Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115310 total results. Showing results 13741 to 13760 «684685686687688689690691692Next ›Last » Operation ENDGAME strikes again: the ransomware kill chain broken at its source EUROPE: Cybercriminals around the world have suffered a major disruption after law enforcement and judicial authorities, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, dismantled key infrastructure behind the malware used to launch ransomware attacks. From 19 to 22 May, authorities took down some 300 servers worldwide, neutralised 650 domains, and issued international arrest warrants against 20 targets, dealing a direct blow to the ransomware kill chain. Europol 23/5/2025 News Decision to spray 92-year-old amputee ‘consistent’ with training, court hears Ian Mills, a use of force adviser for the police and expert for the defence, told the court: “That would be consistent with training based on the officer’s perception of the threat at the time. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/5/2025 News New police search guidance following Supreme Court decision Police chiefs have been reviewing the implications of last month’s UK Supreme Court judgment in relation to the scope of the Equality Act on sex and gender. Police Professional 23/5/2025 News Matt Jukes takes on role as MPS Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes has been confirmed as the Metropolitan Police Service’s (MPS) new permanent Deputy Commissioner. Police Professional 23/5/2025 News Nottinghamshire Police removed from enhanced monitoring Nottinghamshire Police has been removed from enhanced monitoring by the police inspectorate after causes for concern it previously raised have now been addressed and closed. Police Professional 23/5/2025 News Recent patterns and trends in UK dog theft The last few years have witnessed growing concerns in the UK over the offence of dog theft. Despite this comparatively little has been written on the phenomenon of dog theft in the UK. The aims of this article are (1) to identify variation in the extent of dog theft in the UK for the period 2020–2022 and (2) to determine patterns of dog theft during this period. To achieve these aims, the article presents an analysis of Police FOI data for the period 2020–2022 as well as data provided by the UK’s largest free national database of lost and stolen dogs, DogLost. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles - Subscription at source 23/5/2025 Research article Optimizing police patrol beats: A practical framework for enhanced efficiency in determining the patrol beat borders using the ‘need for patrol presence score’ Preventive patrol has been a cornerstone of modern policing since 1829, yet efficiently allocating patrol resources remains challenging. This study introduces a new approach, the Need for Patrol Presence Score (NPPS), to guide the design of patrol beat borders and coverage areas. Unlike traditional models, NPPS incorporates evidence-based policing by considering call types, urgency, and high-risk locations. Using Computer-Assisted Dispatch data, this method aims to create balanced patrol beats that can improve response times and workload distribution across the patrol beats. Implementation of NPPS can enhance police response, workload distribution, and community safety, providing a valuable tool for police departments seeking efficient patrol beat structures. The Police Journal: Theory Practice and Principles - Subscription at source 23/5/2025 Research article MPs call on Criminal Cases Review Commission chief executive to resign Committee says Karen Kneller’s position no longer tenable in damning report on miscarriage of justice watchdog The Guardian 23/5/2025 News Strengthening alternatives to custody in the community Russell Webster looks at the detail in the Gauke review on community sentences for offenders. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/5/2025 News PC tackled armed killer with no Taser or firearms support At the trial, Judge Richardson KC praised PC Witton for her professionalism and composure. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 23/5/2025 News Surrey Career Expo helps job seekers prepare for police, fire and security roles CANADA: Building on the success of last year’s events in Toronto, Vancouver and Edmonton, the Security • Police • Fire Career Expo arrived in Surrey, B.C., on May 14 for another opportunity to connect eager job seekers with hiring organizations in the emergency services. Blue Line (Canada) 23/5/2025 Feature Victoria Police to shorten training course to boost policing AUSTRALIA: Victoria Police is introducing a shorter training program for new recruits, designed to boost police presence on the state's streets. ABC News (Australia) 23/5/2025 News Jevon McSkimming ‘strongly denies’ inappropriate firearms process vetting allegations NEW ZEALAND: Former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming says he "strongly denies" any allegations he acted inappropriately in relation to the vetting process for firearms licences. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 23/5/2025 News From local shoplifters to gangs, guns and drugs: The US gift card fraud heading to Australia, New Zealand and the UK Organised crime groups are defrauding consumers and retail businesses across the US of millions out of dollars through gift card fraud – a crime largely overlooked in many other countries, but which former Deputy Assistant Director for the US Department of Homeland Security Raul Aguilar believes will soon be affecting Australia, New Zealand and the UK, as he told Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 23/5/2025 Analysis, Feature, Interview Police approach to dealing with fraud needs a reset – report The Police Foundation, in partnership with Virgin Media O2, is calling for the creation of a new fraud prevention agency as part of a suite of fundamental changes it says are needed to deal with a ‘fraud epidemic.’ Emergency Services Times 23/5/2025 News PolicingTV highlights compilation (21st-24th April 2025) This week had a real international flavour with our coverage of Telefónica Tech and Leicestershire Police at the Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, while also hearing from retired Ottawa Police inspector Lance Valcour. “Sandwiched" between these we heard about the importance of nutrition, from Anna Earl of Nutrivival, in maintaining the health and performance of police officers PolicingTV 23/5/2025 Feature, Video Nottinghamshire Police removed from enhanced monitoring Nottinghamshire Police has been removed from an enhanced level of monitoring by the police inspectorate. Emergency Services Times 22/5/2025 News Chief Constable updates Scottish Police Authority Chief Constable Jo Farrell underlined the profound impact violent crime has on individuals, families and communities with a clear message that people should not carry weapons, during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority Board in Glasgow today, Thursday, 22 May. Police Scotland 22/5/2025 News Nottinghamshire Police removed from enhanced monitoring Nottinghamshire Police has made improvements and has therefore been removed from an enhanced level of monitoring by the police inspectorate. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 22/5/2025 News Former officer barred after throwing petrol bombs to mark end of training course An officer, who was found to have thrown petrol bombs and caused approximately £10,000 worth of damage to mark the conclusion of a training course he had led, has been barred from the profession. 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