Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115373 total results. Showing results 15681 to 15700 «781782783784785786787788789Next ›Last » Independent review into Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DEI) at Thames Valley Police uncovers failings that led to landmark race discrimination case Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber commissioned the independent review in October 2024 following the employment tribunal, which ruled in favour of three white officers in their claims of race discrimination by the force Thames Valley OPCC 3/4/2025 News A two-track system: Police officer discretion in enforcement of personal use and possession of drugs in Sweden’s zero-tolerance setting National drug policies and legislation set the framework for the police's work against drugs. However, police officers use their discretion to implement policy into everyday drug law enforcement. This study is based on qualitative interviews with 19 police officers in Malmö, Sweden, with the aim of analyzing police officers’ views on and actions in relation to personal use and possession of drugs in a zero-tolerance drug policy setting. Our analysis focuses on three main areas: (1) police officers’ views on the criminalization of drug possession for personal use, (2) how they perceive and categorize people who use drugs (PWUD), and (3) how they apply discretion when handling complex cases, making decisions, and prioritizing enforcement actions. The results show that the police officers support the continued criminalization of minor drug offenses, motivated by a deterrence and prevention-based perspective and by a strategic use of the law to reach higher levels of drug market hierarchies. However, the police used categorization work to differentiate between user groups, resulting in an informal two-track system in which one leans toward de facto depenalization and harm reduction principles for marginalized PWUD and the other favors punitive interventions for youth and first-time offenders. The study also demonstrates how police discretion can involve uncertainty but also flexibility, allowing for more experience-based and context-sensitive judgments in the face of complex situations. Sweden constitutes an interesting case for studying how police officers relate to punitive drug policies. The study emphasizes the critical need to examine how drug policy unfolds locally, shaped by police culture and discretion in everyday practice. The way discretion is exercised can have a profound impact on the risks and opportunities faced by PWUD, with significant implications for both public health and justice outcomes. European Journal of Criminology 3/4/2025 Research article Landmark anti-terror legislation gains Royal Assent Premises and events will be better prepared to respond to terrorist attacks as legislation known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ gained Royal Assent and became law today on Thursday (April 3). Police Professional 3/4/2025 News Two police officers used excessive force in 2022 Auckland arrests – IPCA finding NEW ZEALAND: Two police officers were found to have used excessive force while arresting two men in central Auckland. The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has released its findings following two arrests in September 2022. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 3/4/2025 News Former police officer jailed for child sex offences A former police officer who led a "double life" has been jailed for two years and eight months after admitting numerous child sexual offences. BBC 3/4/2025 News The underplayed importance of shocks in policing studies Macro exogeneous shocks or disruptions (political, economic) have not received the attention they require in the study of policing and police. What happens when the police, whose primary practical and symbolic role is to define order, are operating within a society gripped by disorder? Contrary to endogenous shocks (caused by the misbehaviour of agents) which tends to have short term negative impact on trust in police, the effects of exogenous shocks (non-police origin) on trust seem to be more complex and conditional on the nature of the shock and on the attribution of blame to political authorities. In addition, during exogenous shocks decisions are made which have lasting effects in reshaping the nature of policing and the tactics of the police. The comparative analysis of shocks may make an important contribution to the study of policing as they expand the scope of research beyond the usual Anglo-Saxon sphere and highlight the importance of concepts such as critical junctures or punctuated equilibrium. Policing and Society 3/4/2025 Research article Challenges facing PSNI ‘significant’ as five-year Policing Plan unveiled The chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) warned the challenges of policing “are significant” with demand for limited police resource continuing to grow. Police Professional 3/4/2025 News Police’s diversity programme ‘not transparent’ A Thames Valley Police (TVP) diversity programme that saw three white officers discriminated against was "not properly consulted upon or transparent in how it was managed", a review concluded. BBC 3/4/2025 News Police officer admits making child abuse images A former police officer has admitted multiple offences relating to indecent images of children. BBC 3/4/2025 News Attempted murder survivor to bring ‘lived experience’ as new West Midlands Victims’ Advocate Natalie Queiroz, who was repeatedly stabbed while 36 weeks pregnant, has been appointed as the new West Midlands Victims' Advocate. