Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115189 total results. Showing results 9861 to 9880 «490491492493494495496497498Next ›Last » Extra 150 officers to be deployed in West Midlands An additional 150 new police officers are set to be deployed across the West Midlands, after funding was secured from the Home Office. BBC 29/8/2025 News Rethinking success in policing: a moderation model of specialism’s interaction with self-reported competence, specialism endorsement, wellbeing and organisational support This study explored specialism within policing in England and Wales, aiming to identify how personal, social, and contextual factors influence the implementation and perception of specialist roles and units. Through an online survey designed to capture current, former, and retired officers’ views on their competence, job satisfaction, and organisational support, the study sought to quantitatively assess whether 209 officers perceived specialism as beneficial for policing. Qualitative insights on survey responses were also captured. Previous research showed that, while specialism is widely adopted in policing, its operational effectiveness and the clarity of its definition are not nationally established. Many officers reported that the level of organisational support and specialist role availability can affect how satisfied they are with their police force. In this study, work satisfaction levels, wellbeing, and competence were reportedly higher for officers with prior experience of specialism. Moderation and mediation analyses showed that the interaction between specialism, organisational dynamics, and the other scale variables has substantial implications for officers’ self-perception of competence and overall job satisfaction. The findings also highlight the need for a clearer understanding and better contextualisation of specialism within police forces to enhance the effectiveness of specialist units and promote officers’ wellbeing. This novel research underscores the importance of fostering supportive environments that empower officers to thrive in specialist roles. It also suggests that officers’ needs and evidence-based practice should inform systemic change for specialism. Current Psychology 29/8/2025 Research article RUDI: An evidence-based police-centric guide for approaching the development of algorithmic models in policing Police are increasingly adopting or considering machine learning algorithms (MLAs) to enhance their processes, appealing for their ability to process large volumes of information and predictive capabilities. Lack of national guidance on developing and implementing algorithms means police forge ahead in an exploratory manner. To address this, we developed a practical police-centric framework and guide: RUDI (Rationale, Unification, Development, Implementation), a framework designed to mitigate concerns raised regarding the use of algorithms in policing. This report outlines our work with two police forces to develop RUDI, highlighting the challenges of algorithmic policing and how RUDI can mitigate these concerns. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 29/8/2025 Research article New plan to prevent crime and harm puts communities centre-stage A pioneering new blueprint has been unveiled setting out how key safety partners across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will work together to prevent crime and harm. Leicestershire Police 29/8/2025 News Towns and cities where extra police officers will be placed across West Midlands New officers are to be stationed with neighbourhood units across the West Midlands. Birmingham Live 29/8/2025 News Police officer to face misconduct hearing over deaths of boys in e-bike crash Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died in May 2023 when they crashed minutes after CCTV showed them being followed by a police van. The Telegraph - Subscription at source 29/8/2025 News Ex-detective jailed over relationship with victim A former detective who began a sexual relationship with a woman whose case he was investigating has been jailed. BBC 29/8/2025 News Officer should face misconduct hearing following fatal Cardiff e-bike crash, says IOPC The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has concluded a South Wales Police officer has a case to answer for gross misconduct in connection with its investigation into an e-bike crash in which two boys died. Police Professional 29/8/2025 News DC who had relationship with sex offence complainant given two year sentence In mitigation, Jason Pitter KC said the breakdown of Bashir’s marriage in 2017 had had a profound impact on him. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/8/2025 News New ACC appointed at Avon and Somerset As a detective superintendent Rachel Shields was head of the force's CID for three years before being promoted to the executive team. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/8/2025 News Detectives lead event sharpening focus on county lines exploitation So far this year, the force's Serious Violence Unit has arrested more than 300 people and charged more than 230 in connection with county lines activity. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/8/2025 News Police install 16 stationary automated licence plate readers CANADA: The licence plate readers have been installed at strategic locations throughout Greater Sudbury and will scan for specific licence plates flagged by police. Sudbury.com (Canada) 29/8/2025 News VPD veteran Fiona Wilson sworn in as Victoria’s first female police chief CANADA: The Victoria Police Department welcomed its first-ever female chief constable on Thursday. Global News (Canada) 29/8/2025 News The Hamilton Police Service receives CACP Award of Excellence for Combating Organized Crime CANADA: The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) announced the winner of an award recognizing the contributions of individuals and/or teams who have exhibited excellence, innovation and initiative to detect, disrupt and dismantle criminal organizations. Blue Line (Canada) 29/8/2025 News Almost half of all knives seized nationwide over past decade taken off streets of Dublin, finds garda crime report REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Almost half of all knives seized nationwide over the past decade were removed from the streets of Dublin, according to a new Garda analysis. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 29/8/2025 News ‘Most knife crime happens in residential settings’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A report from An Garda SÃochána has found that most violent knife crimes take place in residential settings, not on streets or in open spaces. Law Society Gazette Ireland 29/8/2025 News Statement by Minister Jim O’Callaghan on “An Garda SÃochána – Knife Related Crime Analysis 2015-2024” report published today REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: I welcome today’s comprehensive knife crime analysis report published by An Garda SÃochána. Government of Ireland 29/8/2025 News RUDI: An evidence-based police-centric guide for approaching the development of algorithmic models in policing Police are increasingly adopting or considering machine learning algorithms (MLAs) to enhance their processes, appealing for their ability to process large volumes of information and predictive capabilities. Lack of national guidance on developing and implementing algorithms means police forge ahead in an exploratory manner. To address this, we developed a practical police-centric framework and guide: RUDI (Rationale, Unification, Development, Implementation), a framework designed to mitigate concerns raised regarding the use of algorithms in policing. This report outlines our work with two police forces to develop RUDI, highlighting the challenges of algorithmic policing and how RUDI can mitigate these concerns. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 29/8/2025 Research article Police chief attacks Reform UK promise to scrap equality policies as ‘ludicrous’ Merseyside chief constable, who is retiring, also dismisses claims asylum seekers are to blame for a crime wave The Guardian 29/8/2025 News How Toronto police gather clues from guns seized off city streets CANADA: CBC Toronto goes inside the Toronto Police Service's forensic identification services lab CBC News (Canada) 29/8/2025 Feature «490491492493494495496497498Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
