Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 96442 total results. Showing results 82401 to 82420 «411741184119412041214122412341244125Next ›Last » Report Watch: Planes, drones and helicopters: An independent study of police air support Report Watch summarises the main findings of reports that impact on policing and includes responses from the main stakeholders and media reaction. Here we take a look at HMICFRS' report on police air support which raises serious concerns regarding the ability of National Police Air Support to deliver a consistent service to forces. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 Analysis Thousands of people suffering mental health issues may be unlawfully held by police due to delays accessing appropriate inpatient beds A recent review highlights that police forces are making decisions to hold people with mental health issues in custody beyond the statutory maximum due to difficulties accessing hospital beds. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 8/12/2017 News Assistant Chief Constable fined £3,500 for leaving secret counter terrorism papers in his car boot The highly sensitive documents have not been found. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 News Bump stocks banned in the UK following Las Vegas shooting The government considers there is no legitimate use for them in the UK. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 News Director of Investigations – Historic Cases (Fixed Term Contract) The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland receives and investigates complaints against the police made by members of the public, and also matters of public interest involving the Police Service of Northern Ireland. The Police Ombudsman is also responsible for investigating the police involvement in a significant number of cases originating from the period 1969 – 1998. Typically these cases can involve allegations of murder or attempted murder and miscarriages of justice. The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland now wishes to invite suitably qualified applicants. The post is a temporary appointment for an initial period of 18 months, (subject to funding) and will attract accommodation and travel allowances where appropriate. Location: Belfast City Centre. Completed application forms must be received no later than 4.00 p.m. on Friday 22 December 2017 Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland 8/12/2017 Jobs Orange juice testing positive as acid: Met police scrap litmus paper tests on drinks Scotland Yard has abandoned a pilot scheme where officers used litmus paper to test suspicious liquids for acid in east London. The Standard 8/12/2017 News Scottish Police Authority must be ‘stronger’, ‘more effective’, says new chair Scotland’s police watchdog has to be “stronger and more effective”, its new chairman has said at the end of her first week in charge. The Scotsman 8/12/2017 News Report Watch: County Lines Violence, Exploitation & Drug Supply 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 National Crime Agency's County Lines Violence, Exploitation & Drug Supply 2017, their third threat assessment. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 Analysis Special leadership: Ranks, Chief Officers, and a national debate As they commence a new national research project into Special Constabulary leadership, Dr Iain Britton and Dr Carol Borland-Jones of the Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice at the University of Northampton, discuss why they feel the leadership of Special Constabularies is such an important issue, and raise some key debates. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 Opinion Police forces use new terror stop and search powers Three police forces in England have used a new law for the first time to stop and search terrorism suspects, the Home Office has revealed. BBC 8/12/2017 News Police reveal ‘unlawful’ mental health detentions Police chiefs in England and Wales say they may be unlawfully detaining arrested people needing mental health care more than 2,000 times a year. BBC 8/12/2017 News ‘Outsider’ could be next boss of gardaí The head of the Policing Authority has said a new Garda commissioner could be an “outsider” but that the package for the role needs to be improved. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 8/12/2017 News Wolf whistling could become hate crime as sexist criminals face stiffer sentences A scheme that could lead to sexism being made a hate crime with tougher sentences could be extended nationwide. Mail Online 8/12/2017 News Britain is now one of the WORST nations on earth for acid attacks, claims senior police officer A senior police officer has called for on-street testing of liquids to tackle acid attacks, as Britain struggles to cope with one of the worst rates of acid attacks in the world. Mail Online 8/12/2017 News Phone thieves throw water in fake acid attacks Thieves have taken to faking acid attacks to steal mobile phones, police said as they admitted that officers lack the tools and powers to defend the public from the growing menace. The Times - Subscription at source 8/12/2017 News Possible PCC pay rise to mark extra powers 'Unlike any other group in the public sector[...] there has been no increase in our pay', says association chairman. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 7/12/2017 News ACC fined £3,500 over loss of ‘top secret’ documents A senior officer has been fined after pleading guilty to a crime under the Official Secrets Act. Police Professional 7/12/2017 News ‘Immediate action’ needed to address backlogs in serious crime analysis New leads in unsolved murders and sex crimes may be going unnoticed due to growing backlogs in cases submitted for analytical support. Police Professional 7/12/2017 News Suffolk police chief calls for on-street liquid tests in bid to reduce number of acid attacks Suffolk Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Kearton wants new legislation to criminalise the carrying of corrosive substances, similar to laws for carrying knives. East Anglian Daily Times 7/12/2017 News Operation of police powers under the Terrorism Act 2000, quarterly update to September 2017 Contains statistical material relating to the Terrorism Act 2000, including arrests and outcomes, and stops and searches. Home Office 7/12/2017 Report «411741184119412041214122412341244125Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
