Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115123 total results. Showing results 8401 to 8420 «417418419420421422423424425Next ›Last » Hundreds of court cases potentially compromised amid Victoria Police investigation AUSTRALIA: Police have arrested a digital forensics officer based in Bendigo, sparking fears hundreds of cases he worked on have been compromised. ABC News (Australia) 8/10/2025 News Innovation required to tackle serious and organised crime With serious and organised crime recognised by Europol as one of the greatest security threats currently facing the EU, Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at the latest funding opportunities for police forces across the continent including the UK, as well as New Zealand and Canada, to develop projects seeking to improve the intelligence picture and the “enhanced prevention, detection and deterrence” of organised crime. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/10/2025 Feature, Innovation West Mercia Police expands electric vehicle fleet in cost-saving drive West Mercia Police has added 35 new electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet, marking a significant step in its drive to cut costs and reduce carbon emissions. Emergency Services Times 8/10/2025 News Princess Royal opens Dorset Police’s new sustainable headquarters Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened Dorset Police’s new flagship headquarters in Winfrith, marking a historic milestone for the force. Emergency Services Times 8/10/2025 News Northamptonshire Police honours retired dogs with new roll of service The dedication and bravery of Northamptonshire Police’s canine recruits have been formally recognised with the unveiling of a new roll of honour for retired police dogs (PDs). Emergency Services Times 8/10/2025 News Maximising your membership: Justice and Emergency Services Programme September 2025 In partnership with TechUK, Policing TV are pleased to republish this extract from their recent webinar covering how to maximise TechUK membership. The introduction from Ella Gago-Brookes, Junior Programme manager, provides an overview of the Justice and Emergency Services program at Tech UK, detailing its structure, strategic priorities, and engagement opportunities. PolicingTV 8/10/2025 Feature, Video Police officer suspended after Panorama programme A Gloucestershire police officer has been suspended pending a misconduct investigation after appearing in a BBC Panorama investigation that exposed racism and misogyny at Charing Cross Police Station in London. BBC 7/10/2025 News City of London Police warns of surge in payment diversion fraud targeting property transactions City of London Police and Action Fraud are urging the public to remain vigilant following a rise in payment diversion fraud – commonly known as conveyancing fraud. Police Professional 7/10/2025 News Former anti-corruption officer denies misconduct A former anti-corruption police officer denied allegations of gross misconduct and abusing his position for sexual purposes, a hearing was told. BBC 7/10/2025 News Europe’s ‘Wild West’ of facial recognition testing spurs call for responsible AI oversight A peer-reviewed study published in Data & Policy by legal scholar Karen Yeung of the University of Birmingham, and Wenlong Li of Zhejiang University, warns that the testing of AI systems “in the wild” remains a largely ungoverned frontier – a “wild west” where police experiments with live facial recognition have repeatedly breached ethical and legal boundaries. BiometricUpdate.com 7/10/2025 News Use of force by garda against pro-Palestine protesters at Port Tunnel ‘disproportionate’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) condemns the wholly disproportionate use of force by An Garda Síochána at a Dublin protest opposing genocide in Palestine on Saturday, October 4th. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 7/10/2025 News Cheshire police station is first in UK to achieve Passivhaus accreditation A new Cheshire police station in Wilmslow is leading the way as one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable buildings in the country. Police Professional 7/10/2025 News Garda overtime budget increased by €19m to plug gaps in street policing REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Three new aircraft also confirmed, but doubts hang over pledge to recruit 1,000 new officers. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 7/10/2025 News IOPC bolsters investigations ranks in major transformation project The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is bolstering its investigations units across England and Wales as part of a major transformation project. Police Professional 7/10/2025 News Covering up racist or antisemitic graffiti too fast can impede investigations, police warn CANADA: Winnipeg police are asking people not to cover up hateful graffiti until officers investigate CBC News (Canada) 7/10/2025 News The prevention of online romance scams using a crime script analysis from the victim’s perspective The escalating menace of online romance scams (ORS), exploiting human vulnerabilities and trust through social engineering, necessitates robust preventive strategies. This study pioneers the development of victim script, utilizing Crime Script Analysis to map the decision-making process of victims and highlight potential intervention points for preventing scams. Drawing from a prior comprehensive data set of verified victim testimonials, the research articulates a detailed victim script encompassing the entire trajectory of ORS—from initial encounters on digital platforms to the culmination of financial exploitation. By examining the correspondence between offender tactics and victim responses, this study identifies critical stages where interventions could effectively thwart scammers’ strategies. The findings advocate for enhanced awareness programs, rigorous platform security measures, and the empowerment of potential victims through educational outreach, aiming to curtail the financial and emotional damage inflicted by ORS. International Review of Victimology 7/10/2025 Research article VR police scenarios: Real training or just games? USA: Your pulse is pounding. The world goes quiet except for the deafening crack of gunfire. Your eyes lock onto the figure ahead, and suddenly nothing else exists. No partner at your side, no radio in your ear, no awareness of the scene around you. In hindsight, it’s easy to recognize tunnel vision. In the moment, breaking out of it is nearly impossible. Police Research Hub (USA) 7/10/2025 Analysis, Feature Safety, belonging and esteem Women in policing face all the same issues as men – and more 1919 Magazine 7/10/2025 Feature, Opinion Rise in drivers caught behind wheel of dodgy cars The number of people caught driving defective vehicles is soaring, with tighter household budgets partly to blame 1919 Magazine 7/10/2025 News Mystery new drugs having ‘catastrophic’ effect on prisoners Some synthetic drugs used in jails cannot be identified. Mystery new drugs in prisons are having a “catastrophic” impact on prisoners, Scotland’s Justice Secretary has said. 1919 Magazine 7/10/2025 News «417418419420421422423424425Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
