Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103887 total results. Showing results 10661 to 10680 «530531532533534535536537538Next ›Last » Staff associations concerned about ‘rumoured’ tax change on pension lump sum Retirees can currently withdraw 25% of their pension tax free, up to a limit of £268,275. The Police Federation and other staff associations have written to chancellor Rachel Reeves to express concerns about a “rumoured change” which would reduce the amount retirees can withdraw from their pension tax free. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 25/10/2024 News IOPC finds police use of force was reasonable prior to death of Derbyshire detainee An investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found that Derbyshire Constabulary officers used reasonable force to restrain a man and try to prevent him swallowing drugs, before he later died in hospital. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 25/10/2024 News Crime data released by ONS gives insight into Wiltshire Police performance Quarterly Crime data released by the Office for National Statistics yesterday (24/10) reveals that Wiltshire Police continues to have lowest total recorded crime per head of population in England and Wales. Wiltshire Police 25/10/2024 News Sting operation shuts down gang’s £1m opioid empire, police say Around £1million worth of illegal pharmaceutical drugs were discovered in a London warehouse after a major international investigation. Up to 730kg of dangerous opioids, benzodiazepines and other pills were found in the warehouse in Wembley following a probe by UK and US police. The Independent 25/10/2024 News Use of force by officers trying to prevent man from swallowing drugs was reasonable Reflective practice for officers on non activation on body worn video and non reading of rights in stop and search of car parked near detainee who had swallowed drugs. An investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) found that Derbyshire officers used reasonable force to restrain a man and try to prevent him swallowing drugs, before he later died in hospital. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 25/10/2024 News PC who pinged colleague’s bra strap given final written warning The panel characterised the behaviour as "inappropriate attempts to dominate colleagues rather than any intention to gain sexual gratification." A Suffolk PC who pinged a female colleague’s bra strap and told another “you can sit on my face” has been given a final written warning after having been found to have committed gross misconduct. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 25/10/2024 News ASIRT says ‘no evidence’ Calgary police caused or contributed to man’s death CANADA: Alberta’s police watchdog says Calgary Police are not at fault for the death of a man in custody earlier this month. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) says the man was arrested Oct. 18, after officers were called out to reports of a disturbance with a man acting erratically at a McDonald’s restaurant at 5222 – 130th Avenue S.E. Global News (Canada) 25/10/2024 News Firearms officers refuse to assist in London after Chris Kaba case Fear among police from other forces that they would not be supported in the event of another fatal shooting could leave capital vulnerable in a walkout The Times - Subscription at source 25/10/2024 News Inquest into death of man Tasered by police recommends better training for dealing with people in crisis CANADA: Viengxay Chommany became unresponsive after Winnipeg police used a stun gun while arresting him in August 2019 CBC News (Canada) 25/10/2024 News Police ethics system failing racialized communities, advocates say CANADA: A decreasing share of complaints to the province's Police Ethics Commissioner are resulting in inquiries. Racialized victims of police misconduct are struggling to have their complaints investigated, a Montreal-based anti-racism organization said Friday. The Centre for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR) is pointing to three incidents of alleged police racism and misconduct and subsequent refusals of Quebec’s Police Ethics Commissioner to investigate as evidence of shortfalls in the province’s police ethics system. Montreal Gazette (Canada) 25/10/2024 News Durham’s deputy police chief admits to speeding CANADA: Dep. Chief Chris Kirkpatrick, who was docked 94 hours of pay, said he was accepting responsibility for operating his police-issued vehicle “in a manner that would undermine public trust in policing.” The public admission comes one day after the Star reported the allegations. Toronto Star (Canada) 25/10/2024 News SA police commissioner in running for Australian of the Year after family heartbreak AUSTRALIA: South Australian Police Commissioner Grant Stevens is in the running to be named Australian of the Year after being nominated for the state award. The commissioner, who was promoted to the top job in 2015, responded to the nomination with his trademark humour and humility. "I had to double check it was someone having a lend of me… one of my staff trying to be funny," he said. 9 News (Australia) 25/10/2024 News Cuts to police saw ‘critical’ support officers working on sexual assault files axed NEW ZEALAND: Support officers who worked on sexual assault files were amongst those roles axed by the police earlier this year, The Post can reveal. Fourteen Investigation Support Officers (ISOs) were hired on fixed-term contracts to work around the country on sexual assault files. Amongst other things, ISOs aimed to improve communication between investigators and victims of sexual violence. But, in June 2024, all ISOs working on sexual assault cases were told that their contracts would not be renewed. At the same time, police headquarters were told to find $55 million worth of savings amid Government budget cuts. The Post (New Zealand) 25/10/2024 News What can the US teach NZ about gun control? More than you might expect NEW ZEALAND: The current inquest into the worshippers killed in the Christchurch mosque attacks has been examining gun laws at the time of the 2019 atrocities, and how lax controls helped the terrorist acquire his weapons. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 25/10/2024 News Chief constable commits to three more years in Bedfordshire Trevor Rodenhurst will resume his post as chief constable of Bedfordshire next month following a confirmation hearing by the Police and Crime Panel. Police Professional 25/10/2024 News Former officer guilty of gross misconduct after admitting drink-driving A former Dorset Police superintendent who admitted drink-driving has been found guilty of gross misconduct and would have been dismissed had he not already resigned. Police Professional 25/10/2024 News Shoplifting offences at 20-year high Police recorded shoplifting offences in England and Wales have risen to a 20-year high. Police Professional 25/10/2024 News Police Scotland operating with fewer BWV cameras than two years ago, FoI reveals There has been a “shocking” decline in the number of body-worn video (BWV) cameras available to Police Scotland, according to the Scottish Conservatives. Police Professional 25/10/2024 News Police use of force was ‘reasonable’ prior to death of Derbyshire detainee, says IOPC An investigation has found that Derbyshire Constabulary officers used “reasonable force” to restrain a man and try to prevent him swallowing drugs, before he later died in hospital. Police Professional 25/10/2024 News Black youth worker Tasered by City of London police wins appeal for damages Appeal court rules unlawful force used on Edwin Afriyie, who was standing with arms folded during road stop The Guardian 25/10/2024 News «530531532533534535536537538Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
