focused on this issue as a public health concern. Although we do not dispute this approach, we recognize that the opioid crisis in Canada has also generated significant policing costs—particularly in the form of robberies of pharmacies and other businesses. Much of this cost, we argue, remains unknown and/or hidden from public discussion. In this study, we present a more accurate costing of investigating robbery cases, by focusing on a series of opioid-related robberies committed by two individuals in London, Ontario. To calculate the costs, we sought to identify some of the hidden factors not commonly accounted for. Our results indicate that the cost of investigating a robbery case—from initial call to closing of the case—is comparable with previous estimates. However, as opioid-related pharmacies occur as a series of events, total costs are not insignificant. The results of this study have implications for resource allocation policies and highlight the need for a standard police costing metric and a more nuanced understanding of opioid addiction as a policing issue. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Registration at source 29/5/2019 Research article Utilitarianism and Policing in the United States Jeremy Bentham, the father of modern utilitarianism, ranks among the most influential nineteenth century philosophers. Michael Quinn’s (2019) essay, “Bentham on Preventive Policing”, is a reminder that, in addition, Bentham pioneered what we now call “policy analysis.” In so doing, the Quinn essay illustrates that policy analysis, at its best, can also be path breaking scholarship. In this response to Quinn’s excellent essay, I have attempted to demonstrate how Bentham’s revolutionary ideas about social justice remain as important today as they were two centuries ago. International Criminal Justice Review - Registration at source 29/5/2019 Research article Reform jury system and abolish ‘not proven’, says leading lawyer One of Scotland’s leading lawyers has called for an overhaul of the jury system, insisting it is “ridiculous” that a murder suspect could be jailed for 30 years on a single-vote majority. The Times 29/5/2019 News Evidence rules mean rape suspects avoid trial, say campaigners Rape prosecutions in Scotland are being thwarted by the legal requirement for two independent pieces of evidence, campaigners have claimed, as figures reveal a record low in the number of sexual crimes being solved. The Times 29/5/2019 News Officers ‘should not assume every suspect is carrying a weapon’, inquest told Use of CS spray 'unnecessary' on man who died after being restrained by police. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/5/2019 News Tory leadership hopeful told: We’ll hold you to promise of putting 20,000 officers ‘back on the beat’ But Home Secretary contradicts Theresa May's claim over police numbers and crime on streets as 'not rocket science' Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/5/2019 News Police intimidation and violence used against UK fracking protestors Lancashire police in north west England have revealed that they have been passing on the details of disabled anti-fracking protestors who are claiming benefits to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP). World Socialist Web Site 29/5/2019 News Millions of crime victims left high and dry: Unsolved cases soar as police struggle Police tackling a knife crime epidemic are struggling to solve burglaries, car crimes and robberies. The seven forces given extra resources to deal with violent crime failed to find the vast majority of culprits committing so-called "low-level" offences in the 11 months to February, a Daily Express investigation has found. Express 29/5/2019 News Sajid Javid pledges 20,000 extra police officers if he wins Tory leadership race The £1 billion pledge is double a promise by Labour - but it still wouldn't reverse the sweeping cuts to officer numbers since the Tories took power in 2010. Mirror 29/5/2019 News Lincolnshire Police to recruit 30 new officers after funding boost Lincolnshire Police will be able to boost their ranks with an extra 30 new officers this Autumn after additional funding of £1.8 million was secured. The Lincolnite 29/5/2019 News Drone squad could provide ‘eye in the sky’ to tackle terror attacks and major accidents, say police Police should create a national “eye in the sky” drone squad to help tackle major incidents such as terror attacks, according to a senior force specialist who says the unmanned craft can often provide better value than helicopters. The Telegraph 29/5/2019 News Sajid Javid vows to recruit 20,000 extra police in his bid to become Prime Minister Sajid Javid will lay out his bid to become Prime Minister by vowing to recruit 20,000 extra police officers - and put bobbies on the beat “in every corner of the country”. The Sun 29/5/2019 News Police target London properties worth £80m in ‘dirty money’ probe National Crime Agency obtains second set of unexplained wealth orders Financial Times 29/5/2019 News Tories propose law to keep Scotland’s worst criminals behind bars for life The party wants to bring in similar legislation to England and Wales meaning some murderers and rapists would die in jail. Express & Star 29/5/2019 News Natwest most complained about bank for fraud claims NatWest is the most complained about bank when it comes to handling fraud claims, a BBC probe has revealed. BBC 29/5/2019 Analysis, Feature Big banks under pressure to compensate victims of fraud Some of Britain’s biggest banks are coming under pressure to sign up to a voluntary scheme that paves the way for more refunds to customers who fall victim to scams. The Times - Subscription at source 29/5/2019 News Police used excessive force in arrest of Edir da Costa, inquest told Police officers who restrained and pepper-sprayed Edir da Costa on the night he was fatally injured used unusual force for a stop and search and failed to give him first aid quickly enough, an expert witness at the inquest into his death has said. The Guardian 28/5/2019 News Serious and organised crime local partnerships bulletin: April 2019 April 2019 edition of the serious and organised crime local partnerships bulletin. Home Office 28/5/2019 News «392439253926392739283929393039313932Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
