Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115122 total results. Showing results 8321 to 8340 «413414415416417418419420421Next ›Last » University to close down forensics department Students at a university studying for a masters in forensic investigation have been "left in limbo" after being told the course will not be available next year. One student at Cranfield University in Bedfordshire, who wishes to remain anonymous, said the amount of modules on offer this year had also been reduced. BBC 9/10/2025 News Gross misconduct proven for former Wiltshire Police researcher who failed to examine Clare’s Law applications A former Wiltshire Police staff member who put women at risk of domestic abuse by failing to examine Clare's Law applications has been barred from policing following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Following a disciplinary hearing, a panel at Devizes Police HQ ruled yesterday (8 October) that Gavin Hudson would have been dismissed without notice for gross misconduct had he not resigned from the force. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 9/10/2025 News What do the experiences of victims and survivors of police-perpetrated domestic abuse tell us about the police response to such abuse? In March 2020, the Centre for Women's Justice (CWJ) submitted a police super-complaint on police-perpetrated domestic abuse (PPDA), bringing the issue of police perpetrators to the fore one year before the murder of Sarah Everard. Since then, CWJ has been approached by more than 200 victim–survivors and has taken detailed accounts of many of their experiences. In September 2024, CWJ published a report, based on these accounts, addressing whether anything has really changed in the policing of PPDA. This article discusses the key findings from this research and CWJ's recommendations for change. The key findings discussed relate to: (a) minimisation of offending and poor understanding of controlling or coercive behaviour; (b) counter-allegations and criminalisation of victim–survivors; (c) repeat allegations; (d) missed safeguarding opportunities; (e) problems with PPDA in family proceedings; (f) loss of victim–survivor confidence and lack of investigative independence; and (g) poor support for victim–survivors who are themselves police officers or employees. CWJ is a legal charity and campaigning organisation. Its research is based on telephone interviews and questionnaires with women who have contacted the organisation unsolicited. Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and quality of the data collected, CWJ is an organisation of lawyers, paralegals and volunteers. The research has been conducted from that perspective and may differ in its aims and methodology from academic research. International Journal of Police Science & Management - Subscription at source 9/10/2025 Research article Public Safety minister says he wants to push through refined warrantless powers to help police CANADA: Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree has said he is not abandoning a provision in the original strong-borders bill giving the police and spy agency... The Globe and Mail (Canada) - Subscription at source 9/10/2025 News IIO report says duty of care not met for 21-year-old who died in Williams Lake, B.C., RCMP cell CANADA: Surrance Myers's death part of a 'concerning trend,' investigator says. Three years after a 21-year-old Indigenous man died in an RCMP holding cell in Williams Lake, B.C., an Independent Investigations Office (IIO) report has concluded a duty of care for the man was not met, after he suffered a medical incident in custody and fell to a concrete floor. CBC News (Canada) 9/10/2025 News Waterloo Regional Police Service Joins the 30 Forward Pledge CANADA: On October 9, 2025, the Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) joined the 30 Forward Pledge, an international initiative dedicated to building a more inclusive future that focuses on recruiting and retaining women. Derived from the global 30x30 Pledge, which commits to increasing women's representation by 30% in organizations by 2030, the 30 Forward Pledge looks beyond the next five years. It is tailored for Canadian police services that value a fair and inclusive workforce that better reflects the communities they serve. Waterloo Regional Police (Canada) 9/10/2025 News Don’t cut police staff to boost officer numbers, says UNISON Christina McAnea gives keynote speech to national Police, Probation and CAFCASS conference UNISON 9/10/2025 News Former police staff member whose safeguarding failures put women at risk guilty of gross misconduct A former Wiltshire Police member of police staff who put women at continued risk of domestic abuse by failing to examine Clare’s Law applications would have been dismissed for gross misconduct had he not resigned. Police Professional 9/10/2025 News Ten officers to face fast-tracked disciplinary proceedings over conduct at Charing Cross police station Ten officers will face accelerated misconduct hearings over their behaviour at Charing Cross police station in central London following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) Police Professional 9/10/2025 News Fears of ‘surveillance state’, as police regain right to photograph public, retain images NEW ZEALAND: A privacy expert says New Zealand could be become a "surveillance state", as the government plans to give back the right for police to collect intelligence in public places. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 9/10/2025 News Gross misconduct proven against ex-Warwickshire detective who formed inappropriate relationship A former Warwickshire Police officer who had an inappropriate relationship with a vulnerable woman he met through work, would have been dismissed had he not resigned. BBC 9/10/2025 News Victorian magistrates still encouraged to release underage offenders on bail ‘where possible’ despite crime crackdown AUSTRALIA: An official guide for judges and magistrates in Victoria is still encouraging them to release underage offenders on bail where possible, despite a tranche of bail reforms introduced to combat youth crime. 9 News (Australia) 9/10/2025 News Advocates mixed on plans to bolster undercover police powers to share child abuse material AUSTRALIA: A parliamentary committee has endorsed proposed laws that would bolster Australian Federal Police powers to share child sex abuse material as part of undercover investigations. Child safety advocates say the changes are needed, but may be "difficult to fathom". ABC News (Australia) 9/10/2025 News Child sexual abuse victims must be protected in laws to see AFP share material to catch perpetrators, campaigners say AUSTRALIA: Bravehearts supports plan involving Australian federal police but cautions that consent, transparency and proper safeguards are often overlooked. Child protection campaigners Bravehearts say the rights of victims must be protected in a plan to give federal law enforcement agencies legal protections to possess and share child sexual abuse material to target criminals online. The Guardian 9/10/2025 News Ex-PC assaulted colleague ‘as a joke’, court told An on-duty police constable sexually assaulted a woman by "back-handing" her in her private parts and later claimed his actions were intended as a joke, a court has heard. BBC 9/10/2025 News Ten Charing Cross officers set for accelerated misconduct hearings Sir Mark Rowley, the Met commissioner, said he had requested the early consideration of the hearings, which means the proceedings will take place by the end of the month. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/10/2025 News Eyewitness: policing protest after the Manchester synagogue attack Chris Hobbs observes another tricky public order operation in the capital following last week's terrible events. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/10/2025 Feature Comment: we don’t underestimate the impact long inquiries have on officers Rachel Watson, Director General of the IOPC, explains the thinking behind the shake-up of the organisation's operating model and training, including a commitment to consider officer welfare during prolonged investigations. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/10/2025 Feature Halton police create province’s first IPV Offender Management Unit CANADA: The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has established a permanent, full-time Offender Management Unit (OMU) within its Intimate Partner Violence Unit (IPVU), making it the first of its kind in Ontario. Blue Line (Canada) 9/10/2025 News Police funding must change PCC urges government The government needs to "change the way forces are funded", Lincolnshire's Police and Crime Commissioner has said. BBC 9/10/2025 News «413414415416417418419420421Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
