Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102537 total results. Showing results 8681 to 8700 «431432433434435436437438439Next ›Last » Man who was injured in weekend Hamilton police shooting died in hospital: SIU CANADA: Ontario’s police watchdog says a man who was critically injured in a police-involved shooting in Hamilton this weekend has died in hospital. Blue Line (Canada) 11/11/2024 News Garda numbers drop by 12% in Donegal, leading to calls for more Gardai REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A Donegal TD is calling for the recruitment of more gardai for the county, and also for more garda stations to be kept open at night. Highland Radio (Republic of Ireland) 11/11/2024 Audio, News Garda presence in Dublin similar to after last year’s riots ‘needed this Christmas’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda numbers similar to those which followed last year’s November riots must be visible in the city centre leading up to Christmas, Dublin businesses have said. Dublin Live (Republic of Ireland) 11/11/2024 News Donegal residents experiencing impact of falling garda numbers REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Frustration is building in Donegal communities over the drop in Garda numbers, according to Independent TD Thomas Pringle. Donegal Daily (Republic of Ireland) 11/11/2024 News The big FR debates: The human in the loop In the third in a series of five articles looking at the big debates in police use of facial recognition (FR), extracted from this year’s ‘Facing the future: The rise of facial recognition in policing’ report, Policing Insight’s James Sweetland explored human involvement in overseeing FR systems – often seen as an essential requirement for a trustworthy use of the technology, but does the human presence really reduce bias? Policing Insight - Subscription at source 11/11/2024 Analysis, Feature A study of police personnel wellbeing in England and Wales whilst working during the Covid-19 pandemic This paper presents the findings of a mixed-method study exploring the self-reported negative impact on wellbeing of working in policing in England and Wales during the Covid-19 pandemic. For the first time, findings relating to the wellbeing of UK police and police staff are presented from two different points in time during the pandemic period – the initial ‘lockdown phase’ (March 2020) and Autumn 2021 as the UK began to return to pre-pandemic social behaviours. A first study presents data collected via electronic survey, completed in June 2021 by more than 500 UK police officers and staff, exploring how they felt initially about the Covid-19 pandemic and how they felt later in 2021. For example, how it affected their work and how they dealt with the changes in working practices. A second study presents an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of 18 interviews capturing the individual ‘life experiences’ of UK police officers and staff working in variety of policing roles during the pandemic. Key themes identified include the negative effects of working at home and the worry of spreading the disease to loved ones. Recommendations are made for how police forces can better support the wellbeing of officers and staff during pandemic scenarios and increase resilience. For example, by quickly identifying those officers and staff most vulnerable to the disease and/or most anxious generally at the start of a pandemic, to plan for how appropriate support can be provided, and acknowledge that police staff feel most isolated when working from home. Policing and Society 11/11/2024 Research article The ethics of facial recognition in police practice: beyond the usual concerns Purpose: This paper aims to outline an ethical framework for the deployment of facial recognition technology (FRT) in policing practice and highlight the ethical significance of the facial image. Design/methodology/approach: This paper sets out an ethical approach to the practice of facial recognition deployment derived from Emmanuel Levinas’ Ethics of the Face. Ideas concerning alterity and the role of the face as a source of ethical obligation are used to establish the significance of responsibility and accountability in FRT usage. Findings: Reflecting on the ethics of the face suggests that facial recognition amplifies requirements for accountability and responsibility in comparison with other biometric techniques and requires stronger legal safeguards. Practical implications: This paper offers practical improvements through: improved process in applying FRT and changes to information management practice which treat the facial image with heightened accountability and traceability. Training is suggested which creates an understanding of the face and an improved approach to the information management of FRT data. Recommendations are made on selection of officers deployed in the field. Originality/value:Using Levinas’ concept of the face and ethical philosophy provides a unique and novel lens for characterizing the legal and ethical issues concerning FRT in police practice and results in new insights as to the productive use of FRT in public policing. Journal of Criminological Research Policy and Practice - Subscription at source 11/11/2024 Research article A tutorial on mixed methods research for policing scholars This paper offers a tutorial on mixed methods research (MMR) for policing scholars to highlight its potential, encourage its use, and inform best practices, with the aim to enhance the reputation of the field with respect to methodological rigor. We review the design and reporting standards for MMR and include examples from published policing research to showcase quality applications and identify areas for improvement. In this emerging and often misunderstood methodological paradigm, which consists of dynamic research designs and multiple interrelated components, it is crucial that authors follow best practices for design and reporting to ensure their studies meet the criteria for methodological rigor and improve future implementation of mixed methods in policing research. