Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115608 total results. Showing results 1641 to 1660 «798081828384858687Next ›Last » Children to be held in police watch houses for up to 48 hours under NT youth justice changes AUSTRALIA: The Northern Territory government has introduced proposed changes to youth justice laws to allow police to question children without an adult present and detain them in watch houses for up to 48 hours. The bill was introduced to NT parliament by Corrections Minister Gerard Maley on Wednesday night, with youth justice advocates voicing concern it could erode young people's rights. ABC News (Australia) 15/5/2026 News Corruption and Crime Commission finds WA Police internal investigation of alleged misconduct towards Noongar man ‘inadequate’ AUSTRALIA: A WA Police investigation of alleged misconduct by officers towards a Noongar man in Boorloo/Perth was "inadequate", the Corruption and Crime Commission has found. On Friday the CCC announced it had concluded its review of the WA Police investigation into the incident involving Noongar researcher Iva Hayward-Jackson, raising concerns with the actions of both the attending officers and the subsequent WA Police investigation, and issuing a recommendation for dedicated police officer training. National Indigenous Times (NIT) (Australia) 15/5/2026 News Even helicopters need pastoral care, an insight into the world of the National Police Chaplain The role of chaplaincy in policing is not always well understood, but it is becoming increasingly important as forces navigate growing pressures around wellbeing, community trust and organisational change. In the latest episode of our For Every Response podcast, Catherine Levin sat down with Reverend Matthew Hopley to explore how the role is evolving and why it matters. Emergency Services Times 15/5/2026 Audio, Feature, Interview, Opinion Police officers are dissatisfied with force tech A nationwide survey of police officers and staff has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with digital, data, and technology (DDaT) provision, with many reporting that current systems are damaging performance and morale. UKAuthority.com 15/5/2026 News Durham Constabulary responds to HMICFRS child protection inspection report Chief Constable Rachel Bacon has broadly welcomed a report which found Durham Constabulary performs well in most areas of child protection, but still needs to improve in others. Durham Constabulary 15/5/2026 News Durham Constabulary: National child protection inspection This report sets out the findings of our 2026 inspection of child protection services in Durham Constabulary. Our rolling child protection inspection programme assesses each police force in England and Wales against five judgments on how effectively the force safeguards children at risk. In each inspection, we focus on the experiences of children who come into contact with the police when there are concerns about their safety or well-being. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 15/5/2026 Report Durham Constabulary works well with safeguarding partners and needs to improve its child protection investigations Durham Constabulary performs well in some areas of child protection and needs to improve in others, the police inspectorate has said. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 15/5/2026 News Why unused police body armour is padding out vans Unused police body armour has been repurposed and built into vehicles to help save lives in the Ukraine War. BBC 15/5/2026 News Dr David Wilson: ‘Whatever crime theme you look at, there will be a Chinese organised crime footprint in it’ In the latest in a series of interviews with leading figures involved in the research and investigation of organised crime (OC), Policing Insight’s Dr Chris Allen spoke to Former West Midlands Police Detective Inspector Dr David Wilson and now West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit lead for modern slavery and organised immigration crime (MSOIC), and a recognised expert in Chinese OC, about the reach of Chinese OC, the growth of state-sponsored crime, and the challenges of policing OC with a 43-force structure. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 15/5/2026 Feature, Interview Almost 500 complaints against Police Scotland unresolved Almost 500 complaints made against police officers in Scotland more than a year ago have still not been resolved. The Herald (Scotland) - Subscription at source 15/5/2026 News Queensland Police senior constable charged with fraud, computer hacking offences AUSTRALIA: A senior police constable has been stood down from service after being accused of fraud and computer hacking. Sky News 15/5/2026 News Durham needs to improve its IT systems to better monitor child exploitation inquiries An inspection of child protection rated the force ‘good’ in two areas, ‘adequate’ in two areas and ‘requires improvement’ in one area. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/5/2026 News Matt Jukes on the future of volunteer policing In this address to the Metropolitan Special Constabulary Conference, Deputy Commissioner Matt Jukes sets the volunteer contribution of specials against the wider pressures facing policing in London. He thanks special constables for their service, reflects on the data presented during the conference and recognises the extraordinary contribution volunteers continue to make, particularly as overall numbers decline but hours of service remain strong. PolicingTV 15/5/2026 Feature, Video UK police forces launch world’s first laughing gas breathalyser in roadside crackdown Two police forces across the UK will be launching the world's first laughing gas breathalyser to crack down on dangerous drivers breaking road rules. GB News 14/5/2026 News ICCL Briefing Note for Committee Stage Seanad Debate on the Garda SÃochána (Powers) Bill 2026 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) broadly welcomes the Garda SÃochána (Powers) Bill 2026. The Bill responds to recommendations from the Commission on the Future of Policing in Ireland and the former Garda SÃochána Inspectorate calling for consolidated legislation on Garda powers of search, arrest and detention. Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) 14/5/2026 News UK ministers accused of weakening legal protections for torture victims Council of Europe members plan to change interpretation of ECHR to make it easier to deport refused asylum seekers The Guardian 14/5/2026 News Serving police officer charged with assault A serving police officer has been charged with assault by beating. BBC 14/5/2026 News Congratulations to recipients of the 2026 Canadian Order of Merit of the Police Forces We are pleased to publish and recognise the recipients of the 2026 Canadian Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The team at Policing Insight offer our congratulations and thank all the recipients for their service and contribution to their communities. Policing Insight 14/5/2026 News Nova Scotia RCMP get new commanding officer CANADA: Assistant Commissioner Dan Morrow has most recently served as province's criminal operations officer CBC News (Canada) 14/5/2026 News FCA to share 5,000 records with police as it ‘prioritises’ investigations The UK’s FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) will soon share thousands of records with police in an effort to combat financial crime. Nikhil Rathi, the organisation’s chief executive, said the move comes as officials plan closer cooperation and increased data sharing. AML Intelligence 14/5/2026 News «798081828384858687Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
