Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115319 total results. Showing results 14401 to 14420 «717718719720721722723724725Next ›Last » The Structure of Unstructured Time and Crime: A Spare Time Model This article examines the association of unstructured spare time with individual differences in crime and crime trends, highlighting the need for an unstructured spare time model in criminology. Much of what we previously understood as the direct association of traditional predictors of crime such as self-control, parental supervision, or peer influence with crime, may be mediated by individuals’ unstructured spare time. The article presents two studies: one examining individual differences in youth crime, and another analysing crime trends. These studies provide evidence that the direct and mediating associations of spare time with offending and deviance may surpass those of self-control, parental supervision, and peer influence. Additionally, temporal variations in spare time appear to be associated with changes in crime. The British Journal of Criminology 7/5/2025 Research article Halton police upgrading to stronger body armour CANADA: “A very small investment for the level of protection it offers”: Halton Police Board chair. Inside Halton (Canada) 7/5/2025 News City police in South Africa’s capital have a bad image: How to fix it Recent research by Dr Azwihangwisi Judith Mphidi of Tshwane University of Technology in Pretoria highlights concerns over the levels of corruption and moral degradation across the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department; in this article she sets out the main findings from that research, as well as the steps that need to be taken to reform the Department policing South Africa’s capital. Policing Insight 7/5/2025 Feature, Opinion Ontario fighting auto theft by cracking down on car thieves CANADA: As part of a series of proposed changes to protect Ontario communities by cracking down on crime, the province is proposing new legislation that would amend the Highway Traffic Act to give police the authority to search for and seize electronic devices that are intended to be used for vehicle theft. Blue Line (Canada) 7/5/2025 News The Structure of Unstructured Time and Crime: A Spare Time Model This article examines the association of unstructured spare time with individual differences in crime and crime trends, highlighting the need for an unstructured spare time model in criminology. Much of what we previously understood as the direct association of traditional predictors of crime such as self-control, parental supervision, or peer influence with crime, may be mediated by individuals’ unstructured spare time. The article presents two studies: one examining individual differences in youth crime, and another analysing crime trends. These studies provide evidence that the direct and mediating associations of spare time with offending and deviance may surpass those of self-control, parental supervision, and peer influence. Additionally, temporal variations in spare time appear to be associated with changes in crime. The British Journal of Criminology 7/5/2025 Research article Appointments confirmed for new Donegal Garda Operating Model REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A number of appointments and allocations have been confirmed in Donegal in line with the new operating model for An Garda Siochana in the county. Donegal Daily (Republic of Ireland) 7/5/2025 News Garda appointments announced in line with new Donegal operating model REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: As of April 27, the new model rolled out with Donegal now split into two community engagement, Donegal South and Donegal North, functional areas, replacing the old model of four Garda Districts - Letterkenny, Buncrana, Milford and Ballyshannon Donegal Live (Republic of Ireland) 7/5/2025 News Crime data revealed from each Garda station in Mayo REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The number of offences recorded at Garda stations in Mayo has fallen. Western People (Republic of Ireland) 7/5/2025 News Ofcom needs more powers to remove misleading posts, says watchdog Media regulator Ofcom needs more powers to remove posts such as those which encouraged the 2024 summer riots, the Chief Inspector of Constabulary says. BBC 7/5/2025 News Southport riots: social media giants ‘must remove disinformation’ Sir Andy Cooke, the chief inspector of constabulary, says technology companies must act faster to protect public safety. Social media giants must show “social responsibility” and act quicker to remove disinformation online such as the posts that fuelled the riots last summer, the policing inspectorate has warned. Sir Andy Cooke, his majesty’s chief inspector of constabulary, said that he feared some companies “might even want to encourage some of this”, referring to the false posts that claimed the Southport attack was carried out by an asylum seeker. The Times - Subscription at source 7/5/2025 News Northamptonshire Police formally appoints new Deputy Chief Constable Ash Tuckley has been formally appointed as Deputy Chief Constable for Northamptonshire Police. Ash’s appointment follows a rigorous three-stage selection process at Wootton Hall last Friday and means Ash now makes the role permanent having served as temporary DCC since June last year. Emergency Services Times 7/5/2025 News Southport riots review finds police have not kept up with social media risks The police inspectorate is calling for police chiefs to be "braver" in countering disinformation online. Sky News 7/5/2025 News UK watchdog says police must not be caught off-guard again after violent summer riots LONDON, May 7 (Reuters) - Nationwide rioting that shook Britain last summer was not coordinated by specific groups, but police must do more to counter false narratives online to avoid similar events in future, England's police watchdog said on Wednesday. Racist unrest involving far-right supporters erupted at anti-immigration protests across Britain last summer after false information circulated online that a British teenager who killed three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event was an Islamist migrant. Reuters 7/5/2025 News Karen Webb’s time as NSW police commissioner was not without controversy AUSTRALIA: As the first woman to lead the New South Wales Police Force, Karen Webb has been described as a "true trailblazer" and a "force for change and reform". But her leadership was not without controversy and her resignation was something her enemies within the force and critics in the media had been calling for almost since she won the top job. ABC News (Australia) 7/5/2025 Feature Karen Webb resigns as NSW police commissioner AUSTRALIA: Karen Webb will step aside as NSW police commissioner later this year. Commissioner Webb, who became the first woman to hold the position when she took over from Mick Fuller in 2022, will leave the top job on September 30. ABC News (Australia) 7/5/2025 News Karen Webb to resign after three years as NSW police commissioner AUSTRALIA: The New South Wales police commissioner, Karen Webb, will resign after three years in the five-year role and 38 years in the police force. The NSW police minister, Yasmin Catley, told NSW parliament on Wednesday that Webb had recently indicated she would retire by the end of the year and will leave the job on 30 September. The Guardian 7/5/2025 News Police officer maps all lost people NEW ZEALAND: A police officer has launched a map of missing people he hopes will help reunite families with their loved ones' remains. There are more than 500 people missing and presumed dead around the country, and Senior Constable Carlos Spencer considered that as land changes in places like Aoraki/Mt Cook, bodies of long-missing people may start to turn up and a map would help with identification. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 7/5/2025 Audio, News NZTA to use SUVs for speed camera deployment NEW ZEALAND: For those used to keeping an eagle eye out for vans parked conspicuously beside the highway in order to avoid getting pinged by a mobile speed camera, the game is about to get a bit harder. The NZTA is taking over the operation of all ‘safety cameras’ from the NZ Police, and says it will use SUVs to deploy its mobile cameras around the country. Autocar 7/5/2025 News How street sex workers are helping police stop child abuse As darkness falls, street sex workers are helping police and a charity to protect a city's most at-risk children. Often the eyes and ears after dark, the women have been providing vital information on child exploitation to the Night Light initiative in Bristol and helping to bring child sex offenders to justice. BBC 7/5/2025 Analysis, Feature Former police commissioner Mike Bush set to be named as new Victoria Police chief commissioner AUSTRALIA: Former New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush is set to lead Victoria Police, the ABC understands. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 7/5/2025 News «717718719720721722723724725Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
