Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115123 total results. Showing results 8461 to 8480 «420421422423424425426427428Next ›Last » Officer’s belief that prison break gangster was armed was unreasonable, hearing told Police marksman faces misconduct charge a decade after fatally shooting Jermaine Baker, 28 The Telegraph - Subscription at source 6/10/2025 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. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 6/10/2025 News People claim London crime is rising because it suits them, Met commander says Nigel Farage and right-wing commentators seek to portray capital as ‘lawless’ despite evidence to the contrary The Guardian 6/10/2025 News Sir Andy Cooke has confirmed he will leave office next year Today, Sir Andy Cooke QPM DL has announced he will be leaving his role as His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services in March 2026. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 6/10/2025 News Garda charged with perverting the course of justice REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Court asked to impose reporting restrictions by defence counsel, that client subject to threats from gang member. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 6/10/2025 News New Taser 10 guidance and training New standards and training are available as a new advanced model of taser is approved College of Policing 6/10/2025 News Review of garda allocation for Wicklow sought as chief superintendent called on to act REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: District councillors in Greystones have agreed to write to the superintendent at Greystones Garda Station to express their concerns about the recent officer allocation. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 6/10/2025 News Police stop and search powers to be widened under Tory pledge Chris Philp proposes dropping current restrictions to target of 2,000 crime ‘hotspots’ The Telegraph - Subscription at source 6/10/2025 News When the pendulum swings the other way: Rethinking police use of force Use of force is a fundamental yet highly controversial aspect of policing. While it is a necessary tool for the police to control crime and apprehend suspects, the misuse of force – whether excessive, unnecessary, or unlawful – undermines public trust and the legitimacy of the police. Moreover, when force is disproportionately used toward certain groups or ethnicities, it becomes a significant source of social injustice. This blog presents police use of force and its consequences and discusses that future research should focus on an emerging concern: reluctance to use force when necessary. BSC Policing Network 6/10/2025 Analysis, Feature What Rowley hasn’t yet got right at the Met Charing Cross again. For the second time in three years the police station in the heart of London’s West End is at the centre of a misconduct scandal which raises searching questions about leadership, supervision and culture in the Metropolitan Police. DannyShaw.net 6/10/2025 Feature, Opinion Peel police launch retooled unit to respond to hate-motivated crimes and better support victims CANADA: Peel police have launched a retooled unit that will provide a more “culturally responsive,” way of addressing hate-motived occurrences. Toronto Star (Canada) 6/10/2025 News 47 VPD officers made over $100K in OT last year — and one banked $239K, FOI data shows CANADA: Concerns about lack of oversight in force as figures show large increase in OT pay. CBC News has learned that a single Vancouver police sergeant was paid $239,258 in overtime alone last year, on top of their base pay of up to $158,000. The figure comes from a freedom of information request filed with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), which shows a three-year trend of an increase in officers making double or more of their regular salary by working extra hours, all while the force goes millions of dollars over budget. CBC News (Canada) 6/10/2025 News Officer for journalist safety now in every UK police force to promote media freedom Journalists now have a dedicated point of contact in every police force in the UK to get support when faced with abuse and threats of violence Department for Digital Culture Media & Sport 6/10/2025 News Met marksman who shot Jermaine Baker ‘thought he had a gun’ The officer, identified only as W80, faces a misconduct panel a decade after the shooting incident, which has already been the subject of a public inquiry The Times - Subscription at source 6/10/2025 News People Before Profit allege Garda ‘brutality’ against pro-Palestine protesters REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: ‘Multiple head injuries and broken wrist’ among injuries suffered on Saturday, activists say The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 6/10/2025 News Devon and Alberta RCMP launch pilot project to test regional policing model CANADA: The Town of Devon and the Alberta RCMP have initiated a one-year pilot project to explore a new regional approach to policing. The initiative aims to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and ensure long-term stability for local law enforcement. Blue Line (Canada) 6/10/2025 News Every UK force to have dedicated journalist safety officer Known as a journalist safety liaison officer (JSLO), the post will be a dedicated point of contact for reporters when they face abuse and threats of violence, the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/10/2025 News Expired training is stopping hundreds of officers from being redeployed Around one in 20 police officers from throughout Scotland are unable to be redeployed as a result of their safety training having expired, the figures released by the authorities reveal. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/10/2025 News Misconduct case into officer W80 commences The two-week misconduct hearing comes nearly 10 years after Mr Baker died, after years of legal battles around the case. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/10/2025 News Modern slavery costing police forces a staggering £210m, says new report Modern slavery has a socio-economic impact on the UK of up to £60 billion – a staggering economic drain equal to two per cent of the country’s GDP, according to a new report. Police Professional 6/10/2025 News «420421422423424425426427428Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
