Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100358 total results. Showing results 1401 to 1420 «676869707172737475Next ›Last » ‘I was raped at the age of 10’: sexual abuse and harassment reported at 1,664 UK primary schools Children and adults have anonymously reported testimonies of sexual abuse and harassment at 1,664 primary schools in the UK through a website for survivors, which has called for age-appropriate sex education to be taught to children under the age of nine. The Guardian 22/3/2025 News Wade Burns elected for a second term as police union president AUSTRALIA: Inspector Wade Burns has been overwhelmingly re-elected president of the Police Association of South Australia and his newly appointed deputy has been outspoken about the leadership. The Weekly Times (Australia) - Subscription at source 22/3/2025 News ‘In the public interest’: Top cop supports release of secret gov report AUSTRALIA: Police Commissioner Grant Stevens says the release of a secret government report into police numbers and resourcing is “in the public interest”. The Advertiser (Australia) - Subscription at source 22/3/2025 News More than meets the eye: examining the impact of hot spots policing on the reduction of city-wide crime Hot spots policing is an effective, evidence-based strategy that reduces violent crime within small geographic units, or “hot spots,” in urban areas. A strong body of research demonstrates that these hot spots disproportionately contribute to cities’ overall crime rates. However, the existing literature has yet to answer a critical question: Can the localized crime reductions achieved through hot spots policing make a significant enough contribution to lower overall crime rates across an entire city? To address this gap, we examined seven years of violent crime data from three major Texas cities. One city underwent a two-year targeted hot spots policing intervention, while the other two cities served as counter-factual, similarly situated jurisdictions. We used interrupted time series analysis (ITSA) to examine longitudinal crime patterns in all three cities. The findings indicate that, compared to the control cities, the treatment city experienced a significant and substantial reduction in overall violent crime at the point of intervention. This decrease suggests that the hot spots intervention directly contributed to city-wide crime reduction, extending its impact beyond the designated hot spots. Crime Science Journal 22/3/2025 Research article More than meets the eye: examining the impact of hot spots policing on the reduction of city-wide crime Hot spots policing is an effective, evidence-based strategy that reduces violent crime within small geographic units, or “hot spots,” in urban areas. A strong body of research demonstrates that these hot spots disproportionately contribute to cities’ overall crime rates. However, the existing literature has yet to answer a critical question: Can the localized crime reductions achieved through hot spots policing make a significant enough contribution to lower overall crime rates across an entire city? To address this gap, we examined seven years of violent crime data from three major Texas cities. One city underwent a two-year targeted hot spots policing intervention, while the other two cities served as counter-factual, similarly situated jurisdictions. We used interrupted time series analysis (ITSA) to examine longitudinal crime patterns in all three cities. The findings indicate that, compared to the control cities, the treatment city experienced a significant and substantial reduction in overall violent crime at the point of intervention. This decrease suggests that the hot spots intervention directly contributed to city-wide crime reduction, extending its impact beyond the designated hot spots. Crime Science Journal 22/3/2025 Research article Former Sussex Police officer jailed for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice and fraud offences A former Sussex Police officer has been sentenced to 38 months' imprisonment at Guildford Crown Court after admitting a number of serious offences following an investigation directed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Sussex World 21/3/2025 News Bid for 150 more police officers after decline At least 150 extra officers are needed to help rebuild policing in the West Midlands, the area's police and crime commissioner (PCC) said. Simon Foster has written to the Home Office to apply for the additional officers, which would come as part of the government's £100m pledge to deliver 13,000 more police on the streets. BBC 21/3/2025 News Sask. budget includes millions to hire municipal police officers, marshals CANADA: A portion of Saskatchewan's $784-million policing and public safety budget for 2025-26 has been earmarked for about 100 provincially-funded city police