Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115189 total results. Showing results 9781 to 9800 «486487488489490491492493494Next ›Last » Government has failed to prepare for police retirement bombshell says Fed Police Scotland is facing calls to up its recruitment as figures showed one in 20 officers are eligible to retire by next summer. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/9/2025 News The 2025 police workforce in England and Wales: New pledges on visible presence – but will the public notice? Despite the Uplift recruitment programme, research suggests the public feel police are still less visible and less responsive, and the Government has now pledged a further 13,000 neighbourhood police officers by 2029; in the last in this current series of articles on workforce development, Ian Wiggett looks at the availability of the workforce, the way it is deployed, and why ultimately what will matter is whether the public notices the difference. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 2/9/2025 Analysis, Feature Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 2/9/2025 News Police urged to improve ‘poor quality’ uniforms Police Scotland has been urged to improve the uniforms worn by officers after a review found several kit items were ill-fitting and of poor quality. A review by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) found trousers worn by officers were insufficiently stretchy and faded in colour, while fleeces were too thin. BBC 2/9/2025 News CNC partners with Crimestoppers to strengthen anonymous reporting The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has launched a new partnership with the independent charity Crimestoppers to provide officers and staff with an enhanced and confidential route for raising concerns anonymously. Emergency Services Times 2/9/2025 News Frontline focus review of tools of the trade The aim of this frontline focus review, undertaken by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS), was to assess how well equipped frontline operational officers and staff are to perform their roles – with an emphasis on uniform and equipment. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 2/9/2025 Report Police Scotland urged to improve its uniform following Tools of the Trade review A new report has called on Police Scotland to improve its uniform after a review revealed many officers are buying their own trousers, fleeces, boots and jackets rather than wear the poor quality and ill-fitting kit provided. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) 2/9/2025 News Catherine Pritchard: Proudest moment in policing (Part 2) Brendan O'Brien and Catherine Pritchard discuss the critical importance of welfare and well-being within the police force. They explore how leaders can create supportive environments for their teams, the significance of genuine conversations about feelings, and the impact of advocates during personal challenges. PolicingTV 2/9/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video New Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly says role will be a ‘privilege’ on first day REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: New Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has said it will be a “privilege” to lead An Garda Síochána, which he described as “one of the most trusted police services in the world” on his first day in the job. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 1/9/2025 News Stars in stripes Chief Constable Jo Farrell praises Scottish officers for their work during President Trump’s visit 1919 Magazine 1/9/2025 News Pensions body creaks under strain of cop payment row The SPPA, which faces a possible ombudsman probe, is struggling to cope with the demands of a high-profile pensions row 1919 Magazine 1/9/2025 News Over the limit Police are preparing to catch more drug drivers, but some fear testing capacity in Scotland isn’t ready 1919 Magazine 1/9/2025 News Nearly one in ten police officers awaiting fitness to work assessment Average wait time of more than two-and-a-half years. Nearly one in ten police officers in Scotland are waiting for assessments on their fitness to work, with an average delay of more than two and a half years. 1919 Magazine 1/9/2025 News Identity fracture: a social identity theory analysis of police whistleblower narratives in England and Wales This article explores the experience of whistleblowing in the police services of England and Wales through the lens of Social Identity Theory (SIT). Drawing on original qualitative survey data from 35 former officers who reported misconduct, this paper presents evidence of identity dislocation manifested through a severing of occupational affiliation. This rupture is framed not as a strategic or planned exit, but as a response to perceived institutional betrayal that destabilises the officer’s professional self-concept. Participants provided written responses detailing their expectations prior to reporting, the emotional and professional consequences of the act, and the long-term effects on their relationship with policing. Responses were thematically coded using an SIT-informed framework, with additional analytic categories derived from organisational dis-identification and betrayal trauma literature. Key variables such as emotional tone, perceived group betrayal, and identity dislocation were cross-referenced with self-reported identification scores before and after disclosure. Nearly half of respondents experienced complete identity rejection, while some described whistleblowing as a morally necessary but costly identity related act, one that entailed loss of belonging, mental health deterioration, and estrangement from peers. This study addresses a gap in police whistleblowing literature, namely the lack of research focused on those who have made reports. By framing whistleblowing as an act that frequently triggers unanticipated identity dislocation, the findings offer new theoretical insight into the emotional toll of dissent within high-solidarity institutions. Implications for policy reform, misconduct management, leadership training, and cultural transformation in policing are discussed. Policing and Society 1/9/2025 Research article Drug dealers let off hook by delays Almost 600 drug supply charges had to be dropped by prosecutors over the past three years due to processing delays 1919 Magazine 1/9/2025 News UK human rights regulator to argue against police use of live facial recognition The UK’s human rights regulator has received permission to intervene in an upcoming judicial review examining whether the London Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial recognition (LFR) complies with human rights law. BiometricUpdate.com 1/9/2025 News 14,000 crimes not actively investigated under new policy Figures show scale of the number of cases without leads being filed by officers across Scotland 1919 Magazine 1/9/2025 News ‘Unprofessional and unacceptable’ A damning new report finds ill-fitting and poor-quality uniforms are prompting many cops to buy their own kit instead 1919 Magazine 1/9/2025 News Mental health crisis as officer absences and cancelled rest days soar Scottish Police Federation sounds alarm as mental health absences surge 80% over five years 1919 Magazine 1/9/2025 News Fears for front line as 5% of cops eligible to retire More than 900 officers could quit the force by next June. Around five per cent of Scotland’s police officers are eligible for retirement by next summer, sparking fresh fears of a recruitment crisis. 1919 Magazine 1/9/2025 News «486487488489490491492493494Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
