Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 101042 total results. Showing results 10341 to 10360 «514515516517518519520521522Next ›Last » Police step up patrols to cut fatal crashes Two police forces have stepped up patrols in an effort to reduce the number of serious crashes in the South East. Sussex Police and Surrey Police said that in July, they were trying to prevent the "fatal five" offences. BBC 31/8/2024 News Scots police ‘won’t get body cameras till 2025’, SNP minister told BODY-WORN cameras for police may not be rolled out to officers until March 2025, the general secretary of the Scottish Police Federation has said. Police Scotland announced in June that a £13.3 million contract for 10,500 of the devices had been agreed, but David Kennedy said it will be months yet before officers are kitted out with them. The National 30/8/2024 News Kirsa Jensen: DNA testing confirms blood samples taken by police at Awatoto 41 years ago were from missing girl NEW ZEALAND: The DNA of Kirsa Jensen has been detected in a blood sample found more than four decades ago at the spot where she was last seen alive, confirming police suspicions it is hers. Kirsa, 14, went missing while out riding her horse beside a stretch of beach in Hawke’s Bay 41 years ago tomorrow. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 30/8/2024 News New Zealand Police, Customs seize $101m worth of drugs in transtasman operation NEW ZEALAND: Police have arrested 190 people and seized more than $100 million worth of drugs in a week as part of a major transtasman operation aimed at “slashing at the pockets of organised crime groups”. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 30/8/2024 News Stratford Police Services to examine active shooter protocols: Chief CANADA: Stratford police officials are continuing to look at a number of their protocols in the wake of the August mass shooting that left two people dead and two injured, Chief Greg Skinner said this week. The Beacon Herald (Canada) 30/8/2024 News NT’s youth crime crackdown ‘locking up a generation’ AUSTRALIA: A planned crackdown on youth crime by the new Northern Territory government has stirred controversy but the voices at the centre of the debate are missing. Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro, who led the Country Liberal Party back to power at last week's election, has vowed to reintroduce spit hoods on children and lower the age of criminal responsibility back to 10. The Examiner (Australia) 30/8/2024 News ‘Never been as dangerous’: Alarming view of new police union boss AUSTRALIA: New Queensland Police Union president Shane Prior has revealed walking the beat has “never been as dangerous” with burnt out cops facing daily violence and massive backlogs. The Chronicle (Australia) - Subscription at source 30/8/2024 News Police wearing ballistics vests past their use-by date AUSTRALIA: Police officers in the line of duty are being forced to wear ballistics vests that passed their manufacturer’s warranty years ago. The Daily Telegraph (Australia) - Subscription at source 30/8/2024 News Police Ombudsman apologises for staff data leak The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) has apologised for a data leak incident involving 160 current and former staff. BBC 30/8/2024 News Three applicants for top Garda position engaged in pension bill row with Government REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Three of the six assistant commissioners engaged in a pension bill row with the Government are understood to have applied for the deputy commissioner position. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 30/8/2024 News Don’t stop Notting Hill carnival – we should celebrate it There’s much to celebrate in the carnival, despite its challenges, argues former Met policeman Mick Free. Plus memories from long-time carnival-goer Zoe Baker The Guardian 30/8/2024 Feature, Opinion Man jailed for ‘upskirting’ woman after off-duty officer intervened The City of London officer quickly detained the man with the help of staff and security at the museum before Met officers arrived and took him into custody. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/8/2024 News Kent helps to secure first charge for operating an illegal cryptocurrency ATM Operating a cryptocurrency ATM without registration from the Financial Conduct Authority is a criminal offence under regulation 86 of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/8/2024 News Police Scotland could have to wait until March for body worn video cameras The Federation has said it will be months before officers are kitted out with the cameras. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/8/2024 News South East forces lack sufficient analysts to deal with SOC effectively The regional unit was rated as good but one of the four constituent forces was rated as inadequate and two require improvement according to HMICFRS. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/8/2024 News BTP closing majority of X accounts as huge numbers ‘confusing to the public’ This decision hasn't be universally well received by X users, a number of whom have accused the force of poor management. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/8/2024 News Regional response to SOC good, but concerns over individual forces The South East Regional Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU) is good at tackling serious and organised crime (SOC), according to the police inspectorate. Police Professional 30/8/2024 News Prison population hits record high in England and Wales Jail sentences handed to participants in recent riots thought to have exacerbated overcrowding The Guardian 30/8/2024 News Toronto police arrest 48 people including 11 youths in ‘proactive’ gun violence initiatives CANADA: Eight arrests were made, 109 charges laid, six firearms seized and three stolen vehicles were recovered as a result of the investigation. Toronto Star (Canada) 30/8/2024 News Winnipeg police anti-theft program extended until October with boost in provincial funding CANADA: Police say crime rate has declined significantly in 3 Winnipeg retail theft hot spots. CBC News (Canada) 30/8/2024 News «514515516517518519520521522Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
