Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 105011 total results. Showing results 16201 to 16220 «807808809810811812813814815Next ›Last » Regional differences in police officer misperceptions: a quasi-experimental evaluation of sexual assault investigations training in Kentucky Our study fills an important research gap by investigating the differences in myths and misperceptions about sexual assault survivors among police officers (N = 388) and evaluating the effects of sexual assault investigations training across geographic regions. First, we assessed police officers’ pretraining rape myth acceptance and misperceptions of crime victim reporting behaviours. Second, we used a Solomon four-group quasi-experimental design to assess pretesting effects and evaluate the effect of training and jurisdiction type on officers’ adherence to rape myths and misperceptions of trauma. We used Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) models to evaluate regional differences in officers’ adherence to myths and misperceptions about survivors, the main effects of training, effects of training when considering jurisdiction type, and the moderating effects of officer jurisdiction type on training outcomes. Results showed lower pretraining scores for urban/suburban officers and significant improvements in post-training scores across geographic regions. In addition, officer jurisdiction type failed to moderate –change—the relationship between training and outcomes. This research improves our understanding of officer misperceptions regarding sexual assault survivors and the impact of specialised sexual assault training in different geographic contexts. Policing and Society - Subscription at source 22/7/2024 Research article Be brave, be bold and be balanced in the leadership of policing, crime and justice As a new UK Labour Government embarks on delivering the police and criminal justice policies and pledges contained within its manifesto, former chief superintendent Dr Stephen Brookes, now a leadership expert and Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Manchester, sets out the opportunities and benefits of a “brave, bold and balanced” approach to leadership that could establish the policing agenda for 2030 and beyond. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 22/7/2024 Analysis, Feature Australian police seize devices used to send over 318 million phishing texts AUSTRALIA: Australian police forces have 29 SIM boxes and “thousands” of SIM cards during raids in several states aimed at curtailing smishing - SMS phishing - attacks. In NSW, 26 of the cellular devices - which contain a number of SIM slots and are capable of sending large volumes of text messages - were located, while three were uncovered in Victoria. The 26 SIM boxes seized in NSW had been used to send “over 318 million messages over the past several months, scamming victims out of millions of dollars”, authorities there said. IT News (Australia) 22/7/2024 News Cocaine added to roadside tests in SA as police link drug to ‘unacceptable’ number of fatal crashes AUSTRALIA: South Australia's roadside drug testing regime will be expanded to include the detection of cocaine, as police seek to reduce the frequency of fatal crashes linked to the illicit substance. Police in SA currently conduct roadside tests for cannabis, methamphetamine and MDMA, also called ecstasy — but cocaine can only be detected at hospitals, where drivers involved in fatal or serious injury crashes are tested for drugs.From early next year, random roadside drug testing conducted by police will also screen for cocaine. ABC News (Australia) 22/7/2024 News We are not adequately protected, warn gardaí as unrest continues at Coolock site REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Front-line gardaí are ‘not being adequately protected’ the Garda Representative Association (GRA) has claimed, as ongoing unrest continues in Coolock, Dublin, over plans to provide accommodation for International Protection applicants. The GRA is calling for a meeting with management after clashes with protesters opposed to up to 550 asylum seekers being housed at the former Crown Paints factory. Extra.ie (Republic of Ireland) 22/7/2024 News Retired Donegal Garda awarded six figure sum after claiming he was defamed on pulse system REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A retired Donegal Garda has received a six figure sum after alleging he was defamed on the Garda Pulse System. Garda Commissioner Drew Harris paid out the money to settle a legal action taken by Kevin English who claimed he was defamed. Kevin English alleged a false statement about him was entered on the internal Garda pulse system in May 2020 by Garda Clement McCormack relating to an allegation of assault. Highland Radio (Republic of Ireland) 22/7/2024 News Former Assistant Garda Commissioner criticises frontline gardaí left ‘vulnerable’ in Coolock protests REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A former Assistant Garda Commissioner has criticised the organisation for leaving frontline gardaí “vulnerable” in Coolock, describing the sight of “young gardaí standing on the Malahide Road, dodging rocks, wearing no protective clothing and not being trained”. He said the organisation has not learned from the riot in Dublin last November and frontline gardaí have been left unprepared and ill-equipped to deal with situations like what unfolded in Coolock last week. