Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 116125 total results. Showing results 141 to 160 «456789101112Next ›Last » Gardaí concerned that ‘persistent resource constraints’ will be amplified during EU presidency REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Force tasked with protecting dignitaries and heads of state while managing security and traffic operations during six-month term. Gardaí believe the demands on policing will “continue to be stretched” this year due to “persistent resource constraints” that could be amplified by the EU presidency. The six-month term leading the European Council will require the “significant” diversion of garda resources as high-level meetings between government ministers and European leaders take place across the country until December. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 15/7/2026 News An Garda Síochána Annual Report 2025 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: An Garda Síochána National Policing Plan 2025 represented the continuation of the strategic commitments of An Garda Síochána 2022-2024 Strategy Statement, while transitioning to a new statutory framework under the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act, 2024. The demands on policing in Ireland in 2026 will continue to be stretched due to traditional public order duties and the escalating complexities of transnational organised crime and cybercrime. These challenges are compounded by persistent resource constraints which will be amplified by the hosting of the EU Presidency and which will require significant diversion of Garda resources to ensure security and event management. An Garda Síochána Policing Plan completed 10 of its targets with the remaining 8 partially or not achieved. Some of the targets, such as ongoing focus on road safety and reduction of fatal and serious injury collisions as outlined in the Government’s Vision Zero strategy; the Joint Agency Response to Crime (JARC) pilots, and continued momentum of the Climate Action Plan are dependent on the continued collaboration and support of partner department and agencies fulfilling their obligations. In order to progress other targets An Garda Síochána will continue focus in 2026 on maturing the organisation’s capacity and capability through progressing key enablers such as the rollout of the Human Capital Management System; enhancing our training and development capabilities and financial systems, and completing full deployment of the Investigation Management System. [pdf] An Garda Síochána 15/7/2026 Report Less than 10% of planned intake recruited for Garda Reserve last year REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A total of 37 Garda reserves were appointed last year against an annual target of 380 new recruits for the voluntary role, according to An Garda Síochána’s annual report for 2025. Despite a previous Government commitment to increase the strength of the Garda Reserve to 1,000 by 2026, there were 308 serving as of December 31st last year, down from 319 in 2024. Published on Wednesday afternoon, the annual report noted the 37 newly appointed reserves were “below the organisation’s stated ambition” and represented 9.74 per cent of the planned intake. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) - Subscription at source 15/7/2026 News Police and mental health don’t mix: so why can’t we fix it? CANADA: It was the fateful moment when death became almost inevitable. On Monday, a man called 911 at 8:40 p.m. to report that his brother, who had lifelong mental health issues, was suffering from a crisis and had locked himself in the Linden Woods home they shared. Winnipeg police did not respond, nor did anyone from the Alternative Response to Citizens in Crisis, a hybrid unit involving a plainclothes police officer and a mental health professional. The man called 911 again at 10 p.m., indicating he was still locked out of his house and his brother was yelling at him through the front window. The Free Press (Canada) 15/7/2026 Feature, Opinion E-scooters are being used for drug dealing and intimidation, Garda chief says REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Justin Kelly ‘absolutely’ supports an outright ban on e-scooters, he tells transport committee. E-scooters are “without a doubt” being used for drug dealing in the country’s urban centres, Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has told the Oireachtas transport committee. Kelly reiterated that he “absolutely” supports an outright ban on e-scooters, which are also “regularly” being used for drug-related intimidation, he said. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 15/7/2026 News Truro police add armoured vehicle to fleet CANADA: Second vehicle of its kind on new regional tactical team. An armoured vehicle is the newest addition to the Truro Police Service and will be used as part of a new regional tactical support team. The truck was previously used by security company GardaWorld. The interior includes a bench for a team of officers, a desk where an incident commander can work, equipment storage and a rescue basket for injured victims. CBC News (Canada) 15/7/2026 News AI to transform police evidence handling in landmark reform Police forces across England and Wales are set to embrace artificial intelligence to review and summarise evidence, in what ministers are calling a major step forward in modernising policing and cutting bureaucracy. Public Sector Executive 15/7/2026 News Police officers in England and Wales to receive 3.5% pay rise, government set to announce It will mean that the starting salary for a police constable will be £32,256 to £33,609 LBC 15/7/2026 News AIM for the best outcome Dr Nicholas Bowler examines a structured approach to mental‑health‑related