Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115085 total results. Showing results 7861 to 7880 «390391392393394395396397398Next ›Last » Evidentful: AI solution for smarter policing In this follow-up conversation on PolicingTV, former police officer and helicopter pilot turned tech entrepreneur Duncan Faulkner introduces Evidentful— a ground breaking AI platform built to support frontline policing by automating witness interviews and easing the burden of low-harm, high-volume crime. PolicingTV 22/10/2025 Feature, Interview, Video Former police chief constable charged with fraud and misconduct in public office The Crown Prosecution Service has today announced that Nick Adderley, 59, has been charged with fraud and misconduct in public office following allegations that he made false claims about his military service and educational achievements when applying to work for the police. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 21/10/2025 News Others should follow the Met’s lead on non-crime hate incidents Scotland Yard will no longer investigate NCHIs, which were introduced with good intentions but have been abused in ways that threaten freedom of speech The Times - Subscription at source 21/10/2025 Feature, Opinion The hidden cost of ‘revolving doors’ prolific offending Russell Webster reviews some interesting new research from Revolving Doors. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/10/2025 News Former chief constable Nick Adderley faces fraud charge following IOPC investigation Mr Adderley faces one count of misconduct in public office (MIPO) and one count of fraud, contrary to section 2 of the Fraud Act 2006. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/10/2025 News Ex-Northamptonshire Police CC Adderley faces court following IOPC probe Former Northamptonshire Police Chief Constable Nick Adderley has been charged in relation to allegations he lied about being a decorated navy officer, following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 21/10/2025 News Youth diversion “fragmented and inconsistent” Russell Webster reviews a new report on the effectiveness of youth diversion schemes. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/10/2025 News Annual County Lines report: Threat remains stable but business model used by perpetrators continues to evolve An annual review of the threat posed by County Lines to UK communities has today been published by the National Police Chiefs’ Council and the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC). National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 21/10/2025 News Met to stop investigating ‘non-crime hate incidents’ after Linehan probe dropped The Metropolitan Police has announced that it will stop investigating “non-crime hate incidents” after it emerged that Father Ted creator Graham Linehan will face no further action over social media posts about transgender issues. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/10/2025 News County Lines – Strategic Threat Risk Assessment This is the latest annual assessment of the County Lines (CL) threat, produced by the National County Lines Coordination Centre (NCLCC). National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 21/10/2025 Report MPS recovers thousands of stolen items in UK’s largest ever crackdown on organised shoplifting gangs Officers made 32 arrests and seized thousands of stolen items in the Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) largest ever targeted crackdown on organised shoplifting gangs in London. Police Professional 21/10/2025 News All police forces urged to stop recording non-crime hate incidents Father Ted creator Graham Linehan was arrested over posts he made on X about transgender issues but the case has been dropped. Sky News 21/10/2025 News IOPC launches investigation after man shot by armed officer The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has launched an investigation after a man was shot by Nottinghamshire Police. Police Professional 21/10/2025 News Police crackdown on organised immigration crime in first multi-agency operation of its kind Organised gangs behind immigration crime were targeted by law enforcement in the first multi-agency operation of its kind across England and Wales. Police Professional 21/10/2025 News Examining the awareness and concerns of nigerians towards community policing, and their willingness to participate using technology Community policing (CP) has been recognized as instrumental in addressing problems of safety worldwide. However, this initiative is of low effect in Nigeria as its practice decreases daily, despite CP technological innovations, reflecting a gap in understanding citizens’ awareness, concerns, and willingness to use technological solutions for community policing engagements. To address this, our study explores Nigerians’ awareness and concerns about CP initiatives, and uncovers insights regarding their willingness to use technology to support the programme. Surveying 1200 participants online from all six geopolitical zones, our findings reveal significant unawareness among citizens regarding key aspects of community policing, despite its potential to reduce crime, improve safety perceptions, and strengthen community-police relationships. Nevertheless, substantial proportions (86%) are willing to use technologies to participate in community policing engagements. This study serves as an initial phase in an ongoing Human Computer Interaction research endeavor focused on exploring the integration of technologies for community policing enhancement in Nigeria. The findings not only inform the trajectory of subsequent research phases but also offer valuable insights for policymakers aiming to enhance law enforcement practices and community engagement strategies in Nigeria. