Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100334 total results. Showing results 10421 to 10440 «518519520521522523524525526Next ›Last » Mother of murder-suicide victim relieved London police are changing domestic violence reporting CANADA: Police will start naming murder-suicide offenders and improve data collection on intimate partner violence CBC News (Canada) 14/8/2024 News Country faces major battle with synthetic opioids, says senior drugs garda REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A senior garda has said there has been no seizures of fentanyl in Ireland yet, but the country is facing a major battle with synthetic opioids. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 14/8/2024 News Investigation begins after garda allegedly left gun in Dublin shop changing room REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Firearm was found by a member of staff who notified the force with detective subsequently placed on restricted duties. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 14/8/2024 News Garda detective allegedly left firearm in Dublin city centre store changing rooms while out shopping REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Headquarters has launched a disciplinary investigation into an incident in which a close protection detective allegedly left their official firearm in a busy Dublin city centre store while out shopping. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 14/8/2024 News Bridging the gap of trust and confidence in communities and policing With falling trust and confidence in UK policing increasingly a matter for public debate and media headlines, University of Hull Policing Degree Programme Director and former officer Mike McKue looks more closely at the some of the reasons behind the decline, the definitions and differences between the two terms, and what can be done to address the issues. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 14/8/2024 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Police partnership with NHS helps officers deal with mental health calls A collaboration between police and the NHS to provide “optimum care” to mental health patients has freed up 20,000 officer hours in a year, allowing them to focus on crime rather than waiting for hours in A&E. In May, Jo Farrell, Scotland’s chief constable, said the demands of mental health calls — one received every three or four minutes — was consuming time equivalent to 600 police officers each year, out of a service of about 16,000 officers, and pledged to tackle it. A clinically led project in Lanarkshire, known as the Community Triage Service (CTS), is focused on supporting the most vulnerable people, and it is estimated that 20,000 officer hours have been freed up since it was launched on June 1 last year. The Times - Subscription at source 14/8/2024 News Statement on VAWG data Head of Crime and Public Protection, T/Detective Chief Superintendent Sarah White, said: "Tackling sexual offences is a priority for British Transport Police and we take all reports seriously. There is absolutely no place for sexual harassment or sexual offences on the network, and we are working tirelessly to stamp out this unacceptable behaviour. We have patrols of uniformed and specially trained plain clothes officers across the railway day and night to catch offenders and reassure passengers as they travel, along with access to over 150,000 cameras across the railway network, which can provide us with clear, high quality images. British Transport Police 14/8/2024 News Mayor reiterates that London is for everyone as he provides extra support for security training at mosques following recent violence and disorder across the country The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today reiterated that London stands united against racism, Islamophobia and antisemitism as he announced additional support for security training at mosques in the capital, following the scenes of violence and disorder across the country earlier this month. Mayor's Office for Policing And Crime (MOPAC) 14/8/2024 News Top cop expresses regret to all police following whistleblower pledge AUSTRALIA: Police Commissioner Karen Webb could be in contravention of whistleblower protection laws if she decides to take disciplinary action against police officers who gave information to a NSW MP. The Daily Telegraph (Australia) - Subscription at source 14/8/2024 News More than 7,200 engagements as Ipswich Youth Co-Responder Team reaches major milestone AUSTRALIA: The Ipswich Youth Co-Responder Team (YCRT) has marked its first year, conducting more than 7,200 engagements with at-risk young people, their caregivers and stakeholders, to help enhance community safety in the region. Launching in Ipswich in July 2023, the program was designed to see specially trained police officers work alongside youth justice experts as part of an early intervention and prevention initiative to proactively connect with young people who are at-risk of or have come into contact with the youth justice system. myPolice - Queensland Police News 14/8/2024 News Exclusive: ‘What gives?’ Police astounded union frozen out from gun talks NEW ZEALAND: Police were taken aback after ACT minister Nicole McKee didn't consult with the Police Association as part of the Government's firearms registry reforms, 1News can reveal. On Monday, the police union's president Chris Cahill raised concerns about the consultation process, asking for McKee to be stripped of her responsibility for changes. McKee is the associate justice minister with responsibility for firearms reform. 1 News (New Zealand) 14/8/2024 News Call for more “pop up Garda stations” REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: There’s a call for more so called “pop up Garda stations” to be set up around the country. The scheme has been implemented in Wexford where Gardai established a short lived base in areas that lack a full Garda presence. The drop in the number of officers on the beat in recent years has left some communities feeling left behind. Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne says it might only be a temporary solution but it’s an effective one. [AUDIO] Highland Radio (Republic of Ireland) 14/8/2024 News Violence against women on UK trains rises by 50% in two years Number of sexual offences rises 10% and reports of sexual harassment double to 1,908, figures show The Guardian 14/8/2024 News Two tier justice? Cutting through the online myths Much has been written, tweeted and amplified about the English and Welsh criminal justice system’s response to the recent incidents of public disorder, very little of which is accurate. Below is a quick primer on the truth behind some of the more popular and virulent myths. The Secret Barrister 14/8/2024 Analysis, Feature Annual CACP Summit and Trade Show takes over Halifax CANADA: From August 11 to 13, the 119th Annual Summit and Trade Show hosted by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) brought together policing leaders and vendors from across the country in the scenic city of Halifax, N.S. Blue Line (Canada) 14/8/2024 News WA Police bolster family violence response with Motorola Solutions smart app AUSTRALIA: The Western Australia Police Force (WA Police) has enhanced its support for family violence victims through an enhanced smart mobile application provided by technology partner Motorola Solutions. CRN (Australia) 14/8/2024 News Victoria Police on high alert with more than 20,000 protesters expected to disrupt major defence expo in Melbourne AUSTRALIA: Police have sent a warning to demonstrators as Melbourne braces for the city's biggest protest in more than 20 years. Sky News 14/8/2024 News ACT wants police recruits to have wider religious options when taking oaths NEW ZEALAND: ACT's ethnic communities spokesperson and Indian-origin list MP Parmjeet Parmar has asked the government to give Royal New Zealand Police College graduates greater choice in terms of the religious texts they use when taking their oaths. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 14/8/2024 News Garda chiefs to buy €500k water cannon trucks from overseas following Dublin Riots REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The procurement process for the permanent water cannon is progressing after Garda Commissioner Drew Harris made a case to the Government for them following the Dublin riots last November. Dublin Live (Republic of Ireland) 14/8/2024 News Protecting places of worship against the rising tide of extreme-right hatred Recent riots across many towns and cities in the UK saw a number of mosques targeted by violent protestors; Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at the situation facing both faith communities and the police in the UK, as well as the European project established by a collaboration of police forces looking to improve safety and security measures for places of worship. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 14/8/2024 Analysis, Feature «518519520521522523524525526Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
