Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115679 total results. Showing results 81221 to 81240 «405840594060406140624063406440654066Next ›Last » Police in the UK will be allowed to use force against people who refuse to obey the coronavirus lockdown Police in the UK will be allowed to use force against people who refuse to obey the coronavirus lockdown Business Insider 26/3/2020 News Coronavirus Scotland: Police granted new lockdown powers to prosecute Scots Scots police now have powers to prosecute or fine people who are not following social distancing measures introduced earlier this week Daily Record 26/3/2020 News Police given new powers and support to respond to coronavirus New public health regulations will strengthen enforcement powers to reduce the spread of coronavirus, protect the NHS and save lives. Home Office 26/3/2020 News ‘Some Are Good, Some Are Bad’: Perceptions of the Police From Black and Latina Women Living in the San Francisco Bay Area In recent years, high profile cases involving the deadly use of force on men and boys of color have raised concerns about police interactions with people of color. In general, these highly publicized cases have consolidated the view that men of color are the primary targets. While this focus is important, it has led, nevertheless, to an overshadowing of women of color’s experiences with police violence and their perceptions of the police. In order to begin to fill this gap, this paper, using in-depth interviews with 49 women of color residing in the San Francisco Bay Area, explores their perceptions of the police and the factors that influence their views. Analysis of the narrative data revealed that women do not view the police positively and suggests that personal and vicarious experiences with the police through friends, family members and the media operated as influential factors that shaped their perceptions of police. Women and Criminal Justice - Registration at source 26/3/2020 Research article Police to enforce virus lockdown with fines People who do not comply with social distancing rules in Scotland could be fined by the police, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said. BBC 26/3/2020 News Covid-19: A preliminary analysis of current UK civil contingency responses The UK has a wealth of experience in contingency planning, but Covid-19 is unprecedented in terms of scale and complexity. Drawing on interviews with senior contingency planners about the response so far, Professor Clifford Stott and former Chief Superintendent Owen West outline current challenges and offer preliminary recommendations to help navigate the weeks ahead. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 26/3/2020 Analysis, Feature Cumbria Constabulary to pay suppliers early to ease coronavirus concerns Cumbria Constabulary is to pay its suppliers within one week rather than the usual 30-day period to help ease cashflow concerns during these “challenging times”. Police Professional 26/3/2020 News Forces raise concern over resilience plans for elderly LRF’s Police and Crime Commissioners have raised serious concerns with the government over local support for vulnerable older plan. Police Professional - Subscription at source 26/3/2020 News Inmate becomes first British prisoner to die of Covid-19 An 84-year-old inmate at HMP Littlehey in Cambridgeshire has become the first British prisoner to die after contracting coronavirus. Police Professional 26/3/2020 News UK cooperation with US over two alleged Isis killers ruled unlawful Supreme court says UK broke law because it did not get assurance that men would not face death penalty The Guardian 26/3/2020 News Police and charity fear coronavirus lockdown will cause surge in domestic violence A police boss is urging victims of domestic abuse to seek help as Welsh Women's Aid says home could be one of the most dangerous places for those forced to self isolate with their attackers. North Wales Live 26/3/2020 News The lock down police: Officers carry out almost ninety spot checks on people who should be self-isolating and find Aussies are ignoring the rules Hundreds of police officers have conducted almost 90 spot checks on Australians who should be self-isolating due to the coronavirus outbreak. Mail Online 26/3/2020 News Police and charity staff work together to tackle mental health incidents A charity has been working with the police on the front line to help people with mental health issues. BBC 26/3/2020 News Fears criminals will see lockdown as ‘opportunity’, with stretched police forces unlikely to cope Fears have been raised that organised crime gangs will see lockdown as an “opportunity” to strengthen their illegal activity. The Press and Journal 26/3/2020 News Police guard shops to stop coronavirus panic buying and enforce two-metre rule Police officers have been keeping watch at UK supermarkets after panic buying cleared shelves, shoppers fought in queues and were abusive towards staff, and social distancing rules were ignored Mirror 26/3/2020 News Police ask people only to contact them if necessary Staffordshire Police say the number of messages reporting people who aren't complying with social restrictions are 'overrunning their capacity' Stoke on Trent Live 26/3/2020 News Coronavirus: Unprotected police in contact with Covid-19 sufferers told they must keep working Police officers who come into contact with people with Covid-19 while not wearing protective equipment are being told they must continue working. Belfast Telegraph 26/3/2020 News Coronavirus: Police considering volunteer scheme following success of NHS call-up Volunteers could be asked to step forward and help the police as the coronavirus crisis deepens, Wiltshire’s Chief Constable said. Swindon Advertiser 26/3/2020 News Coronavirus: Tell us if large groups gather, police chief asks public Members of the public should inform police of large public gatherings during the coronavirus lockdown, a chief constable has said, as confusion over new rules continued. The Times - Subscription at source 26/3/2020 News Security and police forces need help to meet new threats posed by the virus The effects of Covid-19 have resonated globally, crippling healthcare services and disrupting financial markets. In the UK, recent measures announced by the government regarding a lockdown mean that our police and security services will face pressure too. 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