Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115265 total results. Showing results 13141 to 13160 «654655656657658659660661662Next ›Last » Organised crime ‘out of control’, Russell Findlay tells John Swinney Organised crime is “out of control” in Scotland, Scottish Tory leader Russell Findlay has claimed. Holyrood Magazine 5/6/2025 News Six months on, is the gang patch ban working? NEW ZEALAND: University of Canterbury sociologist and gang expert Dr Jarrod Gilbert joins Emile Donovan. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 5/6/2025 Audio, News Family join campaign for pensions for police dogs The owners of a retired police dog are supporting a national campaign for the animals to be given pensions by the government. BBC 5/6/2025 News Jury told to find Garda not guilty on five of 22 allegations related to motoring prosecutions REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A jury in the trial of a Limerick Garda accused of “sorting out” motoring offences for drivers were on Thursday directed by the trial judge to find him not guilty of some of the charges. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 5/6/2025 News IOPC withdraws gross misconduct proceedings for former senior Met officer Steve Rodhouse IOPC says “It is highly regrettable" that material believed to have not been retained due to the Met’s retention policy, has only recently been discovered and disclosed. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 5/6/2025 News A talk with the woman who will be leading Charlottetown’s police force as of June 16th CANADA: Jennifer McCarron will soon be the first woman to ever lead Charlottetown Police Services, as its current chief moves over to municipal management ranks. McCarron, who takes over as acting chief on June 16, sat down to talk with Louise Martin of CBC News: Compass. CBC News (Canada) 5/6/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video ‘Racial profiling is systemic and intractable within Peel police’: judge’s historic ruling eviscerates force for culture of discrimination CANADA: On a Sunday afternoon in October of 2023, Peel Regional Police officer Anand Gandhi pulled over a red Jeep driven by a Black man with a suspected suspended licence. He immediately called for backup, and within minutes, the officer seized the man’s possessions, had him handcuffed, patted down and confined to the back of his cruiser - without any legal authority to do so. The Pointer (Canada) 5/6/2025 News The ‘police progression paradox’? Why are women under-represented across the middle ranks of the police? Internationally, despite increasing numbers of women entering the police, women are still under-represented across the various ranks of law enforcement, especially within more senior and leadership positions. Barriers to women’s progression within law enforcement has been identified in previous research; however, what is not known are the reasons behind the drop in representation of women officers across the middle tiers of the police; an important promotion stage likely to hinder women entering senior ranks. This article seeks to address this significant dearth in knowledge, by presenting the findings of a large-scale mixed-methods research project exploring staff retention and, in particular, the experiences and barriers faced by women officers. The resulting research comprises three parts: (i) statistical analyses of national workforce data on 142,505 police officers in England and Wales, (ii) in-depth examination of one constabulary’s HR data pertaining to 3321 officers, and (iii) force-wide semi-structured interviews with women officers (n = 9). Each method targets a unique level of ecology (cultural/national; organisational, and individual) and draws on complexity theory to provide a multi-level exploration of the issues and barriers preventing women from progressing in their policing careers. Central here is an examination of the gendering of the police organisation and the ways in which gender performance, stereotypes, bias, and expectations filter through to working relationships and policing hierarchies vis-a-vis the social and domestic sphere. We argue that focusing only on women’s overall representation in the police, creates a ‘police progression paradox’ which masks the underlying problem of women’s progression into senior roles. Policing and Society 5/6/2025 Research article Using micro-CT imaging for triaging evidence in a vehicle fire investigation. A case report This case report highlights how micro-CT imaging was used to assist in the investigation of a homicide that involved a burnt-out car, with several burnt evidence samples submitted for examination. It is detailed how micro-CT was used for a police investigation to ensure a more effective workflow for triaging evidence. High resolution 2D micro-CT imaging provided quick characterisation of the contents of samples, eliminating the need for full 3D scanning of most samples. This eliminated time-consuming manual excavation of samples, preventing exposure to toxic chemicals. Furthermore, having the 2D and 3D micro-CT images allowed for a digital archive of evidence. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 5/6/2025 Research article Detective reasoning in criminal investigation: Integrating abduction, retroduction, deduction, and induction into the national decision model (NDM) This article critiques the current national decision model (NDM) used primarily by police organizations in England and Wales, highlighting its limitations in supporting detective decision-making processes. Although the NDM is effective for ensuring accountability and ethical considerations, it lacks an explicit reasoning stage crucial for the complex decision-making required in detective work. By examining the cognitive processes of abduction, retroduction, deduction and induction, the article argues for the integration of reasoning into the NDM to enhance its utility in investigative contexts. This proposed revision aims to improve decision-making outcomes, reduce the risk of miscarriages of justice and better support detectives in their critical decision-making. The article suggests that a more structured and systematic approach to reasoning within the NDM could lead to more transparent and effective decision-making practices, ultimately benefiting both police practitioners and the communities they