Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114919 total results. Showing results 1381 to 1400 «666768697071727374Next ›Last » Paulo Da Silva named next chief of York Regional Police CANADA: Current deputy chief will assume the role June 27 following the retirement of Chief Jim MacSween. York Regional Police Police Service Board has appointed Deputy Chief Paulo Da Silva to step into the role of chief of police, starting June 27. The board made the announcement today, April 30, ending a months-long process following Chief Jim MacSween's announcement he would retire this year. Newmarket Today (Canada) 30/4/2026 News Surrey Police on ‘right trajectory’ but still areas where it ‘must do better’ While there has been “continued improvement” across Surrey Police, there are still areas in which it must do better, the police inspectorate has said. Police Professional 30/4/2026 News Forces on alert as terror threat level raised The Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has raised the UK National Threat Level from SUBSTANTIAL, meaning an attack is likely, to SEVERE, meaning an attack is highly likely in the next six months. Police Professional 30/4/2026 News Violence against women is at ‘breaking point’, says writer of John Worboys drama Jeff Pope, whose ITV drama Believe Me tells the story of survivors of the ‘black-cab rapist,’ says police must change how sexual assault cases are dealt with The Guardian 30/4/2026 Feature, Interview Ex-officer admits relationship with crime victim A former police officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct in a public office after admitting having a seven-year sexual relationship with a victim of crime. BBC 30/4/2026 News Police car collision will not be referred to IOPC A crash involving a police car and another vehicle will not be referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) as the collision did not result in any serious injuries, a force has said. BBC 30/4/2026 News ‘AI is no silver bullet – but with good governance and clear aims, it’s a major force multiplier for policing’ Ahead of next month’s SAS webinar on trusted AI for policing, Policing Insight spoke with former long-serving Queensland Police officer John Kilburn about the real impact of AI in law enforcement. The discussion highlights the opportunities AI presents, and the critical need for agencies to be clear about their objectives; it also reinforces that the true value of AI is only realised when underpinned by strong governance, defined guardrails, and complete transparency, building trust within both the police workforce and the communities they serve. Policing Insight 30/4/2026 Advertisement, Feature, Interview, Opinion Guideline for Quality Issue Investigations OCEANIA: The purpose of this guideline is to provide information and a framework for investigating quality issues that may impact the reliability of forensic science outcomes. It is crucial that the community, police, and justice system stakeholders have trust in forensic science. To achieve this, forensic service providers need to demonstrate that their scientific methodologies are sound and that there are effective processes in place to identify and resolve quality issues. Effective identification and resolution of quality issues enhance credibility and transparency, improve operational efficiency, prevent recurrence of nonconformities, and ensure compliance with legislative and accreditation requirements. This document supports continuous improvement in forensic science by providing guidance on a structured, risk-based methodology for identifying and resolving quality issues. The guidance is designed to complement jurisdictional policies and procedures, and standards related to quality issue investigations. This flexible and adaptable guideline can be applied across diverse jurisdictional environments. Forensic service providers can evaluate their current policies and procedures to determine the relevance and applicability of the information herein. [PDF] Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA) 30/4/2026 Report William Hourigan named inspector for Ontario’s police integrity and anti-corruption inspection CANADA: It will focus on the effectiveness and adequacy of police services across the province. Former Court of Appeal for Ontario judge William Hourigan has been named the inspector for Ontario’s police integrity and anti-corruption practices inspection. The landmark inspection will focus on determining police services’ adequacy and effectiveness, including those delivered by the Ontario Provincial Police. It will investigate system-level practices to prevent, detect, respond to, and safeguard organizations against corruption and not on individual contact. Law Times (Canada) 30/4/2026 News How CCTV cameras will aid police investigations in Waterloo region CANADA: Waterloo regional police want to install CCTV cameras across the region. Deputy Chief Jen Davis explains how the cameras will help officers in their investigations and what the service has heard from the community about the program. CBC News (Canada) 30/4/2026 News, Video West Mercia Police gets new 4x4s to help cover rural area The force covers an area with nearly 8,500 farms. West Mercia Police has two new 4x4s, which will be used to help cover an area that includes 8,451 farms - more than double the second‑highest total in Lincolnshire. Shropshire Star 30/4/2026 News Surrey Police responds to HMICFRS PEEL report His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) has today (Thursday, 30 April) published its full PEEL (Police Effectiveness, Efficiency, and Legitimacy) report on the performance of Surrey Police. The inspection took place in August 2025. It is one of the national assessments of the 43 police forces in England and Wales. These inspections assess force performance in eight sections. Surrey Police was graded as follows:... Surrey Police 30/4/2026 News PEEL 2025–27: An inspection of Surrey Police PEEL is HMICFRS’s assessment of police forces in England and Wales. PEEL stands for police effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy. This report sets out the findings for Surrey Police. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 30/4/2026 Report Surrey Police PEEL report published HMICFRS has graded Surrey Police’s performance across eight areas. We found the force was ‘good’ in two areas, ‘adequate’ in two areas and ‘required improvement’ in four areas. Today, we published the PEEL report for Surrey Police. PEEL is HMICFRS’s assessment of police forces in England and Wales. PEEL stands for police effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 30/4/2026 News SFO use of counsel Today HMCPSI has published a report following an inspection of the SFO’s use of counsel at the pre-charge stage. Our inspection found that SFO has effective systems and processes in place but recommends adopting more rigorous oversight. HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) 30/4/2026 Report SFO’s use of external counsel is fit for purpose, says HMCPSI SFO’s watchdog says the fraud investigator has effective systems and processes in place when appointing external counsel but recommends SFO needs to adopt more rigorous oversight. HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate (HMCPSI) 30/4/2026 News UK vows to tackle antisemitism ’emergency’ as police probe double stabbing attack The British government has declared antisemitism in the U.K. an "emergency” and announced plans to spend millions on increasing security around Jewish sites. The Independent 30/4/2026 News Shining a spotlight on police dispatchers Responsible for managing resources and ensuring incidents are responded to quickly and safely, police dispatch operators play a critical role in coordinating the response to the most serious incidents. Here we shine a spotlight on dispatch operators working for Greater Manchester Police. Emergency Services Times 30/4/2026 Feature More changes needed at police force – inspectors More improvements are needed at Surrey Police force but there is optimism that changes can be made, a police inspectorate says. A report from His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found that officers in some departments remain overworked, but that plans were being put in place to try and support staff. BBC 30/4/2026 News Progress made on raising awareness of domestic abuse as an offence says PSNI There has been “positive” progress on raising awareness of domestic abuse as an offence, the PSNI said as a major inspection report was published. The third Criminal Justice Inspection (CJI) review of the implementation of Part 1 of the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (NI) 2021 was published on Thursday. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 30/4/2026 News «666768697071727374Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
