Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 93847 total results. Showing results 80161 to 80180 «400540064007400840094010401140124013Next ›Last » Bedfordshire – National child protection inspection Protecting children is one of the most important tasks the police undertake. Only the police can investigate suspected crimes, arrest perpetrators and monitor sex offenders. Police officers have the power to take a child who is in danger into a place of safety, or to seek an order to restrict an offender’s contact with children. The police service also has a significant role working with other agencies to ensure the child’s protection and well-being, longer term. This inspection examined child protection in Bedfordshire Police in July 2017. It is part of a rolling programme of inspections of all police forces in England and Wales. [PDF] HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 24/11/2017 Report Bedfordshire Police demonstrates ‘clear commitment’ to protecting vulnerable children, but some improvement needed HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) is encouraged by the commitment of the force to improving the quality of its child protection work. The force has increased the number of its officers and staff allocated to child protection, which has started to provide better outcomes for some vulnerable children. There is however still room for improvement in some significant areas. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 24/11/2017 News Metropolitan Police Service – National child protection inspection post-inspection quarter 3 update Protecting children is one of the most important tasks the police undertake. Only the police can investigate suspected crimes, arrest perpetrators and monitor sex offenders. Police officers have the power to take a child who is in danger into a place of safety, or to seek an order to restrict an offender’s contact with children. The police service also has a significant role working with other agencies to ensure the child’s protection and well-being, longer term. Following the publication of a report into the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)’s preparedness to deal with child protection issues in December 2016, HMICFRS was commissioned by the Home Secretary to publish quarterly updates. These updates detail the Metropolitan Police Service’s progress against recommendations set out in the 2016 report. This report is the third of four quarterly updates to be published. The second quarterly update was published on 10 August 2017. [PDF] HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 24/11/2017 Report ‘Prompt and effective action’ needed to improve further how the Met protects children HMICFRS has published the third of four quarterly updates on the Metropolitan Police Service’s preparedness to deal with child protection, following the publication of our initial report in December 2016. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 24/11/2017 News Irish government on verge of collapse over police scandal Threat of snap election raised after Varadkar resists calls to sack deputy PM Financial Times 24/11/2017 News Rape figures for England and Wales highest in EU The number of rapes recorded by police in England and Wales is the highest in the EU, according to official figures published yesterday. The Times - Subscription at source 24/11/2017 News Sharp rise of Border Force gun seizures Seizures of guns and related items at UK air, rail and sea ports have almost tripled in a year. The Times - Subscription at source 24/11/2017 News Met police still failing on child protection policies, report finds Over 90% of 135 cases inspected found to be substandard, despite force repeatedly being told it was endangering children The Guardian 24/11/2017 News England and Wales have the highest number of violent sex crimes including rapes in Europe England and Wales have the highest number of violent sex crimes in Europe, according to new figures. Mail Online 24/11/2017 News One in ten females aged 16 to 19 suffer domestic abuse, report finds Police and crime commissioners (PCCs) are playing their part in making the protection of the vulnerable a priority as forces have been credited with “considerable improvement” in responding to domestic abuse issues, a leading report reveals. Police Professional 23/11/2017 News Counting rules for recorded crime These rules help to ensure that crimes are recorded consistently and accurately (Updated guidance) Home Office 23/11/2017 Report New figures show better reporting of domestic abuse A study by the Office for National Statistics brings together data from police, criminal justice partners and charities show improved reporting - but more can be done to reassure victims. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 23/11/2017 News Steering from the centre: The Scottish Police Authority and police governance in Scotland The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) was originally envisioned as an apolitical arms-length body providing oversight and accountability of the single police service. Dr Ali Malik explores the SPA's short history, and sets out recommendations aimed at strengthening the body’s legitimacy and increasing public confidence. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 23/11/2017 Analysis Report Watch: Personal Protective Equipment Survey 2017 Report Watch summarises the main findings of reports that impact on policing and includes responses from the main stakeholders as well as media reaction. Here we take a look at the Scottish Police Federation's Personal Protective Equipment Survey 2017. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 23/11/2017 Analysis Recent HMIC Inspection Reports For Durham Constabulary The Panel will wish to note that in October 2017 the Force was inspected for Crime Data Integrity. Durham OPCC 23/11/2017 Report Hate crime scoping study: A review of the police response to inform future inspection activity The purpose of this scoping study is to review existing knowledge of the police role in responding to hate crime and, on the basis of the available evidence, to propose priority areas of focus for HMICFRS’ forthcoming inspection. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 23/11/2017 Report West Midlands to become third region to merge PCC/mayoral roles The West Midlands police and crime commissioner (PCC) role is set to be scrapped in 2020 and taken on by the regional mayor, it has been confirmed. Police Professional 23/11/2017 News Majority of Scottish officers want firearms Criminality and terrorism cited as reasons why personnel feel vulnerable. Police Oracle 23/11/2017 News Force wants to recruit 300 volunteer PCSOs It is hoped the unpaid workers will help maintain a quality of service 'within challenging financial times'. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/11/2017 News Domestic abuse in England and Wales: year ending March 2017 A report bringing together statistics to enable more thorough analysis of how domestic abuse is dealt with at the local level within England and Wales. 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