Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100546 total results. Showing results 14681 to 14700 «731732733734735736737738739Next ›Last » Urgency for Martyn’s Law intensifies as time to pass legislation is running out Following the tragic Manchester Arena bombing, Figen Murray has been campaigning for better counter-terrorism measures in public venues. As we get closer to the general election, time is running out for the bill to be made UK legislation. Emergency Services Times 3/5/2024 News North Wales Police officers use virtual reality training for coercive control awareness North Wales Police officers are utilising virtual reality (VR) equipment to enhance their understanding of the experiences of victims of control and coercion. The training, developed by Mother Mountain Productions and conducted at Bangor University, aims to equip officers with a deeper comprehension of domestic crimes. Emergency Services Times 3/5/2024 News €1.1m spent on taser ‘stun-guns’ for An Garda Síochána REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: More than €1m has been spent on upgrading taser equipment for An Garda Síochána in the past year. Figures released by the Department of Justice showed that €1.1m was spent last year on upgrading the equipment while a further €123,000 has been spent so far this year. The rollout of the upgrade follows a review of the force’s taser equipment. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 3/5/2024 News Spanish national charged after huge Manchester Airport cannabis seizure A Spanish national has been charged with drug smuggling offences by the National Crime Agency after eight suitcases packed with cannabis were found at Manchester Airport. National Crime Agency (NCA) 3/5/2024 News Police officer who sexually assaulted six year-old girl on callout is sacked A police officer has been sacked after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting an young child on duty. PC Dean Dempster, 35, a response officer based in Oldham, admitted to sexually touching the child on December 29. The Independent 3/5/2024 News Cumbria among Conservative casualties as PCC election results continue to come in Counts for a number of areas will take place on Saturday, while others will have a mayoral model for the first time. Cumbria, Bedfordshire and Avon and Somerset are among the areas to now have Labour PCCs following local elections. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/5/2024 News, UK PCC Elections Police board names 27-year SPS veteran Cameron McBride as Saskatoon’s new chief of police CANADA: Saskatoon's Board of Police Commissioners has named Cameron McBride as the city's new chief of police. McBride, a 27-year veteran of the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS), is currently the SPS's deputy chief. He has has been with the force since 1997 in a variety of roles, including as acting chief last year when former chief Troy Cooper took a medical leave. CBC News (Canada) 3/5/2024 News Met firearms officers cleared of gross misconduct over South Wimbledon shooting Two Met Police firearms officers have been cleared of gross misconduct for their use of force during an operation in south-west London. Their disciplinary hearing followed our investigation. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 3/5/2024 News Saskatchewan to study implementation of Indigenous-led police services CANADA: An investment to support the implementation of effective and culturally appropriate police services for Prince Albert Grand Council member communities has been announced. On Friday, federal Minister of Public Safety Dominic LeBlanc, Saskatchewan Minister of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Paul Merriman and Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, announced more than $1.4 million to fund a study that will look into implementing Indigenous-led police services. Global News (Canada) 3/5/2024 News Allegations of RCMP bullying detailed in Surrey police court docs CANADA: One newly-hired SPS officer claimed RCMP treatment was 'dehumanizing, full of hatred and trickery' CBC News (Canada) 3/5/2024 News Saskatoon Police Service veteran Cam McBride introduced as new chief CANADA: After what board of police commissioners chair Shirley Greyeyes called an extremely rigorous search, Cam McBride is new SPS chief. Saskatoon Star Phoenix (Canada) 3/5/2024 News Met Police officer cleared of rape A Metropolitan Police officer has been cleared of rape. BBC 3/5/2024 News WA’s top cop denies police ignored alleged murder victim’s triple-zero calls in days before her death AUSTRALIA: WA Police Commissioner Col Blanch has backed a police decision not to attend the Yangebup home of Joan Mary Drane 48 hours before her son allegedly murdered her, despite paramedics’ requests for assistance. The Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) 3/5/2024 News Queensland man charged with trafficking 120kg of cocaine from Victoria to NSW AUSTRALIA: The AFP has charged a Queensland man with allegedly trafficking more than 120kg of cocaine from Victoria to New South Wales disguised as frozen chicken products. Australian Federal Police (AFP) 3/5/2024 News Australian avoids deportation over gang activity in Supreme Court appeal NEW ZEALAND: An Australian woman who has successfully appealed against a conviction of gang activity says she would have split up her family if she was deported from New Zealand. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 3/5/2024 News New Zealand becoming ‘crime-free nirvana overnight’ unrealistic – Police Minister NEW ZEALAND: Police Minister Mark Mitchell is confident the government will deliver on its tough-on-crime promises, but says it is unrealistic to expect the situation to change overnight. In the past week, three jewellery stores were hit - two in Auckland were targeted by masked thieves while customers were in store; the third was in Whakatāne. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 3/5/2024 News First black female police commissioner elected Welsh voters have elected the first black female police and crime commissioner (PCC). BBC 3/5/2024 News, UK PCC Elections First female PCCs elected in Wales Wales has its first female police and crime commissioners (PCCs) after early results from Thursday’s elections were declared on Friday (May 3). Police Professional 3/5/2024 News Officer dismissed after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting young girl while on duty A Greater Manchester Police (GMP) officer has been dismissed after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a child under 13 while on duty. Chief Constable Stephen Watson described PC Dean Dempster’s actions as “morally reprehensible” and said it was among the “most distressing” cases ever presented to him. Police Professional 3/5/2024 News MPS firearms officers finally cleared of wrongdoing after tackling armed robbery gang Two Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) firearms officers who bravely intervened in a suspected armed robbery more than five years ago have finally been cleared of wrongdoing. The officers, who have the right to anonymity and are known as NX1 and MY55, were pursuing a suspect who was part of a gang of armed robbers targeting cash in transit vans. Both officers fired shots after believing the suspect was armed and posing an immediate threat. Police Professional 3/5/2024 News «731732733734735736737738739Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
