Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100282 total results. Showing results 781 to 800 «363738394041424344Next ›Last » I was strip-searched by Gardaí: it shouldn’t happen to protesters, whatever the cause REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: On Tuesday, Richard Boyd-Barrett and Paul Murphy rose in the Dáil to say that women who had been arrested during a sit-down protest at the Dáil on Monday had been strip-searched by An Garda Síochana while in custody. Gript (Republic of Ireland) 3/4/2025 Feature, Opinion Fury among families after senior Hillsborough officers absolved by police watchdog Campaigners denounce ‘cover-up of a cover-up’ as IOPC clears officers of scapegoating Liverpool supporters. The Guardian 3/4/2025 News Wellington police bring in 15 investigators to help during serious crime spate NEW ZEALAND: Wellington police have brought in extra staff to deal with a spate of serious crimes in the region. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 3/4/2025 News City of London unveil blue signs to warn public where phones have previously been snatched London's streets have been marked with blue signs to show where mobile phones have previously been stolen, as a warning to the public. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/4/2025 News Counter-terrorism police worker who took top secret call in public library unfairly sacked Colin Bastin made series of poor judgements during probationary period, but judge rules in his favour The Telegraph - Subscription at source 3/4/2025 News Increased Garda visibility in Dublin and does it make a difference? REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardai patrolling the streets in Dublin have been told to get tough on crime. newstalk (Republic of Ireland) 3/4/2025 Audio, Feature Perceptions and experiences with police among people who use drugs in the initial year of British Columbia’s decriminalization of illegal drugs policy Research Summary: On January 31, 2023, British Columbia (BC) launched a 3-year pilot initiative decriminalizing the possession of up to 2.5 g of select illegal drugs. The policy aims to reduce stigma, address racial disparities in drug law enforcement, and improve police relations with people who use drugs (PWUD). As part of a national evaluation, we conducted qualitative interviews with 100 PWUD who reported using drugs at least three times a week across BC between October 2023 and February 2024. Participants, diverse in sociodemographics, drug use patterns, and police interaction histories, largely reported an adversarial relationship with police, marked by historical mistreatment and the targeting of individuals based on aspects of their social identity, such as ethnicity, housing status, and other visible markers. Despite police generally adhering to the policy, some participants reported unlawful drug seizures, reinforcing mistrust. Although some noted reduced fear of police, most felt their negative perceptions persisted post-decriminalization, highlighting a need for further police education and training to address stigma and inconsistent enforcement. Policy Implications: Our findings underscore the need for improved police education and training through better standardization, with an emphasis on promoting consistency and increased transparency, particularly in the use of discretion. Training should also address the impact of systemic racism and discriminatory policing practices to foster equitable interactions with PWUD. Further consideration of alternative nonpunitive legal approaches, alongside expanded harm reduction services, treatment options, social supports (such as housing), and community-based initiatives, could be highly beneficial. Continued monitoring and evaluation of the policy's impact on PWUD is essential. Criminology and Public Policy 3/4/2025 Research article The underplayed importance of shocks in policing studies Macro exogeneous shocks or disruptions (political, economic) have not received the attention they require in the study of policing and police. What happens when the police, whose primary practical and symbolic role is to define order, are operating within a society gripped by disorder? Contrary to endogenous shocks (caused by the misbehaviour of agents) which tends to have short term negative impact on trust in police, the effects of exogenous shocks (non-police origin) on trust seem to be more complex and conditional on the nature of the shock and on the attribution of blame to political authorities. In addition, during exogenous shocks decisions are made which have lasting effects in reshaping the nature of policing and the tactics of the police. The comparative analysis of shocks may make an important contribution to the study of policing as they expand the scope of research beyond the usual Anglo-Saxon sphere and highlight the importance of concepts such as critical junctures or punctuated equilibrium. Policing and Society 3/4/2025 Research article Independent Review into Thames Valley Police Employment Tribunal (CC -v- Turner-Robson and others) and Diversity, Equality & Inclusion Policies, Practice and Process On 31st October 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner Mathew Barber commissioned Independent Reviewer Kerrin Wilson, QPM to conduct a review into Thames Valley Police’s