Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104159 total results. Showing results 11681 to 11700 «581582583584585586587588589Next ›Last » Exploring the Relationship Between Officer Safety and De-escalation in a Simulated Crisis Encounter Recently, there has been an increase in media attention and public interest in the use of de-escalation by police officers; however, concerns have been raised regarding potential risks to officer safety. The literature examining the relationship between officer safety and de-escalation is sparse. Drawing on performance assessments of 122 active-duty police officers during a realistic scenario with a person in crisis, the relationship between de-escalation techniques and officer safety was examined using multiple regression analysis and multiple correspondence analysis; a positive (but imperfect) relationship between de-escalation and officer safety was found. The association between relational de-escalation strategies (e.g., active listening, displaying empathy) and officer safety appeared to be strong; less so for tactical de-escalation strategies (e.g., pre-planning, self-control). However, it is unclear whether relational strategies increase officer safety, or whether greater officer safety allows relational strategies to be used. Future research is needed to understand this relationship and determine whether similar results are found in more naturalistic settings. Police Quarterly - Subscription at source 8/10/2024 Research article The criminal activities and operational roles of Australian neo-jihadists: a network perspective Despite the significant global repercussions of terrorism, including loss of lives and economic resources, research on its relationship with crime has been limited to group-level analyses. This study examines the individual criminal activities of Australian Neo-Jihadists, via social network analysis from an individual perspective. Judicial documents and newspaper articles are analysed to determine the criminal activities and operational roles of network actors. Findings suggest a prominence of criminal activities, and a significant relationship between market criminal activities and facilitation of terrorist operations. The study concludes with suggestions for future research, emphasising the potential for disrupting terrorist networks by focusing on the new crime-terror nexus. Global Crime 8/10/2024 Research article Police Scotland allows cross-dressers into women’s spaces The rules permit staff to use ‘toilet and changing facilities’ of their choosing, even before ‘socially’ transitioning The Telegraph - Subscription at source 8/10/2024 News Taking aim at crime: evaluating evidence in a crime gun intelligence approach Identifying effective strategies to combat firearm-related crimes is a growing priority in the United States. The crime gun intelligence (CGI) framework, centered on evidence-based approaches, is a key approach to accomplish this. This article explores the relative contributions of various evidence types to case clearance. We examine gun-related crimes investigated by the Manchester Police Department (MPD) in New Hampshire from 2017 to 2022 to see how the use of NIBIN, e-Trace, firearm recovery, physical evidence, social media, and video evidence impacted the likelihood of arrest. Results suggest that recovering firearms and having video evidence are key elements for increasing the likelihood of an arrest. CGI-related evidence and other evidence types were typically predicted to have no significant effects. NIBIN and physical evidence were associated with negative effects on arrest in some instances. The practical implications of these findings, as well as their limitations and directions for future research, will also be discussed. Police Practice and Research - Subscription at source 8/10/2024 Research article Exploring the impact of cyber and traditional crime victimization: Impact comparisons and explanatory factors As cybercrime victimization rates continue to rise, our understanding of their impact, especially compared to traditional crime, remains limited. To address this knowledge gap, we conducted surveys among 910 crime victims, measuring the impact of cyber and traditional variants of property, person-centered, and sexual crime. We compared the impact of: (1) residential burglary and hacking of online bank accounts; (2) doorstep deception and bank helpdesk fraud; (3) in-person threats and online threats; and (4) sexual assault and image-based sexual abuse. Impact was categorized into peritraumatic stress, internalizing problems, externalizing problems, financial impact, and damaged self-image. Our findings reveal that cybercrime impact mostly equals or exceeds that of traditional crimes. Disparities especially emerge in terms of higher peritraumatic stress experienced by victims of cyber property crime, and more damage to self-image suffered by victims of both cyber property and cyber sexual crimes. Furthermore, we identified significant determinants of victim impact among crime characteristics, and social, personal, and demographic factors, some varying between cyber and traditional crime. Our study emphasizes the implications of the technological nature of cybercrime and the relatively active role played by cybercrime victims, while also considering the issue of victim blaming. Furthermore, we underscore the need for targeted victim support and prioritization of cybercrime. International Review of Victimology - Subscription at source 8/10/2024 Research article Christchurch terror attack: Coroner probes how gunman obtained firearms licence NEW ZEALAND: A Coroner has started to probe how terrorist Brenton Tarrant obtained a firearms licence in the lead-up to his deadly attack on two Christchurch mosques during Friday prayer in March 2019. And, it has been revealed that two Police Ministers were briefed on a legislative loophole that resulted in the terrorist getting his licence and the firearms he used. