Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102497 total results. Showing results 9441 to 9460 «469470471472473474475476477Next ›Last » A new approach to Serious and Organised Crime in the UK Serious and organised crime (SOC) is now assessed by the government to affect more people, more often, than any other national-security threat. While overall crime figures have fallen over the past decade, the National Crime Agency (NCA) states that the scale and harm from SOC has increased. In total, SOC is estimated to cost the United Kingdom an eye-watering £47 billion every year. Tony Blair Institute for Global Change 22/10/2024 Report Chris Kaba shot man in club and was alleged core member of London gang Judge rules details of Kaba’s criminal past can be reported after police officer who shot him was cleared of murder. The Guardian 22/10/2024 News ‘I can grant immunity from prosecution’: UK’s chief fraudbuster on modernising the SFO Nick Ephgrave divulges that Serious Fraud Office has ‘flipped’ a witness as he shares plans to boost its powers The Guardian 22/10/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion Chris Kaba death: why officer was not charged with manslaughter While Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder, questions have been raised about why he didn’t face alternative charge The Guardian 22/10/2024 Analysis, Feature Families want inquiry after 9 police-involved Indigenous deaths CANADA: A group of Black and Indigenous women say they want a national public inquiry into a recent spate of police-involved deaths after nine Indigenous people were killed in interactions with police in August and September. CBC News (Canada) 22/10/2024 News ’No police in 10 years’: Union’s dire warning over cop exodus AUSTRALIA: The Queensland Police Service has been described as overworked, paranoid, stressed and losing officers in droves. Whoever wins government will have their hands full fixing the mess, according to the head of the police union. The Courier Mail (Australia) - Subscription at source 22/10/2024 News Allegation of excess force during enforcement of alcohol ban in Whangamatā NEW ZEALAND: The Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that Police did not use excessive force while detaining a youth (Mr Z) in Whangamatā on Saturday 31 December 2022. However, the Authority found that Police, although acting in good faith, had no lawful basis to stop the car Mr Z was travelling in, and did not comply with the provisions of the Local Government Act 2002. Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) (New Zealand) 22/10/2024 Report Police smash $30 million allegedly illegal tobacco syndicate in major turf war breakthrough AUSTRALIA: Police believe they have smashed a $30 million illegal tobacco syndicate after they arrested and charged eight people across Victoria today. One of the alleged kingpins, 25-year-old Nazir Haddara, was arrested at Melbourne Airport this morning moments before boarding a flight to Dubai. 9 News (Australia) 22/10/2024 News Cold case breakthroughs thrust WA police team into international spotlight AUSTRALIA: A string of cold case breakthroughs made by a specialist WA Police team has thrust it into the international spotlight. Interstate and overseas forces have been taking note of the Investigative Genetic Genealogy team, now hoping to learn some tips and tricks. 9 News (Australia) 22/10/2024 News Queensland Police Service accused of blocking release of ‘damaging’ reports about Service Delivery Program, according to internal email AUSTRALIA: Queensland's former police commissioner has been accused of striking a deal with the state's powerful police union not to release "damaging reports" they commissioned in the belief the service did not "need more bad press", according to an internal email seen by the ABC. ABC News (Australia) 22/10/2024 News Police watchdog reviewing if Met marksman who killed Chris Kaba should face disciplinary proceedings Martyn Blake was cleared of murder after a trial at the Old Bailey, and now the IOPC is reviewing whether he should face disciplinary proceedings. The Metropolitan Police is making fresh representations to the police watchdog about whether the marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba should face disciplinary proceedings. The Standard 22/10/2024 News Police officer charged with child sex offences A serving police officer has been charged with a number of child sex offences. Insp Thomas Kettleborough, 35, who was based at Avon and Somerset Police's headquarters, was arrested on suspicion of arranging or facilitating the commission of a child sex offence in July 2023. BBC 22/10/2024 News I was an armed police officer who stood trial for murder – something has to change Those who find themselves shot by police are rarely innocents, but dedicated, well-trained officers are treated like criminals. Nine years ago I stood trial at the Old Bailey for the murder of Azelle Rodney, a member of an Organised Crime Group (OCG) who we feared was en route to commit armed robbery and murder... The Telegraph - Subscription at source 22/10/2024 Feature, Opinion Former West Yorkshire officer found guilty of having inappropriate sexual relationship with victim of crime A former West Yorkshire officer has been found guilty of misconduct in public office after he started an inappropriate relationship with a woman he met during the course of his duties and attempted to pursue a relationship with another woman following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 22/10/2024 News IPO campaign highlights dangers of counterfeit vehicle parts The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a new national awareness campaign warning of the dangers of buying counterfeit vehicle parts. The ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign highlights that counterfeits are more likely to fail and endanger road users, putting lives at risk. Police Professional 22/10/2024 News Firearms officer cleared of murder ‘should never have stood trial’, says Federation The Metropolitan Police Federation said a firearms officer cleared of murder following the fatal police shooting of Chris Kaba in September 2022 “should never have stood trial”. Sergeant Martyn Blake, 40, was acquitted unanimously by the jury following a trial at the Old Bailey, which ended on Monday (October 21). Police Professional 22/10/2024 News Record number of arrests made by knife crime reduction unit A specialist West Yorkshire Police unit has pledged to keep up the pressure on armed criminals after making a record number of arrests over the summer. The force’s Operation Jemlock team is now planning more initiatives for this autumn after achieving its highest number of summer arrests ever. Police Professional 22/10/2024 News Former officer given suspended sentence for sexual offences A former Merseyside Police officer has been given a 12-month suspended sentence after being found guilty at Manchester Crown Court of committing sexual offences against two women. Paul Ledwith, 49, committed a total of three offences of sexual touching in Liverpool city centre in July/August 2020. Police Professional 22/10/2024 News Former officer found guilty of ‘inappropriate sexual relationship’ with victim of crime A former West Yorkshire Police officer has been found guilty of misconduct in public office after he started an inappropriate relationship with a woman he met during the course of his duties and attempted to pursue a relationship with another women. Police Professional 22/10/2024 News PCC inquiry into policing of hunting-related activities a ‘sham’, MP says A CPN issued to the Warwickshire Hunt in December 2022 was withdrawn eight months later in favour of a new legal agreement called the Protocol. A Labour MP has called for a “truly independent inquiry” to be launched into how hunting-related activities are policed in Warwickshire, having criticised the review currently being undertaken by PCC Philip Seccombe. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 22/10/2024 News «469470471472473474475476477Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
