Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114911 total results. Showing results 861 to 880 «404142434445464748Next ›Last » Commissioner Barry Thacker: Policing all six Atlantic territories In this second conversation with Barry Thacker, PolicingTV explores what it really takes to police across the British Atlantic Overseas Territories. Having served in all six territories, Barry offers a rare perspective on the similarities and differences between places including the Falklands, St Helena, Ascension, South Georgia, British Antarctica and Tristan da Cunha, from policing style and community relationships to geography, logistics and daily responsibilities. The interview also highlights just how demanding and varied these roles can be. Barry explains why officers in the territories often wear multiple hats beyond policing, including customs, immigration, biodiversity and search and rescue, and why self-reliance, adaptability and strong community skills matter so much. It is a fascinating insight into a unique style of policing shaped by isolation, trust and the realities of working far from immediate support. PolicingTV 19/5/2026 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video ‘Dodgy’ shops handling criminal cash targeted by new specialist unit Estimated £1bn per year is laundered through vape stores, barbers, mini-marts and sweet shops, officials say The Guardian 18/5/2026 News New unit set up in nationwide campaign against ‘dodgy shops’ on highstreets Around £20 million of funding will go towards an enhanced law enforcement response, including establishing a new multi-agency coordination cell based out of the National Crime Agency (NCA). Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/5/2026 News Justice White Paper proposes consultation on childhood convictions disclosure rules David Lammy plans to pilot new youth intervention courts, which will bring together judges and support services to tackle issues which are drawing young people into crime. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/5/2026 News Off-duty officer issued infringement notice for low range PCA – Central Metropolitan Region AUSTRALIA: An off-duty police officer has been fined and his driver’s licence suspended after being caught allegedly drink-driving at Bulli yesterday New South Wales Police Force 18/5/2026 News British Transport Police expands drone capability in Scotland British Transport Police (BTP) are introducing their own drone technology to Scotland’s railways to improve safety, reduce disruption and respond more quickly to incidents. Rail Business Daily 18/5/2026 News New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation A new £30m High Street organised crime unit has been announced by the government after the BBC's year-long investigative reporting into illegal mini-marts, vape shops and barbers. BBC 18/5/2026 News Trial begins as WA police assistant commissioner Gailene Hamilton accused of stalking subordinate officer AUSTRALIA: The trial of a WA police assistant commissioner has begun, after she allegedly stalked a subordinate officer and used a restricted computer system to locate her. ABC News (Australia) 18/5/2026 News MPs propose ‘kill switch’ to shut down rogue AI systems An amendment to the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill proposes giving the government a ‘kill switch’ to close datacentres hosting AI if they pose a critical threat to UK infrastructure or national security Computer Weekly 18/5/2026 News 3 off-duty Toronto police officers arrested, 2 accused of sexual assault in Spain: Spanish police CANADA: Three off-duty Toronto police officers have been charged by Spanish authorities while vacationing in Barcelona, Toronto Police Service has confirmed. CBC News (Canada) 18/5/2026 News Inspector reduced in rank to PC after sending Grindr messages to two junior officers Inspector sent message on gay dating app to student DC on his training course stating: 'I’m looking for some fun this time tomorrow.' Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/5/2026 News APCC appoints new chief executive as government prepares to abolish PCCs The Association of Police and Crime Commissioners has appointed Jonny Bugg as its next chief executive as the government prepares sweeping reforms that would abolish PCCs and radically reshape policing governance in England and Wales. Police Professional 18/5/2026 News Police investigator who shared crime record jailed A police investigator has been jailed for sharing information on people's criminal records. BBC 18/5/2026 News Police staff member obtained Snapchat info illegally A Leicestershire Police staff member has been handed a suspended prison sentence after he tried to obtain Snapchat account information illegally. BBC 18/5/2026 News Former cop jailed for creating cocaine dealing line A former police officer has been jailed after running a cocaine dealing plot creating a line from his old force area in Manchester to his home in Devon. BBC 18/5/2026 News NT laws to allow police to hold young people for 48 hours will be ‘funnelling Aboriginal children into prisons’, advocates warn AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory government has been accused of “funnelling Aboriginal children into prisons” over draft youth justice laws that would give police the power to charge, detain and question young people for up to 48 hours without a legal guardian. The Guardian 18/5/2026 News ‘Collusive behaviour’ reports must include line that police ombudsman exceeded powers Police Ombudsman reports which found collusive behaviour by RUC officers in a series of loyalist murders must include a notice about the watchdog exceeding its legal powers, a High Court judge has ruled. BBC 18/5/2026 News Budget freeze undermines oversight of police, watchdog cautions NEW ZEALAND: NZ’s police misconduct agency may need to dip into financial reserves without new funding, as it waits for the transition to its replacement. Independent involvement in decisions about prosecuting police officers is essential to address concerns about conflicts of interest, the head of the country’s police watchdog says. newsroom (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 18/5/2026 News Canadian bail reform is welcomed – but a wider range of targeted interventions will bring greater benefits The Canadian Government looks set to bring in a range of bail reforms as part of a new “tough on crime” agenda, which is likely to see more offenders remanded while awaiting trial; Canadian safety and security professional Vernon White says that while the measured approach to targeting bail reform at specific types of offences is welcomed, a wider range of measures – such as tougher release conditions, in-prison programmes and early interventions – could provide greater benefits in the fight against violent crime. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 18/5/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion NZ Police redesign canine vehicles to improve safety, welfare and fleet governance NEW ZEALAND: New Zealand Police have introduced a nationally standardised operating model for police dog vehicles, improving canine welfare, officer safety and fleet lifecycle management while maintaining operational capability. The new Police Dog Vehicle Operating Model, delivered through the Škoda Dog Wagon programme, moves away from the traditional approach of modifying general fleet vehicles at a local level. Instead, the initiative establishes a centrally governed design and specification that embeds safety, welfare and fleet management principles into the vehicle from the outset. Fleet Auto News (Australia) 18/5/2026 News «404142434445464748Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