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 21/10/2025 Research article Bad lieutenants: Off-duty police misconduct and accountability Police officers are granted wide discretionary powers of detention and the use of force. These powers are granted ostensibly out of necessity, so that officers may ensure public safety and maintain law and order. But no other arm of the state bureaucracy elicits as much controversy as the police; frequent revelations of police abuse have prompted long-standing debates about how to identify and mitigate misconduct. There is considerable variation in how states limit and oversee police powers. In this article, I examine one type of variation: the distinction between on-duty vs off-duty misconduct. Some countries restrict police oversight mechanisms to on-duty behavior, whereas oversight in other countries is understood to encompass even off-duty behavior. Although there is a growing literature on police accountability mechanisms, there is no research that addresses whether off-duty abuses of power are covered by these mechanisms. This article addresses this gap by mapping the scope of oversight bodies in 14 economically developed democracies. The data show that approximately 35% of the countries restrict oversight to on-duty activities, whereas 65% of the countries apply a universal approach to oversight by also receiving complaints about off-duty behavior. The article concludes by discussing the implications of off-duty misconduct for how societies understand and regulate abuse of power by the police. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Subscription at source 21/10/2025 Research article Force apologises to family after IOPC finds ‘unacceptable level of service’ following woman’s death Avon and Somerset Constabulary has apologised to the family of Kelly Faiers after an investigation found there were “failings in the force’s response to her death”. Police Professional 21/10/2025 News Addressing the mental health needs of non-sworn crime scene investigators: Vicarious trauma and the consequences of structural neglect Non-sworn crime scene investigators (CSIs) are routinely exposed to violent and traumatic material, yet their mental health needs remain underrecognized and underserved. This commentary draws on peer-reviewed literature documenting vicarious trauma, operational stress, and organizational neglect among forensic professionals and first responders, together with practitioner accounts illustrating barriers in access, cultural fit, and confidentiality. These two evidence streams form the basis for examining gaps in current wellness models. Findings indicate that existing supports—such as Employee Assistance Programs, peer support teams, and debriefings—are inconsistently available to CSIs and often lack cultural relevance, limiting their effectiveness. In response, targeted, agency-level recommendations are outlined: explicitly include CSIs in wellness policies; recruit and train CSI peer supporters; partner with culturally competent clinicians; provide role-specific coping and resilience training; monitor workload and exposure; involve families; and ensure confidential pathways to care. Further emphasis is the need to evaluate these interventions before, during, and after implementation to determine which approaches provide the greatest benefit. Addressing the mental health of non-sworn CSIs is essential to workforce sustainability, investigative quality, and the overall integrity of forensic science. Journal of Forensic Sciences 21/10/2025 Research article Vicarious trauma, burnout, psychological flexibility, and self-care among forensic psychology expert witnesses Constant exposure to trauma survivors can cause secondary trauma, also known as vicarious trauma (VT). Previous research revealed that VT affects psychologists and attorneys, although there is limited research pertaining to VT and psychologists who work in the field of law as expert witnesses. The current study examines the degree to which forensic psychology expert witnesses experience VT as well as the roles of psychological flexibility (PF), self-care, and burnout. Data were obtained from 83 forensic psychology expert witnesses through four self-report measures: Vicarious Trauma Scale, Mindful Self-Care Scale – Brief, Acceptance and Action Questionnaire, and Maslach Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey. The study found that PF, self-care, and burnout are associated with the severity of VT. It also revealed that PF mediates the relationship between VT and burnout; however, no support was found for self-care mediating the relationship between VT and burnout. It is likely that self-care is subsumed by the construct of PF (as improving one's PF can lead to increases in self-care behavior). Overall, this research underscores the need for forensic psychology expert witnesses to continue fostering their PF and making time for self-care activities to minimize the risk of burnout as the result of VT. Journal of Forensic Sciences 21/10/2025 Research article Interpretation of bloodstain patterns on fabrics This study investigates factors causing distortions in bloodstain patterns on various types of fabric that may be present at crime scenes or worn by individuals involved. The aim was to provide a foundation for interpreting bloodstain evidence through visual comparisons. An experimental design was applied across seven fabric types and one control surface (A4 paper) using a four-stage process to simulate bloodstain formation. Blood droplets were applied to each surface, and the resulting stains were examined both macroscopically and microscopically in terms of their size, shape, and pattern characteristics. The study demonstrated that identical physical impacts produce different stain appearances depending on surface texture and absorbency. These differences can significantly affect the accuracy of reconstructing impact angles or source positions, especially when distortions such as irregular edges or satellite stains are present. Furthermore, the research highlighted specific visual cues that distinguish between spatter, transfer (wiping, smearing), and passive drip patterns, even when they appear similar. A key finding is that experimental bloodstains used for comparative purposes should be produced on the same fabric type to ensure valid interpretation. The study concludes that accurate analysis requires comprehensive consideration of factors, such as fabric material, texture, moisture content, blood properties, and environmental conditions. Journal of Forensic Sciences 21/10/2025 Research article «390391392393394395396397398Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
