Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115208 total results. Showing results 11281 to 11300 «561562563564565566567568569Next ›Last » Durham Police get new crime-fighting kit funded by PCC Joy Allen New high-tech accessories are helping Durham Police tackle drug production, anti-social behaviour and the scourge of off-road bikes. The Northern Echo 19/7/2025 News Gardai to get powers to monitor WhatsApp chats REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Justice minister prepares law to intercept criminals’ messages but it’s unclear how Apple, Google, Meta and ByteDance will respond The Times - Subscription at source 19/7/2025 News Exploring the benefits and challenges of providing police education within the higher education sector This article reviews qualification routes linked to Higher Education (HE) for Police Officers in England and Wales. The work analyses open source data (2019–2024). Findings identify few standardised data sources. Those declaring a relationship with a HE provider fell significantly by a fifth, whilst across the timeframe over half the declaring police forces (28/41) changed their HE provider. PPD courses declined by a fifth (21-17). Comparably, PCDA courses doubled across the period. This article offers commentary on the potential drivers behind changes and summarises the benefits and challenges in HE and police force collaboration in the provision of police education. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 19/7/2025 Research article Calgary police officer charged with two counts of second-degree murder CANADA: A Calgary police officer has been charged with two counts of second-degree murder after the occupants of a van were shot dead following a slow-speed pursuit in 2023. Blue Line (Canada) 19/7/2025 News Police Scotland ban uniformed officers from taking part in Pride march Scottish cops have been banned from marching in pride parades while on-duty. An LGBT+ march will be held on the streets of Glasgow today, but unlike previous years there will be no uniformed cops taking part. The Scottish Sun 19/7/2025 News Orgreave papers destroyed by police thought to include report on notorious truncheon beating Miner who was seen on TV being beaten by officer said he was not aware of report’s existence before it was destroyed The Guardian 19/7/2025 News WA Police establish dedicated hate crime unit to target rise in anti-Semitism and racial hatred AUSTRALIA: WA Police have established a dedicated hate crime unit to combat rising racial hatred and anti-Semitism across the State. Senior members of Perth’s Jewish community say incidents of anti-Semitism have risen 300 per cent since renewed Middle East conflicts — sparked by the Hamas attack on Israeli citizens — in October 2023. The unit is only the second such specialised team to be established by police in Australia. The first was in NSW, which was given a $525,000 boost by the Minns Government this year. The West Australian (Australia) 19/7/2025 News Senior police manager alleges ‘boys’ club’ culture among Northland detectives NEW ZEALAND: A senior police manager alleges she was met with swirling gossip, private group chats and a pervasive “boys’ club” culture when she stepped into a leadership role overseeing the predominantly male detective team in Northland. The New Zealand Herald (New Zealand) 19/7/2025 News Mick Clifford: McCabe echoes in new garda whistleblower case — are lessons from tribunal being ignored? REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: New whistleblower allegations of Garda misconduct are surfacing — but just like Maurice McCabe's case, they're being largely ignored. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 19/7/2025 Feature, Opinion Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss SOUTH AFRICA: A highly respected police officer has shaken South Africa's government - and won the admiration of many ordinary people - with his explosive allegations that organised crime groups have penetrated the upper echelons of President Cyril Ramaphosa's administration. BBC 19/7/2025 News A Friendly Supervision Model for Indigenous Policing: Lessons from Northern Saskatchewan The Northeast Youth Violence Reduction Partnership (NYVRP) in northern Saskatchewan demonstrates how culturally responsive, community-based policing can decrease youth violence and gang involvement. One aspect of the partnership involved a friendly police supervision model, where police officers take on a youth mentorship role rather than strictly enforcing laws with punitive measures. This model was shown to foster trust and reduce crime in Indigenous communities by emphasizing positive relationships rather than strict surveillance. Sustainable reductions in crime in Indigenous communities require ongoing community engagement, culturally relevant programming, and strong inter-agency partnerships. