Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115208 total results. Showing results 11221 to 11240 «558559560561562563564565566Next ›Last » Police officer challenges ban on unions A serving police officer has initiated a legal challenge against a 100-year-old ban preventing police union membership Solicitors Journal 21/7/2025 News US President’s visit ‘a stark illustration of how stretched policing has become’ The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has described the redeployment of 1,500 officers to support President Donald Trump’s upcoming private visit to Scotland as a stark reminder of the pressure the service is under – and questioned the logic of drawing so many officers away from their communities for a leisure-focused trip. Police Professional 21/7/2025 News Not enough police officers for Donald Trump visit, warns union Scottish Police Federation to seek legal advice over concerns about a breach of legally binding workplace arrangements The Times - Subscription at source 21/7/2025 News Industrial-scale prosecution? Why the single justice procedure needs radical refo Ten years ago, the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) was introduced to make the magistrates’ courts more efficient. Designed to handle minor offences swiftly and cheaply, it allows cases to be decided by a single magistrate behind closed doors, often without the defendant’s knowledge or participation. Guilty pleas and mitigation can be submitted online, and most cases are processed in weeks rather than months. But at what cost? In this new report, Transform Justice looks at how the SJP works and what it means for people facing charges. Transform Justice 21/7/2025 Report Police given £1m to target anti-social ‘hotspots’ A police force has been given £1m to improve efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour. The Op Focus scheme, funded by the government, allowed Norfolk Police to add extra patrols in "hotspots" of Great Yarmouth and Norwich when it was launched in May 2024. BBC 21/7/2025 News Not enough police officers for Donald Trump visit, warns union Scottish Police Federation to seek legal advice over concerns about a breach of legally binding workplace arrangements The Times - Subscription at source 21/7/2025 News Police union threatens legal action over Trump visit Workforce agreements are alleged to have been breached ahead of US president’s trip to Scotland on Friday The Telegraph - Subscription at source 21/7/2025 News Eyewitness: Epping, Gaza, Met morale and another potential Orgreave Chris Hobbs rounds up the latest events, including the events in Epping linked to the Bell Hotel. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/7/2025 News Police hope new dedicated shoplifting team will bring relief for frustrated retailers NEW ZEALAND: Police say they hope a new team targeting repeat shoplifters in several central and west Auckland suburbs will bring some assurances to frustrated retailers. The team is looking at retail offending in the areas around Mount Roskill, Mount Albert, Avondale, Point Chevalier and Ponsonby. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 21/7/2025 News Gareth Ward’s defence says police probe flawed, ‘potentially dishonest’ AUSTRALIA: Gareth Ward's barrister has told a jury the sexual assault allegations against the MP are inconsistent and untrue, and accused police of running a selective and flawed investigation. ABC News (Australia) 21/7/2025 News Victoria Police asked for tougher bail laws for arsonists, FOI documents show AUSTRALIA: Freedom of information documents show Victoria Police asked the government to tighten bail laws for multiple alleged arson offences, to help crack down on illegal tobacco firebombings. The government only tightened bail for one arson offence, and a number of alleged arsonists have been released on bail since March. ABC News (Australia) 21/7/2025 News Joined-up strategy needed to protect women and girls from violence Looking at the issue only through the lens of the criminal justice system would miss countless opportunities to prevent harm, writes Barbara Mills of the Bar Council The Guardian 21/7/2025 Feature, Opinion Police force to add 51 new officers Neighbourhood policing teams across Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire will see more than 50 new officers. BBC 21/7/2025 News Uniformed police barred from joining Pride events Uniformed officers from North Yorkshire Police will no longer be able to take part in Pride events, the force chief has said. BBC 21/7/2025 News PSNI officer scalded with liquid substance during incident in east Belfast Police have arrested a 35-year-old man following a firearms-related incident in east Belfast, during which one officer was scalded by a liquid substance. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/7/2025 News Sergeant who visited female colleague’s house while on duty sacked A Merseyside Police Sergeant, who visited a female officer's home while on duty, has been dismissed without notice following a gross misconduct hearing. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/7/2025 News Donald Trump visit ‘a stark illustration of how stretched policing has become’ Donald Trump's impending visit to the UK is a "stark illustration of how stretched policing has become", the Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has said as it emerged 1,500 officers would be redeployed to support the US President's personal trip. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/7/2025 News Wikwemikong Police program shows real results in reducing repeat offences CANADA: The Wikwemikong Tribal Police Service (WTPS) is seeing real results from a new program aimed at reducing repeat offences and improving compliance with court conditions. Blue Line (Canada) 21/7/2025 News Cornwall Police Service introduces Oliver CANADA: The Cornwall Police Service (CPS) is proud to introduce its newest member: Accredited Facility Dog, Oliver. Blue Line (Canada) 21/7/2025 News Officer-led solutions: Unlocking new ideas with police think tanks CANADA: The solutions to the challenges that police officers have faced for generations have oftentimes come from within our institution. Blue Line (Canada) 21/7/2025 Feature, Opinion «558559560561562563564565566Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
