Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103270 total results. Showing results 82781 to 82800 «413641374138413941404141414241434144Next ›Last » Police Use of Facial Recognition Surveillance Could Violate our Rights Police forces are increasing the use of facial recognition surveillance at public events including protests, marches, football matches and carnivals. However, there are growing concerns that the controversial technology is violating human rights and its use is being called into question. Rights Info 24/9/2018 Feature, Opinion Giving Voice to the Victims of Sexual Assault: the Role of Police Leadership in Organisational Change The purpose of this paper is to evaluate a long-term programme within a police service that sought to transform the policing of adult sexual assault cases through reforming case management and investigation practices, as well as cultural perspectives among staff. The study is based on a case-study approach of change and reform within a single police service. Fieldwork consisted of more than 240 semi-structured interviews and focus groups with police officers, civilian staff, victim advocates, crown prosecutors, defence lawyers, doctors and staff from victim specialist support agencies. Extensive documentary analysis supplemented the primary findings. Changes to investigations of sexual assault were perceived to be wide-ranging and deeply embedded, and were regarded positively by police officers, staff and external agencies. These are identified in terms of improvements to initial reporting of offences, the development of more rigorous case management and investigations, and enhanced relations with external support agencies. Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management - Registration at source 24/9/2018 Research article Muddling Through the Swedish Police Reform: Observations From A Neo-Classical Standpoint on Bureaucracy This article discusses current police reform in Sweden, analysing recent events in light of tensions between rationalistic reform culture and more mundane work practices in policing. The analytical tool-kit consists of practice theory and the neo-classical theory of bureaucracy. The empirical material originates in ethnographic observations and semi-structured interviews from different regions in the new police organization in Sweden. Three themes are outlined: structural sanctification, job crafting, and resilience in work practices. At the end of the article, some reflections on shared leadership are presented, focusing on discretionary powers in police work. Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice 24/9/2018 Research article Agency Correlates of Police Militarisation: the Case of MRAPS In 2014, protests in Ferguson, Missouri (MO), and the subsequent law enforcement response, shined a light on police militarization—the adoption of military styles, equipment, and tactics within law enforcement. Since 1990, the U.S. Department of Defense has transferred excess military equipment to domestic law enforcement agencies via the federal 1033 program. This article examines transfers of mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles or MRAPs. Designed to withstand explosive blasts during U.S. military occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan, surplus MRAPs have been shipped to more than 800 domestic law enforcement agencies. This article uses national data on law enforcement agencies and on 1033 program transfers to analyze the pattern of MRAP distribution. The results show that MRAPs are disproportionately acquired by agencies that have warrior tendencies and rely on asset forfeiture to generate revenue. This pattern of militarization is consistent with a model of governance that views citizens as both opportunities and threats. Police Quarterly - Registration at source 24/9/2018 Research article A Mixed Method Investigation of Past Trainees’ Perceptions of A Critical Incident Situational Awareness Training Program In the arena of skills training for acting in complex, high-stress environments, situation awareness has been identified as a key characteristic of successful operators. The definition of situation awareness has evolved over time to include psychophysiological state management, stress inoculation, and cognitive components. This paper utilizes a mixed methods design to examine a training program, which claims to combine the aforementioned situation awareness components in protocols developed for military, law enforcement, and private security personnel. Four past participants of the training program completed in-depth, semi-structured interviews about their experience with the training. Subsequently, a training-specific survey was developed to more thoroughly investigate trainees’ experiences. Survey responses of the program’s trainees (n = 32) were compared to non-program trainees from similar fields (n = 35) on quantitative measures. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Registration at source 24/9/2018 Research article Phased roll-out of ESN to start in early 2019 The government will adopt a phased approach to the roll-out of the new emergency services 4G communications network Computer Weekly 24/9/2018 News New Chief Executive in post The new Chief Executive for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex is now in post. Essex OPFCC 24/9/2018 News Police machine learning may have ‘unintended consequences that are difficult to anticipate’ A new regulatory framework is needed to overcome the “ethical challenges” police machine learning technology faces, according to a Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) study. Police Professional 24/9/2018 News NPCC – Staff Officer Reporting directly to the Chief Constable as the NPCC portfolio lead for Crime Prevention, the post holder will drive the delivery and co-ordination of the National Crime Prevention Strategy. Superintendent or police staff equivalent. Location - Carbrook, Sheffield (National travel will be required). Term - 2 year secondment/fixed term contract. Salary - £55,632 - £56,715. The closing date is Friday 12th October 2018 at 12.00 pm. South Yorkshire Police 24/9/2018 Jobs ‘We were nervous about scepticism’ says Policing Minister on frontline review The Policing Minister says he will not wait to implement good, practical ideas suggested by officers through the Home Office’s flagship feedback scheme. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 24/9/2018 News ‘Police still don’t believe honour abuse victims’ says survivor and former PC Rashid was nearly killed when she refused to marry a stranger - but was let down at almost every turn before becoming a police officer. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 24/9/2018 News PCC warns no-deal Brexit would send UK into ‘Anglo Saxon era’ of crime fighting Dame Vera Baird was speaking at Labour Party conference in Liverpool. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 24/9/2018 News Northants police head calls for reassurance over council unitary plans Northamptonshire’s police and crime commissioner has waded into the discussions over the reorganisation of local government in the county. Public Finance 24/9/2018 News Leicestershire Police and Leicester City Council ordered to pay compensation to child sex abuse victim The boy was abused by a paedophile housed near his home Leicestershire Live 24/9/2018 News Police forces “fighting a losing battle” against fraud with 96% of cases closed unresolved – what happens when you report a case to Action Fraud Reporting a scam to the authorities could take up to six weeks for it to be considered for investigation - however, even then, there's little guarantee it will materialise Mirror 24/9/2018 News Cumbria’s neighbourhood policing promise takes another step forward Facebook focus groups launch to help public liaise with dedicated local officers News & Star 24/9/2018 News Scientists develop blood test which can tell police if you’re too tired to drive A new blood test could soon help police identify drivers who are too tired to be on the road. Mail Online 24/9/2018 News Former Justice Secretary Lord Falconer calls for UK to legalise drugs A former Labour justice secretary has called for the legalisation of all drugs, including cocaine and ecstasy, and an end to the Government’s ‘pernicious war on drugs’. Mail Online 24/9/2018 News Police solve less than 1 in 20 fraud cases More than 96 per cent of crimes reported to Action Fraud are unsolved, according to research by Which?, the consumer group. The Times - Subscription at source 24/9/2018 News Online spats stop police fighting crime Police are spending too much time on trivial social media rows rather than tackling burglary and serious crime, the new head of the Police Federation says. The Times - Subscription at source 24/9/2018 News «413641374138413941404141414241434144Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
