Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 105089 total results. Showing results 98321 to 98340 «491349144915491649174918491949204921Next ›Last » Prisons in England and Wales get boost of 2,500 new staff to tackle violence Justice secretary to announce £104m recruitment drive to combat sharp rise in drug abuse and attacks The Guardian 3/11/2016 News Quality of senior ranks diminishing, says ex chief constable Former WMP chief said the police are 'standing on the brink of a drift towards mediocracy' Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/11/2016 News Motorists refuse to stop using phones at the wheel Almost 10,000 motorists have been caught twice for being distracted while driving — including using a mobile phone — over the past four years. The Times - Subscription at source 3/11/2016 News Police failures over digital evidence are unacceptable, says watchdog Some forces can’t get basics of modern-day crime fighting right, leading to delays and reoffending, according to inspectorate The Guardian 3/11/2016 News Police forces urged to get back to the future The majority of police forces in England and Wales continue to do a good job in identifying current demand and managing their resources, according to a report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC). However, forces need to do more to better understand future demand and to ensure that their staff have the necessary skills to deal with that demand. The annual Efficiency inspection assessed how police forces use their resources now and how they plan to do so in the future. Thirty-three of the 43 police forces in England and Wales were assessed as ‘good’, two as ‘outstanding’ and eight as ‘requires improvement’. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 3/11/2016 News PEEL: Police efficiency 2016 As in PEEL efficiency 2015, this inspection: a) examined how well forces understand the demand for their service and how well they match their resources to that demand; and b) provides an assessment of their efficiency. The national overview report is accompanied by a separate report on each force, based on inspections carried out from March to July 2016, and data provided by forces on their spending plans for future years. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 3/11/2016 Report Police forces ‘overwhelmed’ by digital evidence, watchdog finds The HMIC report found eight forces "require improvement" in understanding and planning for future demands BBC 3/11/2016 News Northern Ireland’s police boss urges progress on Troubles legacy issues Northern Ireland's police chief has warned politicians it would be a "huge mistake" to stall progress on new structures to deal with the legacy of the Troubles. Belfast Telegraph 2/11/2016 News Knife crime and the story of Billy Smith Knife crime has a disproportionate effect on young men who are mostly poor, frequently black and invariably from challenging inner city neighbourhoods. Chief Superintendent John Sutherland calls for urgent action to address the disease of knife crime by listening to those who know what works. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 2/11/2016 Opinion PCC announces new Chief Constable West Yorkshire OPCC 2/11/2016 News Today in Westminster – Police Officer Safety is the big issue Today in Parliament, MPs will debate police officer safety. Holly Lynch MP secured the Adjournment debate following a shift with West Yorkshire Police, which opened her eyes to how vulnerable police officers are when single crewed. She blogs about what she's demanding of the government to ensure that officers are safe when on patrol. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 2/11/2016 Opinion Police using Leveson to withhold information: Report says inquiry has ‘secretly impacted’ crime reporting The Leveson Inquiry into Press conduct damaged democracy because the police have used it as an excuse to withhold information, a report warned yesterday. Mail Online 2/11/2016 News 150 more police officers to carry Tasers in Leicestershire An additional 150 Leicestershire Police Officers are to be equipped with Conductive Electrical Devices (commonly known as Tasers) in the New Year. The move is intended to increase public safety and the safety of police officers. Around 100 of the officers who will be trained to carry CEDs will be those working in Patrol and Resolutions Teams who are generally the first to respond to incidents. The remaining 50 to be trained in their use will be local neighbourhood officers. ITV News 2/11/2016 News Police body cameras must come in Police officers across South Worcestershire could soon be wearing body cameras after West Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner said he wants it to be introduced ‘as soon as possible.’ John Campion made the comments after visiting the Metropolitan Police to see the technology being used in action. Worcester Observer 2/11/2016 News Police officers are “not punch bags”, Labour to tell Government Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott will urge greater protection for cops on the beat Mirror 2/11/2016 News NPAS ‘could provide oversight’ of police drones Chief operating officer said debate is taking place around the role the organisation could play in the use of drones. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/11/2016 News Chief officers must have previous UK experience, former commissioners warn Lord Blair and Lord Condon put forward amendment to Policing and Crime Bill. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/11/2016 News Transport police merger ‘could lead to significant rail delays for passengers’ British Transport Police has told MSPs its merger with Police Scotland could lead to delays. Adrian Hanstock, Deputy Chief Constable of the BTP, told members of Holyrood’s Justice Committee that regular police officers may not treat crimes on the railway with the same degree of urgency as his officers. The National 2/11/2016 News Night-time deployments stretched thin with one officer per 10,000 people The country has an average of just one officer on duty to safeguard every 10,000 people at night, according to new figures. Police Professional 1/11/2016 News Theresa May has decided to opt into EU crime-fighting measures, risking anger of Brexit Tory MPs Britain will agree to the automatic sharing of DNA samples, fingerprints and vehicle registration data, after months of uncertainty The Independent 1/11/2016 News «491349144915491649174918491949204921Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
