Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 104813 total results. Showing results 15301 to 15320 «762763764765766767768769770Next ›Last » Force distributes burglary detection kits in two pilot areas Under the 'Stand Up to Crime' initiative, Nothamptonshire Police will distribute crime prevention packs including SmartWater kits to residents in two pilots areas. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/8/2024 News PSNI helmet emblems not ‘based on any other affiliation’ The helmet emblems of some officers have been compared to those used by some far-right groups in America. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 6/8/2024 News Two tier policing: myth or fact? Chris Hobbs who has been following significant protests by a range of activist groups since the pandemic, debunks some of the criticisms being aimed at public order policing. Police Oracle 6/8/2024 Analysis, Feature Statistical Literacy in the Police: Handling Statistical Information and Using it for Risk Assessments Statistics are used in the police, for example, to show changes in crime trends over time and to provide evidence for the effectiveness of crime prevention measures. Statistical literacy is the ability to understand and draw sound conclusions from statistical data; therefore, it contributes to professional competencies in police work. In the present study, the handling of statistics and probabilities by police commissioner trainees is examined in more detail, focusing on risk literacy. Using police-related scenarios, it is examined whether biases can occur in the assessment of probabilities and risks, as is the case in other professions. Both the conjunction fallacy and the base rate neglect could be demonstrated and are discussed in terms of their relevance for training and police work in general. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Subscription at source 6/8/2024 Research article Two Toronto police officers in hospital after dispute in York CANADA: A driver allegedly assaulted two police officers, who both suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Toronto Star (Canada) 6/8/2024 News 911 operator fed police information to associates of FK and Independent Soldiers gangs, court doc alleges CANADA: Marian Buonincontri, 59, charged with breach of trust, fraudulent use of computer system, mischief. CBC News (Canada) 6/8/2024 News Gardaí probe online threat of violence against Taoiseach and family REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí are investigating a threat made against the Taoiseach and his family over the weekend. RTÉ (Republic of Ireland) 6/8/2024 News ‘We Can’t Work With Them, We Can’t Work Without Them’: The Police-Victim Advocacy Nexus in Processing Sexual Offenses in the Nigerian Justice System Previous studies posited that survivors of rape receive better treatment from the police when advocates are involved and the police embrace collaboration. However, the collaborative relationship between the Nigerian police and rape victim advocates has yet to receive scholarly attention. To address this, a qualitative study was conducted, with 24 police officers of sexual offense units in six Police Commands, and 50 rape victim advocates from 28 advocacy groups. A thematic analysis of the narratives was carried out. Findings indicated problematic police-advocate collaboration in the process of reporting, interviewing, investigating, and prosecuting rape cases. Advocates stated that officers exhibited rape myth acceptance. Officers stated that advocates often display aggressive approaches in interfering with interviews, are ignorant of police procedures, and often wrongly accuse officers of corrupt practices. These findings have important practical, policy, and further research implications if criminal justice efficiencies and ideal victim support services are to be achieved. Criminal Justice and Behaviour - Subscription at source 6/8/2024 Research article 11 Gardai currently suspended after allegations of sexual assault and misconduct REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Each of the cases are being investigated by the force itself and the Garda Siochana Ombudsman Commission. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 6/8/2024 News Cork received just six new gardaí last year REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Figures show that Ballincollig, Blarney, Carrigaline, Douglas, Watercourse Rd, Charleville, Cobh, and Youghal all received just one new recruit in 10 years. Echo Live (Republic of Ireland) 6/8/2024 News Anticipating advancements, planning for change: Why we need futurists in policing Against a backdrop of rapid technological advancement, societal change, and the need for continuous improvement, Canterbury Christ Church University Senior Lecturer in Policing, Dr David Lydon, argues that incorporating futurists into policing could redefine approaches to public safety, enhance community trust, and empower police personnel to navigate the future operating environment with confidence and foresight. