Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114911 total results. Showing results 781 to 800 «363738394041424344Next ›Last » CoLP disrupt online fraud groups as part of international crackdown with 31 arrested The City of London Police (CoLP) was part of an operation that brought together policing teams from across the UK to take targeted enforcement action against suspects. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2026 News Self-swab rape kit company ‘misled public’ over potential use in trials A company that claims to make self-swab kits for rape victims has been found to have exaggerated and misled the public, including over whether they can be used in trials and on wider rape statistics. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2026 News Suspended garda, convicted of assaulting former spouse, granted High Court stay on his dismissal due at midnight REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The High Court has granted a stay on a notice of dismissal against a garda, whose discharge from the force was seen as “necessary to maintain public confidence” after he was convicted of assaulting his then spouse in 2012. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 20/5/2026 News Cooper leads ‘international mission’ to tackle violence against women and girls Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper set out details of the plan which will see countries across the world share expertise in addressing the problem of violence against women and girls. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2026 News NCA’s IT infrastructure ‘not fit for purpose’ says HMIC The NCA achieves some outstanding results in spite of dreadful IT 'acting as a blocker' say the agency's officers and staff who have to use up to four different laptops to work. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2026 News Referrals to police watchdog hit record high across England and Wales More than 7,000 referrals were made last year, marking the highest annual total since the body was established The Independent 20/5/2026 News IOPC figures show more police referrals than ever before Figures released by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) reveal a record number of referrals from police forces – and a big increase in the number of independent investigations taken on by the police watchdog. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2026 News National policing programme modernising digital public contact The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is holding a pre-market engagement event to help shape modernisation of the Digital Public Contact (DPC) portfolio it hosts for the National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) UKAuthority.com 20/5/2026 News Never Mind the Bollards: Exploring the Role of GCHQ, MI5, and the National Technical Authorities in UK Security Markets The cultures and governance of security markets in the United Kingdom are often characterised through a paradoxical narrative of simultaneous state retreat and progressive advance. In the face of repeated recent high-profile security failures, and global changes in material political economy, we argue that UK security governance is adapting to further manage the security market in new ‘strategic’ ways. We explore the beginnings of a series of changes in the orientation of security governance, with the state re-asserting scientific and symbolic authority over a wider range of security arenas. Through new bodies—the National Technical Authorities—the UK state is mobilising the security services (GCHQ and MI5) to shape security markets and cultures directly. It is doing this through co-ordinating information flow; researching and setting material standards; shaping the education, public research, and skills environment; and finally through deploying the symbolic power and authority of the spy agencies, the sovereign state, and empire. The Howard Journal of Crime and Justice 20/5/2026 Research article Cobourg Police Service Board names new Chief CANADA: The Cobourg Police Service Board is pleased to announce that it has selected Chief Superintendent Chris Leather as the new Chief of the Cobourg Police Service. Chief-Designate Leather brings more than 36 years of policing experience, including 21 years with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and 15 years with York Regional Police. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to public safety, accountable leadership, community engagement, and organizational excellence. Cobourg Police Service (Canada) 20/5/2026 News Behind The White Line: New podcast delves into turf war following huge cocaine seizure during Operation Beech AUSTRALIA: Cartels, cocaine and cops — it’s the extraordinary story behind Australia’s biggest-ever drug bust, and now the subject of an exclusive new podcast by The West Australian. Hosted by investigative journalist Richard Baker, Behind the White Line dives into the tense turf war between WA Police, Australian Federal Police and the US Drug Enforcement Administration following Operation Beech — a sophisticated police sting which stopped 2.4 tonnes of cocaine from reaching the WA coastline. The West Australian (Australia) 20/5/2026 Audio, News Ontario to ban purchase, use of Chinese-made drones for government CANADA: Ontario will ban the use and purchase of Chinese-made drones by the government and provincial police amid "growing security and privacy concerns" with foreign-made technology. CBC News (Canada) 20/5/2026 News Lincolnshire Police launches “Lincs 2030″ programme Lincolnshire Police has announced a significant programme of investment designed to strengthen public safety, modernise policing services and build a resilient organisation for the future. The “Lincs 2030" programme follows confirmation of three-year stability funding and sets out a clear roadmap for growth, improved capability, and enhanced service delivery across the county. Chief Constable Paul Gibson said the programme marks a turning point for the force after a prolonged period of financial constraint. Lincolnshire Police 20/5/2026 News Knife robberies down by more than a fifth Knife robberies have fallen by 21% as government action takes effect. Knife robberies have fallen sharply in major cities thanks to joint government and police action to tackle one of the most harmful forms of violence and make communities safe. New Home Office data shows that robberies involving a knife in the 7 highest volume areas are now more than a fifth lower (21%) than they were in June 2024. Offences fell from 15,918 in summer 2024 to 12,633 by March 2026, meaning thousands fewer people experiencing the fear and financial impact of this violent crime. Home Office 20/5/2026 News Garda watchdog accepts ‘delays’ in handling of Moody case REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Police Ombudsman has accepted its investigation into a complaint by a victim against former garda and violent abuser of women Paul Moody "faced delays", but has not apologised. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 20/5/2026 News Canada-wide probe leads to dozens of arrests, largest drug bust in Winnipeg police history CANADA: A record-breaking $37.2 million worth of cocaine, methamphetamine and fentanyl was removed from Canadian streets following an interprovincial drug bust, according to Winnipeg police. Global News (Canada) 20/5/2026 News, Video Devolution in Northern Ireland has been ‘disastrous’ says PFNI chairman At a time of historically low police officer numbers and PSNI budget strain, Liam Kelly accused administrations in Belfast and London of “passing the parcel of blame in a game of unedifying brinkmanship”. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2026 News IAATI UK welcomes Head of National Rural Crime Unit to patron role Superintendent Andy Huddleston, the Head of the National Rural Crime Unit, has become the latest patron of the UK branch of the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI). Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/5/2026 News Handlers and their dogs bring home the silverware from the National Police Dog Trials Police Scotland’s PC Magnus McGarry and police dog Kim were crowned the overall winners at the 64th National Police Dog Trials. Police Professional 20/5/2026 News Devon and Cornwall Police secures major funding for driver safety research Devon and Cornwall Police has received funding from The Road Safety Trust to support an important new research project focused on improving driver safety. Police Professional 20/5/2026 News «363738394041424344Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