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/4/2025 News International law firm teams up with City of London Police to help fraud recovery for victims The City of London Police (CLP) has announced it will partner with international law firm Gowling WLG, as part of a civil asset recovery programme that will be available for victims of fraud in the future. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/4/2025 News PSNI making ‘earnest attempt to avert disaster’ after ‘hard-hitting’ remarks on funding The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is making an "earnest attempt to avert disaster" after the force's Chief Constable Jon Boutcher made "hard-hitting" remarks about funding, the Police Federation for Northern Ireland has said. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 3/4/2025 News Increased visibility for BPS Core Engagement and Response Team with new Battenburg vehicles CANADA: The Brantford Police Service has announced the addition of two redesigned, newly wrapped police vehicles featuring the highly visible Battenburg design to support the BPS Core Engagement and Response Team (CERT) in the Downtown. Blue Line (Canada) 3/4/2025 News Vancouver Island District RCMP officers and staff awarded the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal CANADA: A ceremony highlighting the issuance of the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal to Vancouver Island RCMP officers was held in Duncan, B.C. on March 20, 2025. Blue Line (Canada) 3/4/2025 News From isolation to restoration: Wellness spaces as effective coping strategies for first responders CANADA: Labyrinth designer and builder Debi Kermeen recalls a moment at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, Maryland, one of the largest military medical facilities in the world. Blue Line (Canada) 3/4/2025 Feature, Opinion Embedding Mental Health Clinicians in University Police Departments This study sought to delineate the interest and utility of having mental health clinicians embedded within college/university police departments to help them deal with student issues. An electronic survey was generated, and commanders from 200 collegiate institutions were invited to participate. A total of 44 (22%) provided completed surveys. The majority (68%) were interested in having a clinician on staff to help them deal with students, especially at night. Difficulty obtaining funding was noted to be a primary barrier. The most commonly cited student mental health situations for which officers are often involved with were suicidal ideation/behaviors (93%), alcohol/drug use (91%), self-harm (88%), anxiety/panic (86%) and depression (77%). Nearly three out of four respondents noted that their officers are often involved with student mental health hospitalizations. Though 64% of respondents reported being overwhelmed at times by student mental health needs, paradoxically only 5.5 hours of annual campus police training was devoted to this topic. Embedding clinicians within various components of college/university campuses is becoming widespread, and there appears to be utility in placing them in police departments. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology 3/4/2025 Research article Emily Logan becomes Ireland’s first police ombudsman REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Human rights expert Emily Logan has formally been appointed Ireland’s first police ombudsman. The Irish Post (Republic of Ireland) 3/4/2025 News Extra Gardai deployed in Dublin city centre to crack down on crime REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Extra Gardaí patrolling the streets of Dublin have been told to get tough on crime. newstalk (Republic of Ireland) 3/4/2025 News How should police officers use force? The Kristian White case is an insight into what the community thinks New South Wales Supreme Court recently found a police officer guilty of the manslaughter of a 95-year-old care home resident, who died a week after being Tasered by the officer; Deakin University Criminology Lecturer Dr Emma Ryan believes the case represents a watershed moment in the debates around police use of force, what the public expects of police, and how courts choose to reinforce those expectations. Policing Insight 3/4/2025 Analysis, Feature, Opinion What is investigative interviewing (and what is it not)? A primer on the ethos of suspect interviewing The questioning of suspects is central to many police investigations, and interviewing techniques have developed over time. In particular, investigative interviewing – which is a research-based and practically proven approach to gathering reliable and relevant information – is gaining ground worldwide. As a result, it is expected to be increasingly included in guidelines, training and police/legal practices around the globe. However, misconceptions and inaccuracies in defining and interpreting investigative interviewing’s practical, psychological and legal foundations can result in misunderstandings and serious consequences such as false decisions and miscarriages of justice. Therefore, this paper aims to decribe the underlying elements of investigative interviewing to offer guidance for policymakers, law enforcement decision makers, researchers and trainers. This paper draws on existing research, as well as practical experience from interviewing, teaching, and advising, to examine what investigative interviewing is. At the core of investigative interviewing are three pillars: (1) actively open-minded thinking, (2) research-based tactics and techniques and (3) a legal and humane approach. Based on this, the present study discusses the boundaries of investigative interviewing and the chances of introducing it into training, implementing it in practice and conducting further research on effective practice. Journal of Criminal Psychology 3/4/2025 Research article «781782783784785786787788789Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
