Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115373 total results. Showing results 15761 to 15780 «785786787788789790791792793Next ›Last » Police Foundations Games draw police support from across province CANADA: Centennial’s Police and Public Safety Foundations program has developed enduring ties with police forces in and around the Greater Toronto Area over the years – and there’s no better demonstration of that bond than when the college hosts its annual Police Foundations Athletic Games at Progress Campus. Blue Line (Canada) 2/4/2025 News Career Expo in Toronto connects aspiring police professionals with exhibitors and industry experts CANADA: Thursday, March 27 marked the return of the Security · Police · Fire Career Expo in Toronto, where inspiring young professionals had the opportunity to meet with employers in the police, fire and security industries for a day of networking and learning. Blue Line (Canada) 2/4/2025 Feature ‘I’m listening to you, but I can’t hear you’: perspectives of autistic adults, investigators and support staff on police suspect interviews Investigative interviews are crucial for gathering evidence within the criminal justice system, yet they are also socially and cognitively demanding encounters for autistic interviewees. In this exploratory study, we used a novel qualitative methodology to examine factors that potentially impact police suspect interviews with autistic people, as well as how adaptations could be made to current practice. Autistic participants (n = 5) were interviewed as a mock-suspect (implicated in a mock-crime) in a real-life active police custody suite by a police officer (n = 5), whilst accompanied by an appropriate adult (n = 5). Autistic adults, police officers and appropriate adults were interviewed about this experience and their broader perspectives on police interviewing practice. Using thematic analysis, three main themes and eleven sub-themes were produced: (1) Challenges for effective participation during interview; (2) Questions of suspect credibility; and (3) Assisting communication and understanding during interview. Findings were synthesised with broader literature to present a working model – the Individual Interpersonal Environmental (IIE) Vulnerability Model – which outlines how a series of interconnected individual, interpersonal and environmental factors may impact police suspect interviews with autistic people. Psychology Crime and Law 2/4/2025 Research article Garda numbers ‘have not kept pace’ with growth of Kildare towns, Dáil told REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A Kildare North Fine Gael TD has told the Dáil that while a number of Kildare towns have experienced significant population growth in recent years, garda numbers 'have not kept pace.' Kildare Now (Republic of Ireland) 2/4/2025 News ‘Eye contact, but not too much … don’t stare into my soul’ understanding interviewee beliefs around rapport experiences and behaviours Building and maintaining rapport are important elements of investigative interviewing practice. However, there is little qualitative research about how interviewees contextualise rapport and identify behaviours that might indicate good or bad rapport building within an interaction. Twenty-three participants took part in one of five focus groups which discussed: (i) individuals’ perceptions of rapport building in everyday life, (ii) behaviours they felt would aid or hinder rapport building and (iii) what behaviours they would consider effective in rapport building with a police officer during an investigative interview. A thematic analysis identified three main themes: (i) building a relationship with trust and respect, (ii) attentive responsivity towards the witness and (iii) contextual and situational factors. A content analysis of rapport-affecting behaviours identified body posture, relaxing the witness and eye contact as the most frequently mentioned to enhance rapport. Being dismissive, rude and using intense eye contact were most frequently mentioned as hindering rapport. Overall, rapport was described as dependent on situation, person and environment, and enhancing rapport required contextual awareness. This research emphasises that perceptions of rapport building primarily rely on individual experiences and vary due to personal, situational and contextual factors. Psychology Crime and Law 2/4/2025 Research article Landmark policing reforms come into effect REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Landmark reforms to the governance and oversight of An Garda Síochána have come into effect. Irish Legal News (Republic of Ireland) 2/4/2025 News Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD commences landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan TD, has today commenced the landmark Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024. Government of Ireland 2/4/2025 News Factors Influencing Trust in Police among Urban Women in Bangladesh: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study The research aimed to assess the level of trust urban women have in the police and explore the factors influencing their trust. Cross-sectional study design approach was used for the study. A face-to-face questionnaire survey was conducted with 572 urban women aged between 19 – 65, and data were recorded using Kobo Toolbox software during the survey. The data was collected using a multistage sampling technique in four metropolitan areas of Bangladesh. The findings depicted that urban women possess a comparatively low level of trust in the Bangladesh Police. Their trust is substantially influenced by factors including neighborhood trust, perceptions of law and order, concerns regarding personal and familial safety, satisfaction with the judicial system’s management of criminal cases, and faith in media portrayals of the police. These findings may assist policymakers in setting goals and programs to uphold the Bangladesh Police’s reputation among female citizens by enhancing their service satisfaction, fostering trust in police, and creating a safer urban environment for women in Bangladesh. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology - Subscription at source 2/4/2025 Research article Report highlights ‘shocking disproportionality’ of violence affecting young people from ethnic backgrounds New research from the Youth Endowment Fund exploring how violence affects children and young people in England and Wales highlights “shocking disproportionality” across sectors such as youth justice and policing, and sets out five steps the Government should take – including around stop and search and diversion away from the criminal justice system – to address the problem, as Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 2/4/2025 Analysis, Feature An Evaluation of Truleo’s AI-based Body-Worn Camera Analytics We are conducting randomized controlled trials with three Arizona police departments to evaluate the implementation and impact of Truleo, an AI-based body-worn camera (BWC) analytics program. This technical report presents preliminary findings with one of our primary outcomes of interest: a measurement of officer professionalism generated by Truleo for every encounter that is analyzed. We