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles - Subscription at source 11/11/2024 Research article Minorities’ Perceptions and Anxieties About Policing During COVID-19 in Finland Many research studies have premised that ethnicity or minority status is one of the most striking factors producing apprehension or dissatisfaction with the police. This paper discusses African and Asian migrants’ perceptions and anxieties about policing during the COVID-19 period in Finland. Migrants often bring unique perceptions and anxieties that contribute to their vulnerability within the broader society. The findings in this study indicate that most of the respondents are concerned about the police based on their anxieties or perceptions influence certain attitudes towards the police, whether negative or positive. This paper argues that minorities often marginalised in societal hierarchies, perceive bias in police attitudes and behaviours, which they view as reflective of the broader Finnish policing ideology. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 11/11/2024 Research article Developments in cannabis enforcement practices and patterns associated with non-medical cannabis legalization policies: a basic literature/data review Non-medical cannabis control has recently shifted to legalization policies in multiple jurisdictions, including North America. In addition to improved public health and safety, legalization aims to advance other, including ‘social justice’ outcomes, e.g. as related to cannabis law enforcement. We identified and examined (10) available studies from North American jurisdictions specifically assessing developments or changes in cannabis-related enforcement practices and patterns from pre- to post-legalization contexts. While source data-related study approaches and policy settings are heterogeneous, essential results suggest that legalization policy implementation has been associated with mostly 1) substantive reductions in enforced cannabis (e.g. possession/use) offenses involving legal-age adults; 2) mixed – ranging from decreases to increases – developments regarding enforcement targeting (under-age) youth; 3) decreases in total but persistence of relative race-related enforcement disparities involving both adult and youth populations. These data imply at least partial legalization-related successes toward improved related ‘social justice’ aims in these respects, while key questions remain, specifically concerning systemic enforcement biases involving racial minorities and the criminalization of underage youth as vulnerable groups. These enforcement-related outcomes of cannabis legalization policies warrant continued monitoring and in-depth policy-analytical examination, while jurisdictions newly implementing legalization should pay particular attention to ‘social justice’ objectives. Journal of Crime and Justice 11/11/2024 Research article Allan govt facing first police walkout in 25 years over pay fight AUSTRALIA: The Allan government is facing its first police walkout in 25 years amid the worsening war over a new pay deal. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 11/11/2024 News NSW Police have been offered a massive pay rise. Some will take home nearly 40 per cent more AUSTRALIA: The state's 17,000 police officers have been offered the biggest pay rise in the NSW public sector and their union says the "generational" wage increase of up to 39 per cent over four years is the highest in three decades. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) - Subscription at source 11/11/2024 News Victoria Police hit ‘breaking point’ as industrial action ramps up AUSTRALIA: Police members in Victoria are preparing to walk off the job for the first time in 25 years as they fight for better pay and working conditions. Police Association Secretary Wayne Gatt said officers would stop work at the police academy along with a number of stations, including Broadmeadows, on Thursday. "Our members are struggling financially, and they are struggling at the workplace due to the pressure they're under," Gatt said in a statement. 9 News (Australia) 11/11/2024 News Experienced police recruits land in SA ready for a career with South Australia Police AUSTRALIA: South Australia Police (SAPOL) is proud to announce the arrival of the first group of experienced international and interstate police officers, who are being sworn in today. The result of an international and interstate recruitment campaign, these 15 officers, with a collective experience of over 123 years, will bolster frontline policing across South Australia. South Australia Police 11/11/2024 News Trusted data insights improve lives in Liverpool The city council has adopted a a sophisticated data platform to support its SAFE programme, writes Helena Zaum, chief commercial officer at Sentinel Partners UKAuthority.com 11/11/2024 News Artificial and human intelligence: Partners against crime With an unprecedented focus on Artificial Intelligence and its positive use in supporting policing operations and increasing productivity, it is vital to ensure that the potential is combined with human expertise in order to tackle society’s challenges and win public trust. This latest Guide provides an insight into how the ethical use of AI can help inform decision-making and enhance public safety. Policing Insight 11/11/2024 Advertisement, Feature NSW police officers offered pay rise of up to 39pc in ‘highest increase in last 30 years’ AUSTRALIA: Thousands of New South Wales Police officers could soon be in for a massive pay rise, with the police union claiming some could receive up to 39 per cent more in their pay packet over the next four years. ABC News (Australia) 11/11/2024 News Manslaughter trial begins for NSW Police officer accused of tasering 95-year-old Clare Nowland AUSTRALIA: A Supreme Court jury has heard a police officer charged with manslaughter said "bugger it" moments before tasering a 95-year-old woman in a nursing home. ABC News (Australia) 11/11/2024 News NSW police win pay rises of up to 40% in biggest wage increase in 30 years AUSTRALIA: Deal comes as Minns government remains mired in pay disputes with nurses and other public-sector unions. The Guardian 11/11/2024 News Police and researchers call for more training, understanding and legislation to tackle cuckooing With cuckooing – the exploitation of vulnerable people by drug gangs who take over their home – not currently classified by the Home Office as a specific crime, the true scale of the problem in the UK remains unclear; Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons spoke to North-West Regional County Lines Co-ordinator DI Adam Norton, and Intelligence Analyst and PhD candidate Ruth Lewin, about the nature of the crime, and what more can be done to identify and improve support for victims while also strengthening enforcement. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 11/11/2024 Analysis, Feature, Interview «431432433434435436437438439Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