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 18/7/2025 Feature Barnes v. Felix: The Supreme Court Reaffirms “Totality of the Circumstances” Review in Use-of-Force Cases The US Supreme Court case, Barnes v. Felix, decisively settles a circuit court split by reaffirming that courts must evaluate police uses of force under the totality of the circumstances, as viewed from the perspective of a reasonable officer on scene. By rejecting the narrow “moment of threat” doctrine, the Supreme Court has ensured that courts can fully consider the broader context of an encounter, including events leading up to the use of force. This approach supports a more accurate, fair, and realistic assessment of officer conduct — one that recognizes both the challenges of policing and the importance of accountability under the Fourth Amendment. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 18/7/2025 Feature ‘He begged not to die’: partner of man who died after being restrained by police joins calls to change mental health response AUSTRALIA: aite Collins says he will always wonder if he could have done something more to stop what unfolded just metres below his home in one of Sydney’s largest public housing estates. He had just gotten out of the shower on Tuesday night when he heard yelling. He stepped on to his balcony and shot a video of his partner, Collin Burling, begging for help while he was restrained by police. The Guardian 18/7/2025 News Child exploitation, bestiality allegedly on McSkimming’s devices NEW ZEALAND: Child exploitation and bestiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices, it can now be revealed. 1 News (New Zealand) 18/7/2025 News Former South Yorkshire Police employee ordered to pay back over £100k An ex-South Yorkshire Police (SYP) employee, who stole thousands from the force, has been ordered to pay back more than £100,000. Jacqueline Fletcher, of Boundary Walk, Rotherham, was jailed for two years and eight months after admitting to four counts of theft in 2018. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/7/2025 News MPS to use live facial recognition cameras at Notting Hill Carnival The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) will be deploying live facial recognition (LFR) cameras at next month’s Notting Hill Carnival. But the force stressed the technology will be used only on the approaches to Carnival, not within the boundaries of the Bank Holiday event. Police Professional 18/7/2025 News Met Police to close half its 24/7 front desks Only 19 counters will remain open across London following budget cuts. The UK’s largest police force is set to close nearly half its public front counters as it battles a £260mn black hole in its budget... The Telegraph - Subscription at source 18/7/2025 News Met officers stop school VAWG presentations as ‘may be handled better by specialists’ The Metropolitan Police has announced it will stop officers delivering presentations on topics related to violence against women and girls (VAWG), noting "these sensitive subjects may be better handled by specialists". Police Oracle - Subscription at source 18/7/2025 News Wait for Backup or Not? How Police Officers View Their Role When Responding to an Active Shooter Event Police officers overwhelmingly support immediate entry into active shooter scenes when a clear driving force (i.e., gunfire or wounded victims) is present. Officer decisions align with modern active shooter training that emphasizes the Priority of Life Scale, with civilian life as the main priority, then officers, and lastly, the suspect. The presence of a driving force dramatically increases the perceived appropriateness of immediate entry, up to 80 times more likely. Officers are more cautious about immediate entry when no clear threat is present, opting to wait for backup or assess further. Results counter earlier research suggesting officers hesitate to act and instead show that officers' beliefs match public expectations for rapid intervention. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 18/7/2025 Feature The Influence of Police Attire, Gender, and Perceived Police Legitimacy in a Traffic Violation Case Police attire (i.e., uniform, body armour, casual, or formal clothing) did not influence courtroom outcomes or perceptions of officer credibility in a traffic violation case. Agency policy regarding attire in this context may therefore consider prioritizing other relevant factors (e.g., practicality, officer comfort). Female officers were viewed as more credible than their male counterparts. Police departments may leverage this information to strategically assign officers in situations where perceived credibility might be particularly relevant. Participants who perceived the police as lacking legitimacy were less likely to convict a defendant and rated officers as less credible. Thus, efforts to enhance the perceived legitimacy of police officers and police practices could lead to higher levels of public trust, potentially resulting in more successful courtroom outcomes. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 18/7/2025 Feature «561562563564565566567568569Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
