Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97200 total results. Showing results 1281 to 1300 «616263646566676869Next ›Last » Can De-escalation Training Reduce Use of Force and Injuries to Citizens Without Risking Officer Safety? The authors evaluated the effects of customized police de-escalation training in Tempe, AZ, by comparing officers who did, or did not, receive the training. This training was designed with interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, tactical skills, and officer safety/wellness as key pillars, along with scenario-based assessments and refresher training. The authors investigated the impact of the training using administrative data, as well as body-worn camera (BWC) footage for all use of force incidents six months pre- and post-training. The key outcomes were use of force (overall and by type), encounter length, and citizen and officer injury. Both officer groups saw declines in use of force encounters after training delivery, which is likely attributed to reduced police-citizen contacts due to the global pandemic. Trained officers decreased certain force types that are likely to cause injury (e.g., strikes). Trained officers also spent significantly more time on scene for use of force encounters. Finally, trained officers were less likely to injure community members when using force. These changes occurred with no increased risk of injury to officers who received the de-escalation training. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 6/1/2025 Feature Finding the Path of Least Resistance: An Examination of Officer Communication Tactics and Their Impact on Suspect Compliance In cases where officers communicated with a positive tenor (e.g., demeanor), suspects were compliant 99.3% of the time. Similarly, the use of noncoercive verbal communication and directives (e.g., asking, suggesting, persuading) were also shown to significantly increase suspect compliance. However, accusing suspects of wrongdoing and using other coercive language, such as threats and commands, did not significantly impact suspect compliance. These results highlight the need for police training programs to prioritize communication skills that minimize the use of force when possible. Focusing on noncoercive directives and exhibiting a positive tenor could mitigate the likelihood of suspect resistance or noncompliance, thereby reducing the need for physical intervention and possible injuries to those involved. Prior literature also suggests these strategies may be important for improving community relations and perceptions of police legitimacy. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 6/1/2025 Feature Improving Police-Citizen Interactions Through Trauma-Informed Policing Trauma, whether from personal experiences like abuse or from systemic discrimination, shapes how people respond to authority. Traditional policing can increase distress for those who have experienced trauma, but trauma-informed policing can help decrease distress. Trauma-informed policing is becoming more common as awareness grows about trauma’s impact on mental health and police-community interactions. This approach prioritizes empathy, safety, and support to prevent re-traumatization and encourage healing. Adopting trauma-informed practices can build trust between police and community members, which is essential for effective policing. These practices make victims feel safe and supported while improving officers’ mental health, creating a healthier, more productive work environment. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 6/1/2025 Feature Can a Virtual Reality Training Scenario Elicit a Stress Response Similar to a Realistic ScenarioBased Training Scenario? Virtual reality (VR) technology has evolved over the last couple decades to the point where several law enforcement specific VR training systems are now commercially available. Before this study, it was unclear whether these systems could effectively elicit an acute stress response. The results of the study in the source article indicate participants exposed to either a virtual reality or in-person scenario had significant and similar increases in acute stress. While VR has value for training, there are still limitations with the technology that prevent it from taking the place of in-person training for some tasks. Examples include applying aid to injured people, realistic sight alignment for marksmanship, and simulating pain or injuries for participant reinforcement. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 6/1/2025 Feature Comparing Police Decision-Making Errors and Stress Arousal During Video and Live Requalification Scenarios Despite the popularity in virtual reality (VR) simulation systems, there is a lack of research investigating how the presentation simulations (live vs. video) impact police performance. The research examined lethal force decision-making and heart rate (HR) among 187 Canadian police officers completing their annual re-qualification evaluation, which involved both live reality-based scenarios and video-based simulations that were projected onto a wall. Officers made more lethal force errors and had lower maximum heart rate during the video simulations compared to the live ones, which has implications for how officers are trained and evaluated. Before investing limited funding on virtual simulation training to enhance performance in high pressure situations, police agencies should consider the findings reported in this research. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 6/1/2025 Feature Police Training Revisited: Meeting the Demands of Conflict Training with a New Constraints-Led Approach Recent data indicate that police officers often feel unprepared for the ambiguous and unpredictable situations they face. The Constraints-Led Approach (CLA) to training can make police training more realistic and effective, as well as enhance retention and transfer of core psychomotor skills. CLA-based training emphasizes active, hands-on training that gradually includes key constraints (contexts) of real-life police operations. Initial studies show that CLA-based training can support police officers’ development of practical problem-solving skills in realistic scenarios in ways superior to traditional technique-based instruction. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 6/1/2025 Feature Recruiting, Retaining, and Advancing Women in Policing: Lessons Learned From the IAWP Gender-Responsive Policing Summit This brief summarizes themes from the International Association of Women Police Gender Responsive Policing Summit (IAWP), held in collaboration with the Nebraska Association of Women Police. The Summit featured presentations, discussions, and conversations about the status of women in policing. Researchers analyzed notes generated from observations of the Summit. The Summit served as a critical platform to discuss ongoing challenges women face in policing and explore ways to enhance the workplace for women. Key themes included leadership, driving cultural change, promoting women, persistence and individual agency, health and wellness policies, and affinity groups. Key themes highlight the need for cultural and structural changes to advance gender equity in policing. Additionally, goal-driven planning and regular assessments are critical for maintaining and advancing progress. