Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100334 total results. Showing results 8241 to 8260 «409410411412413414415416417Next ›Last » Cops not capable of using lethal force ‘unfit for duty’, court rules AUSTRALIA: The Inability Appeal Board found officers’ duties included being ‘mentally and physically ready and capable’ of the application of lethal force, even when assigned to ‘non-operational duties’. NT News (Australia) - Subscription at source 30/9/2024 News Cop scores major win in compo battle It has been a tough road for the officer – the internal Queensland Police Service investigation initially found “insufficient evidence” to substantiate the allegations made by her and a witness. The Chronicle (Australia) 30/9/2024 News NSW Police bans social media and messaging apps on police devices AUSTRALIA: The NSW Police Force (NSWPF) has announced a blanket ban on all non-SMS messaging applications and social media platforms on police-issued devices. The newly announced ban was recommended following an investigation into allegations of misconduct regarding a May car crash involving a drunk police officer. Cyber Daily (Australia) 30/9/2024 News Govt delivers on crime action plan NEW ZEALAND: Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon says New Zealanders will be safer as a result of the Government’s crackdown on crime which includes tougher laws for offenders and gangs delivered as part of the Quarter Three (Q3) Action Plan. “I’m proud to say we have delivered on 39 of the 40 actions in our Q3 Action Plan, which had a particularly strong focus on restoring law and order,” Mr Luxon says. “Every New Zealander deserves to feel safe in their homes, businesses and communities, but in recent years that feeling has turned to fear for too many. Inside Government (New Zealand) 30/9/2024 News Cops at war with Victoria Police’s top brass after pay dispute twist AUSTRALIA: Force command has applied for intervention by the Fair Work Commission following more than 15 months of bargaining involving 113 meetings. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 30/9/2024 News NSW police banned from using WhatsApp on work phones AUSTRALIA: Ban covers all encrypted messaging apps and social media due to concerns over record-keeping rules. The Guardian 30/9/2024 News Police monitor local gangs on YouTube music videos Police officers who are targeting knife crime have said watching drill music videos posted on YouTube by local gangs has become an increasingly important part of the job. BBC 30/9/2024 News Inspectorate warns that overt political influence on policing is challenging impartiality and could harm public trust A recent report from HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services into activism and impartiality in policing has found that senior officers regularly face undue political pressure to influence operational issues, while a lack of guidance on impartiality, forces’ failures to respond to media inaccuracies, and inconsistencies around dealing with non-crime hate incidents are all damaging the perception of policing, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 30/9/2024 Analysis, Feature Police force launches neighbourhood charter A police force is setting out how it plans to work with communities to prevent and tackle crime in a new charter. BBC 30/9/2024 News Emily Spurrell elected APCC Chair Emily Spurrell has been elected as Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC). Emergency Services Times 30/9/2024 News Creator of tool to protect domestic abuse victims wins national award The creator of an innovative tool to tackle domestic abuse and protect victims has won a national award for her work. Emergency Services Times 30/9/2024 News Changes needed to ensure stalking victims get the right response from police, finds report Significant changes are needed to improve the police response to reports of stalking, an investigation into a police super-complaint has found. Emergency Services Times 30/9/2024 News Alex Murray: Embracing AI in policing and justice Chief Constable of West Mercia Police and National Chief Council lead for AI, Alex Murray discusses the need for the police to embrace AI in order to combat criminals who use it, improve productivity, and enhance effectiveness. PolicingTV 30/9/2024 Feature, Video APCC Chair marks National Police Memorial Day “This is such an incredibly important and poignant day when we come together to remember and pay tribute to police officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in protecting the public. Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) 29/9/2024 News Police dogs should be phased out – Peta The animal rights group Peta has called for the use of police dogs to be phased out after animals were hit with bricks and burned during riots last month. BBC 29/9/2024 News Garda Commissioner snub ‘flies in the face of the democratic process’ – McDonnell REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Long-serving Mayo county councillor Al McDonnell hits out at Commissioner Drew Harris for refusing to hear concerns of Castlebar Municipal District. Mayo Live (Republic of Ireland) 29/9/2024 News Gardaí unveil hi-tech new vans to deal with public order incidents and riots REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: 'These vans will be making their way around the country to keep people safe.' CorkBeo (Republic of Ireland) 29/9/2024 News Editorial: What do we want from our next top cop? NEW ZEALAND: The sudden yet not wholly unexpected early departure of Police Commissioner Andrew Coster is the perfect opportunity for us to stop and think about what we want from our police. NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 29/9/2024 Feature Met urged to phase out police dogs after spate of animal injuries during riots The animal rights charity called for "safer, modern policing technology" to replace dogs and said "unlike human officers, they did not choose to enlist or put their lives on the line" Mirror 29/9/2024 News Met Police launches new initiative to advance Black PCs as force seeks to ‘rebuild trust’ Another measure to improve the policing of black communities is to teach all new officers about black history when they are taken on. Express 29/9/2024 News «409410411412413414415416417Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events