examine Truleo’s professionalism ratings overall and among Treatment and Control groups in the Apache Junction and Casa Grande Police Departments. Both departments participated in a six-month long randomized control trial in 2024 (AJPD started March 23, CGPD started February 1). In both AJPD and CGPD, unadjusted data and mixed effects regression models indicate that Treatment group officers generated a larger proportion of “high professionalism” ratings than Control group officers. Though the group differences are sizeable and consistent with an intervention effect, the results fall short of statistical significance. These findings are explained in greater detail below. CRIMRXIV 2/4/2025 Research article Leadership Styles and Perceptions in Policing: Evidence from Kuwait’s Police Stations This study examines potential relationships between police leadership styles and perceptions of policing issues in Kuwait. Police station leaders (n = 60) completed a Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ-6S) to assess their leadership styles—transformational, transactional, and laissez-faire. This accompanied a survey assessing their attitudes on prominent themes in policing, including cultural constructs unique to the Middle East—specifically wasta (favoritism). Linear models were used to identify demographic predictors of leadership styles and to explore potential links between leadership traits and perceptions on policing themes. The findings revealed significant relationships in both sets of analyses. Officers with college degrees strongly correlated with transformational leadership, while transactional traits showed only minimal significance; additionally, experience in the position was associated with higher levels of laissez-faire leadership. Further analysis showed leaders who adopted laissez-faire mentalities hold more favorable views on the use of overtime, whereas transactional leaders expressed more favorable opinions of the public yet were less inclined to acknowledge the negative influence wasta has on police work. This study addresses substantial gaps in the literature, offering valuable insights into the current state of police leadership in Kuwait. It is also the first to explore wasta in the policing and criminal justice context in the Middle East, providing discussion to the cultural dimensions influencing law enforcement in the Arab region. Future research should expand on these cultural dimensions, as well as examine the potential benefits of leadership assessment and its alignment with desirable organizational outcomes in policing. Asian Journal of Criminology 2/4/2025 Research article Police encouraged to use facial recognition on any investigation Inspectorate recommends that no criminal investigation be closed until all available images have been checked against national database The Times - Subscription at source 2/4/2025 News PSNI online child sex abuse unit ‘struggling to meet demand’ The Police Service of Northern Ireland must improve how it manages risks posed by violent and sexual offenders, an inspection report has found. It warned that financial pressures were "limiting" what the organisation can do in several areas, including neighbourhood patrolling. BBC 2/4/2025 News Police launch new additional way for victims of domestic abuse to have contact with officers Gloucestershire Police has launched a new additional way for victims of domestic abuse to have contact with officers. After making a report to police, victims will now have the choice to either see an officer in person, or, if it is deemed safe to do so, they can now contact police and provide information through a video call from a location of their choice. Rapid Video Response (RVR) is a victim-focused approach to reports of domestic abuse which uses technology to allow a victim to speak to officers. Stroud Times 2/4/2025 News Met to cut 1,700 staff to plug £260m ‘black hole’ The Metropolitan Police will have to lose 1,700 officers, PCSOs and staff and cut a number of services as it faces a £260m hole in its budget for the coming year, the force has said. The Royal Parks police team will go, as will officers placed in schools. BBC 2/4/2025 News Met Police to cut 1,700 officers and staff amid shock funding fears London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan confirms Royal Parks unit will be disbanded - despite fierce opposition from councils and victims The Standard 2/4/2025 News Statement on police use of facial recognition technology (FRT) “Facial recognition technology (FRT) can bring clear benefits in helping to prevent and detect crime, but it relies on processing large amounts of sensitive personal data. Therefore, its use must be necessary and proportionate, and its design must meet expectations of fairness and accuracy. The role of the ICO is to scrutinise how it is used in practice to ensure compliance with data protection law. We continue to work both with those using the technology and members of the public to support compliance and understanding of how the law applies. “The use of FRT by the police is evolving, including with the introduction of officer initiated facial recognition (OIFR). People must be able to trust that technology is being used responsibly, and we are committed to ensuring appropriate use and improving public confidence about the safeguards surrounding its use. We have renewed our focus on police use of FRT this year and will publish further details when we launch our AI and biometrics strategy later in the Spring.” Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) 2/4/2025 News Calgary police chief discusses impact of photo radar changes CANADA: Calgary Police Chief Mark Neufeld discusses the removal of photo radar from provincial highways, highlighting its budgetary impact and the police service’s plan for potential enforcement exemptions. He also addresses concerns about online child exploitation, a recent police apology regarding an Indigenous ceremony, and ongoing efforts toward reconciliation. Global News (Canada) 2/4/2025 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video Man shot dead by officers was carrying knife – police A man reported to have a firearm who was shot dead by officers was carrying a knife, police confirmed. Officers were called to Milton Keynes Central at 12:55 BST on Tuesday to reports of a man carrying a firearm at the station on Elder Gate, before a shot was fired. A Thames Valley Police (TVP) spokesperson said "life-saving actions" had been taken but the man was pronounced dead at 13:44. The force later said officers had challenged a man who actually had a knife and who had "moved at speed towards officers" with it. BBC 2/4/2025 News Victoria’s top cop confirms he won’t apply for permanent role AUSTRALIA: Victoria's Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent has denied the job is a "poisoned chalice", after announcing he would be the third top cop to depart in as many months. After filling in the role to lead the state's police force almost six weeks ago, Nugent said he knew he would struggle to meet the high demands of the job long term. 9 News (Australia) 2/4/2025 News «785786787788789790791792793Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
