Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115207 total results. Showing results 10921 to 10940 «543544545546547548549550551Next ›Last » Minister for Justice to tell Cabinet preferred candidate for next Garda Commissioner REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Current commissioner Drew Harris to remain in role until September 1st. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 29/7/2025 News Cabinet to sign off on new garda commissioner to replace Drew Harris REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Current commissioner is expected to serve his term until September before retiring. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 29/7/2025 News New ANPR systems to help Cambridgeshire police tackle crime Cambridgeshire Constabulary has received a £47,000 boost to combat rural crime. Ely Standard 29/7/2025 News Police Federation launches accredited postgraduate qualification for representatives in landmark Open University partnership The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has announced a major step forward in the professional development of its representatives with the launch of a fully accredited postgraduate programme, developed in collaboration with The Open University. Emergency Services Times 29/7/2025 News National Safer Business Action Week set for November as police step up retail crime crackdown The National Business Crime Centre (NBCC) has confirmed that the 2025 Safer Business Action (SaBA) Week will take place from 10 November, forming a key part of the national effort to tackle retail crime, anti-social behaviour and other offences affecting businesses in communities across the UK. Emergency Services Times 29/7/2025 News Memorandum of understanding: HMICFRS, the College of Policing and the Independent Office for Police Conduct His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), the College of Policing and the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) (the decision-making authorities) are jointly responsible for responding to police super-complaints. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 28/7/2025 Report Police officers detained for smacking son win appeal Two married police officers who were arrested after one of them smacked their teenage son have won a High Court battle over claims they were unlawfully detained. BBC 28/7/2025 News Police officers detained after smacking son win appeal after ‘unlawful’ arrests The officers, who both serve with the Metropolitan Police, were arrested in March 2019 The Independent 28/7/2025 News PFEW launches landmark accreditation programme for representatives in partnership with Open University Qualification formally recognises and enhances the knowledge, skills, and behaviours of our current and future Federation representatives. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 28/7/2025 News Police officer was wrongly arrested for ‘lightly’ smacking misbehaving son Teenage child reported his own parents following the altercation The Telegraph - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News Public struggles to disentangle US law enforcement visions for facial recognition USA: Despite differences, Biometrica and Clearview AI each ink new deals. Police in the U.S. appear determined to deploy facial recognition technology, though less aligned on details about what biometric reference database to use or how suspects should be identified. Police in Milwaukee are seeing opposition from the community over a proposed facial recognition implementation. And the Oklahoma City police force has signed a contract with Clearview AI, the facial recognition firm that has faced multiple lawsuits over its collection of biometrics from social media and other public sources. BiometricUpdate.com 28/7/2025 Feature From myth to reality: Exploring assaults on police during domestic violence call outs This study aims to determine whether responding to domestic violence (DV) callouts poses an increased risk of assaults on police officers compared to other types of incidents. A quantitative analysis was conducted using official court findings and coroners’ reports from all Australian states and territories, spanning 13 years (January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2023). Using chi-square analyses, the study examined 170 convicted cases of assaults on police officers. The analysis revealed no significant differences between DV and non-DV situations regarding offender substance use, employment status, or criminal history. However, DV incidents were significantly more likely to be initiated by the public and to be active upon police arrival compared to non-DV incidents. These findings suggest that DV callouts involve more volatile environments, potentially increasing the risk of assaults on responding officers. The findings indicate that situational factors—specifically public initiation and active incident status—rather than offender characteristics, may elevate the risk of assaults on police officers during DV responses. Law enforcement agencies should focus on these situational dynamics when developing training programs, risk assessment protocols, and policies. Emphasizing de-escalation techniques and effective communication strategies can enhance officer safety and improve responses to DV incidents. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 28/7/2025 Research article Edmonton crime rate down, but growing concern over repeat offenders, social disorder CANADA: Repeat criminal offenders and acute social disorder are contributing to concerning numbers showing more Edmontonians don’t feel safe in their city. Edmonton Journal (Canada) 28/7/2025 News Reform recruits former senior detective as police and crime adviser Colin Sutton, who led the investigation into serial killer Levi Bellfield, is to help Nigel Farage’s party develop its pledge to halve crime. The Independent 28/7/2025 News Statue of ‘most decorated’ police dog unveiled as ‘legacy that will last a lifetime’ A bronze statue to honour a police dog who saved his handler’s life has been officially unveiled. Police Professional 28/7/2025 News Police officers detained for smacking son win appeal Two married police officers who were arrested after one of them smacked their teenage son have won a High Court battle over claims they were unlawfully detained. BBC 28/7/2025 News How Victoria’s new top cop plans to tackle ‘out of proportion’ crime AUSTRALIA: Victoria’s new police chief commissioner Mike Bush has admitted something needs to be done about crime in Victoria but he isn’t surprised by the level of crime. 3AW (Australia) 28/7/2025 News Police officers are not social workers AUSTRALIA: The police force will probably always be stretched in its duties. Criminality does not go away. The calls on the services of police officers are relentless. The Canberra Times (Australia) - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News Victoria’s new police commissioner admits youth crime issue, vows to crackdown AUSTRALIA: New Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Mike Bush has admitted the state has a "youth crime issue" and vowed to crack down on offending in the hope of turning around public confidence in the force. 9 News (Australia) 28/7/2025 News The performance of Police Firearms Licensing Departments in England and Wales The Performance of Police Firearms Licensing Departments in England and Wales 2025 is a major new report published by BASC in July 2025 which reviews the performance of police firearms licensing departments in England and Wales. BASC 28/7/2025 Report «543544545546547548549550551Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
