Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114919 total results. Showing results 1281 to 1300 «616263646566676869Next ›Last » Weekly academic research summary This summary curates the key policing-related research that's been published online in the last week, with links to the original journal articles, and selected abstracts. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 5/5/2026 News Senior police officer facing employment investigation almost a year after complaint NEW ZEALAND: A senior police officer is facing an employment investigation relating to a complaint that was laid nearly a year ago. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said he has previously expressed concerns about matters involving employees taking too long to investigate and set an expectation that employment matters be resolved within 60 days. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 5/5/2026 News Two further police staff having internet usage assessed for potential misuse NEW ZEALAND: Two more police staff's internet usage is being "assessed" for potential misuse, RNZ can reveal. A rapid review of staff internet usage was sparked by the resignation of former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming after child sexual exploitation and bestiality material were found on his work devices. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 5/5/2026 News Libs call for police ‘wands’ to counter knife crime AUSTRALIA: The Canberra Liberals are calling for the introduction of handheld metal-detection “wands” for police, as part of a push to curb knife crime next summer. City News (Australia) 5/5/2026 News ACC Sarah Grahame: ‘When it comes to vehicle theft, forces need to think national and organised crime’ Forces across England and Wales need to give a greater priority to vehicle theft and recognise it as often a key component in organised crime, says Surrey Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Grahame, the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead on vehicle crime, who spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about the growing focus on ports to target the many stolen cars and parts shipped overseas, and the need to collaborate more closely with industry and technology partners. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 5/5/2026 Feature, Interview Essex police chief announces retirement After 36 years in policing, Chief Constable Ben Julian ‘BJ’ Harrington has announced he will retire from Essex Police later this year. Starting his career in the Met, CC Harrington moved to Essex Police in 2017 on secondment as Deputy Chief Constable, becoming Chief Constable in 2018. Emergency Services Times 5/5/2026 News Surge in stolen number plates as criminals dodge police cameras Number plate cloning is also increasing, leaving innocent drivers with traffic fines. Number plate theft has more than doubled in four years as criminals attempt to evade increasingly prevalent police cameras… The Telegraph - Subscription at source 5/5/2026 News Majority of Scots back routine Taser carriage for officers A majority of people in Scotland support issuing Tasers to all frontline police officers, according to a new poll published as pressure grows for a nationwide rollout. Police Professional 5/5/2026 News Three in five Scots ‘back police officers carrying tasers’ The Scottish Police Federation has called for a wider rollout of tasers so officers 'can defend themselves and the public' Almost three in five Scots back all police officers being given Tasers, with the body that represents rank-and-file officers insisting the devices make policemen and women safer. STV News 5/5/2026 News Commissioner Barry Thacker: Policing the world’s most remote island In this conversation with Commissioner Barry Thacker, PolicingTV heads to one of the most remote places on earth: Tristan da Cunha. Barry reflects on a remarkable policing journey that has taken him from Derbyshire to all six British Atlantic Overseas Territories, including the Falklands, St Helena, Ascension, South Georgia, British Antarctica and now Tristan da Cunha, where he serves as the island’s police sergeant. The interview also explores what life and policing look like on a volcanic island of around 230 people, reachable only by sea. From 13-day journeys and good old-fashioned community policing to immigration, customs and environmental responsibilities, Barry gives a fascinating insight into policing in one of the most isolated communities in the world. PolicingTV 5/5/2026 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Pro-Palestine protest organisers slam Met Police chief over ‘defamatory’ synagogue march route claims Met Police chief Mark Rowley claimed pro-Palestine march organisers suggested taking a route where they would walk by a synagogue The Independent 4/5/2026 News Police unions demand answers over taser security flaw that exposes location of officers AUSTRALIA: Police unions are demanding urgent action to protect officers following the revelation that a security flaw with Axon tasers and body-worn cameras allows officers to be tracked. ABC News (Australia) 4/5/2026 News Intimate partner-related deaths in B.C. ‘overwhelmingly preventable,’ report says CANADA: A death review panel convened by British Columbia’s chief coroner says 135 deaths they studied in relation to intimate partner violence were “overwhelmingly preventable.” Blue Line (Canada) - Subscription at source 4/5/2026 News Three Tasmanian police employees charged over separate incidents AUSTRALIA: In the space of six days, three Tasmanian police employees have been charged over separate incidents. The alleged offences include stealing, common assault and burglary. ABC News (Australia) 4/5/2026 News Gun licences issued despite disqualifying convictions, police check reveals NEW ZEALAND: Ten people have been issued firearms licences despite being disqualified from holding one because of criminal convictions, a review has revealed. Police say the mistake, which related to licences issued between December 2020 and October 2025, is "regretted and should not have happened". RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 4/5/2026 News Opinions on UK Online Safety Act emphasize importance of enforcement OSA age assurance laws have public support, but regulations are too easy to ignore. Online safety legislation is making headlines around the world. But in places where laws have taken effect, are they proving to be effective? BiometricUpdate.com 4/5/2026 Feature Five Eyes spook shops warn rapid rollouts of agentic AI are too risky Prioritize resilience over productivity, say CISA, NCSC and their friends from Oz, NZ, Canada The Register 4/5/2026 News Irish criminals have connections to ‘extremely dangerous’ international drugs cartels, Garda chief says REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda commissioner Justin Kelly says there are criminal groups working 'outside this jurisdiction that have had devastating effects here' Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 4/5/2026 News Scanned, tackled, arrested: how live facial recognition was piloted on the streets of Croydon Police got several matches during trial in London borough – but where some see progress on crime, others see violation of privacy The Guardian 4/5/2026 News UK policing reform: Lessons from the Dutch transition to a national police service With proposed policing reform in England and Wales indicating a move towards a combination of a national police service, regional forces and local policing areas, Capgemini Director Jamie Robinson explores the experiences of the Dutch transition from regional police forces to the Dutch National Police in 2013, and considers what lessons there could be from the Netherlands for the UK’s reform process. 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