Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103123 total results. Showing results 101 to 120 «2345678910Next ›Last » Police demand legal fees from domestic violence campaigner Greater Manchester Police pursues costs after Lorna McMahaon lost bid for complaints over death of niece to be reinvestigated The Telegraph - Subscription at source 29/6/2025 News ‘Eyes in the sky’ boost for police force A force says a police drone will be only minutes from an incident after expanding its fleet. The addition of four more "eyes in the sky" and 16 new pilots means Durham Police now has more than 15 drones. They are used in emergency situations to help officers on the ground, as well as help search for missing people or tackle anti-social behaviour. BBC 29/6/2025 News Devil in the detail for new class of armed police officers AUSTRALIA: Questions remain about the new class of armed police officers announced by Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro last Wednesday. NT News (Australia) - Subscription at source 29/6/2025 News Longer jail terms proposed for assaults on first responders, prison officers NEW ZEALAND: People who assault on-duty police officers, firefighters, paramedics, or prison officers would face longer prison sentences under new criminal offences announced by the Government today. 1 News (New Zealand) 29/6/2025 News Waikato police officer makes 1700 off-duty database queries NEW ZEALAND: A police officer made around 1700 checks of a person on the police database while off-duty for non-work-related reasons, claiming they believed doing so would make them a "good cop". The Waikato officer's actions led to an investigation that involved an audit of their use of the database. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 29/6/2025 News Police adopt early warning kit for dangerous drugs Police across the South West have started to use technology that acts as an early warning system for dangerous drugs. Devon and Cornwall Police worked with a team of chemists to develop the handheld devices which detect dangerous synthetic drugs in real time and can save help save lives. BBC 28/6/2025 News Police chief, 48, reveals how she ‘jumps if the doorbell goes’ after 80-year-old man plagued her with stalking ordeal A Met Police chief has told of her stalking hell at the hands of an 80-year-old man and says she now 'jumps when the doorbell goes'. Assistant Commissioner Pippa Mills said the impact of being harassed by Richard Jackson now gives her 'sleepless nights'. Jackson appeared at Worcester Magistrates' Court on Thursday after he was charged with stalking. Mail Online 28/6/2025 News Drones prove a valuable crimefighting tool for Durham Police Police have highlighted the “invaluable resource” of specialist “eyes in the sky” as an effective modern crime-fighting tool. Whether officers are in pursuit of a suspect, searching for a missing person or tackling anti-social behaviour, the aerial viewpoint provided by the deployment of drones is proving more than useful assistance to the work of the police. Having used drones for several years to help Durham Police stay one-step ahead of criminals and to keep the public safe, the force has now expanded its fleet further. The Northern Echo 28/6/2025 News ‘Lock onto target’: How the Air Wing is nabbing crooks in seconds AUSTRALIA: Military-style night vision goggles and thermal image cameras are helping the Victoria Police Air Wing nab about 1000 fleeing criminals a year, with the... Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 28/6/2025 News NZSIS head reminds ethnic communities to be vigilant about foreign interference NEW ZEALAND: The head of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) has reminded people to stay vigilant to foreign interference and ask questions if in doubt. About 300 ethnic community leaders from across the country gathered in Auckland on Saturday for the fourth Ethnic Advantage Conference organised by the Ministry for Ethnic Communities. The discussions were centred around social cohesion with foreign interference as one of the featured topics. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 28/6/2025 News Waikato police officer breached conduct with 1700 off-duty database queries NEW ZEALAND: A police officer made around 1700 checks of a person on the police database while off-duty for non-work-related reasons, claiming they believed doing so would make them a “good cop”. The Waikato officer’s actions led to an investigation that involved an audit of their use of the database. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 28/6/2025 News New CCTV cameras on hold awaiting Garda code of practice REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The further roll-out of the Community CCTV Scheme is on hold until An Garda Síochána submit an operational code of practice to the Justice Minister, this week’s meeting of Cork County Council heard. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 28/6/2025 News FSE Group with Svein Ingebretsen at the World Police Summit The conversation at the World Police Summit highlights the diverse perspectives and innovations in law enforcement, focusing on the importance of collaboration, technology, and addressing contemporary challenges such as cybercrime. Key speakers share insights on their roles and the advancements in policing technology, particularly in interview processes and AI solutions. PolicingTV 28/6/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Bridging campus police and campus community with therapy dogs Introduction: Empirical research about therapy dogs on campus tends to focus on the impact of the therapy dogs on students. This novel study explored the impact of two therapy dogs, each handled by Police Officers of a mid-western campus in the United States. The explicit intention of the therapy dog program is to bridge relationships between students and the officers. The program had not yet been evaluated, which is the aim of this study. The aim of this paper was to explore why students enjoy engaging with the therapy dogs, where they prefer to visit them, and what they perceive as their benefit. Based on their responses, the final research question sought to identify if the handler being a police officer have an impact on student and