Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97212 total results. Showing results 1461 to 1480 «707172737475767778Next ›Last » Metaverse Crimes in Virtual (Un)Reality: Fraud and Sexual Offences under English Law The technological evolution has not only opened new frontiers but has also become an indispensable part of our daily lives. However, the technology that enhances our lives presents a dual reality—it offers opportunities for criminals while creating challenges for law enforcement. Fraud, particularly, has become a pervasive issue. In response, virtual asset service providers must take measures to tackle cryptocurrency-related fraud. Nevertheless, this becomes challenging if the perpetrator exists solely within the virtual world. In 1992, Neal Stephenson used the term ‘Metaverse’ to describe a virtual world where people interact with each other using avatars. Over time, the Metaverse has transformed into a complex concept akin to 'cyberspace'. The Metaverse is a virtual environment that uses technologies to mimic the real world. As this virtual space became intertwined with financial transactions, especially through cryptocurrencies, the Metaverse evolved into a medium for perpetrating scams. Within this context, the article addresses the challenges associated with criminal activity in the Metaverse. Considering the potential applications of AI, cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible Tokens, three main challenges can be identified: 1) decentralisation, 2) anonymity of the user, and 3) lack of regulation. This article examines the applicability of existing legislation to regulate criminal activity in the Metaverse through doctrinal research. Using a comparative approach, it analyses the challenges of addressing virtual crimes by contrasting fraud (Fraud Act 2006) with sexual assault (Sexual Offences Act 2003), highlighting the complexity of addressing crimes involving physical contact in virtual spaces compared to financial crimes. Journal of Economic Criminology 27/12/2024 Research article PFEW seeking legal action against unfair new vetting rules The Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW) is exploring legal action to stop new vetting rules which it says will unfairly destroy the careers of good police officers. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 27/12/2024 News Regina police chief says new initiatives to enhance community safety will come in 2025 CANADA: Looking back after one year in his new role as the chief of the Regina Police Service, Farooq Hassan Sheikh is highlighting challenges the city faces, what has worked during his tenure and what can be done to improve policing in 2025. In a year-end interview with CTV News Regina’s Lee Jones, Sheikh said there has been a positive impact of increased resources and proactive policing on crime levels in the city. CTV News (Canada) 27/12/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Video of Indigenous man killed by Calgary officers ‘concerning’: police chief CANADA: Police watchdog's recounting of events gave mistaken impression it had come to a conclusion, Mark Neufeld says Calgary Herald (Canada) 27/12/2024 News Crime gangs are using tailored messaging to recruit minors for serious and violent offences, warns Europol While the recruitment of minors into organised crime and terrorism is not new, a recent Europol briefing warns that youngsters aged 13-17 are now involved as perpetrators in more than 70% of all European criminal markets, with gangs using increasingly targeted messaging on social media platforms and “gamified” challenges and missions for minors to blur the lines between friendship and exploitation, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/12/2024 Analysis, Feature Arson attack on Australian synagogue underlines continuing threat to places of worship In the wake of the recent terrorist arson attack on the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne, Australia, Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth looks at the continuing efforts to develop collaborative approaches between congregations, communities and law enforcement to ensure the safety and protection of places of worship. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 27/12/2024 Analysis, Feature PC paid £18k in overtime as force’s bill nears £6m A police officer earned £18,344 on top of their salary due to the amount of overtime they worked, figures reveal. It came as Essex Police forked out £5.7m on paying officers for overtime in the year to November. Officers have been left "broken" as a result of being "forced" into working extra shifts, the county's police federation warned. BBC 27/12/2024 News Government coy on police plan to target ‘at risk’ children for social investment NEW ZEALAND: Police want 'at risk' children as young as nine to be targeted for social investment to prevent them becoming criminals. It is one of two ideas nominated by police for inclusion in the government's social investment work programme, ministerial documents released to RNZ under the Official Information Act show. In a May briefing to Police Minister Mark Mitchell, police