Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100277 total results. Showing results 9921 to 9940 «493494495496497498499500501Next ›Last » Senior officer files rights complaint against Peel police CANADA: Peel Regional Police denies allegations in complaint, commits to providing respectful workplace CBC News (Canada) 23/8/2024 News ACT Supreme Court judge criticises use of taser by police in Canberra man’s arrest after dramatic car chase AUSTRALIA: An ACT Supreme Court judge has taken a swipe at police over their use of a taser in the arrest of Nathaniel Coulter, 22, after a dramatic car chase last year. Justice Louise Taylor said he was tasered while sitting in a submissive position in a car, giving the appearance it was used to punish rather than subdue him. ABC News (Australia) 23/8/2024 News Report finding bias and structural racism in NZ police ‘unsurprising’, Māori academic says NEW ZEALAND: News of police bias and structural racism is not surprising to Māori, a criminology expert says. The independent report 'Understanding Police Delivery', released this week, found "being Māori increased the likelihood of prosecution by 11 percent compared to NZ Europeans when all other variables remain constant". RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 23/8/2024 News Project Magnify: Toronto police’s latest surveillance strategy and the illusion of public support CANADA: On August 1, 2024, the Toronto Police Service (TPS) launched a three month pilot project titled Project Magnify that increased the presence of neighborhood community officers in Divisions 14, 31 and 43. The ostensible purpose of this initiative is to mitigate the rising levels of gun violence in select areas. The main difference, if you can call it that, between Project Magnify and past TPS attempts of addressing such harm is that officers will now be equipped with flashing red and blue lights not just on their cars but also on their uniforms. These devices are referred to as “Guardian Angels.” Spring (Canada) 23/8/2024 Feature, Opinion Humberside AI project supporting call handlers in DA cases could be rolled out nationally across more crime types A successful pilot project using artificial intelligence to support call handlers answering domestic abuse calls in Humberside Police – which increased both officer and public safety, improved evidence and reduced staff stress – could now be applied to other crime types within the force as well as being scaled up nationally, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 23/8/2024 Feature, Innovation Police can now search for knives in shopping centres, licenced premises AUSTRALIA: Queensland parliament passed legislation to give police wider powers to wand people at random to combat knife crime across the state. Brisbane Times (Australia) - Subscription at source 23/8/2024 News WA Police Union members roundly reject their latest pay offer AUSTRALIA: WA Police Union members have roundly rejected their latest pay offer — with union bosses calling it disrespectful and insulting. The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 23/8/2024 News Oath-taking should reflect our society NEW ZEALAND: I’m always glad to see police visible in Pakuranga. Times Online (New Zealand) 23/8/2024 News Safety groups sound alarm as garda road policing numbers fall by 41pc in 15 years REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Road safety groups have expressed alarm that the number of Garda Road Policing Unit (RPU) personnel has dropped by 41pc in 15 years, as traffic fatalities are spiralling in Ireland. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 23/8/2024 News Are police misconduct panels being taken too far? Are we keeping rotten apples and seeing hardworking experienced officers now leave? Wayne Couzens and David Carrick are two names that will permanently blight policing. The Havering Daily 23/8/2024 News West Mercia PCC funds new PowerApp to help force report on child sexual exploitation John Campion, West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, announced that he has provided £30k funding to West Mercia Police to develop an app to reduce the risk of young people becoming victims of online child sexual exploitation. Emergency Services Times 23/8/2024 News WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch on recruiting from the British Isles This final conversation with Commissioner Col Blanch focuses on recruitment from overseas into Western Australia's Police Force. The philosophy of policing in Western Australia is based on Sir Robert Peel's principles of law enforcement. The community in Western Australia trusts and respects the police, making it an attractive place for recruitment. The population in Western Australia has been rapidly increasing, leading to the need for more police officers. The government has recruited locally and from the British Isles due to the similarities in policing styles and the excellent communication skills of officers from the UK. The lifestyle and respect from the community make Western Australia a wonderful place to work as a police officer. PolicingTV 23/8/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Deadline for senior Garda role extended after few suitable candidates apply amid pension tax impasse REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Senior gardai reluctant to apply owing to tax implications. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 22/8/2024 News Police Digital Service taps up former biometrics commissioner as interim CEO The Police Digital Service (PDS) has lined up an interim successor to recently departed CEO Ian Bell, who resigned as a director last month following the news that two of the company’s employees had been arrested on suspicion of bribery, fraud and misconduct in public office. Computer Weekly 22/8/2024 News Half of rape investigators are trainees, warns police watchdog Shortage of fully qualified detectives is contributing to delays of up to four years before rape and sexual assault cases are heard The Telegraph - Subscription at source 22/8/2024 News Serving Metropolitan Police officer convicted of harassing woman while on duty The officer appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 20 August and was found guilty of harassment without violence. Express 22/8/2024 News Police forces urged by watchdog to ‘give rape victims the service they deserve’ The proportion of suspects being taken to court for rape is still among the lowest levels recorded. Shropshire Star 22/8/2024 News Three police officers injured in Manchester Airport attack Man and two women held on suspicion of assault after uninsured car found in unauthorised parking space, The Telegraph 22/8/2024 News Chief Constable Jon Boutcher’s statement following leaked correspondence from Department of Justice, Permanent Secretary. “Jon Boutcher said: “I am the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland and my role is to deliver an effective policing service for all communities in Northern Ireland." Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) 22/8/2024 News Chief thanks officers, staff and public for their support Scotland's Chief Constable Jo Farrell thanked the public, police officers and staff for their support during recent weeks during a public update at the Scottish Police Authority Board today, Thursday, 22 August. Police Scotland 22/8/2024 News «493494495496497498499500501Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
