Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104893 total results. Showing results 8621 to 8640 «428429430431432433434435436Next ›Last » Overburdened and undervalued: inside the world of modern detectives The world of detective work has long been romanticised as one of intrigue and intellect, where officers use their knowledge and skills to untangle webs of deceit to deliver justice for victims. Yet, our research reveals that today behind this façade, lies a profession grappling with significant challenges. By interviewing detectives and investigators from five police forces in England and Wales, our research sheds light on the realities of modern investigative work and the systemic hurdles faced by investigators. The Police Foundation 13/1/2025 Feature, Opinion College of Policing Deputy CEO Jo Noakes: Promotion reform is ‘potentially bigger’ than degree entry College of Policing interim Deputy CEO Jo Noakes tells Policing Insight’s Ian Weinfass about possible major changes to the promotion process for sergeants and inspectors in England and Wales, and why the “emotive” and “personal” issue of workforce reform needs to be carefully handled. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 13/1/2025 Analysis, Feature, Interview More small and “radical” motorcycle gangs in the Netherlands, police say NETHERLANDS: Since the Netherlands banned larger outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMGs) like Hells Angels, Satudarah, and No Surrender, the number of smaller clubs has risen steadily. The Netherlands now counts 84 small outlaw motorcycle gangs and they are often more radical than the old clubs, NOS reports based on a new police report. Some of the new clubs were founded by members of banned motorcycle gangs. Their member numbers range from a handful to several dozen people. Many members have a criminal past. NL Times (Netherlands) 13/1/2025 News One Australian police force receives ‘over 100’ applications from gardaí, though few make move REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Efforts by police forces of Western Australia and South Australia to recruit Garda members appear to have yielded very few results in recent years The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 13/1/2025 News Most grooming gang offences carried out by white men NPCC says The NPCC said the data, collated in this way for the first time, will now be used to inform the training of new officers and help chiefs at a “force-based level”. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 13/1/2025 News Off-duty PC killed helping crash ‘epitomises best of British policing’ Chief Constable Tim Forber (pictured) pays tribute to PC Rosie Prior who was off duty when she stopped to help people involved in an RTC. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 13/1/2025 News Officer dismissed for sending and receiving offensive WhatsApp messages An officer has been dismissed after a misconduct hearing found he sent and received offensive WhatsApp messages over a number of years, many of them pornographic. Police Professional 13/1/2025 News Met BPA head to appeal misconduct panel decision of immediate dismissal Inspector Ehikioya said he was “dismayed” by the decision for him to be dismissed after “three decades of dedicated policing service”. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 13/1/2025 News PNLD continues to support police forces in the everchanging criminal law landscape PNLD has been providing a legal database and other legal services to the 43 Home Office police forces in England and Wales and the British Transport Police for 30 years. This provides officers and staff the chance to register for free access to PNLD by simply using their police email address. Policing Insight 13/1/2025 Advertisement, Feature GMP’s new approach to registered sex offender investigations achieves 90% solved outcome rate The UK’s first team dedicated to investigating crimes committed by registered sex offenders, launched by Greater Manchester Police initially as a pilot project more than two years ago, has now hit a 90% solved outcome rate for investigations, and has become a permanent part of the force structure, as unit head DI Marc Baker told Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 13/1/2025 Feature, Innovation, Interview Trial of handheld knife-detecting wands rolled out to Tasmania Police officers statewide AUSTRALIA: More Tasmania Police officers will be able to search people for weapons in public places under new legislation, as the trial of hand-held metal detection wands is extended statewide. Pulse Tasmania (Australia) 13/1/2025 News Most violent or sexual offences went unsolved in UK crime hotspots last year Exclusive: About 89% of such crimes closed without a suspect being caught or charged in the year to June 2024 The Guardian 13/1/2025 News Leaked email from Victoria Police senior officer to Chief Commissioner Shane Patton reveals rising tensions over long-running pay dispute AUSTRALIA: The Victoria Police Association has been fighting for a six per cent pay increase annually over four years for more than 18 months. 7 News (Australia) 13/1/2025 News Consultation deadline extended on policing plan for Cork county REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The consultation is by means of a short survey, where members of the public are invited to make submissions based on their safety concerns and areas which they would like to see prioritised by An Garda Síochána and chief superintendent Vincent O’Sullivan for this year. Echo Live (Republic of Ireland) 13/1/2025 News Garda Commissioner gives approval for ‘chronically needed’ CCTV in New Ross REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: New Ross Municipal District Council has been given the green light to proceed with their plans for CCTV around the district by the Garda Commissioner. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 13/1/2025 News Positive police results decrease robberies by 38%. ‘The work led by the local neighbourhood teams has helped reduce robbery in the area which means less victims of crime.’ The Havering Daily 13/1/2025 News Tory police cuts are only part of the ongoing crisis affecting victims of crime Austerity affected courts, prisons and public services while rates of poverty surged, creating the conditions for more crime The Guardian 13/1/2025 Analysis, Feature In context: Glasgow’s safer drug consumption room The facility, located on Hunter Street in Glasgow, will allow people to consume illegal drugs such as heroin under medical supervision. Holyrood Magazine 13/1/2025 Feature Football-focused PCC scheme helps kick out negative behaviour A sports programme backed by the Cleveland Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has given a boy from Middlesbrough called Layton a sense of pride and belonging. Emergency Services Times 13/1/2025 News Government promises more support for victims of anti-social behaviour Victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB) are to get better information and access to support under new plans announced by the government. Emergency Services Times 13/1/2025 News «428429430431432433434435436Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
