Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114919 total results. Showing results 1441 to 1460 «697071727374757677Next ›Last » Criminal networks using young people from India for extortion schemes, Fintrac warns CANADA: Canada’s financial intelligence agency says criminal organizations appear to be using young students from India to help extort people and businesses in South Asian communities across the country Blue Line (Canada) 28/4/2026 News The relationship between warrior and guardian mindsets and support for police reform This study investigates how distinct cultural orientations among police officers are associated with their support for contemporary reform efforts. Although prior research has established that police culture shapes officer attitudes toward reform, the specific impact of differing cultural perspectives remains underexplored. Drawing on survey data collected from three U.S. police agencies including a sample of 217 officers, this study examines the effects of two prominent cultural orientations–warrior (emphasising crime-fighting) and guardian (emphasising public service)–on support for a range of reform policies and training programmes. Results suggest widespread support among officers for training programmes. Perceptions of reform initiatives are more divided, with support levels ranging considerably across different proposals. Guardian orientations are significantly and positively associated with support for both trainings and reforms. Our findings suggest that many officers are open to a range of reforms and training programmes. Promoting a guardian mindset in officers may improve receptivity to both training and reform. Agencies should emphasise this orientation in both training and supervision practices. Additionally, officers’ support for co-responder models–an approach also widely endorsed by the public–suggests that there is potential for policy expansion in this area. Taken together, our findings suggest that policymakers should consider the risks of abandoning reforms that receive widespread internal and external (i.e. community) support. Policing and Society 28/4/2026 Research article New police operation investigating crime syndicates ‘pulling the strings’ in Melbourne firebombings AUSTRALIA: A specialist police operation is looking into who is "pulling the strings" behind a series of arson attacks across Melbourne. ABC News (Australia) 28/4/2026 News Police delay final phase of withdrawal from mental health call-outs NEW ZEALAND: The final phase of police's withdrawal from mental health-related call-outs has been delayed, and police say it will only progress to the next phase when it is safe to do so. The police's Mental Health Response Change Programme had raised concerns from health workers, unions and mental health advocates since its onset in late 2024, at a time when hundreds more health workers were being assaulted at work. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 28/4/2026 News PCC launches two year public survey of West Midlands Police Simon Foster appoints independent researchers for a major door-to-door study Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/4/2026 News Sovereign citizens’ firearms licences should be reviewed – police NEW ZEALAND: Sovereign citizens’ reject the legitimacy of New Zealand law, bringing into question their suitability to follow gun laws, police say. Police officers who encounter so-called sovereign citizens and learn they hold a firearms licence are to refer the individuals to Te Tari Pūreke/Firearms Safety Authority for review, according to the Police Manual. newsroom (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 28/4/2026 News Former officer’s legal challenge over hate crime recording can proceed, High Court rules A former officer can proceed with a legal challenge against the Home Office and a police force over the recording of hate crimes, a High Court judge has ruled. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/4/2026 News Police having to use the same fingerprinting tech despite warnings NEW ZEALAND: Police have yet to replace the fingerprinting technology they warned almost two years ago was so old it might compromise public safety. There had been talks since 2024 about the urgency of getting a new national automated fingerprint identification system. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 28/4/2026 News BTP officer dismissed for drink driving on e-scooter at Oktoberfest Samuel Booty, who was based in Exeter, was dismissed from the force after a remote accelerated misconduct hearing earlier in April. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/4/2026 News Officer well-being ‘must be prioritised to keep forces motiviated’, Policing Minister says Sarah Jones told delegates at the Response Policing Conference that the Government was committed to improving officer wellbeing. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/4/2026 News Former police officer jailed for child sex offences A former police officer has been jailed for indecent assaults on teenage boys spanning three decades. BBC 28/4/2026 News City of London sergeant cleared of sexual assault A City of London Police firearms sergeant has been cleared of sexually assaulting a female officer during a night out at a cocktail bar. BBC 28/4/2026 News Met Police criticised over ‘intrusive’ use of AI The Metropolitan Police has been criticised over the pilot of a controversial AI tool to assess officers' device data, which its staff association described as "intrusive". BBC 28/4/2026 News Road safety CEO calls for more support for policing’s prevention and detection work to cut road deaths and injuries Following the recent launch of the UK Government’s new Road Safety Strategy, former senior police officer Ruth Purdie, CEO of the Road Safety Trust, spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about the need for more support for policing’s role in preventing and detecting crime on the roads, alongside “system-wide” change, better sharing of best practice and greater use of technology, if the strategy is to be implemented effectively. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 28/4/2026 Analysis, Feature, Interview High visibility policing operation underway in response to dissident threat: ACC Beck Communities across Northern Ireland will see an increase in policing activity as a high visibility policing operation gets underway to counter the ongoing dissident threat. Assistant Chief Constable for Crime Department Davy Beck (pictured) said: “We have concerns about threats across Northern Ireland from dissident groups, particularly in the wake of the recent attack on Dunmurry Police Station which demonstrated a clear intent to damage and disrupt communities and potentially injure and kill police officers and staff." Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) 28/4/2026 News Minister for Justice rules out investigation into use of force by gardaí during fuel protests REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has ruled out an investigation into the policing of the recent fuel protests, rejecting calls for a probe into the use of pepper spray and physical force against demonstrators by gardaí. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 28/4/2026 News PAC concerned by high value of cash stored in garda estate REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has recommended that An Garda Síochána provide a clearer breakdown of its expenditure. In a report due to be published today, the PAC expressed concern over the high value of cash stored in the garda estate which it believes presents an excessive risk. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 28/4/2026 News Study finds police-led youth action meetings delivering no benefit for NSW children and families AUSTRALIA: A new evaluation shows NSW Police Force Youth Action Meetings (YAMs) are not working; and are even leading to worse outcomes for some children. Between 2020 and 2021, the NSW Police Force piloted the YAMs program in two NSW locations. Nearly half of all children referred to YAMs during the pilot phase were Aboriginal. National Indigenous Times (NIT) (Australia) 28/4/2026 News IOCTA 2026 – The evolving threat landscape: how encryption, proxies and AI are expanding cybercrime The Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) is Europol’s analysis of evolving threats and trends in the cybercrime landscape, with a focus on how it has changed over the last 12 months. In this report, we delve into different criminal trends in cybercrime enablers, online fraud schemes, cyber-attacks and online child sexual exploitation. Europol 28/4/2026 Report New 2026 ‘IOCTA’ highlights sophisticated tactics and emerging challenges in the digital landscape EUROPE: Europol today published the new edition of the Internet Organised Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) 2026, providing an in-depth analysis of the latest trends and developments in cybercrime affecting the European Union. The report, titled "How encryption, proxies, and AI are expanding cybercrime," underscores the accelerating pace and sophistication of cyber threats, emphasising the need for enhanced law enforcement capabilities and international cooperation. Europol 28/4/2026 News «697071727374757677Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
