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Showing results 14681 to 14700 «731732733734735736737738739Next ›Last » Call for ban on rifles that can easily be converted into handguns NEW ZEALAND: Gun control advocates want the Government to restrict or block the import and ownership of a type of rifle that is easily cut down to serve as a handgun. 1 News (New Zealand) 8/7/2024 News South American Police Chiefs commit to increased use of INTERPOL SOUTH AMERICA: Greater cooperation and information sharing key to combating transnational crime threat INTERPOL 8/7/2024 News Windsor police launch online tool to report hate crimes CANADA: The Windsor Police Service has launched a website that allows people to report hate crimes and other hate-motivated acts “from the comfort and safety of their own homes.” “Hate crimes and hate-motivated incidents continue to impact individuals and families in Windsor and across Canada,” said Chief Jason Bellaire. “By leveraging technology to streamline the reporting process, we hope to empower victims and witnesses to come forward, while also bolstering our ability to effectively respond to incidents of hate.” Windsor Star (Canada) 8/7/2024 News Call for government ban on rifles easily cut down into handguns NEW ZEALAND: Gun control advocates want the government to restrict or block the import and ownership of a type of rifle that is easily cut down to serve as a handgun. Police say at least 163 of the 782 Alfa carbines and Alfa hunters brought into the country from 2019-2021 have been passed on to criminals. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 8/7/2024 News ‘We don’t want to be left in a vacuum’ – Harris facing calls to fill void left by retiring Longford garda chief REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda Commissioner Drew Harris is facing calls to appoint a new superintendent to Longford following the retirement of outgoing Garda chief Seamus Boyle over the weekend. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 8/7/2024 News Police newsletter offers advice on side hustles as staff await outcome of pay negotiations NEW ZEALAND: A Canterbury detective says official police advice on how to manage “side hustles” was “bad taste”, arriving the day after the police union admitted it had reduced its pay demands. The Press (New Zealand) 8/7/2024 News Garda jailed for three years for corruption and deception REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A garda who admitted charges of deception and corruption has been jailed for three years at Trim Circuit Court. Judge John Martin described the garda's offending as an abuse, exploitation and betrayal of those over whom he had power. The Anglo-Celt (Republic of Ireland) 8/7/2024 News About half of drugs seized by London, Ont., police last year were prescribed opioids CANADA: Police in London, Ont., say roughly half of the drugs they seized last year were prescribed opioids, indicating they're being diverted onto city streets. But Deputy Chief Paul Bastien said safer opioid supply (SOS) programs aren't the only source of drugs being diverted for other uses. CBC News (Canada) 8/7/2024 News Quebec, provincial police union reach 6-year contract deal, to be presented this week CANADA: The Quebec government and the association representing provincial police officers have reached a new agreement in principle on a six-year contract. CTV News (Canada) 8/7/2024 News $2M of taxpayer money already spent investigating alleged Durham police corruption CANADA: An investigation into alleged criminal activity, cronyism and harassment at the Durham Regional Police Service has already cost taxpayers more than $2 million in legal fees, CBC has learned. CBC News (Canada) 8/7/2024 News Former police officer sent to jail for 18 months A former police officer has been jailed for 18 months and dismissed from the force for gross misconduct. Mark Coteman, 35, of Longstanton, Cambridgeshire, was a constable with Cambridgeshire Constabulary. BBC 8/7/2024 News Police dogs to get welfare checks under new scheme A scheme to check on police dog welfare has been rolled out in Wiltshire after a successful pilot in the north of England. The Animal Welfare Scheme (AWS) involves volunteers visiting to check on the dogs in their police kennels, vehicles and the dog unit's training areas. BBC 8/7/2024 News First trial of innovative police drone technology Drone as First Responder supports event policing. In one of the first UK trials of Drone as First Responder (DFR), Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police trialled the innovative technology as part of policing the 2024 Isle of Wight Festival. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 8/7/2024 News Retailers want to see action not words from new Labour government The Federation of Independent Retailers is calling for action and not just words when it comes to protecting independent retailers and their communities from soaring crime. Police Professional 8/7/2024 News First responder drone technology trialled at Isle of Wight Festival In one of the first UK trials of Drone as First Responder (DFR), Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police trialled the innovative technology as part of policing the 2024 Isle of Wight Festival. Police Professional 8/7/2024 News Home Secretary launches new Border Security Command to ‘smash’ people-smuggling gangs Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has set out the first steps to establishing a new UK Border Security Command. Police Professional 8/7/2024 News Prisoners likely to be released earlier as part of Labour plans to tackle prison overcrowding The home secretary warned easing prison overcrowding is not going to be a "quick fix" and said she is "extremely concerned" by the system inherited from the Conservatives. Sky News 8/7/2024 News SPF still waiting on pay offer after proposing 5.7% increase for all ranks There is also no news on the separate request that ACCs be paid an additional £15,000 after an independent review found this rank to be underpaid. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/7/2024 News No ‘quick fix’ to tackling prisons overcrowding crisis – Home Secretary Yvette Cooper accused the Conservatives of leaving behind a ‘legacy’ of ‘chaos’ and crisis in jails. The Independent 8/7/2024 News Former officer would’ve been dismissed for helping friend fraudulently obtain mortgage funding The LQC decided the officer, who remains anonymous, will only be named if an appeal is either not lodged or is heard but isn't successful. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 8/7/2024 News «731732733734735736737738739Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