floated the idea of "targeted prevention support to 9 to 12-year-olds to prevent them entering the youth justice system". RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 27/12/2024 News Gardaí make 8,000 arrests in retail crime crackdown REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A garda operation against shoplifting in the wake of the Dublin riots in November last year has resulted in over 8,000 arrests and 20,000 charges in its first year. The response came after retailers pleaded for help against organised gangs and the surge in thefts as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) - Registration at source 27/12/2024 News The year in policing: how did Garda Commissioner Drew Harris respond to the biggest challenges of 2024? REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Far-right-inspired violence and continued sluggish efforts to grow the Garda force dominated Harris's final full year in charge. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 27/12/2024 Feature Safe2Go: Access to firearms safe in case of incapacitation Terry Hillier has developed a solution to the problem of firearms owners not being able to provide access to their firearms safe in case of incapacitation PolicingTV 27/12/2024 Advertisement, Feature, Video ‘Protests that were not allowed’: does Britain have a two-tier policing problem? Freedom of information request reveals 21 of 24 marches banned in last 30 years were proposed by far-right groups The Guardian 24/12/2024 News Top 10 police technology stories of 2024 Throughout 2024, UK government and law enforcement rhetoric around technology largely focused on the role of automation in reducing cost while boosting efficiency and productivity. Since the ascent of the new Labour government in July, there has also been a renewed focus on law and order given its manifesto commitment to “take back our streets”. Computer Weekly 24/12/2024 Feature Police achieve 999 target for first time Wiltshire Police has hit the national target for 999 answer rates for the first time. Each month the force takes an average of 8,000 emergency calls. In November, it answered more than 90% of them in under 10 seconds, which is the national target. This is a huge improvement from March, when it ranked as the worst force in the country. BBC 24/12/2024 News Toronto police closing fewer cases than they did last decade, their own figures show CANADA: Police cited the data while asking for a higher budget, but some question its value CBC News (Canada) 24/12/2024 News Teen criminals run riot while cops’ helicopter requests are denied AUSTRALIA: Young offenders are getting away with high-speed pursuits because police resources are so thinly stretched. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 24/12/2024 News Domestic abuse victims urged to contact Gardaí as rise in cases reported in Ireland REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Victims of domestic abuse have been urged to contact Gardaí over the Christmas period which can be a “time of fear” for many. Figures released by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau revealed more than 61,000 domestic abuse-related calls have been received by An Garda Síochána so far in 2024 – which marks a nine per cent increase over the same period in 2023. The Irish Post (Republic of Ireland) 24/12/2024 News These are the roles gardai are quitting the force for as new measures needed to stop ‘crisis’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Social media firms are luring serving gardaí to work in their HR departments and other roles, the Irish Daily Mail has learned. Officers with less than ten years’ experience are being poached by tech companies such as LinkedIn, Facebook and X as they are seen as valuable employees given their abilities in problem-solving, lateral thinking and investigations. Extra.ie (Republic of Ireland) 24/12/2024 News Learning from past lessons again: Non-crime hate incidents In the wake of the media outcry over Essex Police’s investigation of online comments by a Daily Telegraph journalist, Policing Insight’s Ian Wiggett looks at the history of non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), their impact on policing, and the effects of the code of practice introduced in 2023. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 24/12/2024 Analysis, Feature Ch Supt Emily Clarke: Rural crime in Staffordshire Chief Superintendent Emily Clarke discusses the establishment and operations of the dedicated rural crime team within Staffordshire Police. The team was formed in response to the increasing need for proactive measures against rural crime, which includes wildlife and heritage crime, as well as thefts affecting rural communities. Emily highlights the unique challenges faced in rural policing, such as community isolation and the dual role of homes as businesses. She also shares insights into the team's early successes and future initiatives aimed at enhancing community safety and engagement. PolicingTV 24/12/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video «707172737475767778Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
