Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97204 total results. Showing results 1341 to 1360 «646566676869707172Next ›Last » Met Police officer pleads guilty to causing death by careless driving A Metropolitan Police officer has admitted to causing the death of a moped rider due to careless driving while responding to an emergency call in north London. Police Constable Ian Brotherton, was driving a marked police van when he crashed into a moped being driven by 26-year-old Cristopher de Carvalho Guedes in Enfield on 12 October 2023. The Independent 3/1/2025 News Met officer admits causing moped rider’s death A Metropolitan Police officer has admitted knocking over and killing a moped rider while responding to an emergency call. PC Ian Brotherton, 32, was driving at 47mph (75 km/h) in a 30mph (50 km/h) zone when his marked police vehicle crashed into 26-year-old Cristopher De Carvalho Guedes. BBC 3/1/2025 News Police spent £3m on abandoned relocation plans Surrey Police spent nearly £3m on abandoned plans to move its headquarters. The force originally planned to move from its current Guildford home at Mount Browne to a £20.5m site in Leatherhead, but those plans were changed following a review in 2021. BBC 3/1/2025 News French police to face trial for ‘suffocating’ death of delivery driver during arrest FRANCE: Three police officers will face trial in Paris for the 2020 death of Cédric Chouviat, who died in hospital after losing consciousness while being arrested. The of 42-year-old was tackled to the ground during his arrest and repeatedly told police offices he was "suffocating". The case has drawn comparisons to the death of George Floyd in the US. France 24 3/1/2025 News Are Gardai too restricted when it comes to using force? REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The president of the Garda Representative Association (GRA) , Garda Mark O’Meara has warned that ‘Over-zealous’ disciplining has left Gardaà afraid to draw their batons, even when in danger,’ Are our Gardaà equipped to fulfill their role fully – what level of force should they be allowed to use? newstalk (Republic of Ireland) 3/1/2025 Audio, Feature, Opinion PC admits careless driving while responding to emergency call Charges were brought against PC Brotherton after an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/1/2025 News PCC to fund patrols in Devon and Cornwall through second-home council tax rise The tax will raise up to £6m for the force to be spent on patrols, CCTV and the Street Focus scheme. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/1/2025 News Police force and charity team up to improve sex worker response A police force and a non-profit organisation have teamed up to improve the way crimes against sex workers are responded to. Emergency Services Times 3/1/2025 News Officer given award for stopping burglary at neighbour’s house while off-duty An officer who "displayed tremendous bravery" by rushing to stop a burglary at his neighbour's home while he was off-duty has been given a top award. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/1/2025 News Community policing must be boosted to reduce unsolved car theft cases, Lib Dems say The Government must boost community policing in order to reduce the rising number of car theft which are not solved, the Liberal Democrats have said. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/1/2025 News Why stopping knife crime needs to start in the kitchen Knives are the murder weapon of choice within the UK, with the level of knife crime doubling in the 2010s; but while legislation and media headlines have focused on machetes and so-called zombie knives, University of Leeds Professors Graham Farrell and Toby Davies argue that phasing out pointed kitchen knives – used in more than half of murders – would be a much more effective measure. Policing Insight 3/1/2025 Analysis, Feature, Opinion New laws announced to improve police powers at dismantling immigration crime networks New laws aimed at dismantling organised immigration crime networks will see suspected people smugglers face travel bans, social media blackouts and restrictions on phone usage. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/1/2025 News New details after man shot dead by ‘fairly junior’ cops outside NSW hospital AUSTRALIA: New details have emerged revealing a man was fired upon by three cops outside a hospital after claims he pointed a weapon at officers. News.com.au (Australia) 3/1/2025 News SA police coming to Alice Springs to continue ‘good work’: Murphy AUSTRALIA: Extra police are en route to Alice Springs from South Australia at the request of the Territory's top cop but the Mayor of Alice Springs says the deployment... NT News (Australia) - Subscription at source 3/1/2025 News South Australia Police to deploy officers to Alice Springs AUSTRALIA: South Australia Police will send four deployments of officers to Alice Springs following a request by Northern Territory police. Ten officers will be drawn each deployment from State Operations Support Branch and their deployment will not impact any metropolitan or regional response policing or planned operations such as next week’s Tour Down Under event. The first eight-day rotation of officers is expected to leave Adelaide on Monday 6 January and be sworn in as officers of the Northern Territory Police Force. The deployments follow a request from NT Police Commissioner Michael Murphy to SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens for assistance. South Australia Police 3/1/2025 News Police introduce Declared Public Precinct at third location in South Australia AUSTRALIA: Local traders have shown their support for the introduction of extended police powers in a third location in South Australia. Acting Assistant Police Commissioner John De Candia announced on Thursday that police would be declaring a trial public precinct at Glenelg from today until April 7. The Declared Public Precinct's boundary will run along Anzac Highway, Brighton Road, High Street and the Holdfast Promenade. The precinct will be active from 3pm to 3am on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays into Monday mornings. ABC News (Australia) 3/1/2025 News Lib Dems call for better community policing to reduce unsolved car theft cases The party said an analysis of the latest Home Office figures shows on average 78.5% of all car thefts go unsolved. The Independent 3/1/2025 News Non-crime hate incidents are crucial to policing, says former chief The recording of trivial incidents has led to calls for a rethink, but Neil Basu insists NCHIs help officers keep tabs on escalating trouble and nip crime in the bud The Times - Subscription at source 3/1/2025 News Unlocking the National Neighbourhood Alert Survey Insights The conversation revolves around the National Alert Survey results, highlighting the methodology, response rates, key findings, and public perception of policing. Mike Douglas, VSAV Product Director, discusses the significant engagement from the community, the importance of trust in police communications, and the impact of alerts on community safety. The analysis includes a breakdown of survey responses, insights from free text comments, and a comparative analysis of police forces. The session concludes with recognition of top-performing forces and a discussion on future directions for improving community engagement and trust. PolicingTV 3/1/2025 Feature, Video Celebrating 20 years of Freedom of Information Transparency and accountability are fundamental to our democracy – the impact of decisions made by public bodies can affect us all in some way, says Information Commissioner John Edwards. Police Professional 2/1/2025 Feature, Opinion «646566676869707172Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
