Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100224 total results. Showing results 9241 to 9260 «459460461462463464465466467Next ›Last » Scots criminals to get survey rating stay in police cells leaving cops ‘beyond embarrassed’ Officers, politicians and a police union have hit out at the plans for a 'custody user experience survey'. Daily Record 6/9/2024 News Use of force by police rises for year NEW ZEALAND: Police officers used force more often in 2023 than the previous year, according to a new report. The Annual Tactical Options Report provides an overview of what officers were facing and the tactics they were using. Officers used force during 7719 interactions, an increase of 9 percent in 2023 compared to the year before. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 6/9/2024 News Tactical Options 2023 Annual Report NEW ZEALAND: The Tactical Options Annual Reporting series provides NZ Police with essential insights about tactical options use by our people, examining tactical option use over the preceding calendar year. The use of force against a person is the highest level of intrusion against a person’s rights that police might take, and as such, it is critical for NZ Police to have a comprehensive understanding and oversight about use of force by staff. The information provided in the report enables better understanding of: where, when, and how force is used; the factors associated with use of force; the potential risks to staff, members of the public, and the organisation; as well as identifying areas of interest or concern for further investigation. In addition, the report addresses the public interest in use of force, providing transparency and accountability to the New Zealand public about tactical options use by NZ Police. [PDF] New Zealand Police 6/9/2024 Report Tactical Options 2023 Annual Report released NEW ZEALAND: The use of force by New Zealand Police remains low overall, even as officers face an increasing level of violence, a new report shows. New Zealand Police 6/9/2024 News More than 25,000 bike thefts reported to gardaí since 2019 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Cycling campaigners say most thefts are unreported ‘because people don’t believe anything is going to be done about their bike being stolen’ The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 6/9/2024 News Garda body-worn camera pilot extended to Waterford REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: An Garda Síochána’s body-worn camera pilot has been extended to Waterford, the last of three planned pilot locations. Irish Legal News (Republic of Ireland) 6/9/2024 News Home Secretary sets out ‘moral imperative’ to stop smuggling gangs The Home Secretary will convene a landmark operational summit of Cabinet ministers and law enforcement partners today (Friday September 6), as she sets out the “moral imperative” to destroy the criminal smuggling gangs making millions out of small boat crossings. Police Professional 6/9/2024 News Man arrested after officers injured responding to attempted theft Two Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officers were assaulted while responding to an attempted theft in south Belfast. Police Professional 6/9/2024 News Urgent action needed to halt decline in deployable operational PSNI officers, warns PFNI Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) deployable operational officer numbers have dipped below 4,500 with no clear end in sight to the slide in service strength, according to the Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI). Police Professional 6/9/2024 News techUK sets out five steps to interoperability in policing IT industry association techUK has called for an interoperability strategy, an investment in skills and the availability of open APIs to digital interoperability in UK policing. UKAuthority.com 6/9/2024 News An Garda Síochána Monthly Report for July 2024 to the Policing Authority REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: This month saw unacceptable attacks take place on Gardaí; criminal damage and other offences of serious public disorder occur outside a premises on the Malahide Road and surrounding areas of Dublin 17. [pdf] Policing Authority (Republic of Ireland) 6/9/2024 Report ‘Attacks on Gardaí are completely unacceptable’ – how body worn cameras will help members in the line of duty REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Capturing footage of drug raids and assisting in the de-escalation of tensions during protests are just some of the planned benefits for members of An Garda Siochána who will be equipped with body worn cameras, a phased launch was told in Waterford today. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 6/9/2024 News Prisons crisis needs ‘radical solutions’ in England and Wales, say former top judges Earlier release of killers and rapists on licence among the options suggested to potentially ease overcrowding The Guardian 6/9/2024 News A last minute amendment to NZ’s gang legislation risks making a bad law worse NEW ZEALAND: The government's new gang legislation - now split into the Gangs Bill and the Sentencing Amendment Bill - is expected to pass its third reading soon. But a last minute amendment, added after public consultation closed, has raised more questions about legislative overreach. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 6/9/2024 Analysis, Feature Police launch 10 homicide inquiries in just over a month NEW ZEALAND: Police in the North Island have launched 10 homicide inquiries in a little over a month. Half of the homicide investigations since the beginning of August were in Auckland. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 6/9/2024 News Riot act: Is Labour planning to adopt Conservative anti-protest laws? Senior Lecturer in Policing at Edgehill University Owen West reflects on the nature of the recent riots and their impact on legislation. He says the early signs are the new government is planning to adopt its predecessor's ‘bad law’ around minor protests. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/9/2024 Feature, Opinion Disgusting moment Queensland cops joked and mocked a domestic violence survivor when she accidentally overheard them on the phone AUSTRALIA: Audio has been released of the moment a domestic violence survivor is mocked by two Queensland Police officers after she called them for help. The Southport woman said she had called Gold Coast police because she believed he ex-partner had breached an order and allegedly broken into her house. Mail Online 6/9/2024 Audio, News ‘Police officers are now afraid to go out on the streets and actually do their job in fear of what repercussions they may face.’ ‘Each week I receive between 10-15 calls from people reaching out, taking the first steps to seek help and advice. I also receive between three and four calls every week from people in crisis. It is getting worse.’ The Havering Daily 6/9/2024 News ‘We must act to ensure women are safe’: Australian PM on plan to address domestic violence – video AUSTRALIA: Speaking in Canberra at national cabinet after meeting with premiers and chief ministers, the Australian prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced a multibillion-dollar package to address the 'national crisis' of family and gender-based violence. The funding includes $3.9bn from the commonwealth for frontline legal assistance services for families escaping violence, which will begin flowing from 1 July 2025. Another $351m from the federal government will go towards a five-year partnership for supporting specialist women’s and children’s services, as well as men’s behaviour change programs. This investment will be matched by the states, amounting to $702m The Guardian 6/9/2024 News, Video Still living a nightmare: Understanding the experiences of victims of anti-social behaviour In 2019, my report "Living a Nightmare" laid bare the devastating reality of anti-social behaviour. Victims' Commissioner 6/9/2024 Report «459460461462463464465466467Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