approach to Equalities following the loss of a Race Discrimination Employment Tribunal. [PDF] Thames Valley OPCC 3/4/2025 Report Independent review into Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) at Thames Valley Police uncovers failings that led to landmark race discrimination case Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber commissioned the independent review in October 2024 following the employment tribunal, which ruled in favour of three white officers in their claims of race discrimination by the force Thames Valley OPCC 3/4/2025 News A two-track system: Police officer discretion in enforcement of personal use and possession of drugs in Sweden’s zero-tolerance setting National drug policies and legislation set the framework for the police's work against drugs. However, police officers use their discretion to implement policy into everyday drug law enforcement. This study is based on qualitative interviews with 19 police officers in Malmö, Sweden, with the aim of analyzing police officers’ views on and actions in relation to personal use and possession of drugs in a zero-tolerance drug policy setting. Our analysis focuses on three main areas: (1) police officers’ views on the criminalization of drug possession for personal use, (2) how they perceive and categorize people who use drugs (PWUD), and (3) how they apply discretion when handling complex cases, making decisions, and prioritizing enforcement actions. The results show that the police officers support the continued criminalization of minor drug offenses, motivated by a deterrence and prevention-based perspective and by a strategic use of the law to reach higher levels of drug market hierarchies. However, the police used categorization work to differentiate between user groups, resulting in an informal two-track system in which one leans toward de facto depenalization and harm reduction principles for marginalized PWUD and the other favors punitive interventions for youth and first-time offenders. The study also demonstrates how police discretion can involve uncertainty but also flexibility, allowing for more experience-based and context-sensitive judgments in the face of complex situations. Sweden constitutes an interesting case for studying how police officers relate to punitive drug policies. The study emphasizes the critical need to examine how drug policy unfolds locally, shaped by police culture and discretion in everyday practice. The way discretion is exercised can have a profound impact on the risks and opportunities faced by PWUD, with significant implications for both public health and justice outcomes. European Journal of Criminology 3/4/2025 Research article Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to terrorist attacks as legislation known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ gained Royal Assent and became law today on Thursday (April 3). Police Professional 3/4/2025 News Two police officers used excessive force in 2022 Auckland arrests – IPCA finding NEW ZEALAND: Two police officers were found to have used excessive force while arresting two men in central Auckland. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has released its findings following two arrests in September 2022. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 3/4/2025 News Former police officer jailed for child sex offences A former police officer who led a "double life" has been jailed for two years and eight months after admitting numerous child sexual offences. BBC 3/4/2025 News Challenges facing PSNI ‘significant’ as five-year Policing Plan unveiled The chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) warned the challenges of policing “are significant” with demand for limited police resource continuing to grow. Police Professional 3/4/2025 News Police’s diversity programme ‘not transparent’ A Thames Valley Police (TVP) diversity programme that saw three white officers discriminated against was "not properly consulted upon or transparent in how it was managed", a review concluded. BBC 3/4/2025 News Police officer admits making child abuse images A former police officer has admitted multiple offences relating to indecent images of children. BBC 3/4/2025 News Attempted murder survivor to bring ‘lived experience’ as new West Midlands Victims’ Advocate Natalie Queiroz, who was repeatedly stabbed while 36 weeks pregnant, has been appointed as the new West Midlands Victims' Advocate. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/4/2025 News International law firm teams up with City of London Police to help fraud recovery for victims The City of London Police (CLP) has announced it will partner with international law firm Gowling WLG, as part of a civil asset recovery programme that will be available for victims of fraud in the future. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/4/2025 News PSNI making ‘earnest attempt to avert disaster’ after ‘hard-hitting’ remarks on funding The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is making an "earnest attempt to avert disaster" after the force's Chief Constable Jon Boutcher made "hard-hitting" remarks about funding, the Police Federation for Northern Ireland has said. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/4/2025 News «363738394041424344Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