police encounters. Police Professional 15/7/2026 Feature Challenging times The Police Service of Northern Ireland is marking its 25th anniversary this year, having been established in November 2001 following the recommendations of the Patten Commission. While the force has made historic strides in transitioning from the Royal Ulster Constabulary to a service supported across communities, it faces significant challenges regarding funding and representation, as Paul Jacques explains. Police Professional 15/7/2026 Feature Shared ambition With data being placed at the heart of modernising law enforcement, Robert Walker looks at making data-sharing work for a joined-up policing ecosystem. Police Professional 15/7/2026 Feature Herts PCC urges ministers to abandon police merger plans The police and crime commissioner for Hertfordshire has called on the government to abandon proposals for larger regional police forces after a public consultation found strong opposition to the idea among respondents. Police Professional 15/7/2026 News Ontario Inspector General issues landmark notice to combat rising antisemitic incidents CANADA: Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing has issued a first-of-its-kind Notice of Issue directing police services and boards to implement seven key actions to address a “sustained rise” in antisemitic and hate-motivated crimes across the province. Ryan Teschner released the notice July 14, marking the debut of a new oversight mechanism designed to ensure community safety and public confidence remain high amidst shifting crime trends. Blue Line (Canada) 15/7/2026 News Police leadership reform: from ambition to delivery The Police Leadership Commission’s final report is an important moment for policing in England and Wales. Led by Lords Blunkett and Herbert, it argues that while there are many examples of excellent leadership across the service, leadership is still too inconsistent, too under-developed and too reliant on individual effort rather than a strong system. The Police Foundation 15/7/2026 Feature, Opinion London’s grooming gangs scandal isn’t about race – it’s about a broken data system London’s response to group-based child sexual exploitation should focus on improving evidence, identification, and protection for all victims rather than fixating on offender ethnicity, argues University of Bristol Professor of Criminology Aisha K. Gill, Head of the Centre for Gender and Violence Research and Co-Editor of the Journal of Gender Based Violence. Policing Insight 15/7/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Police announce system review after concerns over senior officer’s case handling NEW ZEALAND: Police will review their systems used to manage child protection and sexual assault cases after concerns relating to a senior officer's handling of more than 50 cases, RNZ can reveal. It can also be revealed that some of the cases that are being reinvestigated relate to allegations of sexual offending against children. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 15/7/2026 News Brisbane teen accused of ‘premeditated’ stabbing attack on fellow student AUSTRALIA: A 16-year-old accused of stabbing a fellow student at a Brisbane school appeared at Richmond Childrens Court via videolink today. The court heard the 17-year-old sustained wounds to his back, torso and damage to his liver, as well as internal bleeding. Meanwhile, Queensland's police minister says the state's schools are "overwhelmingly safe" after two attacks in as many days. ABC News (Australia) 15/7/2026 News Coronial inquest into mental health advocate’s death recommends SA Police training changes AUSTRALIA: A coronial inquest into the death of a well-known regional mental health advocate, William "Bill" Stockman, has recommended SA Police improve its training and change its risk assessment when dealing with detainees who make suicidal comments. ABC News (Australia) 15/7/2026 News Norfolk Police banned from Norwich Pride for second year Uniformed police officers have been banned from taking part in next week's Norwich Pride by their force. Norfolk Constabulary has issued the edict for staff for the second year in a row, having previously been a regular participant in the event. The decision not to take part follows a 2025 High Court judgement that ruled uniformed officers joining Pride parades was unlawful because it broke the police's legal duty to remain neutral on political and social issues. Eastern Daily Press 15/7/2026 News Negotiating the “Bad Guy”: Defensive Simplification and Moral Ambiguity in Police Work The phrase “bad guys” is deeply embedded in American culture, reflecting familiar moral binaries of heroes and villains. Drawing on interviews with 35 police officers, this article examines how officers invoke, negotiate, and at times unsettle this archetype in their everyday thinking. While the label simplifies moral evaluation, legitimizes authority, and enables rapid decision-making in high-stakes encounters, officers also recognize its instability. Yet even when officers engage in deliberative reflection, many articulate the necessity of the binary, worrying that without the moral clarity that the “bad guy” archetype provides, their actions would feel uncertain or indefensible. Findings demonstrate how, when faced with this ambiguity, officers rely on and revert to the simplicity of the binary. This study advances scholarship on policing and cultural narratives by foregrounding a process that we call “defensive simplification,” whereby officers reduce complex social realities into clear, morally legible categories. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency - Subscription at source 15/7/2026 Research article «456789101112Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