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 6/1/2025 Feature ‘Second Thoughts’: Female Police Officers Trust Themselves Less in Snap Decision-Making In simulations of snap decision-making under pressure, female police officers performed equally to male officers in terms of decision time, perceived difficulty of the scenarios, and the appropriateness of their behaviour. However, female police officers exhibited significantly less confidence in their decisions compared to their male counterparts. These results may reflect the pressures faced by female officers due to stereotypes and the prevailing masculine-conservative police culture. Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 6/1/2025 Feature Applied Police Briefings (APB) Vol. 1 No. 3 (2025): Winter 2025 CANADA: Check out this issue to learn more about a constraints-led approach to police training, differences between officers’ visual search strategies and body-worn camera footage, local government strategies for addressing crime hot spots, and much more! [PDF] Applied Police Briefings (Canada) 6/1/2025 Report Surrey Police spent nearly £3million on abandoned plans to move out of Mount Browne HQ Surrey Police spent nearly £3 million, on top of the £20.5m used to buy the Leatherhead site, on failed plans to move its headquarters as part of disastrous money-saving efforts. The force originally planned to move from its current home at Mount Browne, on the outskirts of Guildford, to Leatherhead but later changed its mind. Surrey Live 6/1/2025 News Londoners terrified by drug dealers and vandals told by police to ‘play classical music’ to fend off thugs Terrified residents harassed by drug addicts and criminals in a posh north London neighbourhood were told by police to play classical music to keep the thugs away. LBC 6/1/2025 News Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson returns to work after ‘extended absence’ Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson has returned to work after almost seven months of “extended absence” due to illness. The ombudsman, who returned to her desk on Monday, had been off work since last June. In 2023 West Midlands Police was asked to investigate a domestic incident linked to Ms Anderson, who took up her role in 2019. The Irish News (Republic of Ireland) 6/1/2025 News Nirman: Community safety can’t just be left to the police CANADA: An inquest into the 2016 death of Abdirahman Abdi shows how crucial expertise in mental health and other care is if we want to protect Ottawa residents from violence. Ottawa Citizen (Canada) 6/1/2025 Feature, Opinion New bail laws increase pressures in ‘broken system’ AUSTRALIA: Record high prisoner numbers have forced a government to convert a purpose-built police watch house into a temporary jail as new bail laws come into effect. The Examiner (Australia) 6/1/2025 News Crisafulli Government locks in the Youth Crime Taskforce AUSTRALIA: The Crisafulli Government has announced it has locked-in four years of funding for the Queensland Police Youth Crime Taskforce, after the former Government failed to fund it beyond this financial year. A $15.452 million commitment delivers certainty for the Taskforce to continue its operations and with the Making Queensland Safer Laws in effect, gives police the strong laws needed to be effective in tackling youth crime. The announcement follows revelations the previous Government failed to fund the Taskforce. Queensland Government (Australia) 6/1/2025 News Over 200 young offenders arrested since Queensland government passed new laws targeting youth crime AUSTRALIA: Queensland Police have arrested 227 young offenders and laid 484 charges in the three weeks since the state government introduced new laws targeting youth crime. The figures are the first released in the wake of the Crisafulli government's push to tackle crime across state, with the Making Queensland Safer Laws, introduced on December 12, particularly focused on young offenders. Sky News 6/1/2025 News $15.45m For Youth Crime Taskforce AUSTRALIA: The State Government announced $15.452 million funding on Monday to secure the future of the Youth Crime Taskforce, a key part of Queensland Police’s crackdown on youth crime. The funding will support 16 full-time staff for the next four years to co-ordinate the Taskforce which targets the most serious youth offenders. Southburnett.com.au (Australia) 6/1/2025 News Police want more cash from AFL to cover footy games AUSTRALIA: Major sporting events and concerts in Victoria will be hit with more fees as police start charging for the use of drones and the cost of safety planning. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 6/1/2025 News Nearly 6,000 dangerous drivers fined and hundreds in court amid new campaign Nearly 6,000 dangerous drivers in the West Midlands have been hit with fines up to £200 as a result of a new campaign to tackle motoring offences, new data shows. Backed by the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, Operation Snap – an initiative to educate and prosecute careless and reckless drivers using footage supplied by the public – has seen 5,919 motorists issued with a fixed penalty notice between January and November 2024. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/1/2025 News Reforming police education in Iceland: a comparative analysis of students’ competence valuations before and after the transition to university education Over the past few decades, police services worldwide have encountered significant challenges, notably due to technological advances, globalisation, and the rise of online crime. Iceland has responded to these changes by aiming to expand police students’ competences, notably through the implementation of an educational reform that involved closing the National Police Academy and establishing a blended learning university diploma programme for aspiring police officers. In this study, we investigated students’ reception of this development in knowledge and competences before and after the reform. We aimed to contribute to the professional education policy literature by using longitudinal data to compare students’ valuations of enduring and emerging competences before and after the transition from the police academy to the university level. The study participants were police students attending the Icelandic National Police Academy in 2011–2016 and the University of Akureyri in 2017–2023. The findings showed that university-level police students placed a higher value on both enduring and emerging competences than did those at the National Police Academy. This suggests that students at the university level regarded these competences as a more integral component of police education than academy students, despite most of them having worked as police officers during their education and already being integrated into an experience-based police culture. This study contributes to the literature on police education reform by providing empirical insights into how educational influence students’ valuations of key competences, with implications for professional education policy and practice. Policing and Society 6/1/2025 Research article «616263646566676869Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
