Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104893 total results. Showing results 1441 to 1460 «697071727374757677Next ›Last » The relative and joint effects of gunshot detection technology and video surveillance cameras on case clearance in Chicago Research Summary: Closed-circuit television (CCTV) video surveillance cameras and gunshot detection technology (GDT) have been widely adopted by police departments in recent years. Most evaluation research on CCTV and GDT has tested the technologies’ effect on crime prevention rather than case clearance rates. The current study contributes to the literature through a matched quasi-experiment of the relative and joint effect of GDT and CCTV on fatal and nonfatal shooting investigation outcomes in Chicago, IL. Entropy balancing is used to create a weighted control group that closely resembles the treatment group. Logistic regression models incorporating the weights from the entropy matching procedure as probability weights measure the intervention effects. Treatment conditions generated null findings across all models. Although included as a control variable in the models, Chicago's Strategic Decision Support Centers (SDSCs) were positively associated with case clearance in the nonfatal shooting models. Policy Implications: These findings contribute to the knowledge base on police use of technology in gun violence investigations. Similar to prior research, results indicate that technology may not deliver the crime control benefits policy makers anticipate they will receive from their investments. Gun violence represents the United States’ most critical crime problem, with the decrease in clearance rates garnering significant attention in both the academic and practitioner communities. The current study suggests that investments in technology on their own may not directly improve case clearance rates. However, the findings regarding SDSCs indicate they may be a promising model for leveraging the outputs of multiple technologies to assist gun violence investigations. Increased resources should be dedicated to rigorously testing the effect of SDSCs on gun violence investigation outcomes. Criminology and Public Policy 8/7/2025 Research article Statement: National Police Federation disgusted at day parole for RCMP officer’s convicted killer CANADA: Following is a statement from Brian Sauvé, President and CEO of the National Police Federation, in response to police-killer Pingoatuk Kolola being granted day parole for six months after being charged for the murder of Cst. Douglas Scott in 2007. “We are deeply disgusted and frustrated by the Parole Board of Canada’s decision to grant day parole to Pingoatuk Kolola, who was convicted of the 2007 murder of 20-year old RCMP Constable Douglas Scott in Kimmirut, Nunavut. Kolola was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 25 years. Yet, not even 18 years later, he is being released on day parole. This decision is not only profoundly disrespectful to Const. Scott’s family and colleagues, it is a slap in the face to every police officer who puts their life on the line each and every shift to keep our communities safe. National Police Federation (Canada) 8/7/2025 News Police officer denies ‘unlawful force’ at Manchester airport PC Zachary Marsden said his conduct was professional when he was ‘attacked’ by two brothers at Manchester airport The Times - Subscription at source 8/7/2025 News Confronting truth: NT Police admit racism existed in the Force after coroner’s scathing report into Kumanjayi Walker’s death AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory Police Force has acknowledged racism existed within the organisation a day after the Coroner handed down a scathing 600-page report into the death of a 19-year old Aboriginal teen. The Australian 8/7/2025 News Volkswagen Touareg R becomes Australia’s newest police pursuit car AUSTRALIA: WA Police has announced a new addition to the fleet, with the plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Touareg R named as the vehicle of choice for the Rapid Apprehension Squad. Drive (Australia) 8/7/2025 News Family ‘validated’ over coroner’s police racism finding AUSTRALIA: A community says it has "had enough" of police after a coronial inquest into the death of an Indigenous teenager renewed allegations of racism. Kumanjayi Walker was fatally shot by then-constable Zachary Rolfe in the community of Yuendumu in 2019. The Canberra Times (Australia) 8/7/2025 News Kumanjayi Walker inquest findings will bring ‘lasting reform’ to NT police, says anti-racism officer AUSTRALIA: Both NT police and Territory government claim ‘much has changed’ in six years since 19-year-old was shot dead by police officer in Yuendumu. The woman in charge of eliminating racism within the Northern Territory police says the findings of an inquest into the death of Kumanjayi Walker will mark the beginning of “lasting reform” towards “a police force that all Territorians can trust”. The Guardian 8/7/2025 News PC in Manchester airport assault trial tells court his conduct was ‘professional’ PC Marsden said his plan was to escort the suspect from the crowd in the paystation area and to arrest the suspect outside where he would have radio signal and a “line of sight” of his colleagues. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/7/2025 News Spending watchdog ‘disclaims’ College of Policing 2023/24 accounts over poor financial management Poor financial management due to the inaccurate information in the College of Policing’s financial systems led to an overspend of £1.3 million against its delegated budget from the Home Office for 2023/24, according to the Comptroller and Auditor General Gareth Davies. Police Professional 8/7/2025 News Ex-police officer charged with stalking A former police officer has been charged with stalking. BBC 8/7/2025 News Met chief Sir Mark Rowley urges creation of 15 ‘mega forces’ in radical police reform plan Sir Mark Rowley said bigger forces would be better able to utilise modern technology and reduce expenses. The Standard 8/7/2025 News Watch: Moment alleged assault on police at Manchester Airport takes place This is the moment that CCTV footage captured showing the alleged assault of three police officers at Manchester Airport. Police Oracle 8/7/2025 News, Video WMP to create own mounted unit to maintain order at major events West Midlands Police (WMP) can introduce its own mounted unit in order to support the policing of major events, such as football matches, a panel has ruled. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/7/2025 News Provincewide police recruiting campaign to benefit Waterloo Region CANADA: Ontario government and police associations launch Answer the Call campaign to recruit officers amidst declining interest, emphasizing policing as a calling to serve Ontarians. Waterloo Region Record (Canada) 8/7/2025 News Former Sask. commander has new job as RCMP’s assistant commissioner of Indigenous and support services CANADA: The RCMP says Saskatchewan’s former commanding officer now has a new job with the force. Blue Line (Canada) 8/7/2025 News Peel Police, Sheridan College announce 2025 Youth in Policing Initiative collaboration CANADA: Peel Regional Police has announced its continued collaboration with Sheridan College for the 2025 Youth in Policing Initiative (YIPI), a summer program designed to provide valuable learning opportunities for young people in the community. Blue Line (Canada) 8/7/2025 News Garda sign-off awaited on CCTV system REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Funding has been made available for three long-promised CCTV schemes in Killarney and the project can proceed as soon as An Garda Siochána sign off on it. Killarney Today (Republic of Ireland) 8/7/2025 News Data gaps and disparities in police response to s136 detentions revealed in new survey The first survey to focus specifically on the use of section 136 detentions under the Mental Health Act by police forces in England and Wales has revealed significant disparities in the way the powers are used – including the number of people detained, the use of police vehicles to transfer detainees, handover times, and the use of custody – as Policing Insight’s Tina Orr Munro reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 8/7/2025 Analysis, Feature New powers for CAB as Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan strengthens State’s ability to seize criminal assets REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: New Proceeds of Crime Bill is the most significant reform of Ireland’s civil asset forfeiture laws in almost 30 years. Government of Ireland 8/7/2025 News Spending watchdog disclaims the College of Policing 2023-24 accounts The Comptroller and Auditor General has disclaimed his audit opinion on the College of Policing 2023-24 financial statements as he was unable to obtain sufficient, and appropriate evidence upon which to form an opinion. The lack of evidence was due to the College failing to properly manage a transition to new accounting and payroll systems, making the College vulnerable to the risk of unauthorised transactions, data breaches and misuse of sensitive information. National Audit Office (NAO) 8/7/2025 News «697071727374757677Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
