Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 97225 total results. Showing results 1541 to 1560 «747576777879808182Next ›Last » Former West Mercia Police officer guilty of misconduct in public office A former West Mercia Police officer who pursued an “inappropriate, sexual relationship” with a female witness in a revenge porn case he was investigating has been found guilty of two counts of misconduct in public office. Police Professional 20/12/2024 News Police officer in court charged over fatal crash A Northumbria Police officer has appeared in court charged with causing the death of a pensioner by dangerous driving. BBC 20/12/2024 News Andy Prophet confirmed as new chief constable of Hertfordshire The new chief constable of Hertfordshire Constabulary has been confirmed as Andy Prophet, who is currently serving as deputy chief constable at Essex Police. Police Professional 20/12/2024 News West Yorkshire Police officers dismissed over offensive WhatsApp messages Eight current and former West Yorkshire Police (WYP) officers have faced a gross misconduct hearing following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into discriminatory, offensive and bullying messages shared on WhatsApp. Police Professional 20/12/2024 News Police did not have time to prevent firing of shots at INLA commemoration, Police Ombudsman finds A Police Ombudsman investigation has found that although police planned appropriately for an INLA commemoration in Derry/Londonderry, by the time it became apparent that firearms were likely to be used it was too late to mount an operation to intervene. Police Professional 20/12/2024 News Police officer guilty of child sex offences A police officer has been found guilty of committing sexual offences against teenage girls. BBC 20/12/2024 News Edmonton Police Commission chair resigns after earlier saying he’d work from Portugal CANADA: The head of the Edmonton Police Commission says he’s stepping down, days after announcing he’d finish out his term while living abroad in Portugal. Blue Line (Canada) 20/12/2024 News B.C. police officer charged with sexual assault dies by suicide, reports say CANADA: Several British Columbia media reports say one of two Central Saanich Police officers charged with sexual assaulting a woman they met on duty has died by suicide. Blue Line (Canada) 20/12/2024 News Toronto police officer dies while on duty after suspected medical episode CANADA: Toronto police say one of their officers died while on duty Thursday after experiencing a suspected medical episode. Blue Line (Canada) 20/12/2024 News Over 700 people contacted gardaí over abuse in schools run by religious orders in 2024 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Over 700 people have contacted gardaí in relation to physical and sexual abuse in day and boarding schools run by religious orders this year. Breaking News (Republic of Ireland) 20/12/2024 News Domestic abuse reports grew by 9% in 2024, Garda figures find REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: More than 61,000 contacts relating to domestic abuse were received by the Garda so far in 2024. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 20/12/2024 News Garda National Protective Services Bureau briefing on this year’s developments including domestic violence – 20th December 2024 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A media briefing was hosted today, Friday 20 December, by the Garda National Protective Services Bureau (GNPSB), at Clyde House in Dublin. Led by Detective Chief Superintendent Colm Noonan, the briefing covered developments in the areas that fall under the bureau during 2024, including domestic violence, human trafficking and historical investigations into institutional abuse. An Garda Síochána 20/12/2024 News Policing Authority Assessment of Policing Performance REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The main function of the Policing Authority is to oversee the performance of the Garda Síochána in the provision of policing services and this report offers our assessment of the Garda Síochána’s performance during the first half of 2024 and the progress that was made against the Policing Plan and the Policing Priorities for 2024. The report is based on analysis of several reports received from the Garda Síochána, as well as extensive engagement with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the Garda Síochána. Its aim is to highlight the Garda Síochána’s achievements through the period reported, as well as to note the areas that present challenges or risks, and which the Authority will continue to monitor closely. This report also offers a focus on data and technology within the Garda Síochána, noting the progress that has been made from individualised ICT systems to a Data & Technology vision and infrastructure, with the welcome introduction of a number of new systems and its evident impact on frontline policing and the service to the public. [PDF] Policing Authority (Republic of Ireland) 20/12/2024 Report Policing Authority publishes half-year Assessment of Policing Performance 2024 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Policing Authority has today published its half-year Assessment of Policing Performance 2024, an evaluation of the Garda Síochána’s performance to the end of June. Policing performance is assessed primarily against the Authority’s Statutory Performance Framework — consisting of the Garda Síochána Statement of Strategy, Policing Priorities, and annual Policing Plan. This biannual assessment is key to providing transparency about policing performance, the oversight of policing, and the outcomes of that work. Policing Authority (Republic of Ireland) 20/12/2024 News Devon and Cornwall Police Commissioner on leadership Real leadership is about making tough decisions, and when public money and confidence in policing is at stake they must be made efficiently and effectively. It is because I have been at my post, working with my team around the clock, that on Friday I appointed former Dorset Chief Constable James Vaughan QPM as interim Chief Constable for Devon & Cornwall Police. Chief Constable Vaughan took up the post following a recruitment process involving His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Police and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), the College of Policing, and representatives from the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Panel and Cornwall Council. Exmouth Journal 20/12/2024 Feature, Opinion Chief warns police could spend more time in office A chief constable has warned his officers could end up spending more time in the office, following a government funding announcement. Norfolk Constabulary is set to receive £235m in 2025 – an increase of £12.8m on the previous year, but Paul Sanford said most of the extra money would be lost to additional costs. BBC 20/12/2024 News Empowering First Nations communities through newly appointed Protective Services Officers AUSTRALIA: Queensland’s newest First Nations Community Protective Services Officers (PSOs) have joined the Queensland Police Service (QPS), marking an important step in empowering First Nations communities to protect and strengthen their own. myPolice - Queensland Police News 20/12/2024 News Michael Outram’s parting advice for public sector leaders CANADA: Former ABF commissioner Michael Outram says public service leaders dealing with crisis should look up at the horizon every now and then to scan for looming threats. The Mandarin (Australia) 20/12/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion Police officer drove to comedy show while on duty A "dishonest" police officer who travelled to a comedy show when she was on duty would have been sacked if she had not left the force, a panel ruled. 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