Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100224 total results. Showing results 9201 to 9220 «457458459460461462463464465Next ›Last » Toronto police to hand off vulnerable persons registry to 3rd party after failed rollout: ombudsman CANADA: Toronto police are looking to hand off operations of a voluntary registry meant to improve interactions with vulnerable members of the community to a third-party following a rollout plagued with communication failures and a lack of public engagement, according to a report by the city’s ombudsman. The Vulnerable Persons Registry(opens in a new tab) (VPR), launched in 2019, offers those with mental health challenges or who have limited cognitive abilities the opportunity to voluntarily provide police with information such as specific behaviors or recommended de-escalation strategies. CTV News (Canada) 6/9/2024 News Hamilton child homicide: Family of Zahquiel Taipeti files IPCA complaint against police NEW ZEALAND: Family members of a child killed in Hamilton have filed a complaint with the Independent Police Conduct Authority against police. Police arrested a 37-year-old man for allegedly murdering Zahquiel Taipeti, 8, in his home following a violent altercation. Stuff (New Zealand) 6/9/2024 News Police force faces £7m budget gap amid rising demand A police force has a £7m financial black hole due to increased demands and a funding freeze. Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner Chris Nelson said he would do "whatever it takes to balance the books". BBC 6/9/2024 News Edmonton Police Service begins rollout of body-worn cameras CANADA: Cst. Simeon Howarth, donning his uniform in a conference room, pressed his fingers against a device clipped to the front of his protective vest. A couple of beeps rang through the room and a red light started to blink: the camera was recording. CBC News (Canada) 6/9/2024 News PC dismissed after leaving drunk man to attend to high risk domestic incident Officers left man to attend high risk domestic incident after finding him drunk and asleep at railway station and calling an ambulance. A Devon and Cornwall PC has ben dismissed for failing to provide appropriate care to a drunk man who died, after calling an ambulance for him, leaving the scene to attend to another incident and returning hours later to find the ambulance had not arrived. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/9/2024 News Gross misconduct proven against two Devon and Cornwall Police officers over level of care to man who died A police disciplinary panel has found gross misconduct proven against two Devon and Cornwall Police officers for failing to provide appropriate care to a man who died. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 6/9/2024 News Stress blamed as 260 police officers signed off Hundreds of Humberside Police officers have been signed off work due to mental health issues over the past year, according to statistics. Data released under a freedom of information request showed 260 had taken time off because of stress, depression, anxiety or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). BBC 6/9/2024 News Police officer dismissed for sharing force secrets A police officer has been banned from policing after she shared confidential information with members of the public and informants. Leicestershire officer Rachael Hughes sent multiple messages containing protected details over several months in 2021, a misconduct panel heard. BBC 6/9/2024 News Ottawa police secretly wiretapped 5 Black officers, lawsuit alleges CANADA: The Ottawa police secretly wiretapped five of its Somali officers and their family members for months, never laid any charges, and refuses to tell them why, alleges a $2.5-million lawsuit filed by the officers. In the suit against the Ottawa Police Services Board, filed last year and reported now for the first time exclusively by CBC, the officers allege they were subjected to racial discrimination. CBC News (Canada) 6/9/2024 News Impact of Crisis Communication Strategies by Muslim Organizations in the Aftermath of Islamist Terrorist Attacks: An Experimental Eye Tracking Study Muslim organizations play important roles in shaping the publics’ reaction to terrorist attacks with Islamist background. The present study uses methods and models from the Situational Crisis Communication Theory to investigate whether and which response strategies affect attitudes toward Muslims and attention to positive and negative information about Muslims. Specifically, an eye tracking experiment was conducted with 202 residents of Germany. We found more positive attitudes after active vs. passive response styles. Effects on attention as measures with eye tracker were not observed. Across all experimental conditions, negative information about Muslims was inspected longer than positive information. The findings are discussed with regard to SCCT and possible ways to improve the media coverage in the aftermath of terrorist attacks. Crime and Delinquency - Subscription at source 6/9/2024 Research article ‘Integrity, trust, transparency.’ New Estevan police chief Blunden steps into role CANADA: New Estevan Police Chief Jamie Blunden shares his vision on leadership, policing and his new role. Sask Today (Canada) 6/9/2024 News Police chief overseeing beleaguered Saskatchewan force paid $430K after retirement CANADA: The former chief of a beleaguered Saskatchewan police service that was subject to an independent inquiry was paid nearly $430,000 after he retired, public documents show. The documents say Jonathan Bergen received $429,241 in 2023, roughly double the $200,626 he earned in 2022 and his $219,044 salary in 2021, while chief of police in Prince Albert. The province’s third-largest city, with about 38,000 people, is north of Saskatoon. Global News (Canada) 6/9/2024 News Edmonton police rolling out body-worn cameras across service, though funding questions remain CANADA: Edmonton police officers who regularly deal with the public will now be equipped with body-worn cameras. But whether the devices will prove effective at increasing transparency — and how EPS will cover the associated costs — remains to be seen. Edmonton Journal (Canada) 6/9/2024 News ‘Ongoing’ dispute between two groups led to fatal Akl shooting – police NEW ZEALAND: Police say a shooting where a man was killed and three others were seriously injured in Auckland's Grey Lynn last night was an escalation of an "ongoing neighbourhood dispute" between two groups. 1 News (New Zealand) 6/9/2024 News Police continue to target violent disorder offenders Arrests continue to be made following the outbreaks of violent disorder seen last month. The ongoing activity follows the unrest which spiralled after the tragic killing of three young girls in Southport. Officers and prosecutors across the country have been working tirelessly to identify individuals involved in the riots as well as those responsible for spreading and inciting hate online – and bring them to justice. Since July 29, police have a made a total of 1,380 arrests, and together with the Crown Prosecution Service have brought a total number of 863 charges. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 6/9/2024 News Denmark to implement facial recognition for police investigations by year-end DENMARK: The Danish government has confirmed plans to implement a facial recognition system for police to use in the investigation of serious crimes. The decision was backed by a coalition of political parties. BiometricUpdate.com 6/9/2024 News 1.2% of prison places in England and Wales free The prison population in England and Wales has reached a record high, just days before the government's temporary early release scheme comes into force. BBC 6/9/2024 News Former officer dismissed following criminal conviction A former Devon and Cornwall Police officer has been found culpable of gross misconduct following her conviction for malicious communications. Police Professional 6/9/2024 News Gross misconduct proven against two officers over level of care to man who died A police disciplinary panel has found gross misconduct proven against two Devon and Cornwall Police officers for failing to provide appropriate care to a man who died. Police Professional 6/9/2024 News Government’s early prison release plan threatens to add significant pressure to police Ron Winch, former police officer and Professor in Policing at Birmingham City University, argues that while the recent riot convictions have put significant strain on the prison system, the Government’s new plans for early prison release will only shift the issue onto policing and public services. Police Professional 6/9/2024 News «457458459460461462463464465Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
