Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97113 total results. Showing results 61 to 80 12345678Next ›Last » Meet the CFO of the police force in Western Australia AUSTRALIA: Santa Cardenia FCPA says she's responsible for 'the business behind the police'. Discover what this talented CFO has learned, and the challenges inherent in leading a 125-person team with a $2.9 billion budget. Note: Since this interview was conducted, Santa Cardenia has moved into the role of assistant director general, business and corporate services at the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage in Western Australia. This article can be read as a reflection of her time as CFO of the Western Australia Police Force. In The Black (Australia) 3/2/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion Police Officers Moved by MeToo: Increased Victim Awareness While Sexual Harassment Persists This research explores changes in the prevalence and nature of sexual harassment and the potential impact of the MeToo movement on police officers. Drawing on a whole population survey data from the Icelandic police in 2013 and 2022, we find self-labeling as victims of sexual harassment has increased, but no significant changes in exposure to sexually harassing behaviors. Consistent with previous research, the prevalence and manifestations of sexual harassment are gendered. However, our findings indicate that many police officers, especially women, have altered their behavior or shared their experiences of harassment or violence since the start of MeToo. We argue that the rise in self-labeled sexual harassment can be attributed to increased awareness brought by the MeToo movement. However, the absence of changes in exposure to sexually harassing behaviors indicates that it remains a gendered problem, entrenched in the masculinity contest culture of the police. Police Quarterly 3/2/2025 Research article An unwanted anniversary… Seven years ago last weekend, Novlett Williams' life changed forever. Williams, known to her friends and colleagues as Robyn, was then a temporary chief superintendent in the Metropolitan Police and one of the country's most senior Black female officers. She'd served in policing for over three decades, had an exemplary disciplinary record, been awarded the prestigious Queen's Policing Medal in 2003 and received a commendation for her work with communities affected by the Grenfell Tower fire. But that February weekend in 2018, Williams made a terrible error of judgement. She failed to report that she'd been sent a video clip on her smartphone showing a young girl being sexually abused. The footage, lasting 54 seconds, had been sent by Williams' sister and was received by 16 other people as well. One of them alerted police and an investigation was launched. DannyShaw.net 3/2/2025 Feature, Opinion Better pay crucial to recruiting more officers The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) has submitted evidence to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB). National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 3/2/2025 News ‘Top heavy’ force will pause promotions to reduce number in senior ranks The interim chief constable and PCC Alison Hernandez have committed to a “rank review” of the force in order to have 60 additional PCs. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/2/2025 News Police withdraw legal action over Bayoh inquiry Police Scotland is no longer seeking a judicial review over possible moves to widen a public inquiry into the death Sheku Bayoh in police custody. BBC 3/2/2025 News Officers treated man ‘appropriately’ prior to death in custody An investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found that a man who died after being taken into custody was dealt with in “an appropriate manner” by West Midlands Police officers. Police Professional 3/2/2025 News South Australia brings in ‘toughest knife laws in the country’ following review into spate of attacks AUSTRALIA: The South Australian laws follows a long-running review, perhaps far too long, and a spate of ugly and potentially deadly incidents including a recent shopping centre attack. 7 News (Australia) 3/2/2025 Analysis, Feature Counties Manukau staff investigated after detainee in Police custody self-harms NEW ZEALAND: The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into an incident where a detainee in Police custody self-harmed using a knife the detainee had taken into custody. The investigation found the arresting officers had failed to adequately search the detainee after they were arrested Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) (New Zealand) 3/2/2025 Report Better protection for victims from domestic abusers under new law Offenders convicted of controlling or coercive behaviour, and sentenced to 12 months or longer, will now be automatically managed under multi-agency public protection (MAPPA) arrangements. Police Professional 3/2/2025 News Off-duty Police employee investigated for shooting near a public place in Te Puke, in the Bay of Plenty District NEW ZEALAND: A woman reported that an off-duty police employee was shooting near the Waiari walking track, which is located next to the Waiari River in Te Puke. When she confronted the police employee, a verbal altercation ensued. She subsequently reported the incident to the Police for investigation. The investigation took several months, and she lodged a complaint with the Authority, expressing concern about the police's willingness to investigate one of their own. Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) (New Zealand) 3/2/2025 Report Special Constable dismissed for gross misconduct A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) Special Constable has been dismissed without notice following an allegation of sexual assault. Police Professional 3/2/2025 News New laws to crack down on AI-generated child sex abuse materials Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced a raft of new legislation designed to curb the rise of life-like child sexual abuse material generated by artificial intelligence (AI). Police Professional 3/2/2025 News New £13m national policing hub announced to crack down on VAWG More than £13 million of Government funding has been confirmed to establish a dedicated national hub that will centralise policing’s response to violence against women and girls (VAWG) and wider crimes associated with vulnerability. Police Professional 3/2/2025 News OPP in Leamington, Ont., racially profiled Black man facing drug offences, judge rules in acquitting him CANADA: A man arrested for drug offences was racially profiled by Ontario Provincial Police in Leamington, a Superior Court judge has ruled, deeming the evidence against him inadmissible as a result. CBC News (Canada) 3/2/2025 News Judge hammers Ottawa cops for lying under oath, misleading court in searing decision CANADA: Officers knew they had no grounds to arrest, 1 lied in court deliberately about it: Superior Court decision. It's the summer and fall of 2021, and the Ottawa police drug squad is looking into a man suspected of being involved with illegal drugs and gangs. CBC News (Canada) 3/2/2025 News RCMP, Toronto Police Service and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police collaborate to examine the role of police in responding to persons in crisis CANADA: The RCMP, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) and the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) hosted a chiefs of police workshop, bringing together a representative group of urban, rural, Indigenous and provincial police agencies, academics and training experts from across Canada to discuss the role of law enforcement in responding to calls of persons in crisis. Blue Line (Canada) 3/2/2025 News Officer and PCSO strengths in England and Wales: latest numbers and trends Police officer numbers may be levelling off with a handful of forces recording a drop in recent months. Meanwhile PCSO numbers have been falling in more than half of forces. The size of the police workforce should be measured by the number of full-time equivalent (FTE) employees but headcount is preferred by the Home Office when reporting on progress in meeting recruitment targets. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/2/2025 Analysis, Feature Two PSNI officers arrested in fraud inquiry over data breach security payments The £500 payments were offered to all officers and staff to help them take extra security measures following the 2023 breach. Two officers have been arrested as part of a fraud investigation related to payments made available to PSNI members following a major data breach. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/2/2025 News Gunman who wore fake police uniform jailed after forcing homes to be evacuated He was detained after an armed officer immediately realised that he was using an imitation weapon and that blanks were being fired. A gunman who wore a fake police uniform and fired blank rounds during an incident which forced the evacuation of nearby properties has been jailed for three years. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/2/2025 News 12345678Next ›Last » Upcoming events March 18 Tackling Gang Crime: Intervening Early to Offer Hope, Support and Guidance to Young People March 26 Women in Security, Policing & Defence 2025 April 2 GPEC digital 2025: Digitalization of Public Security and Law Enforcement April 29 OACP & Blueline Expo 2025 April 29 The Supporting Women in Policing Conference 2025 View all events
