Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115189 total results. Showing results 10301 to 10320 «512513514515516517518519520Next ›Last » Cybercrime in Australia 2024 AUSTRALIA: This is the second report in the Cybercrime in Australia series, which describes cybercrime victimisation, help-seeking and harms among Australian computer users. This year, 10,335 online Australians participated in the Australian Cybercrime Survey. Overall, we found that rates of victimisation remain high, formal help-seeking remains low, and a large proportion of victims are negatively impacted by cybercrime. Twenty-seven percent of respondents had been a victim of online abuse and harassment in the 12 months prior to the survey, 20.6 percent had been a victim of malware, 21.9 percent had been a victim of identity crime and misuse, and 9.5 percent had been a victim of fraud and scams. The prevalence of online abuse and harassment, malware and fraud and scams was lower among 2024 respondents than in the 2023 survey. Poly-victimisation was also lower this year, and we observed a significant decrease in data breaches. As with last year, certain sections of the community were more likely than others to fall victim. A smaller proportion of respondents who owned or operated a small to medium business were victims of malware and fraud and scams in 2024 than in 2023. However, respondents were less likely in 2024 than in 2023 to say they were using various online safety strategies, and there was little change in the prevalence of high-risk online behaviours. While most cybercrime continues to go unreported, a higher proportion of respondents sought help from police or ReportCyber for certain types of cybercrime, particularly among small to medium business owners and operators. Victims were more likely to recover money from identity crime and misuse incidents in 2024 than in 2023. A higher proportion of victims reported being negatively impacted by cybercrime in 2024, particularly for social and health related harms. Australian Institute of Criminology (Australia) 14/8/2025 Report Observing interoperability: a behavioural framework and analysis of multi-agency interactions in the UK emergency services In the context of UK Emergency Management, interoperability among the emergency services is essential for effective response to disasters. This study employs qualitative and quantitative observational methods, to introduce a behavioural codebook that measures physical and psychological manifestations of interoperability in cross-services operational meetings, involving the police, fire and ambulance services. Applying this coding framework, we measure the frequency of interoperability behaviour in team meetings—including markers of trust, identification, goals, communication, and flexibility (Power et al., 2024a). Through a series of multiple logistic regressions, we determine the impact that interoperability behaviour has on subsequent team interactions. Analysis of 5 high quality videos and 102 video stills showed a notable tendency for physical clustering within service units. Effective communication was the most frequently observed component of interoperability, yet it also reinforced intra-group siloed interactions. Goals were frequently discussed, and these mentions were associated with a decreased likelihood of individuals paying attention to, speaking to, and being openly receptive to members of their own service unit over others. Conversely, markers of shared identity were associated with increased cross-service physical clustering—though this did not significantly increase cross-service verbal communication or open gesturing. These results underscore the complexity of achieving genuine interoperability and the need for targeted strategies that address both operational and psychological barriers. Our study contributes to the development of practical measures for assessing and enhancing multi-agency interoperability, essential for improving emergency response coordination. Safety Science 14/8/2025 Research article New IRA had planned earlier attack on DCI John Caldwell, court told DCI Caldwell has since retired from the PSNI on medical grounds. PSNI detectives have uncovered what they believe was a failed attempt to murder detective John Caldwell in the weeks before he was seriously wounded in a gun attack by dissident republicans, a court has heard. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/8/2025 News Forces work together to improve service for victims of police perpetrated domestic abuse Wiltshire Police is working with colleagues in Dorset to offer an improved service to victims of domestic abuse where the perpetrator is serving within policing. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 14/8/2025 News Rachel Tuffin: The implementation of video response Bernard Rix interviews Rachel Tuffin about the Centre for Police Productivity's research initiatives, particularly focusing on the implementation of video response in policing. PolicingTV 14/8/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Russian hackers took control of Norwegian dam, police chief says EUROPE: The Norwegian Police Security Service suspects pro-Russian hackers sabotaged a dam in southwestern Norway in April. Norwegian daily newspaper VG reported that the hackers breached the dam’s control system, opening valves for four hours, sending large amounts of water gushing forth until the valves could be shut. The chief of the Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) Beate GangÃ¥s, disclosed the incident during a presentation on pro-Russian cyber operations at a public event on Wednesday. Politico 13/8/2025 News How Ottawa Police turn minor offences into opportunities for change CANADA: The Ottawa Police Service’s Adult Pre-Charge Diversion (APCD) Unit is transforming the way the city approaches minor offences. Launched formally in November 2023 after a successful pilot, the APCD Unit offers eligible individuals charged with minor offences, deemed by the Ministry of the Attorney General, routes toward rehabilitation and support rather than criminal charges. Ottawa Police Service (Canada) 13/8/2025 News Surrey police pose as joggers to catch men harassing women out exercising Undercover female officers deployed in pilot scheme to tackle catcalling, resulting in 18 arrests The Guardian 13/8/2025 News Authorities warn against AI-generated deepfake videos impersonating WA Police AUSTRALIA: WA Police have been mimicked in a series of AI-generated deepfake videos taking aim at the state's new firearm laws. The videos, posted by the Western Australia Firearms Licence Holders Facebook page, spread misinformation about the specifics of the new legislation. One video depicts a police officer and an ADF soldier, with the cop falsely claiming firearm licences can't be issued to defence personnel "unless they can prove they aren't crazy". 9 News (Australia) 13/8/2025 News Neighbourhood officers reduce bicycle theft by 40 per cent in one area Part of the downturn is due to new CCTV cameras that are equipped with advanced night vision and provide monitoring 24 hours a day, which helps officers respond swiftly and effectively to incidents. