Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100753 total results. Showing results 12721 to 12740 «633634635636637638639640641Next ›Last » Canberra man accuses police of racial profiling after arrest for trespassing at his own home AUSTRALIA: A Canberra man has lodged a formal complaint with ACT Policing after he was arrested, handcuffed and put into the back of a police vehicle because police assumed he was trespassing. Tuck, who does not wish to be identified by his full name, believes he was the victim of racial profiling as a result of the incident, which took place last week at his apartment complex in Narrabundah. ABC News (Australia) 2/7/2024 News Theft rises may be due to cost of living – police Rises in the costs of living could be behind an increase in theft in Jersey, police say. BBC 2/7/2024 News CC Gavin Stephens: ‘FR is one of the biggest crime detection breakthroughs since the discovery of DNA’ National Police Chiefs’ Council Chair, Chief Constable Gavin Stephens, believes facial recognition (FR) has the potential to be a game-changer for crime fighting; in this article – which appears as the foreword to Policing Insight’s latest thematic report, Facing the future: the rise of facial recognition in policing – he highlights the potential benefits of FR, and the pledges from UK policing to ensure such technology is used ethically, transparently and responsibly. Policing Insight - Registration at source 2/7/2024 Feature, Opinion People caught with cannabis three times more likely to be prosecuted than to receive Garda caution REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Report on alternatives to coercive sanctions comes on foot of Citizens’ Assembly’s support for health-led response to drug use. People caught with cannabis for personal use are three times more likely to be prosecuted than to receive a Garda caution despite a policy shift away from criminal sanction, a report has found. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 2/7/2024 News Complaints reform bill leaves timeliness issue ‘largely unresolved’ The Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill will expand the powers of the Pirc alongside placing a duty of candour on officers and the force as a whole. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/7/2024 News Garry Botterill of Service Dogs UK: Matching dogs with veterans In our final conversation with Garry Botterill Founder of Service Dogs UK, he tells Bernard Rix how they are currently operating in three locations in the southern half of England and now have around 50 dogs. They mainly work with rescue dogs, focusing on temperament rather than breed. The organization sources suitable dogs for veterans on their waiting list and matches them based on compatibility. Service Dogs UK is looking to grow organically and will require funding to set up new hubs. They are seeking support through donations, dog sponsorship, and volunteering. PolicingTV expresses gratitude to Altia for connecting them with Service Dogs UK. PolicingTV 2/7/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Police watchdog to investigate XL Bully shooting A police force has referred itself to a watchdog over the shooting of an XL Bully dog after it attacked a woman. BBC 1/7/2024 News Trafficking officer misused police systems – panel A former Warwickshire police officer committed gross misconduct for misusing force systems and taking equipment home, a panel ruled. BBC 1/7/2024 News Met apologises for spying on police justice campaigns in 1980s and 1990s The Undercover Policing Inquiry heard that targeting the groups was an example of unacceptable political policing. The Standard 1/7/2024 News AFP celebrates achievements of National DNA Program AUSTRALIA: The AFP has helped resolve 19 missing persons cases since the National DNA Program for Unidentified and Missing Persons started in 2020. The National Missing Person Coordination Centre (NMPCC) established the AFP-led National DNA Program to work with state and territory police, along with coronial and forensic agencies, to resolve cold cases of unidentified and missing persons. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 1/7/2024 News IOPC witness appeal following fatal road traffic incident in south London We are appealing for witnesses as we investigate the circumstances surrounding a fatal road traffic collision involving Met Police officers in Carshalton, south London. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 1/7/2024 News Michael Pearce announced as new chief of LaSalle Police Service CANADA: Michael Pearce has been selected by the LaSalle Police Services Board to be the next chief of police for the service. His first official day is July 29. Blue Line (Canada) 1/7/2024 News An Garda SÃochána remains under strength despite arrival of new recruits REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: An Garda SÃochána is struggling to increase its workforce despite batches of new recruits, with the latest figures indicating another drop in overall strength. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 1/7/2024 News Man charged after seizure of firearms and 23 rounds of ammunition refused bail REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A DUBLIN MAN charged over a seizure of two firearms, 23 rounds of ammunition and €40,000 worth of drugs at his home has been refused bail. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 1/7/2024 News Not Just a Numbers Game: Assessing the Journey of Women in Policing from Representation to Inclusion A focus on improvements to the recruitment rates of women in policing in England and Wales simplifies the issue of organisational integration and hides the complex task of addressing the structural and cultural gendered inequalities running throughout the service. This article considers the structural barriers to women's progression within the police service and presents a cultural analysis of the impact of this environment on women's organisational inclusion. It concludes by suggesting that a different style of policing, one which prioritises fairness and compassion, might have a positive impact on all of those serving as police officers in England and Wales. The Political Quarterly 1/7/2024 Research article Met apologises for spying on police justice campaigners in 1980s and 1990s Force admits use of undercover officers was ‘indefensible’ and had ‘corrosive effect’ on public trust, inquiry hears The Guardian 1/7/2024 News Black community ‘gaslit’ over police tactics as figures show disproportionate use of force Merseyside Police's own data indicates black people are still disproportionately subjected to use of force and stop and search Liverpool Echo 1/7/2024 News Detroit changes rules for police use of facial recognition after wrongful arrest of Black man USA: The city of Detroit has agreed to pay $300,000 to a Black man who was wrongly arrested for shoplifting, and to change how police use facial-recognition technology to solve crimes after the software identified him as a suspect. The Guardian 1/7/2024 News Police watchdog to investigate XL Bully shooting A police force has referred itself to a watchdog over the shooting of an XL Bully dog after it attacked a woman. Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the dog was "dangerously out of control" and had attacked people on Gladstone Road in Eccles, Salford, on Friday. BBC 1/7/2024 News Unique pilot pairing ER nurses with police is already making a difference on Windsor’s streets CANADA: In the first year of the pilot operation, nurse-police pairs handled 1,786 calls for service, treated 129 drug-use-related wounds in the community and diverted 608 potential visits to the ER The Globe and Mail (Canada) - Subscription at source 1/7/2024 News «633634635636637638639640641Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
