Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102779 total results. Showing results 93081 to 93100 «465146524653465446554656465746584659Next ›Last » Call for inquiry into police ombudsman’s office The Police Federation of Northern Ireland (PFNI) has called for a "full inquiry" into the operation of the police ombudsman. It follows the arrest of an former ombudsman investigator over an alleged theft of sensitive security documents. BBC 13/4/2017 News Humberside – National child protection inspection Protecting children is one of the most important tasks the police undertake. Only the police can investigate suspected crimes, arrest perpetrators and monitor sex offenders. Police officers have the power to take a child who is in danger into a place of safety, or to seek an order to restrict an offender’s contact with children. The police service also has a significant role working with other agencies to ensure the child’s protection and well-being, longer term. This inspection examined child protection in Humberside Police in November 2016. It is part of a rolling programme of inspections of all police forces in England and Wales. [PDF] HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 13/4/2017 Report Humberside Police demonstrates commitment to improving child protection services, however there is work to be done HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) has today published the report of inspection carried out in November 2016 of the child protection work undertaken by Humberside Police. These inspections are part of a rolling programme of child protection inspections of all police forces in England and Wales. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 13/4/2017 News Never stop learning: A response to the Direct Entry debate The Direct Entry debate has returned to the headlines in recent weeks with the suggestion that Chief Constables might in future be drawn from outside the service. Supt. Maggie Blyth, one of the first Direct Entry superintendents, says there's a huge amount of talent in policing - but there still might be advantages in looking outside. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 13/4/2017 Opinion Chief Constable to retire The Chief Constable of Gwent Police, Jeff Farrar, will retire this summer after 35 years of dedicated service to policing. Gwent OPCC 13/4/2017 News Police use of TASER, England and Wales: 1 January to 31 December 2016 Statistics on police use of TASER ® X26 conducted energy devices, England and Wales, 2016. Home Office 13/4/2017 Report Met Police award £100M network upgrade contract to BT BT has won a £100m contract from Scotland Yard which will see the telecoms giant build a high-speed fixed and wireless network to support the Met’s technology transformation programme. MayorWatch 13/4/2017 News Home Office funds PCCs to support further police and fire collaboration Minister for Policing and the Fire Service Brandon Lewis has awarded £1 million from the Police Transformation Fund to 9 police and crime commissioners (PCCs) for their work in developing proposals to take on the additional responsibility for the governance of fire and rescue in their area. Home Office 13/4/2017 News Britain hit by surge in violent crime: senior officers criticised for ignoring basics as gun and knife offences soar Britain is in the grip of a sudden surge in violent crime, Scotland Yard warned yesterday, amid criticism of senior officers. The Telegraph 13/4/2017 News Met police performance criticised as London gun and knife crime soar London force releases figures on day HMIC highlights ‘serious concerns’ over child protection and crime detection The Guardian 13/4/2017 News Crime surge as youths carry knives for status Gun, knife and other violent crime is rising rapidly as ordinary youths turn to carrying blades in the belief that it is trendy, police said yesterday. The Times - Subscription at source 13/4/2017 News Police boss is investigated over election fraud Alison Hernandez, police and crime commissioner for Devon and Cornwall, could face charges over her role supporting a Tory candidate at the 2015 election The Times - Subscription at source 13/4/2017 News Stop prosecuting man on bail for 7 years, judge urges A judge has taken the extraordinary step of declaring ten reasons why there is no public interest in an obscure prosecution against a man held on bail for seven years. The Times - Subscription at source 13/4/2017 News Gun crime in London increases by 42% Gun crime offences in London surged by 42% in the last year, according to official statistics. BBC 13/4/2017 News 2016 PEEL assessments published Today, Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Constabulary published their 2016 PEEL assessments. PEEL is HMIC’s annual assessment of police forces in England and Wales. Forces are assessed throughout the year on their effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy. At the end of the year, all inspection findings, graded judgments and analysis, along with Her Majesty’s Inspectors’ professional judgment, are brought together to produce a rounded assessment of each force’s performance. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 12/4/2017 News Met warns of steep rise in London gun and knife crime Years of budget cuts partly to blame, says police force, as recorded crime increased in virtually every category in 2016-17 The Guardian 12/4/2017 News Dyfed-Powys Police requires improvement, HMIC report says Dyfed-Powys Police requires improvement in three key areas, an annual assessment has concluded. HM Inspector of Constabulary Wendy Williams said she was "concerned about many aspects" of the force's performance in 2016. BBC 12/4/2017 News CPS to consider prosecuting PCC for election expense offences A police and crime commissioner (PCC) has been referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) over expense claims during the 2015 General Election. Police Professional 12/4/2017 News Update on investigation into election expenses The investigation into the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez, which relates to spending at the 2015 General Election, will be referred to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Devon & Cornwall OPCC 12/4/2017 News Qualifying times: Recognising officers’ experience in the Police Educational Qualifications Framework There has been a lot of recent debate about degree-level entry and the 'professionalisation' of policing. Emma Williams of Canterbury Christ Church University has been heavily involved in work to recognise serving officers' existing skills and capacities. Here, she outlines what 'Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning' will mean. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 12/4/2017 Opinion «465146524653465446554656465746584659Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