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 8/10/2024 News Police and Customs discover 515kg of meth inside steel beams in one of NZ’s largest drug busts NEW ZEALAND: More than half a tonne of methamphetamine has been seized in one of New Zealand’s largest importations of the drug. A joint investigation by police and Customs, Operation Girder, discovered 515kg of meth inside a shipment of steel beams shipped by sea from the United States last month. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 8/10/2024 News ‘Zero tolerance’ says Victoria Police amid claims it racially profiles communities AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police has defended itself against claims it racially profiles communities when stopping and searching people on the street. Using Freedom of Information laws, researchers have collated four years of police reports, which they say paint a damning picture of who gets targeted. SBS News (Australia) 8/10/2024 News, Video Footage emerges of police punching man who allegedly assaulted officer during violent arrest AUSTRALIA: Footage has emerged of Victorian police punching and kneeling on a man who allegedly assaulted an officer during a violent arrest in Broadmeadows. It's alleged the 37-year-old Gladstone Park man had been on a smashing spree across the city this morning, punching multiple poker machines in Airport West and smashing a rock into another gaming machine at a venue in Gladstone Park. 9 News (Australia) 8/10/2024 News Inquest begins into fatal police shooting of Warren Matthew Simon in Newcastle AUSTRALIA: An inquest has begun into a fatal police shooting in Newcastle last year. The inquest was played the police body-worn camera vision, which shows a man lunging at police with a knife before one officer fires his gun. ABC News (Australia) 8/10/2024 News New WA Police Force website launches with community focus in mind AUSTRALIA: WA Police Force has now transitioned to the whole-of-government platform and you can find our website here at WA.gov.au/police. WA.gov.au is search based and you can simply find information by using the ‘search WA.gov.au’ bar in the top right-hand corner of the page. Government of Western Australia 8/10/2024 News Top police officer and former SAS soldier ‘suspended over gross misconduct’ The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire has confirmed that Chief Constable Rod Hansen has been suspended with immediate effect Mirror 8/10/2024 News Three forces promote value of GoodSAM app in saving lives Officers have used the app to help resuscitate 100 people. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/10/2024 News PCC funds two new posts to improve Devon and Cornwall response to ASB ASB force legal advisor, Machaela O’Brien, and paralegal, Tania Bage, are in place to support Exeter and Torquay’s neighbourhood police officers alongside the wider force. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/10/2024 News Huge problem with recruits being managed by inexperienced officers inquest told West Yorkshire Police had dropped face to face interviews in favour of online applications, inquest into student officer's death hears. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/10/2024 News Gloucestershire chief constable suspended pending outcome of misconduct investigation The chief constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary has been suspended following an alleged breach of standards of professional behaviour. Police Professional 8/10/2024 News Officers injured during disorder at football match in Edinburgh Police Scotland is appealing for information after four officers were injured during disorder after the football match between Hibernian and Motherwell at the weekend. Police Professional 8/10/2024 News Police sergeant sacked over abusive and racist language while on night out Colleagues reported Chris Padley, of Bedfordshire Police, after the incident and he was suspended while an investigation took place The Independent 8/10/2024 News Devon and Cornwall Police officer jury discharged The jury in the trial of a Devon and Cornwall Police officer accused of sex offences has been discharged and the case adjourned until January. BBC 8/10/2024 News Gloucestershire chief suspended amid gross misconduct investigation Rod Hansen joined the force as DCC in May 2013 before taking over as Chief Constable four years later. 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