officers and 50 positions for its yet-inactive provincial police force. CBC News (Canada) 21/3/2025 News Concern over police probe into businessman’s death The family of a businessman who died after being hit by a car while running have concerns about the police investigation into his death, an inquest heard. Stephen Chamberlain, an associate of tech tycoon Mike Lynch, died in hospital three days after a collision with a car on 17 August last year. BBC 21/3/2025 News ‘I could see they were signing but I didn’t understand – I felt awful and wanted to learn’ This is PC Danielle Fleming, an officer based in Wrexham, who said an encounter with a deaf couple on a bus as a 16-year-old helped transform her life - and the way in which she now communicates with the public while representing North Wales Police (NWP). Police Oracle - Subscription at source 21/3/2025 Feature, Interview Service Dogs UK launches new Thames Valley training hub Service Dogs UK, a charity dedicated to supporting Armed Forces and Emergency Services veterans with PTSD, is opening a new training hub in the Buckinghamshire/Hertfordshire area this spring. Police Professional 21/3/2025 News Montreal police chief says SPVM is working on new approach to address homelessness CANADA: Following the SPVM's review of 2024, Fady Dagher spoke to CBC Daybreak’s Sean Henry about the challenges the force is facing. Dagher says homelessness is a social issue and that more housing resources are needed. CBC News (Canada) 21/3/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Peel Police launch new youth engagement strategy CANADA: Peel Police are tackling a rise in violent crime, mental health struggles and other social issues facing the regions youth. Shauna Hunt explains. City News (Canada) 21/3/2025 News, Video Halifax buying armoured rescue vehicle for police CANADA: Halifax will buy an armoured rescue vehicle for its municipal police force, which councillors say is an important move to keep officers safe. On Friday, Halifax's budget committee discussed the armoured rescue vehicle. The majority of council voted to keep the $639,000 needed to fund it in this year's budget, with only councillors Shawn Cleary and Virginia Hinch voting against it. Halifax Regional Police (HRP) have said the vehicle could pull civilians or officers from dangerous situations like shootings, but will be mostly used by the city's emergency response team for high-risk calls involving weapons. CBC News (Canada) 21/3/2025 News What to know about Israeli spyware allegedly used by Ontario police CANADA: Researchers behind a new report into an Israeli spyware program used to monitor civil society members say they have found “possible links” between the controversial technology and Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), suggesting it may have been used in investigations — an allegation the force doesn’t deny. Global News (Canada) 21/3/2025 News Sweden proposes law on live facial recognition to curb gang violence SWEDEN: The Swedish government has proposed a new law allowing the police to use real-time facial recognition to crack down on crime, as the country struggles with a rise in gang violence. The proposal will ensure that police can use the technology to locate or identify people involved in serious crimes and those who may be victims of human trafficking, the government says. BiometricUpdate.com 21/3/2025 News How a controversial police tactic was rejected, then green-lit after top cop’s intervention NEW ZEALAND: When a new interviewing technique was accused of extracting a false confession from a murder suspect, an expert was called in to review it. Her findings shocked its architect. Mike White and Blair Ensor investigate. Stuff (New Zealand) 21/3/2025 Feature, Opinion Some 3D printing businesses are being asked to make guns, with owners worried criminals won’t take no for an answer AUSTRALIA: Melbourne-based 3D printer Kris Paxton was driving a company-branded vehicle when he was approached by a stranger asking about guns. "There was one night when I was picking up my dinner and a car pulled up beside me and a dodgy looking guy came out and asked me about 3D-printed guns," Mr Paxton said. ABC News (Australia) 21/3/2025 News Advocates and family of man shot by RCMP launch ‘people’s tribunal’ to probe police CANADA: Laura Holland’s voice shook with emotion as she talked about her smart and affectionate son, saying she is “tired of waiting” for justice for him. Blue Line (Canada) 21/3/2025 News Donald Trump wants more border security? Here’s how the RCMP is ramping up efforts CANADA: Ian Smith used to spend most of his days behind a desk in the RCMP’s Windsor, Ont., detachment, working on investigations and performing administrative duties. Blue Line (Canada) 21/3/2025 News «676869707172737475Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