campus community engagement with therapy dogs. Methods: After completing a scoping literature review, a ten-question Qualtrics survey was administered to students, staff and faculty via campus e-news and flyers with a QR code distributed on campus. The survey was accessed 1391 times, and completed 1035 times; 796 students, 79 faculty, and 160 staff. Analysis included descriptive frequencies, thematic analysis, followed by a sentiment analysis using RoBERTa, and polarity of distribution. The survey questions are included for potential study replication. A case study is included in the discussion to highlight best practices for a Police Officer facilitated therapy dog campus program. Findings: The findings are consistent with other studies which show a largely positive impact on stress reduction and mental health for those who interact with therapy dogs. There was a strong positive association with the campus therapy dogs. Respondents revealed that most of the time they visited the therapy dogs in common areas and in outside green spaces. Perceived benefits included relaxation in times of stress and a comforting reminder of home, which provided a sense of belonging on campus; the dogs strongly promoted a unified sense of joy across campus. Finally, the handlers were mentioned by respondents noting that they are aware and considering the role of the handler. Conclusion: This study adds to the existing literature about positive impact of therapy dogs on campus, while filling gaps about who interacts with the dogs beyond students, where therapy dogs are effective on campus, and considerations for the role of the handler. Officers were an important factor in the respondents engagement with the therapy dogs, validating that there is importance to considering the role of who handles the dogs, and an opportunity for explicit engagement. By connecting with the police officers, as opposed to volunteer handlers, the program is intentionally building bridges between the officers and the campus community. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles - Subscription at source 27/6/2025 Research article The impact of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 on the pluralisation of policing in England and Wales The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) created new, non-warranted policing roles with specific and extensive powers to investigate the money laundering that is associated with, and an intrinsic part of, serious and organised crimes, and to address the significant threats that these crimes pose (HM Government, 2018 and NCA, 2023). The POCA also permitted those new roles to operate in a variety of public bodies (which will be listed in full later in this paper but include His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the National Crime Agency (NCA), and the Home Office) and, through its sector specific aspects aimed at the regulated financial sector, in the private sector. In doing so, it had a significant impact on the pluralisation of policing in England and Wales. This paper reports on primary research which allowed for a quantitative analysis of how the POCA has impacted policing in terms of who polices, the importance placed on the skill of financial investigation, and the career paths available to those who wish to police, by investigating how many people are working in these roles across the public sector two decades after its enactment. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 27/6/2025 Research article AI bias in law enforcement EUROPE: This new report from Europol's Innovation Lab tackles the critical issue of AI bias in law enforcement, highlighting its potential harms and providing strategies to detect and mitigate bias. With the EU's AI Act emphasising the need for safe, transparent, and unbiased AI use, this report offers targeted recommendations for responsible AI adoption in law enforcement agencies. By investing in frameworks to prevent and mitigate AI bias, Europol aims to promote fairness, public safety, and respect for fundamental rights, guiding law enforcement in using AI as a force for good. Europol 27/6/2025 Report London mobile phone thefts hit a record high Met Police data reveals that 37 people a day, on average, have their phone snatched in the West End — but the true figure may be higher as crimes go unreported. The Times - Subscription at source 27/6/2025 News Police call for stricter laws on spiking The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner has called for stricter laws on spiking offences to ensure offenders are more effectively punished. Labour PCC Simon Foster said the current Crime and Policing Bill could see offenders justify their actions as a prank to avoid conviction. BBC 27/6/2025 News Public hearing ordered of alleged racist posts among Nelson police officers CANADA: For three years, the Nelson Police Department has been at the centre of an investigation into alleged racist posts in a private WhatsApp chat. Now, the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner has ordered three current and three retired officers from the department to take part in a public hearing. Global News (Canada) 27/6/2025 News CCC report finds Brent Wyndham, police officer who fatally shot JC, lied about on-duty car crash AUSTRALIA: The Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) has recommended a former Geraldton police officer, who fatally shot an Indigenous woman in 2019, be prosecuted for wrongfully ramming a police car into a vehicle and lying in official documents. Released on Friday, the report found multiple Geraldton police officers committed serious misconduct last year, including Brent Wyndham, who killed a 29-year-old woman, known as JC for cultural reasons, in September 2019. ABC News (Australia) 27/6/2025 News «2345678910Next ›Last » Upcoming events October 20 NPCC Innovation and Digital Summit 2025 October 20 York Regional Police Hate Crime Conference 2025: Breaking the barriers of hate October 23 Digital Justice & Policing 2025: Accelerating the modernisation of justice services in Scotland November 3 International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Annual Conference 2025 November 24 International Conference on Police Studies and Criminology – (ICPOSC -25 View all events
