Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115640 total results. Showing results 82981 to 83000 «414641474148414941504151415241534154Next ›Last » Honest debate needed on future of drugs legislation As forces increasingly continue to move away from hauling people in possession of cannabis through the criminal justice system, the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) renews call for a fresh debate on prohibition of the class B drug. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 16/1/2020 News Smacking ban will be costly for Scottish police Senior officers at Police Scotland say the country’s impending smacking ban will have a “significant impact” on its finances. The Christian Institute 16/1/2020 News Watchdog launches investigation into police actions prior to death of Fife pensioner The Police Investigations & Review Commissioner (PIRC) has launched an investigation into police actions prior to the death of elderly woman in Fife last year. Fife Today 16/1/2020 News Crime commissioner candidate pledges to cancel fire and police service merger A candidate in the running to become the county's crime commissioner has pledged to scrap a merger between West Mercia Police and Shropshire's fire service if he wins. Shropshire Star 16/1/2020 News Police recruitment: A radical rethink is needed to improve diversity in the police service The major influx of new recruits into policing is a perfect opportunity to improve BAME representation in the police service, but Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands Police Waheed Saleem argues it will require a fundamental overhaul of the service's approach to recruitment. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 16/1/2020 Opinion Mobile fingerprint identification increases public safety and police effectiveness Several UK forces have begun to adopt mobile biometric fingerprinting ID devices. In the United States, FBI field officers already carry these devices as a standard part of their kit. Eleanor Benson of Integrated Biometrics (IB) explains the benefits of the technology to policing and the public. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 16/1/2020 Opinion Memory Reconsolidation Therapy For Police Officers With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Police officers are frequently exposed to traumatic events and therefore are at elevated risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions. While evidence-based treatments for PTSD such as prolonged exposure therapy demonstrate effectiveness, residual symptoms and relapse remain problematic outcomes. Improvements in outcomes may be enhanced by modifying psychotherapy processes based upon recent neuroscientific findings. The present study explored incorporating memory reconsolidation principles into evidence-based exposure therapy for PTSD to create memory reconsolidation therapy (MRT). MRT incorporates memory recall followed by a wait period to make memories liable for modification. Using a case series design, three police officers diagnosed with PTSD participated in a maximum of twelve 90-min sessions of MRT and recorded weekly self-report measures of trauma symptoms and psychological distress. Results indicated participants experienced significantly reduced psychological distress with gains maintained over a 3-month follow-up. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Registration at source 16/1/2020 Research article Drug Testing on Arrest–who Benefits? Drugs and crime are linked and diversion from the criminal justice system into drug treatment is a well-established policy response. The point of arrest is a pivotal moment to initiate a drug-specific intervention. This paper assesses the impact of the introduction of drug testing on arrest (DToA) into a low crime area in England. Our mixed methods study analysed performance data collected by the National Drug Treatment Monitoring/Drug Test Recorder datasets and feedback from a series of semi-structured interviews with both clients and professionals. Health and Justice 16/1/2020 Research article Open to Interpretation: Confronting the Challenges of Understanding the Current State of Body-Worn Camera Research In only five years, both the implementation of police body-worn cameras (BWCs) and the evidence base evaluating the technology has diffused at a breakneck pace. As the number of studies has increased, so too has the uncertainty surrounding BWCs and their impact on various outcomes. In this commentary, we bring together the differing viewpoints on the five existing summaries of the BWC literature, highlight the key sources of contention, and make recommendations for BWC scholars and consumers moving forward. American Journal of Criminal Justice - Registration at source 16/1/2020 Research article Knife possession offences in England and Wales reach record high The number of people cautioned or convicted for carrying knives in England and Wales has reached record levels, Ministry of Justice data shows. BBC 16/1/2020 News UK knife crime at 10-year high – as Prime Minister demands action Data reveals police-recorded offences involving a knife or sharp instrument hit record in year to June, up seven per cent on the previous 12 months Birmingham Live 16/1/2020 News Judge dismisses megaphone ‘assault’ case involving Met officers Using a megaphone in close proximity to officers policing a demonstration does not amount to assault, a judge has ruled today. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/1/2020 News Prince Andrew ‘to lose armed police protection in major security downgrade’ According to the Evening Standard, the Home Office has recommended that the Duke of York's security is downgraded after he was forced to step back from public duties because of his role in Jeffrey Epstein scandal Mirror 16/1/2020 News Police to launch cyber security certification scheme The digital arm of the UK police force plans to certify security companies for the benefit of startups IT PRO 16/1/2020 News PIRC finds use of taser justified The use of a taser by an Police Scotland officer was deemed justified in a PIRC (Police Investigations and Review Commissioner) investigation into the incident after he discharged his taser at an aggressive man who threw a TV at officers. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/1/2020 News IOPC finds no issue with pursuit which ended in fatal crash An investigation by the IOPC into a crash in which two women died in Womenswold concluded that a police pursuit beforehand was carried out appropriately. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/1/2020 News Chief Constable Bill Skelly continues to fight CoP on degrees Lincolnshire chief says he will not implement the College of Policing's requirement that all new officers hold a degree as CoP extends its deadline for forces to June 2022. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 16/1/2020 News State of Fire and Rescue: The Annual Assessment of Fire and Rescue Services in England 2019 In 2018/19, HMICFRS carried out the first assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of England’s fire and rescue services in more than a decade. This report draws on findings from inspections in the 45 fire and rescue services in England, to provide an overall view of the state of the fire and rescue sector. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 16/1/2020 Report Chief Inspector calls for ‘significant reforms’ across fire and rescue services in England In his first annual assessment of fire and rescue services in England, Her Majesty’s Chief inspector of Fire and Rescue Services Sir Thomas Winsor acknowledges the strong commitment from firefighters to protect the communities they serve. The sector’s greatest strength is in how it responds to emergencies, with demonstration of a number of life-saving initiatives and a strong health and safety culture. However, the fire and rescue sector needs significant reform in several areas. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 16/1/2020 News UK police face spotlight for covering up gang’s sex abuse of thousands of underage girls Crimes against victims targeted through care homes were ignored by the police and social workers. Life Site 16/1/2020 Feature, Opinion «414641474148414941504151415241534154Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
