Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102533 total results. Showing results 8721 to 8740 «433434435436437438439440441Next ›Last » Children taken away from parents due to misreporting of drug tests, say experts Process for interpreting hair-strand tests can be misleading and carries a risk of racial bias, according to campaigners in England and Wales The Guardian 9/11/2024 News Kent PCC calls for police funding review Kent’s police and crime commissioner is seeking an urgent review of the way police funding is allocated following October's Budget. BBC 9/11/2024 News Met Police gun cop cleared of murdering gangster Chris Kaba will be promoted when he returns to work The armed officer cleared of murdering gangster Chris Kaba is being promoted. Martyn Blake, 40, will become an inspector. The Sun 9/11/2024 News Theory Development and Crime Prevention Insights From the NCVS The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) has furnished U.S. crime statistics and high quality data for theory development and policy insights for over 50 years. This article highlights few of these achievements drawing on the development of criminological thinking with regard to measurement, and explanation of victimization and its concentration on a small minority of the population. It overviews lifestyle and the more encompassing environmental criminology theory for victimization, and explanations of multiple victimization, and the international crime drop that relied on NCVS data. Selected crime prevention insight and few recommendations for future research conclude the article. Journal of Contemporary Criminal Justice 9/11/2024 Research article Recorded Justice or Procedural Justice? A Randomized Controlled Experiment of the Influence of Body Worn Cameras and Officer Behavior on Citizen Attitudes We implement cluster randomization to test the impact of procedurally just and unjust police behavior during a hypothetical traffic stop (versus procedurally neutral behavior), in addition to the impact of BWC notification (versus BWC absence). The findings from post-vignette surveys administered to a random sample of 750 respondents indicate procedural justice has a pronounced effect on citizens’ perceptions of the officer’s behavior, their attitudes about the encounter, and their general views about police and the law within the context of the vignette. BWC neither improved nor worsened attitudes, nor did it buffer the impact of procedurally unjust policing or enhance the impact of procedurally just policing in the eyes of citizens. Tests of asymmetry indicate procedurally unjust police behavior results in more negative judgments of the officer’s behavior in the vignette than procedurally just behavior results in positive judgments. The results suggest that officer behavior matters much more than BWCs. Justice Quarterly 9/11/2024 Research article iPhones in police custody reportedly reboot themselves, locking cops out After the mysterious reboots, the devices supposedly enter what is called the Before First Unlock (BFU) state. This makes cracking them to get data about criminal activity much harder. PC Magazine 9/11/2024 News P.E.I. partners with the Atlantic Police Academy CANADA: The Province, in partnership with the Atlantic Police Academy (APA), is offering Island residents the opportunity to pursue a career in correctional services at a reduced cost. Blue Line (Canada) 9/11/2024 News Recorded Justice or Procedural Justice? A Randomized Controlled Experiment of the Influence of Body Worn Cameras and Officer Behavior on Citizen Attitudes We implement cluster randomization to test the impact of procedurally just and unjust police behavior during a hypothetical traffic stop (versus procedurally neutral behavior), in addition to the impact of BWC notification (versus BWC absence). The findings from post-vignette surveys administered to a random sample of 750 respondents indicate procedural justice has a pronounced effect on citizens’ perceptions of the officer’s behavior, their attitudes about the encounter, and their general views about police and the law within the context of the vignette. BWC neither improved nor worsened attitudes, nor did it buffer the impact of procedurally unjust policing or enhance the impact of procedurally just policing in the eyes of citizens. Tests of asymmetry indicate procedurally unjust police behavior results in more negative judgments of the officer’s behavior in the vignette than procedurally just behavior results in positive judgments. The results suggest that officer behavior matters much more than BWCs. Justice Quarterly - Subscription at source 9/11/2024 Research article Burnout and Post-traumatic Stress Disorders in Police Officers: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis The occupational environment of law enforcement officers, characterised by high-stress situations and critical societal roles, necessitates continuous monitoring of their mental health. