Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103185 total results. Showing results 85441 to 85460 «426942704271427242734274427542764277Next ›Last » Forensic Analysis of Unknown Materials: A Different Vision of Questioned Documents One of the biggest challenges in forensic analysis is the correct identification of unknown materials found in a crime scene or crime scene related. Forensic document analysis comprises the characterization, identification and differentiation of various materials such as inks, paper, glues, coatings, laminates, waxes, among others for which it is necessary to use advanced analytical methodologies. In the present study, some unknown materials were correctly identified and characterized using techniques such as Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (SEM / EDX) and High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), as well as the analysis of morphology and other physical and chemical characteristics inherent to the suspicious material under study. Based on some case studies, the significant contribution of this kind of identification to the criminal investigation will be demonstrated. European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin 1/6/2018 Research article Eupol Afghanistan: Civilian Policing in A War Environment EUPOL Afghanistan was established in 2007 as a non-executive Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP) civilian mission, and came to an end in December 2016. Its primary objective was to strengthen the Afghan National Police (ANP) in the domain of civilian policing. EUPOL did contribute to the reform of the ANP, which was one condition for Afghanistan’s long-term stability. At the EU level, the Mission contributed to shaping the current civilian CSDP – and the EU is today better equipped to plan and run civilian missions. Yet the nature and scale of the challenges that EUPOL faced were huge, and the Mission was not designed and resourced to effectively tackle those challenges. Most specifically, the fact that the Mission focused on civilian policing (and ‘community policing’) while most of the ANP was involved in counter-insurgency operations – and was therefore going through a process of militarisation – was a recurrent problem. European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin 1/6/2018 Research article Local Ownership and Community Oriented Policing: the Case of Kosovo This article provides an overview of the history and the current state of affairs of community-oriented policing (COP) in Kosovo. Based on qualitative research in this country, the focus is on local ownership and the challenges posed by local culture to the implementation of COP in communities. From the beginning, COP in Kosovo was strongly related to peacebuilding and police reform efforts of the international community. After the war in 1999, UNMIK introduced COP strategies using a top-down approach, allowing very little local ownership and public involvement in the process. After 2004, UNMIK began to retreat and transfer more and more responsibilities to the Kosovo government. Different COP forums, like Community Safety Action Teams Programs (CSATs), Local Public Safety Community Councils (LPSCs) and Municipal Community and Safety Councils (MCSCs), were introduced. After independence in 2008, the EU took over from the UN and emphasized approaches focussing on local ownership while at the same time pushing heavily for reforms in the police sector. The outcomes of these efforts had limited success, while numerous challenges are still ahead. European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin 1/6/2018 Research article Political Change, Organisational Fluidity and Police Training: The South African Case The establishment and evolution of a constitutional democracy held considerable implications for police training in South Africa. The historical record at our disposal indicates that since 1992 police training has been a topic of debate around which a wide range of practical interventions aimed at the restructuring of police training have been forthcoming. The South African case study allows us to reflect on how the fortunes of police training – its philosophy, methodology and logistics – have been shaped by a complex mix of factors relating to structural realities, political developments and organisational changes. This paper tracks the momentum for reform of police training which existed as the new constitutional rechtstaat came into being and the kinds of mechanisms which played a key role in creating a new vision for police training and translating that vision into practice. The focus then shifts to a consideration of the internal and external influences which have diluted the momentum for change. The paper concludes by reflecting on the latest round of conversations in which the need for reforming the processes of selection, recruitment, training and deployment of police recruits are identified. European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin 1/6/2018 Research article Female Leaders in A Male Organisation: An Empirical Analysis of Leader Prototypicality, Power and Gender in the German Police Female leaders defy not only leader