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 13/8/2025 News UK rolls out more live facial recognition, safeguards and oversight framework to follow More deployments of live facial recognition in public spaces in England and Wales will be made possible by the rollout of 10 new vans equipped with LFR technology to seven police forces, according to a Home Office announcement. The introduction of the additional vans will be accompanied by government consultations to help shape the legal framework currently in development. BiometricUpdate.com 13/8/2025 News Raheem’s law pilot force sees improvement in response times and training There have been more than 50 cases every month where the domestic abuse specialists embedded in the control room have become involved in a call for service. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 13/8/2025 News Development and evaluation of a diet and exercise intervention for promoting sleep, health, and wellbeing within the UK home office police forces This study tested the impact of a diet and exercise intervention on its impact on self-rated sleep, health, and wellbeing among a sample (n = 64) of UK police officers and staff. Using a pre- and post-intervention testing design, UK police officers and staff were exposed to a month-long diet and exercise intervention. Measurement before and after the intervention included self-rated sleep quantity, sleep quality, and sleep latency (how long it took to fall asleep), as well as self-rated satisfaction with health and wellbeing. Study results revealed that the training significantly improved officer self-reported sleep (+31 minutes per 24 h period) and reduced self-reported sleep latency (−12 minutes). Furthermore, ratings of satisfaction with health and wellbeing improved. This study indicates that promoting diet and exercise among police officers and staff might be beneficial to sleep health. Health and safety management has traditionally been a reactive process. However, a more proactive approach to risk management has many benefits in terms of improving quality of life, along with reputational, budgetary and community safety benefits. Sleepiness is both a personal and organizational risk factor, hence mitigating sleepiness should be approached as a shared responsibility. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 13/8/2025 Research article Identifying critical work-related characteristics in police roles: A comparative analysis using the O*NET framework Policing roles require specific work-related characteristics (WRCs) critical for effective performance. This study identifies key WRCs for various roles within the Swedish Police—patrol officers, criminal investigators, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Teams, police chiefs, and negotiators—by analyzing data from 425 active-duty officers (30% response rate). We use the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) framework to assess WRCs in five domains and subsequently compare the identified profiles with the average U.S. workforce and U.S. law enforcement roles. Our findings indicate distinct differences in the WRC profiles required across various roles within the Swedish Police. Frontline roles, such as patrol officers and SWAT unit members, particularly emphasize physical strength, situational awareness, and social skills. At the same time, roles like negotiators and investigators show a higher demand for cognitive abilities and advanced interpersonal competencies. By comparing Swedish police roles with the general U.S. labor market and specific U.S. police functions, our results illustrate how sociocultural factors and organizational structures distinctly shape job demands. This highlights the importance of customizing and regularly updating work analyses to reflect rapid societal and technological changes, ensuring that recruitment, selection, and training processes align with current and future policing demands across national contexts. International Journal of Police Science & Management 13/8/2025 Research article Plans for UK police to reveal suspects’ ethnicity a recipe for ‘dog-whistle politics’, say campaigners Guidelines for high-profile cases aim to counter misinformation but critics warn of unintended consequences The Guardian 13/8/2025 News Use of LFR technology being expanded to locate and catch high-harm offenders Ten new live facial recognition (LFR) vans are to be deployed across seven forces to use the technology that has already helped locate serious and prolific offenders. Police Professional 13/8/2025 News Police Scotland respond to new UK-wide race guidance Police Scotland have left the door open to publicising the race of people charged with crimes. The National 13/8/2025 News Over a quarter of suspended police accused of sexual misconduct A watchdog has published detailed reports of why officers in Scotland have been taken off duties The Times - Subscription at source 13/8/2025 News Thin Blue Line? Mental Resilience, Trauma-Exposure and Wellbeing of Degree Apprenticeship Police Trainees in England This original, rigorous study examines mental resilience of trainee police officers in England (N=101), undertaking a new Degree Apprenticeship during employment, in the first such research using the full Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC-25). The quantitative online study also used mental wellbeing Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation (CORE-10) and Trauma History Screen (THS-13) (amended) validated scales. The study makes a novel contribution to knowledge, finding there was no significant relationship between exposure to trauma compared to both resilience and distress levels; police trainees report lower mean resilience compared to the public, with high trauma exposure; a third reported moderate to severe distress scores, only occasionally having someone for support. Statistically significant results (p= ≤ .05) showed that single trainees had higher distress scores than those in committed relationships. Year 1 trainees had significantly higher resilience and lower distress than year 2. Longer service has a negative correlation with exposure to traumatic events. No significant differences were found between gender against all scales. There was a significant relationship between resilience and distress so that higher reported resilience meant lower reported distress. Results can be applied to Lazarus and Folkman’s (1984) Transactional Theory of Stress and understood within the context of UK police occupational culture theory (Reiner, 1989). These new, important implications warrant targeted support to improve officers’ resilience and reduce distress, as well as further study. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 13/8/2025 Research article Multi-agency effort involving police and banks to combat cybercrime and fraud after successful pilot in Scotland A multi-agency effort to combat cybercrime and fraud involving law enforcement and major banks is being rolled out across the UK after a successful pilot in Scotland. The Financial Fraud Group has been set up to offer greater protection to the public as National Crime Agency (NCA) figures show fraud now accounts for 41 per cent of all crime committed against individuals in England and Wales. FutureScot 13/8/2025 News «512513514515516517518519520Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