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 6/8/2024 Feature, Opinion Staffordshire Police officers and staff join the thousands who have FREE access to Policing Insight! – Find out how Policing Insight welcomes officers and staff from Staffordshire Police who now have FREE subscriber access with the start of a new force wide subscription. They join a community of readers from many other UK and international government, police, criminal justice and emergency services organisations with an interest in progressive policing. Read on to find out how to use your FREE subscriber access. Policing Insight 6/8/2024 Feature Cultural context and sentencing: content analysis of sentencing remarks for Indigenous defendants of domestic violence in the Northern Territory, Australia The focal concerns perspective was developed to understand differential sentencing outcomes for minority defendants in the United States. Although the focal concerns perspective dominates empirical sentencing research, its application in Australia has limitations in understanding sentencing disparities of Indigenous defendants, especially around cultural and customary contexts. In Australia, this limitation is exasperated by jurisdictional nuances and that certain sentencing – like for domestic violence – requires consideration of cultural factors. Using content analysis, we examined the extent to which cultural and customary contexts were acknowledged within the sentencing remarks of 72 Indigenous spousal domestic violence defendants sentenced in the Northern Territory Supreme Court between April 2015 to April 2016. We found limited acknowledgement of culture and customary practices for Indigenous defendants. Around a third of transcripts referred to Indigenous cultural factors. When cultural factors were identified, the impacts on sentencing were absent, superficial, or applied in a way to remove cultural meaning. Consequently, there was little evidence that sentencing courts adequately accounted for the unique experiences of Indigenous people. This can further marginalise Indigenous people, decrease the capacity for healing and rehabilitation at sentencing, and increase sentencing disparities. We consider plausible strategies for judicial decision-making processes that ensure cultural and customary contexts. Psychology Crime and Law 6/8/2024 Research article Rising assaults and unresolved negotiations: A call for action AUSTRALIA: New WA Police statistics lend further support to WA Police Union’s campaign for a new industrial agreement that rewards our state’s hardworking Police Officers. The lack of an offer from WA Police displays a pattern of ignorance and disrespect from the very agency and government Police Officers dedicate their lives to. Recorded offence statistics for 2023/24 reveal that rates have increased significantly for several offences since the March 2021 State Election. Western Australia Police Union 6/8/2024 News New knife laws to see metal detectors deployed ‘anytime, anywhere’ in WA AUSTRALIA: New knife laws introduced by the State Government will give police powers to use metal detectors “anytime, anywhere” in the State — in a bid to lower the number of stabbings and slashing in WA. Police Minister Paul Papalia revealed on Tuesday that the new laws will expand officers’ powers to use portable metal detecting wands and large-scale full-body metal detectors wherever police deem necessary. The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 6/8/2024 News Police Minister Mark Mitchell insists police recruitment goal achievable as Western Australia misses target NEW ZEALAND: Police Minister Mark Mitchell maintains the Government’s aim to train 500 new police officers in two years is achievable, despite Western Australia recently failing to recruit half of the officers it aimed to. NZ Herald (New Zealand) 6/8/2024 News Review into Queensland police watch houses to probe ‘end-to-end systemic issues’ AUSTRALIA: Queensland Police Service (QPS) has launched a wide-ranging review into watch houses across the state, in response to rising complaints and occupancy rates. Immediate action will also be taken to increase watch house transparency. This week, watch house officers will be fitted with body worn cameras, and a real-time online dashboard will be set up to increase transparency of watch house occupancy rates and stay lengths. In 2023, the Queensland government overrode the Human Rights Act to allow the indefinite detention of children in watch houses — a contravention of international human rights. ABC News (Australia) 6/8/2024 News Radicalised killers used military-style defences to force police retreat during Wieambilla siege AUSTRALIA: Train family laid series of ‘tactically sound’ obstacles to gain advantage in shootout, coronial inquest hears The Guardian 6/8/2024 News Fatal shooting by police necessary to protect themselves, watchdog rules NEW ZEALAND: The police watchdog has found officers were justified in shooting a man after a gunfight in West Auckland last year. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 6/8/2024 News Pre‐Employment Checks and Vetting Review This report seeks to provide a review of the pre‐employment checks and subsequent vetting of Nick Adderley (NA) following the misconduct findings against the former Northamptonshire Chief Constable (CC). Northamptonshire Police 6/8/2024 Report «762763764765766767768769770Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