serve. International Journal of Police Science & Management 5/6/2025 Research article Boosting drug treatment attendance through police text message nudges I was born and bred in London and many of my loved ones are Londoners. As such I care deeply about this city and the safety of all its inhabitants. Having spent most of my career in frontline roles I have seen the effect of what illicit drugs can do to a person and the devastating impact drug misuse can have on many others in society. Police Professional 5/6/2025 Feature, Opinion Central Land Council calls for NT gov to be defunded after Alice Springs death in custody AUSTRALIA: In the wake of another death in custody in the Northern Territory, a senior Warlpiri man believes Aboriginal lives are "worth less than a chocolate bar" to those in power. Central Land Council chair Warren Williams - whose nephew Kumanjayi White died in custody last week - is calling on the Federal Government to withhold funding to the Northern Territory Government until it sets up an independent police conduct commission. SBS News (Australia) 5/6/2025 News Police dogs ‘should get pensions’ Government has ‘ethical and moral obligation’ to cover vet bills and care of retired service animals, charity says The Telegraph - Subscription at source 5/6/2025 News Improving police investigation of intimate partner sexual violence: challenges and opportunities This article reviews how police investigate Intimate Partner Sexual Violence (IPSV). IPSV is both domestic abuse and sexual violence. This duality means there is flexibility as to how it is investigated. An empirical study in England and Wales shows that as a result of this duality/flexibility there is significant variability in how IPSV is investigated by police forces. Despite widespread support for taking a specialist approach to investigating sexual offending, not much attention has been given to the best way to configure specialist units. This article explores officers’ perceptions of the challenges of conducting investigations of this type and considers how variability in how IPSV is located may impact the ability of officers to overcome those challenges. We find that forces who locate the investigation of IPSV with specialist domestic abuse officers appear more likely to be able to overcome the challenges associated with this type of offending, due to more consistent understanding of the context of coercive control in which it typically occurs. Policing and Society 5/6/2025 Research article Australian and NZ anti-corruption bosses embroiled in ‘chaos’ at ICAC PNG AUSTRALIA: The three bosses of Papua New Guinea's ICAC have accused each other of criminal activity, including suspected corruption and abuse of power. A warrant has been issued for the Australian commissioner's arrest, while he has accused his two deputies of misconduct and referred them to police. ABC News (Australia) 5/6/2025 News The ‘police progression paradox’? Why are women under-represented across the middle ranks of the police? Internationally, despite increasing numbers of women entering the police, women are still under-represented across the various ranks of law enforcement, especially within more senior and leadership positions. Barriers to women’s progression within law enforcement has been identified in previous research; however, what is not known are the reasons behind the drop in representation of women officers across the middle tiers of the police; an important promotion stage likely to hinder women entering senior ranks. This article seeks to address this significant dearth in knowledge, by presenting the findings of a large-scale mixed-methods research project exploring staff retention and, in particular, the experiences and barriers faced by women officers. The resulting research comprises three parts: (i) statistical analyses of national workforce data on 142,505 police officers in England and Wales, (ii) in-depth examination of one constabulary’s HR data pertaining to 3321 officers, and (iii) force-wide semi-structured interviews with women officers (n = 9). Each method targets a unique level of ecology (cultural/national; organisational, and individual) and draws on complexity theory to provide a multi-level exploration of the issues and barriers preventing women from progressing in their policing careers. Central here is an examination of the gendering of the police organisation and the ways in which gender performance, stereotypes, bias, and expectations filter through to working relationships and policing hierarchies vis-a-vis the social and domestic sphere. We argue that focusing only on women’s overall representation in the police, creates a ‘police progression paradox’ which masks the underlying problem of women’s progression into senior roles. Policing: An International Journal 5/6/2025 Research article Met officer in VIP abuse scandal has gross misconduct charges dropped Decision means no officer has been held to account for blunders that led to innocent people being investigated The Telegraph - Subscription at source 5/6/2025 News Using micro-CT imaging for triaging evidence in a vehicle fire investigation. A case report This case report highlights how micro-CT imaging was used to assist in the investigation of a homicide that involved a burnt-out car, with several burnt evidence samples submitted for examination. It is detailed how micro-CT was used for a police investigation to ensure a more effective workflow for triaging evidence. High resolution 2D micro-CT imaging provided quick characterisation of the contents of samples, eliminating the need for full 3D scanning of most samples. This eliminated time-consuming manual excavation of samples, preventing exposure to toxic chemicals. Furthermore, having the 2D and 3D micro-CT images allowed for a digital archive of evidence. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles 5/6/2025 Research article Retired police dogs deserve a pension, charity argues The Home Office has a ‘moral obligation to these dogs’, advocates say The Independent 5/6/2025 News Police dogs join charity to petition Parliament for pensions A charity that supports police dogs when they retire has launched a campaign calling for pensions for all police service animals when they hang up their badges. Police Professional 5/6/2025 News «654655656657658659660661662Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
