Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115189 total results. Showing results 10641 to 10660 «529530531532533534535536537Next ›Last » Jevon McSkimming facing charges of possessing objectionable material NEW ZEALAND: Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming is facing eight charges of possessing objectionable material, namely bestiality and child exploitation, it can be revealed. 1 News (New Zealand) 4/8/2025 News How change management helped NT Police rescue delayed SerPro launch AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory Police Force has adopted a top-down change management strategy to oversee the delivery of technology and transformation programs, following setbacks during the rollout of its new core policing system. IT News (Australia) 4/8/2025 Audio, Feature, Interview, Opinion Former WA Police officer Gary Edward Fitzgerald allegedly had sex with teenager in police station AUSTRALIA: Former WA Police officer Gary Edward Fitzgerald, 55, is on trial, charged with five counts of sexual penetration of a child over 16, under their care, supervision or authority. The incidents are alleged to have happened between 1999 and 2001. The prosecution says Mr Fitzgerald encouraged the teenager to participate in threesomes, and she felt as though she could not say no to him because he was a police officer. ABC News (Australia) 4/8/2025 News Crisafulli Government releases damning forensic review with new Expert Team to address Labor’s DNA Debacle AUSTRALIA: The Crisafulli Government has announced a new expert team to overhaul forensic operations in Queensland, following the release of a damning report into Labor’s DNA Debacle. The major review was launched by the Crisafulli Government in its first week in office, with esteemed forensic biologist Dr Kirsty Wright and former FBI expert Dr Bruce Budowle appointed to undertake an extensive assessment of testing services and reforms at Forensic Science Queensland (FSQ). Queensland Government (Australia) 4/8/2025 News Former NSW Police Commissioner to lead Queensland forensics overhaul AUSTRALIA: The Queensland Government has announced a new expert team to overhaul forensic operations in Queensland, which will be led by former NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller. The announcement follows today’s release of a damning report into the state’s forensic services processes. Esteemed forensic biologist, Dr Kirsty Wright and former FBI expert, Dr Bruce Budowle, undertook the extensive assessment of testing services and reforms at Forensic Science Queensland (FSQ). Inside State Government (Australia) 4/8/2025 News Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw resigns early AUSTRALIA: Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw will leave his role a year early, with the prime minister confirming he will be replaced by Krissy Barrett, who will be the first woman to lead the AFP. The federal government extended commissioner Kershaw's appointment in May last year, which would have seen him remain Australia's top cop until October 2026. ABC News (Australia) 4/8/2025 News Who is Krissy Barrett, Australia’s first female federal police commissioner? AUSTRALIA: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia's new federal police commissioner, a role "critical" to the country's security. Krissy Barrett is the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the national policing agency that investigates organised crimes, terrorism and foreign threats. In accepting the five-year term, Barrett will replace outgoing AFP commissioner Reece Kershaw in October. SBS News (Australia) 4/8/2025 News Victoria police criticised for Gaza protest tactics while thousands marched ‘freely’ in Sydney AUSTRALIA: Organiser claims riot gear and bridge blockade part of ‘display of force’ against civilians as Victorian premier backs police response The Guardian 4/8/2025 News Krissy Barrett becomes first woman Australian Federal Police commissioner AUSTRALIA: Krissy Barrett has been appointed the first female commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, replacing Reece Kershaw, who is retiring ahead of the end of his term. As a deputy commissioner since 2024, Barrett has managed the national security portfolio. Her responsibilities have included counter terrorism, special investigations, and foreign interference and espionage. The Conversation 4/8/2025 Feature Public satisfaction with police services in Somalia: the influence of accountability, performance, and professionalism Public satisfaction with the police is a critical indicator of police legitimacy and effectiveness. However, research on the predictors of public satisfaction with the police in post-war countries, such as Somalia, remains limited and underexplored. This study examined the impact of police accountability, performance, and professionalism on public satisfaction with law enforcement in Mogadishu, Somalia. Using online survey data from 519 local residents in Mogadishu, Somalia, the study employs a structural equation model (PLS-SEM) to test the proposed relationship among the study constructs. The result showed that perceived police accountability is not significantly related to public satisfaction with the police. However, the findings revealed that perceived police performance and professionalism significantly predict public satisfaction with police. Specifically, police professionalism emerges as the strongest predictor, underscoring the importance of ethical conduct, training, and service delivery in rebuilding public trust. These findings contribute to the growing body of literature on policing in post-war contexts, providing practical implications for policymakers and