Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 93879 total results. Showing results 80041 to 80060 «399940004001400240034004400540064007Next ›Last » Watchdog raises concerns about ‘patchy’ use of drones as police air support The amount spent on the technology varies hugely between forces. Belfast Telegraph 30/11/2017 News More than 40% of incidents over before police helicopter arrives, says watchdog Police helicopters take so long to get to crime scenes that thousands are called off mid-air because the incident has already finished, a watchdog has found. Mail Online 30/11/2017 News Police not calling helicopters to chase criminals because they cost too much and take too long to arrive, report warns Inspector warns that criminals could be taking advantage of the lack of air support The Independent 30/11/2017 News Parts of UK with quickest police helicopter response times revealed A report is warning that helicopters in some areas take so long to get to crime scenes that thousands are called off mid-air. Sky News 30/11/2017 News Planes, drones and helicopters: An independent study of police air support Air support is obtained by police forces across England and Wales in several ways. Most police air support is provided using helicopters operated by the National Police Air Service (NPAS). The majority of air support is provided in connection with crimes in action, and about a quarter of deployments are to aid searches for missing persons. NPAS provides air support under a collaboration agreement to the 43 territorial police forces in England and Wales, and the British Transport Police. HMICFRS commissioned a study following concerns expressed by some forces about the effectiveness and efficiency of current arrangements for police air support, and to inform our understanding of how territorial forces in England and Wales collaborate. Fieldwork was carried out between January and March 2017. [PDF] HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 30/11/2017 Report National Police Air Service needs urgent reform Police leaders must act quickly to fundamentally change the National Police Air Service (NPAS) if it’s to help police forces further improve their efficiency and effectiveness, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has reported today. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 30/11/2017 News Police helicopters ‘miss thousands of incidents’ in England and Wales Watchdog raises concerns over ‘inconsistent service’, with more than 40% of incidents over before air support arrives The Guardian 30/11/2017 News Politicians remain the least trusted profession in Britain The 2017 Ipsos MORI Veracity Index reveals the esteem the British public holds for a variety of professions, with some fresh additions in the form of weather forecasters and professional footballers. Trust in police has risen. Ipsos MORI 30/11/2017 Analysis, Feature Did draft from police helicopters make the Grenfell flames worse? Watchdog will also examine if circling aircraft gave trapped families false hope Mail Online 30/11/2017 News Suicide prevention plan needed for child victims of ‘sextortion’ – expert Barnardo’s Scotland warns police that risk of suicide is underestimated among children falling for sextortion gangs online The Guardian 30/11/2017 News Guardian Public Service Awards 2017: the runners-up Includes: Greater Manchester Police mobile team; Sara Jones, Sussex OPCC head of commissioning The Guardian 30/11/2017 News Supreme court considers limits on police tracking via mobile phone data Justices raised concerns over the absence of a court-issued warrant to obtain information from mobile phone companies, warning of ‘big brother’ practices The Guardian 29/11/2017 News Police Scotland ‘operating as normal’ Scotland's justice secretary has insisted the country's police force is operating as normal despite the leadership crisis that has engulfed it. BBC 29/11/2017 News Suicide prevention plan needed for child victims of ‘sextortion’ – expert Barnardo’s Scotland warns police that risk of suicide is underestimated among children falling for sextortion gangs online The Guardian 29/11/2017 News Dyfed-Powys Document Pack For PCP Meeting 16th November 2017 Includes, questions from the public, PCC decisions, Progress Report, Research Symposium, Joint Audit Committee, Police Accountability board, Complaints, and Task and Finish Group work. Dyfed-Powys OPCC 29/11/2017 Report Essex PCC Draft Annual Report Essex OPFCC 29/11/2017 Report Police Technology Including an Update on Athena and The Emergency Services Network Five Forces, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, West Mercia and Warwickshire are ‘live’ on Athena with the four remaining Forces due to follow in 2018. Essex OPFCC 29/11/2017 Report Update on the Joint Governance of Police, Fire and Rescue Services In Essex To consider the actions required for the role of the Panel in scrutinising the role of the Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner following the on 1 October 2017. Essex OPFCC 29/11/2017 Report Minister denies Scottish policing is in crisis after string of suspensions Labour accuses Michael Matheson of complacency, with chief constable on special leave and four officers suspended The Guardian 29/11/2017 News The thought police: five works of philosophy that every cop should read The Greek thinker Plato is now on the curriculum for officers in Baltimore. Here are five more texts they should teach in police academies The Guardian 29/11/2017 Feature, Opinion «399940004001400240034004400540064007Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events