Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115590 total results. Showing results 1161 to 1180 «555657585960616263Next ›Last » A comparison of involuntary holds in an urban police department: exploring subject and situational factors Involuntary holds, a tool used by mental health and criminal justice practitioners, are generally the first step in the civil commitment process to connect individuals in behavioral health crisis with needed services. Scant research examines how involuntary holds are used and even less is known about characteristics of those subjected to them. We address gaps in the literature by examining the demographics of community members subjected to involuntary holds across three groups – health providers, police officers working with co-response clinicians, and police officers working without co-response clinicians. Utilizing police department records, we conducted exploratory analyses to examine whether there exist any differences within one Massachusetts community – Boston, MA – across these three avenues. Findings suggest that there are few statistically significant differences in involuntary hold issuance across the three identified pathways for both situational and individual characteristics, and that any patterns detected appear tied to contextual logistics and service accessibility. Police Practice and Research 29/5/2026 Research article Sweden authorizes police use of live facial recognition SWEDEN: New law permits real-time biometric surveillance in cases involving serious crime, kidnappings and threats to life. Swedish police will be allowed to use live facial recognition (LFR) in cases involving kidnapping, human trafficking, serious crimes and threats to life under a new law approved by parliament. The decision marks a significant expansion of biometric surveillance powers in Sweden and places the country among a growing number of European states authorizing police use of the technology despite ongoing privacy and civil liberties concerns. BiometricUpdate.com 29/5/2026 News New Westminster Police Department open to partnering with academia on policing issues CANADA: B.C.’s new Track and Trace pilot project targets synthetic opioids. The new Track and Trace pilot project is an example of the potential for police departments to partner with academia on policing issues. At its May 26 meeting, the New Westminster police board received correspondence from B.C.’s Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General about the launch of the Track and Trace pilot project. The initiative — a partnership between the province, the non-profit technology centre, academia and law enforcement — is designed to pursue innovation approaches in the fight against synthetic opioids. A news release about Track and Trace said the pilot project will enable police and scientists to use new digital technology and lab robotics to analyze and track the flow of toxic drugs and create earlier warning systems to alert people of increased danger of illicit drugs in their area. Freshet News (Canada) 29/5/2026 News Brothers accused of assaulting GMP officer at airport will not face trial Two brothers accused of assaulting a police officer at Manchester Airport during a fracas that went viral on social media will not face a third trial after prosecutors offered no evidence. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/5/2026 News Child Abuse Squad detectives charge former police officer with alleged child abuse offences AUSTRALIA: Child Abuse Squad detectives have charged a former police officer with alleged child abuse offences in the Illawarra region. New South Wales Police Force 29/5/2026 News Officer drove on wrong side of road before crash which killed pregnant woman A Metropolitan Police officer was driving at around 80mph on the wrong side of the road just before a crash which killed a pregnant woman, a court heard. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/5/2026 News Northamptonshire officers launch operation to tackle illegal riding Northamptonshire Police has launched an operation which seeks to tackle the illegal and anti-social use of e-scooters and off-road bikes. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/5/2026 News ‘Curious’ former police officer sought gigabytes of child abuse material AUSTRALIA: A former NSW police officer says he was curious after pleading guilty to handling gigabytes of child abuse material on five separate occasions, some of it "highly depraved" 9 News (Australia) 29/5/2026 News New Policing Hub launched in USW to ensure student collaboration The University of South Wales (USW) is breaking new ground in higher education with the launch of a cutting-edge learning space powered by interactive digital tables, the first of its kind in the UK to be used for teaching, learning, and simulation. Police Oracle 29/5/2026 News NSW coroner absolves police of blame for pursuit that led to death on Pacific Motorway AUSTRALIA: Narayan Rodwell died after he was hit by two vehicles on the Pacific Motorway, north of Byron Bay, in 2022 ABC News (Australia) 29/5/2026 News Treasury changes to Police Pension Scheme delays some officers’ retirements Forces affected include the Metropolitan Police, which said it understood how "unsettling this would be for those affected" and that it was taking "every effort" to resolve the issue. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/5/2026 News Illegal phone use while driving hits eight-year high The proportion of drivers admitting to illegal handheld mobile phone use has reached its highest level since 2018, with new research revealing a sharp shift away from voice calls towards activities demanding sustained visual attention – including livestreaming and gaming at the wheel. Police Professional 29/5/2026 News Protesters, police clash over closure of Brisbane Indigenous tent embassy protesting Olympic stadium AUSTRALIA: Protesters and police have become embroiled in a stand-off at Brisbane’s Victoria Park, as police attempted to clear away an Indigenous tent embassy ahead of construction of Brisbane’s Olympic stadium Sky News 29/5/2026 News, Video Brothers accused of assaulting officer at Manchester airport will not face third trial Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad denied assaulting PC Zachary Marsden in 2024 incident The Guardian 29/5/2026 News Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs): The story so far The new Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO) will bring together the best elements of the existing civil order regimes in England and Wales, providing a flexible court order that also has teeth, explain Joe Purshouse and Jamie Wilson of KBW Chambers in Leeds, who believe this “sea-change in the landscape of civil preventive orders” offers policing and legal teams an exceptionally powerful resource for disrupting perpetrators of domestic abuse and securing the safety of victims. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 29/5/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Corruption boss questions absence of police integrity unit: ‘Continuing reduction in quality’ AUSTRALIA: Queensland’s corruption watchdog chief has questioned why police have not established an integrity unit recommended by a landmark inquiry into domestic violence four years ago. The Age (Australia) - Subscription at source 29/5/2026 News Police watchdog probes handcuffing of murder victim The police watchdog is investigating after a young murder victim was arrested and handcuffed as he lay dying. First-year university student Henry Nowak, 18, had been stabbed multiple times with a 21cm (8in) ceremonial knife when officers in Southampton arrived at the scene in December. BBC 29/5/2026 News MPS turns to explanatory video as police adapt to social media scrutiny A new Metropolitan Police Service social media video highlights how forces are increasingly using digital communication to shape public understanding of policing and counter misinformation online. Police Professional 29/5/2026 News Man who hit and badly injured inspector with vehicle jailed for four years The officer was left with a dislocated shoulder and head and facial injuries and has been unable to return to work. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/5/2026 News Drivers using phones to browse web at highest level since 2018 – poll The proportion of drivers who admit to illegal phone use for something other than voice calls has reached an eight-year high, a survey suggests. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 29/5/2026 News «555657585960616263Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