law enforcement agencies seeking to enhance public trust and satisfaction with the police. By addressing the unique challenges of Somalia’s post-war environment, this research provides valuable insights into the predictors of public satisfaction with police services. It underscores the importance of prioritising professionalism and performance in police reform efforts. International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice 4/8/2025 Research article Police officers to receive 4.2% pay rise in 2025/26 Police officers in England and Wales are set to receive a 4.2% pay rise from September 2025, following recommendations from the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB). The increase will apply to all officers up to and including the rank of chief superintendent, alongside an equivalent uplift in London Weighting. Emergency Services Times 4/8/2025 News AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw to retire from top job following resignation speculation Australia's top cop Reece Kershaw has resigned after a tumultuous few months as AFP commissioner. Kershaw will leave his post a year earlier than planned and is set to retire following recent speculation he had handed in his resignation. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Kershaw had achieved an "enormous amount" for Australia while announcing his retirement in Canberra today. 9 News (Australia) 4/8/2025 News Enhancing public safety: The case for volunteers in policing and a framework for action. Across the Middle East and globally, governments are increasingly recognising the strategic role of volunteers in crime prevention, law enforcement support and community resilience. As policing in the region evolves to meet new threats, structured volunteer engagement is becoming essential to enhancing trust and building safer societies. PwC 4/8/2025 Report Palestine Action supporters planning to ‘flood’ streets Thousands of protesters plan to defy the government’s proscription of the group through a co-ordinated campaign to overwhelm the justice system The Times - Subscription at source 4/8/2025 News Call for more emotional intelligence and empathy from police leaders amidst a ‘tsunami’ of PTSD and poor wellbeing New research among officers from Australia, New Zealand, and England and Wales has highlighted the “alarming” levels of PTSD and poor mental health, and called for a more holistic approach to wellbeing, with training for managers and leaders in providing better support for officers; research co-author Dr Alan Beckley spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about the challenges around the internal culture of policing, and the need for “empathetic and caring managers”. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 4/8/2025 Analysis, Feature, Interview Royal Gibraltar Police: The role of domestic abuse teams (Part 1) This conversation explores the experiences of Kianna Hermida, a detective in the domestic abuse team of the Royal Gibraltar Police, and her colleagues. They discuss the challenges and rewards of working in domestic abuse, the importance of women in policing, and the development opportunities available for female officers. The conversation also highlights the unique perspectives brought by male officers in domestic abuse cases and the significance of gender balance in law enforcement. Inspector Patricia Gonzalez shares insights on the Women in Policing Network and the progress made in supporting women within the force. PolicingTV 4/8/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Workplace fit and police leaders: Do race and sex matter? Scholarship in the workplace fit literature examines how individuals align with their workplace environments. Some of this research has been applied to policing, where workplace fit has been associated with job satisfaction and stability. This framework has less often examined how diversification speaks to workplace fit, and even less so among police leaders. Using data from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) National Academy, we examine how a sample of police leaders experiences workplace fit across various dimensions, including race and ethnicity. While we fail to find distinct experiences across racial and ethnic groups, we do find that political alignment and orientations toward procedural justice are related to perceptions of workplace fit. Police Practice and Research 3/8/2025 Research article Police chief pledges to tackle racism within force Gloucestershire Police's temporary Chief Constable has acknowledged that racism still exists within the force. T/CC Maggie Blyth met the public at a community engagement forum in Gloucester on Thursday, and answered questions the force's performance. Among concerns raised about racism, a lack of professionalism and worries over hate crimes, there was some praise for neighbourhood policing. BBC 3/8/2025 News Police chief pledges to tackle racism within force Gloucestershire Police's temporary Chief Constable has acknowledged that racism still exists within the force. T/CC Maggie Blyth met the public at a community engagement forum in Gloucester on Thursday, and answered questions the force's performance. BBC 3/8/2025 News Force answers 999 calls faster after concerns Emergency 999 calls are being answered faster, thanks to "transformational" changes at a police force, a report has said. In 2024/25, 999 calls to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were answered within three seconds on average, down from 11 seconds in 2023/24, according to the annual police and crime commissioner (PCC) report. BBC 3/8/2025 News «529530531532533534535536537Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