stereotypes, which typically call for powerful “great men”, but they also find themselves at odds with an organisation specific leader prototype. In the case of the police this prototype should be particularly male and powerful. The present paper explores the impact of gender on the perception of leader prototypicality and power in the police. In a pre-study, we first question 34 high-ranking police leaders on their views on prototypical leader traits within the police. Based on these findings, we then compare female and male police officers’ perceptions of prototypical leaders and displayed power. Our data gained from 106 male and 34 female officers indicate that the main effect of women trusting and endorsing leaders more than their male colleagues is driven by a significant gender difference in the attitudes towards non-prototypical and highly power displaying leaders. Prototypical and low power leaders were trusted and endorsed equally by both genders. We discuss the implications for aspiring and existing female leaders in a male-dominated domain such as the police, and highlight leader prototypicality and power as new venues for gender research within organisations. European Law Enforcement Research Bulletin 1/6/2018 Research article Police FARCE! Shocking number of unsolved UK crimes REVEALED as Tories promise support A SHOCKING number of unsolved crimes in the UK between 2015 and 2017 was revealed in recent analysis uncovering which British regions are lacking the necessary justice. Express 1/6/2018 News Police need millions to beef up IT Poor technology at Police Scotland is giving the “bad guys” an edge and investment of about £200 million is needed, David Page, deputy chief officer, has told the Scottish Police Authority board. The Times - Subscription at source 1/6/2018 News Police Scotland says it needs £200m boost to match criminal IT The “bad guys” have the edge over Police Scotland as the single force’s digital capacity falls behind, it is claimed. The National 1/6/2018 News I suffered racist and sexist bullying for being Swedish, says policewoman A police officer who claims that she was racially and sexually discriminated against for being a Swedish woman is suing Scotland Yard. The Times - Subscription at source 1/6/2018 News Met refuses to disclose expenses in Operation Midland abuse inquiry Scotland Yard has cited risks to international relations to avoid disclosing the expenses of officers who travelled to Australia during the investigation of an alleged VIP sexual abuse ring. The Times - Subscription at source 1/6/2018 News Amnesty for terrorists or police ‘would be monstrous injustice’ The UK Government is consulting on measures to address the toxic legacy of thousands of unresolved conflict killings and injuries. Belfast Telegraph 31/5/2018 News Ageing technology giving criminals edge over Police Scotland Police Scotland’s ailing IT infrastructure is giving criminals “an edge,” it has been warned. The Scotsman 31/5/2018 News Police to be equipped with 100 more tasers Kent's Chief Constable has announced he will arm around 100 more police officers with tasers following concerns over the safety of frontline staff. Kent Online 31/5/2018 News Wiltshire police warn of drug gangs targeting young children Wiltshire Police say drug dealers from big cities are setting up phone lines to take drug orders from rural towns and villages across our region, and then send in the drugs. ITV News 31/5/2018 News Northern Ireland police demand extra resources for post-Brexit Northern Ireland’s police will ask the British government for hundreds more officers to help secure the province’s border with Ireland after Britain leaves the European Union, a senior police official said on Thursday. Reuters 31/5/2018 News Police ask for more resources ahead of Brexit Police in Northern Ireland are to ask the government to fund the recruitment of up to 400 additional officers for operations along the border after Brexit. BBC 31/5/2018 News Suspected criminals have their expensive trainers confiscated and are forced to walk home in ’embarrassing’ £5 black plimsolls Police are taking a hard line on drug dealers - by confiscating their expensive trainers and forcing them to walk home in black plimsolls worth £5. Mail Online 31/5/2018 News Brexit: Northern Irish police ask for more funds to protect border Police federation calls for recruitment of hundreds of officers amid terrorism fears The Guardian 31/5/2018 News Mindset challenge: Is it wants to but can’t, or can do but won’t? Do you have a fixed mindset? In our continuing series of articles aimed at supporting you in the workplace, Jonathan Rees, owner of Momoho and an expert in developing high-performing teams in the bluelight sector, looks at how mindset influences you and your team's performance. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 31/5/2018 Opinion Custody visiting in police stations a ‘waste of time’ Former custody visitor Dr John Kendall tells Police Oracle why the scheme is flawed on many levels. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/5/2018 Feature, Opinion «426942704271427242734274427542764277Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