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 22/7/2024 News ‘My life is on hold’ – Garda waiting years for transfer may have to quit force REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Gardaí are randomly assigned to a Garda station when they leave their training course at Templemore but can request a transfer after their probationary period. Limerick Live (Republic of Ireland) 22/7/2024 News Cut ‘unsustainable’ probation workload in England and Wales, urges watchdog Inspector says monitoring after short sentences could be stopped and youth services could take on some cases The Guardian 22/7/2024 News What has changed in the AI CSAM landscape? The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) has identified a significant and growing threat where AI technology is being exploited to produce child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Our first report in October 2023 revealed the presence of over 20,000 AI-generated images on a dark web forum in one month where more than 3,000 depicted criminal child sexual abuse activities. Since then the issue has escalated and continues to evolve. This new July 2024 updated report evaluates what has changed since October 2023 with AI child sexual abuse imagery and the technology being abused to create it. It should be considered an update to the initial report and be reviewed alongside it. [PDF] Internet Watch Foundation 22/7/2024 Report AI-generated videos of child sexual abuse a ‘stark vision of the future’ AI-generated imagery of child sexual abuse has progressed at such a “frightening” rate that the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is now seeing the first convincing examples of AI videos depicting the sexual abuse of children. The IWF, the UK’s front line against online child sexual abuse, was among the first to raise the alarm last year over how realistic AI-generated images of child sexual abuse have become and the threat that misuse of the technology poses to both existing victims of child sexual abuse and to potential new victims. Now, a new report update from the IWF shows how the pace of AI development has not slowed as offenders are using better, faster and more accessible tools to generate new criminal images and videos, some of which are being found on the clear web. Internet Watch Foundation 22/7/2024 News Former Met Commissioner advising Devon and Cornwall with chief still suspended Will Kerr has been suspended from the force since July 2023 amid allegations of serious sexual offences, which he denies. A former Met Police commissioner has been appointed as an adviser to Devon and Cornwall Police which remains without a permanent chief constable since the suspension of Will Kerr last July.CC Kerr is being investigated by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) and the IOPC. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 22/7/2024 News AI advances could lead to more child sexual abuse videos, watchdog warns IWF warns of more AI-made child sexual abuse videos as tools behind them get more widespread and easier to use The Guardian 22/7/2024 News NCA infiltrates world’s most prolific DDoS-for-hire service The National Crime Agency has infiltrated a significant DDoS-for-hire service which has been responsible for tens of thousands of attacks every week across the globe. National Crime Agency (NCA) 22/7/2024 News Cumbria officer wins prestigious control room award The Control Room Awards celebrate the skill, commitment and resilience of individuals and teams working in control rooms. A Cumbria chief inspector has been recognised at a national awards ceremony celebrating the best of the UK’s control room employees. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 22/7/2024 News Baird inquiry finds inappropriate use of strip searches by Greater Manchester Police Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has issued an apology after an inquiry, led by Dame Vera Baird, who worked as the victim’s commissioner between 2019 and 2022, found reports of inappropriate ‘punitive’ strip searches. The Justice Gap 22/7/2024 News ‘They’ll get bail anyway’: Cops frustrated at Victoria’s soft laws AUSTRALIA: Accused rapists and other serious criminals are being released on summons by police because of concerns weakened bail laws are making it too hard to lock them up. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 22/7/2024 News SA Police to randomly test drivers for cocaine use from next year AUSTRALIA: South Australia will roll out roadside drug testing for cocaine from next year as the prevalence of the drug increases across the country. 9 News (Australia) 22/7/2024 News HMCIC voices concerns over forces failing to ‘get the basics right’, and ‘outdated and unfair’ funding formula The State of Policing: Annual Assessment 2023, published by HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary Andy Cooke, has found that the failure of forces in England and Wales to “get the basics right” is continuing to damage trust and confidence in the service, while “unacceptably high” workloads, significant levels of inexperience among officers, and an “outdated and unfair” funding formula are adding to the policing challenges, as Policing Insight’s Keith Potter reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 22/7/2024 Analysis, Feature Speed camera vandalism leads to $700,000 in lost revenue NEW ZEALAND: Repairs to a vandalised speed camera near Temuka were a minor cost when compared to the loss of ticketing revenue while it was out of action. Stuff (New Zealand) 22/7/2024 News «807808809810811812813814815Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
