Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100917 total results. Showing results 94861 to 94880 «474047414742474347444745474647474748Next ›Last » Recorded Crime in Scotland 2015-16 This bulletin presents National Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police in 2015-16. Statistics on crimes and offences recorded by the police provide a measure of the volume of criminal activity with which the police are faced. Crimes recorded by the police do not reveal the incidence of all crime committed since not all crimes are reported to the police. Scottish Government 27/9/2016 Report Recorded crime in Scotland drops to lowest level in 40 years Recorded crime in Scotland has dropped by 4% to its lowest levels since 1974 but there has been an increase in the number of sex crimes reported. BBC 27/9/2016 News Chief constable says police must be able to search youngsters for alcohol Scotland’s most senior police officer has said his force must be allowed to continue searching young people for alcohol once a new code of practice is introduced. The Scotsman 27/9/2016 News Scotland’s police chiefs signals ends to force centralisation Scotland's chief constable has signalled a halt to centralisation in the national force. Phil Gormley has said he wants to re-empower regional commanders hit by a tough and controversial regime of targets under his predecessor Sir Stephen House. The Herald (Scotland) 27/9/2016 News Ugly debate on abuse shows why new laws are needed MSPS recently took part in an debate on the new Domestic Abuse Bill. The legislation would see the creation of a new specific offence of "abusive behaviour in relation to a partner or ex-partner". It comes after a recent Scottish Government consultation found that 90 per cent of respondents did not feel current laws provided police, courts or prosecutors sufficient powers to challenge coercive and controlling behaviour. The National 27/9/2016 Feature, Opinion MSP calls for police to crack down on ‘revenge porn’ sites Politicians have called for a crackdown on so-called “revenge porn” after naked images of at least 20 Scottish women were posted online. The Times - Subscription at source 27/9/2016 News New police boss could end first year with £3.1m financial black hole Police and Crime Commissioner Stephen Mold will today (Tuesday) explain to members of the county police and crime panel why the force is forecast to bust its budget for the 2016/17 fiscal year - his first in charge of Northants Police. Northamptonshire Telegraph 27/9/2016 News All Lincolnshire police officers kitted out with body cameras Police in Lincolnshire will now wear body cameras while they're on the beat. Five hundred of the cameras have been given out to all front line officers in a scheme partly funded by the Home Office. Lincolnshire Echo 27/9/2016 News Scottish cops told NOT to nick criminals – because of a police staffing crisis Scheduled arrests and warrants have been postponed for 48 hours with concerns that the Motherwell division does not have enough staff to deal with incoming crims The Sun 27/9/2016 News Brexit and policing: It’s time for PCCs and other police leaders to ‘step up to the plate’ CoPaCC Director, John Tizard, reflects on CoPaCC's recent "Brexit: Implications for policing and security" event supported by leading law firm Fieldfisher. Many policing stakeholders contributed to the seminar discussion, including PCCs, Deputy PCCs, OPCC staff, senior and former police officers, national policing agency and government departmental officials. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/9/2016 Opinion No financial limit set on overseas chief constable recruitment package at cash-strapped force PCC says he makes no apologies for global search, while announcing PCSO recruitment freeze Police Oracle - Subscription at source 27/9/2016 News Most police inspectors ‘working longer than regulated hours’ Scottish Lib Dems said figures show police officers are being 'squeezed until the pips squeak'. STV News 26/9/2016 News New HQ for ROCU after £1 million grant Policing in the north east of England is to be bolstered with a £1 million government grant to build a new headquarters for the area’s regional organised crime unit (ROCU). Police Professional 26/9/2016 News Gloucestershire Police is readmitted to Best Use of Stop and Search scheme, which ensures police powers are being used fairly Gloucestershire Police has been readmitted to the Best Use of Stop and Search scheme, meaning that they are now using their powers fairly and effectively. Standard (Wiltshire & Gloucestershire) 26/9/2016 News Justice Department to spend $20m on police body cameras after Terence Crutcher and Keith Scott deaths The US Justice Department has announced it will give $20 million to law enforcement agencies across the country to buy and enhance their use of body cameras. The Independent 26/9/2016 News Great expectations: What do the public want from the police? With shrinking budgets, the police are being asked to make hard choices about their priorities. Following last week's Excellence in Policing conference, Rick Muir of the Police Foundation argues that if we are to close the expectations gap, the police need to engage in a major exercise in public education. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 26/9/2016 Opinion Live Blog at Labour Party conference: Reducing crime through innovation Policing Insight's rolling coverage of the Police Foundation's fringe event at the Labour Party conference, "Reducing crime through innovation, the role of PCCs" Policing Insight - Subscription at source 26/9/2016 News Cheshire PCC – Scrutiny Board Notes The notes of the meeting held on 12 May 2016 were accepted and the action log reviewed. Cheshire OPCC 26/9/2016 Report College has ‘never checked’ impact of Saudi police training Group establishes there are no posteducation procedures to see if torture is used Police Oracle - Subscription at source 26/9/2016 News Cheshire PCC Annual Report 2016 The Constabulary adopted a priority based budgeting process to analyse every pound spent on policing in Cheshire to identify efficiencies and areas for investment. Through this process, £13.5m savings were identified. Cheshire OPCC 26/9/2016 Report «474047414742474347444745474647474748Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