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to explore the associations and impacts of burnout and PTSD among police officers, shedding light on how these conditions are influenced by evolving job demands and societal expectations. Adhering to PRISMA guidelines, we searched four databases PubMed, PsycINFO, and CINAHL from January 2000 to January 2024. Studies involving active-duty police officers that assessed burnout and PTSD using validated tools were included. A risk of bias was assessed using an eight-criteria scale, focusing on methodological strengths and weaknesses across studies. We analysed data from 10 studies comprising 4572 officers worldwide. The results indicated variable relationships between burnout, PTSD, and their impacts on occupational functioning, with significant heterogeneity across studies (I2 > 75%). Despite the variability, there was a consistent trend showing that occupational stressors are linked to both burnout and PTSD, suggesting a pervasive influence of job-related demands on officer mental health. The findings reveal a complex interaction between burnout and PTSD in police officers, influenced by both individual and occupational factors. This interplay highlights the need for interventions that are sensitive to cultural and contextual nuances of policing. Future strategies should prioritise individual, organisational, and societal dimensions to reduce the psychological burden and enhance resilience among officers. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 9/11/2024 Research article Kent PCC calls for police funding review Kent’s police and crime commissioner is seeking an urgent review of the way police funding is allocated following October's Budget. Matthew Scott said the changes announced to employers’ National Insurance contributions would lead to an additional cost of £5.7m to the force. BBC 9/11/2024 News Kiwis becoming more dissatisfied with police 105 service, data finds NEW ZEALAND: New Zealanders are becoming more and more dissatisfied with the 105 service, new data shows, but police are optimistic this will improve. The service, established in 2019, can take reports over the phone or online 24/7, but it is for events that do not need an immediate callout, like stolen cars, scams or damaged property. NZ Police's newly published annual report states that in the first year, 87% of users said they were satisfied with the service. That's fallen every year since - now just 63%. The police standard is just over 75%. 1 News (New Zealand) 9/11/2024 News Estonia Police look to EU research projects to enhance community safety and border security Estonia’s Police and Border Guard Board face a unique set of challenges, protecting its communities and securing a border that is also the external border of the European Union; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth spoke to Hannes Järvine, Strategy Bureau Project Manager in the Board’s Development Department, about the responsibilities of keeping Estonian citizens safe and borders secure, and how collaborative research and innovation are helping to enhance the service’s operational capabilities. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 9/11/2024 Feature, Interview Gardaà resort to buying their own surveillance and protective equipment REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Despite multiple gardaà being needled in the course of their work, the force's procurement office did not provide needle-proof gloves to protect the hands of gardaà during searches, sources say Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 9/11/2024 News Met Police refers itself to watchdog over Mohamed Al Fayed allegations Two women complained about how their investigations were handled The Independent 9/11/2024 News Elizabeth Emblem for public servants killed on duty ‘vitally important’ PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone were murdered 12 years ago in a gun and grenade attack while responding to a 999 call in Greater Manchester. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 9/11/2024 News Black and Arab people overrepresented in Quebec City police stops, data show CANADA: New data from Quebec City police show that Black, Arab and, to a lesser extent, Latino people are overrepresented in police stops, a recurring pattern across North America. Researchers and advocates say this is evidence of racial profiling, which the force denies. The Globe and Mail (Canada) 9/11/2024 News B.C. police officer stabbed during arrest in stolen vehicles investigation CANADA: Police say an officer in Surrey, B.C., was stabbed during an arrest linked to a vehicle theft investigation. Blue Line (Canada) 9/11/2024 News Quebec police arrest 17 in raids targeting child pornography and exploitation CANADA: Quebec provincial police say 17 men are facing charges related to possessing, distributing or accessing child pornography after a series of raids across the province. Blue Line (Canada) 9/11/2024 News Medals for Heroes – 38 ‘first recipients’ named The families of the first recipients are due to receive the Elizabeth Emblem from His Majesty the King later this year. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 9/11/2024 News What is offender profiling? (Part 2) This is the second video of a seven part series by the Police Science Doctor Dr Susanne Knabe-Nicol on "What is Investigative Psychology?" Episodes will come out every Saturday. This video covers the following questions: What Is Offender Profiling? What are offence characteristics? Does the perpetrator seem to have experience in offending? PolicingTV 9/11/2024 Feature, Video «433434435436437438439440441Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
