Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102949 total results. Showing results 13601 to 13620 «677678679680681682683684685Next ›Last » Hyper-policing the Homeless: Lived Experience and the Perils of Benevolent and Malevolent Policing Drawing on interviews with 164 people experiencing homelessness across Australia, this article discusses the concept of hyper-policing to account for excessive police interventions. Hyper-policing is exhibited in the sheer numbers of police apprehensions of people experiencing homelessness (quantitative aspect) and the extreme use of force (qualitative aspect). By deploying Wacquant’s (Daedalus 139(3):74–90, 2010) notion of hyper-incarceration in “ghettos”, we reveal that policing homelessness in Australia creates a panopticon on the streets and a conveyor belt into the panopticon of prisons. The lived experience of homeless participants demonstrates that hyper-policing is characterised by casual and constant encounters that reinforce homeless peoples’ status as ‘urban outcasts’ (Wacquant Int J Urban Reg Res 17:366–383, 1993). With growing pressures on access to housing and the cost of living across Western capitalist societies, policing is likely to play an increasing role in managing the housing crisis fallout. Homeless participants contend that the antidote to hyper-policing is not better policing but the dilution of policing. A common refrain among participants was for the police to ‘leave us alone’—a strategy that does not seek help from community policing but instead seeks peace on the streets. We articulate how the voices of homeless participants furthers ‘defund the police’ and abolitionist thinking by drawing attention to the need for housing justice over policing interventions in either benevolent or malevolent forms. Critical Criminology 2/8/2024 Research article Online sexual assault reports across NSW surge over 4500 AUSTRALIA: Reports of sexual assaults have surged in NSW following a statewide rollout of a new online reporting system that enables assault victims to anonymously report information to police. The Daily Telegraph (Australia) - Subscription at source 2/8/2024 News Deadly silence: How mobile phone black spots foiled police efforts to rescue colleagues AUSTRALIA: The police commander responding to the deadly Wieambilla shootings was unable to order an officer’s rescue from likely death due to phone and radio blackspots, a coroner has heard. In Queensland (Australia) 2/8/2024 News Garda Commissioner: We have concerns about original investigation into Bishop Casey REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said officers are re-examining the original investigation into allegations that the late Bishop Eamonn Casey sexually abused children, because of concerns about the first inquiry. Commissioner Harris was speaking to reporters in Limerick at the launch of body-worn cameras for gardaí to beef up crime detection measures and provide additional safeguards for members on duty. Extra.ie (Republic of Ireland) 2/8/2024 News Digital evidence sharing platform rolled out in Scotland A £33 million Scottish government initiative for sharing digital evidence from crime scene to court room is being rolled out across Scotland. Police Professional 2/8/2024 News Bleak finances means PSNI has 160 fewer accredited detectives this year Chief Constable Jon Boutcher told the NI Policing Board that the reality of the force's financial situation 'does not seem to be getting through'. Continued cutbacks within the PSNI make it impossible for the force to do “everything we’re asked to do”, its chief constable has said. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 2/8/2024 News Levi Bellfield among most evil killers banned from getting married behind bars Serial killer Levi Bellfield‘s jailhouse wedding has been blocked under new laws banning the most evil criminals from getting married in prison. Metro 2/8/2024 News E-bikes having ‘positive’ impact for police E-bikes are having a "positive impact" on officers' ability to tackle crime in Exeter, the police force says. BBC 2/8/2024 News ‘My rapist is now my stalker’: Woman blames years of police errors A woman who says she was raped in 2017 has described the criminal justice system as "absolutely broken" after a series of problems and errors allowed the accused man to allegedly start stalking her. BBC 2/8/2024 News Prime Minister launches new clampdown on criminal and violent disorder At a meeting of police chiefs in Downing Street on Thursday afternoon (August 1), the Prime Minister offered his clear backing to forces up and down the country and pledged that the Government will work in direct partnership with them to stamp out the violent disorder seen in recent weeks. Police Professional 2/8/2024 News Serial killer Levi Bellfield blocked from having civil partnership New law comes into force stopping most serious offenders getting married or entering into civil partnerships behind bars The Guardian 2/8/2024 News Mark Randell: ‘Those who harm animals also harm people – by protecting animals, we can make people safer too’ A new campaign by the Naturewatch Foundation is highlighting the link between those who abuse animals and their use of violence against people; former detective inspector Mark Randell the charity’s Campaign Manager, spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about the need for training for officers and prosecutors around that link, and the organisation’s efforts to encourage data sharing and raise awareness of the need to consider animal cruelty when investigating other cases. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 2/8/2024 Feature, Interview Hertfordshire launches construction of sustainable police HQ A groundbreaking ceremony for Hertfordshire Constabulary’s new police headquarters (HQ) was recently held marking an important stage in the redevelopment. Emergency Services Times 2/8/2024 News New ‘Bomb Robots’ boost Queensland Police Service safety response capability AUSTRALIA: The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has significantly upgraded its explosive ordnance response capabilities by introducing five new Remote Positioning Vehicles-Medium (RPV-M), commonly known as “bomb robots”. myPolice - Queensland Police News 2/8/2024 News NPCC response to planned protest activity Police Chiefs are working together to step up resourcing this coming weekend after outbreaks of violent disorder. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 2/8/2024 News Police Minister confirms 2500 vacant police jobs AUSTRALIA: Chris O’Keefe has received documents showing New South Wales has more than 2000 jobs in the police force vacant. [AUDIO] 2GB (Australia) 2/8/2024 News Digital evidence system for Scottish courts begins national roll out The Scottish Government has begun the national roll out of its new Digital Evidence Sharing Capability (DESC) for the country’s criminal courts. UKAuthority.com 2/8/2024 News Home Office commits to another massive spend on Emergency Services Network The Home Office has agreed on a new contract with BT and EE to continue the development of the Emergency Services Network (ESN). UKAuthority.com 2/8/2024 News Don Moyse: A career in policing and the evolution of armed policing at Gatwick Airport In this first conversation with Don Moyse, Don shares his four-decade career in policing, highlighting the highlights and challenges he experienced. Don discusses the evolution of armed policing at Gatwick Airport, from covert operations to a professional and visible armed response. He emphasizes the importance of training and the development of command structures and decision models in improving policing capabilities. Moyse also touches on his role as a physical training instructor and his involvement in delivering training to commanders both nationally and internationally. PolicingTV 2/8/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Sure Antennas and Airmax partner to enhance vehicle telematics for blue light fleets Sure Antennas, a provider of high-performance vehicle antenna solutions, has announced a partnership with Airmax, a primary supplier of vehicle telematics to critical fleets. Emergency Services Times 1/8/2024 News «677678679680681682683684685Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
