Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102995 total results. Showing results 13981 to 14000 «696697698699700701702703704Next ›Last » Diary of a murder detective I am one of four detective sergeants on a major investigation team (MIT) within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The MPS has 20 MITs, which provide advice to local policing teams in relation to unexplained deaths and homicide investigations. The teams perform an ‘on-call’ function, known locally as the homicide advice team (HAT), who ultimately determine whether there are any suspicious circumstances. This diary covers one of my HAT weeks, which occur every five weeks. College of Policing 25/7/2024 Feature, Opinion Update on IOPC investigation into use of force arrest at Manchester Airport IOPC investigators have already secured a significant amount of body worn video and CCTV footage which will be subject to detailed analysis. We will continue to follow other lines of enquiry as the investigation progresses. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 25/7/2024 Feature, Interview ONS crime stats welcomed by Merseyside Police Chief Constable Merseyside Police has welcomed the publication of statistics showing overall crime has fallen by 14.26% in Merseyside for the year ending March 2024 compared with the previous 12 months. Merseyside Police 25/7/2024 News Turmoil and crisis inside the Police Fed of England and Wales It’s a powerful group that represents rank and file police officers across England and Wales. But the Police Federation is in turmoil – and facing a financial crisis after losing an employment tribunal that could cost it tens of millions of pounds. Internal documents seen by this programme describe the organisation as “imploding” and riddled with internal conflict. Tonight, we speak to whistleblowers who claim the Federation is plagued by bitter infighting, poor spending controls and a toxic culture. The Federation has categorically denied these claims – but publicly admits it is facing serious challenges. Channel 4 News 25/7/2024 News, Video Drew Harris challenged over requests to journalists to hand over riot images REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has been publicly challenged about requests from gardai for media organisations to hand over images from anti-migration public order incidents in Ireland. In response to concerns that the move was putting photographers covering riots in danger, Mr Harris said it was his responsibility to investigate criminal actions and gather evidence. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 25/7/2024 News Gardaí make 20 complaints of bullying and five of sexual harassment about colleagues REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: There have been 20 complaints of bullying and five complaints of sexual harassment by gardaí about their colleagues in the last year and a half, the Policing Authority has said. Separately, Garda chiefs said that 11 gardaí are currently suspended in relation to investigations into sexual assaults and eight are suspended in relation to investigations into domestic violence and coercive control. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 25/7/2024 News Garda Commissioner warns international far-right activists are trying to stir up trouble in Ireland REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Commissioner said he believed the foreign actors were giving Irish activists bad advice - because they did not know the relationship between people here and gardai Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 25/7/2024 News Police-reported crime statistics in Canada, 2023 CANADA: The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada, as measured by the Crime Severity Index (CSI), increased for the third consecutive year—up 2% in 2023—an upward trend that began in 2015. Relatively large shifts in certain types of crime led to an increase in the Non-violent CSI, while the Violent CSI remained virtually unchanged. Statistics Canada 25/7/2024 Report ‘They know to whom they can do it … ’ democratic inequality and the policing of urban peripheries in Chile This article examines how contrasting patterns of policing in marginalised neighbourhoods exacerbate social inequalities, ultimately undermining the core tenets of democratic policing. Viewed through the lens of democratic egalitarianism, the research shows how these patterns – characterised by surveillance and control in some areas and neglect of residents’ concerns in others – converge to erode the normative aspiration of building egalitarian social relations. Drawing on in-depth interviews with 21 residents from two marginalised communities in Chile, this study prioritises the lived experiences of marginalised people. The analysis reveals how residents’ interpretations of these contrasting police responses and their expectations of the police reinforce their sense of marginalisation. By applying the theoretical framework of democratic equality, this work contributes to the ongoing discourse on achieving democratic policing. It sheds light on the real-world consequences of policing practices that perpetuate social inequalities. Policing and Society 25/7/2024 Research article Going for gold: Professionals’ perspectives on the design and implementation of transformative coercive control offences in Scotland and England and Wales This study provides the first analysis of prosecutors, members of the judiciary, voluntary organizations, and police officers’ perspectives about the implementation of coercive control offences. In terms of the design, requiring proof that the prohibited conduct caused a serious effect on the victim-complainant means a continued focus on the victim’s engagement with the criminal justice processes in England, leading to the under-utilisation of evidence-led investigations. This can be positioned in contrast to the approach taken in Scotland by police and prosecutors, where there was greater confidence expressed regarding evidence-led investigation, though this was potentially undermined at the judicial level where victim engagement and performance in court continued to be a main focus. This, we suggest requires continued training for all professionals to ensure that an understanding of the dynamics of coercive control are embedded at each stage of the criminal justice process. Criminology and Criminal Justice 25/7/2024 Research article Northland man charged over death of off-duty police officer NEW ZEALAND: A Northland man has been charged with causing the death of an off-duty police officer hit by a car while she was walking beside a rural road. Gail Shepherd, 49, was the sole charge constable at Kohukohu for several years, and had just transferred to Pukenui, New Zealand's northernmost police station. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 25/7/2024 News ACT Police record staggering positive rate on roadside drug tests AUSTRALIA: An ACT Policing operation earlier this week proved terrifyingly effective, with one-in-six drivers subjected to a roadside drug screening test returning positive results. On Monday July 22, ACT Road Policing officers conducted an operation on Athllon Drive in Greenway which included alcohol and drug screening tests, as well as roadside vehicle inspections. Car Expert 25/7/2024 News Victoria Police officer stood down after allegedly punching 70-year-old woman AUSTRALIA: A Victorian police officer has been stood down from duty and charged with recklessly causing injury after he allegedly punched a 70-year-old woman while in hospital. The 26-year-old constable was stood down after an internal investigation, Victoria Police confirmed. 9 News (Australia) 25/7/2024 News Gardaí were paid almost €7m to police concerts, sports events and festivals REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí were paid more than €6.8m over the past year for policing duties at concerts, sports events, festivals, and for escorts of unusually large cargo on the country’s road network. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 25/7/2024 News Garda Commissioner says online threats against individual gardaí being investigated REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: GARDA COMMISSIONER DREW Harris has said individual members of An Garda Síochána have been subjected to targeted online threats and that the matter is currently being investigated. The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 25/7/2024 News Public disorder at asylum centres should not be inevitable – Garda Commissioner REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has said that public disorder at asylum centre sites “shouldn’t be inevitable” and said there are lessons to be learned by other organisations from Coolock. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 25/7/2024 News Ontario police officer shot colleague 10 times in violent dispute in 2018. Both walk away conviction free CANADA: Hamilton judge acquits now-retired Niagara officer Shane Donovan of perjury, ending lengthy prosecution. Years after two Ontario police officers got into a violent altercation in broad daylight that ended in one shooting the other 10 times, both have walked away with no convictions. CBC News (Canada) 25/7/2024 News Winnipeg Police release results of Project Guage CANADA: In November 2023, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Firearms Investigation and Enforcement Unit (FIEU) began investigating the manufacturing and trafficking of 3D-printed firearms. Blue Line (Canada) 25/7/2024 News Police Scotland officers injured after hit-and-run, with one in critical condition The three occupants from the Mercedes A45 who made off after the crash have since been traced. A Police Scotland officer is one of three people currently fighting for their lives in hospital after a hit-and-run smash on the M8 yesterday afternoon. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 25/7/2024 News Officer suspended over ‘shocking’ arrest video at Manchester Airport Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has confirmed that an officer has been suspended from all duties after a video was widely circulated online of a man being kicked and stamped on at Manchester Airport. Police Professional 25/7/2024 News «696697698699700701702703704Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
