Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115207 total results. Showing results 10941 to 10960 «544545546547548549550551552Next ›Last » Report highlights ‘deeply inconsistent’ service from forces in firearms licensing The British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC) is calling for nationally enforceable performance standards for police licensing departments and independent oversight of poor-performing forces as its new report highlights a “deeply inconsistent” system. Police Professional 28/7/2025 News Ex-Sussex Police officer conducted system searches without policing purposes, panel rules The misconduct hearing, held at Sussex Police headquarters last week in front of a panel chaired by Surrey Police Assistant Chief Constable Peter Gardner, ruled that former PC Steven Hargrave conducted the searches of police systems and accessed records for no policing purpose. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News Ottawa police expect Mounted Unit to be fully operational by end of September CANADA: The Ottawa Police Service expects the new Mounted Unit to be fully operational for major events by the end of September, as training continues for the deployment of the first horse unit in Ottawa in 30 years. CTV News (Canada) 28/7/2025 News New Community Policing Centre opens in Vancouver CANADA: The City of Vancouver, in partnership with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD), local community volunteers and with financial commitment from the Province, has opened a new Community Policing Centre (CPC) to serve the Gastown and Hastings Crossing areas. Blue Line (Canada) 28/7/2025 News Alberta RCMP officer involved shooting in Grande Prairie CANADA: On July 18, at 11:50 p.m., Grande Prairie RCMP located an erratic driver. When an attempt was made to stop the vehicle, it fled. The vehicle soon became stuck in the mud. Blue Line (Canada) 28/7/2025 News Inquest into George Nkencho shooting by gardai to hear from up to 60 witnesses but delayed until 2026 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A brief sitting of Dublin District Coroner’s Court heard on Monday that around 50-60 witnesses are expected to be called to give evidence at an inquest which is expected to last over two weeks. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 28/7/2025 News George Nkencho inquest to hear from up to 60 witnesses but faces delay until 2026 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A brief sitting of Dublin District Coroner’s Court heard on Monday that around 50-60 witnesses are expected to be called to give evidence at an inquest which is expected to last over two weeks. Western People (Republic of Ireland) 28/7/2025 News Full inquest into 2020 shooting of George Nkencho won’t start until early next year REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A full inquest into the fatal shooting of George Nkencho by gardaí outside his home in west Dublin five years ago will not begin before early 2026 after a coroner was informed that her plans to hold it in November might be unrealistic. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News Policing reimagined: How smart video and AI are transforming crime prevention AI-enhanced surveillance tools are already transforming policing, says Milestone Systems Fellow Dr Barry Norton, and police forces that leverage intelligent video will be harder for criminals to outsmart, better informed, and faster to the scene – while those that fail to modernise risk falling behind not just in technology, but in public trust and effectiveness. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 Feature, Innovation, Opinion Former firearms officer returns to force 35 years after retirement: ‘A This is your Life moment’ A firearms officer who retired more than 35 years ago, returned to the force he represented to see how policing has changed in the years since his retirement in 1990. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News ‘Legacy that will last a lifetime’: The statue of most decorated police dog unveiled A statue of retired police dog Finn has been unveiled in the town he called home - and the place where he also worked. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News Ex-senior detective recruited by Reform UK as police and crime adviser Colin Sutton, who led the investigation into serial killer Levi Bellfield, will join the party and appear alongside its leader, Nigel Farage, at a press conference today. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News PC found to have lied over victim contact A police officer found to have lied when he said he had spoken to a woman who had reported coercive control would have been sacked had he not quit. BBC 28/7/2025 News NT to reinstate use of spit hoods in youth detention, eight years after royal commission sparked ban AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory government says it will reinstate the use of spit hoods on young people in youth detention centres, as part of a suite of amendments to the Youth Justice Act. The use of spit hoods in NT youth detention centres was banned almost eight years ago following significant media coverage of issues at the Don Dale Youth Detention Centre. ABC News (Australia) 28/7/2025 News Police watch houses under scrutiny in NT AUSTRALIA: In the Northern Territory, confidential police data released to the ABC has revealed almost 400 indigenous children and teenagers were held in police watch houses over a six-month period since the NT's Country Liberal Government was elected last year. ABC Listen (Australia) 28/7/2025 Audio, Feature, News Union reveals new details about police shooting AUSTRALIA: Police face unprecedented danger with 12 officers assaulted weekly in Queensland as new details emerge about the latest Townsville police shooting. Townsville Bulletin (Australia) - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News New Garda commisisoner faces challenge of expanding force as retirements set to rise REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Drew Harris's successor to be appointed on Tuesday. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News Halt in decline of Garda resignations sparks concern REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda associations call on Government to address "high levels" of resignation and sluggish recruitment The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 28/7/2025 News Elite police unit will monitor anti-migrant social media posts for early signs of unrest Protests have taken place outside hotels in Essex, London’s Canary Wharf and across the UK The Standard 28/7/2025 News Interview: Why ex-GMP federation chair wants officers to have ‘ability for choice’ – not just PFEW Here, Lee Broadbent, Greater Manchester Police (GMP)'s former federation chair, tells Police Oracle why he is attempting to overturn a 100-year-old ban that prevents officers from being part of any trade union - other than the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW). 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