Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102490 total results. Showing results 9061 to 9080 «450451452453454455456457458Next ›Last » Police Scotland is accused of putting the feelings of sex offenders first amid row over biologically male inmates identifying as women Police Scotland has been accused of 'prioritising the feelings of sex offenders over the victims of sexual crime' by letting rapists self-identify as women. Tory MSP Tess White made the claim as MSPs agreed to invite Chief Constable Jo Farrell to give evidence about the policy to a Holyrood committee. Jo Farrell will be questioned about the practice, which appeared to have been ditched following a humiliating U-turn last month - but MSPs say there is still confusion over the current gender-recording rules. Mail Online 31/10/2024 News Officers watched body-worn footage for ‘entertainment’ More than 70 Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers watched body-worn video footage of a drugs arrest for their “entertainment and amusement”, an investigation has found. The footage was accessed largely “without legitimate purpose” at 20 police stations on 248 occasions between 2019 and 2022, including one officer who watched it 21 times. BBC 31/10/2024 News New police CCTV system uses AI to track suspects Cumbria police has unveiled a new CCTV system which uses artificial intelligence to track suspects across the county. Police chiefs said the AI can look through thousands of hours of CCTV footage in a fraction of the time it would take human operators to identify individual people and vehicles. Cumbria Crack 31/10/2024 News Understanding Policing Delivery phase two research published NEW ZEALAND: Today Police and the Understanding Policing Delivery (UPD) Independent Panel have released a report, Kia Tika Ai, Kia Tōkeke Ai: Make Fair and Just Decisions, which summarises the phase two research of UPD. New Zealand Police 31/10/2024 News Understanding Policing Delivery (UPD): Independent Panel Report 2 Kia Tika Ai, Kia Tōkeke Ai – Make Fair and Just Decisions NEW ZEALAND: As an Independent Panel, we have worked proactively and collaboratively with the New Zealand Police (Police) on an independent research programme looking at fair and equitable policing for Māori and other communities. The research was a two-year programme of work from late 2022, with a budget of $2 million (GST exclusive) towards evidence-based policing that works for all communities. The findings on the nature and impacts of policing practice in New Zealand are, and will, provide practical insights and recommendations to better enable the Police to undertake their work with the trust and confidence of all. The purpose of this report is to present the second, and final, phase of findings and recommendations of the Understanding Policing Delivery (UPD) research programme. This report is authored by the UPD Independent Panel (the Panel). The Panel is a group of fifteen people, including seven Māori and eight non-Māori members, nominated by both New Zealand Police and Tā Kim Workman, who the Police Commissioner tasked with establishing and chairing the Panel. Since July 2023, the Panel has been chaired by Professor Khylee Quince, with Tā Kim remaining a member as Pou Ārahi. [PDF] New Zealand Police 31/10/2024 Report Analysis of domestic homicide reviews RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS: These reports summarise information and recommendations from domestic homicide reviews. Home Office 31/10/2024 Report Scottish officers to withdraw goodwill in dispute over pay and conditions Actions will include police officers beginning and ending shifts at their rostered hours and not taking items of PPE home with them after a shift. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 31/10/2024 News Police refuse to work a minute over their shifts in pay dispute Scottish Police Federation union leaders say action is to demonstrate how many free policing hours are carried out by officers and taken for granted The Times - Subscription at source 31/10/2024 News Can’t get no satisfaction, but police say they try AUSTRALIA: Almost half of Victorians have no confidence or satisfaction with the state's police force, as it battles the domestic fallout of the Israel-Hamas war. The Canberra Times (Australia) 31/10/2024 News Victoria Police Annual Report 2023-24: Year in review AUSTRALIA: The 2023–24 financial year contained achievements and challenges. Victoria Police (Australia) 31/10/2024 News ‘Highly probable’ teen’s wrist broken during unlawful arrest in Whangamatā, but force used wasn’t excessive NEW ZEALAND: It is “highly probable” a teenager’s wrist was broken while being restrained by police officers conducting an unlawful arrest, the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has found. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 31/10/2024 News All About Cork: ‘Open Garda Station 24/7 to tackle antisocial behaviour’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A vocal and tight-knit community in Mahon and Blackrock has called for the local Garda Station to be opened 24/7 in a bid to tackle antisocial behaviour in the area. Echo Live (Republic of Ireland) 31/10/2024 News ‘Garda Commissioner listened – I’m very happy,’ says mother of canal tragedy victim Kelly Lynch (23), but vows to fight on for truth REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The mother of Kelly Lynch is hopeful that “the truth will finally emerge” after Garda Commissioner Drew Harris ordered a review of the investigation into the 23-year-old’s death. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 31/10/2024 News Growth of frontline electric vehicles requires smart dispatch An Innovate UK funded project is exploring how the increasing use of electric vehicles as part of frontline response means a new way of thinking about sharing data to ensure that dispatchers can make smart, informed decisions without worrying about charging or battery life. Emergency Services Times 31/10/2024 News TASER’s success dominates UK policing’s less-lethal weapons market – but would competition provide new options? In the second in a two-part series marking the 30th anniversary of the police use of TASER, Policing Insight’s James Sweetland explores the current less-lethal weapons marketplace – dominated in the UK by TASER – and looks at concerns about monopoly supply, whether competition is crucial to driving efficiency and technology, and what the less-lethal alternatives could be, drawing on interviews with NPCC less-lethal weapons lead Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi, Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber, and others. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 31/10/2024 Analysis, Feature More officers on the streets among Chancellor’s Budget pledges for policing Yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered the first Labour Budget since 2010, promising to protect public services, restore economic stability and begin a decade of national renewal. Emergency Services Times 31/10/2024 News West Midlands PCC joins new national taskforce to reduce knife related robberies The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, has joined a major new national government taskforce, aimed at reducing knife related robbery. Emergency Services Times 31/10/2024 News NEC Software Solutions announces acquisition of Riven NEC Software Solutions (NECSWS) has announced the completion of its acquisition of Riven Group, strengthening its portfolio of cutting-edge technology in support of its digital transformation of services and solutions. Emergency Services Times 31/10/2024 News North Lanarkshire Council launches domestic abuse digital directory North Lanarkshire Council has launched a domestic abuse digital directory to strengthen support for victims and survivors in its area. UKAuthority.com 31/10/2024 News Former ACC Geoff Wessel: The transition from the policing leader to travel expert In this conversation, Bernard Rix interviews Geoff Wessel, a former Assistant Chief Constable who transitioned into the travel industry after retiring from policing. Geoff shares insights from his 30-year policing career, emphasizing the camaraderie and memorable experiences with fellow officers. He discusses the similarities between organizing police operations and travel planning, highlighting his goal to alleviate the stress of booking holidays for emergency service personnel. PolicingTV 31/10/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video «450451452453454455456457458Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
