Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100323 total results. Showing results 17281 to 17300 «861862863864865866867868869Next ›Last » Can police put a dent in cybercrime ransom figures? – Juha Saarinen NEW ZEALAND: Cybercrime can seem faceless with the perpetrators being almost invisible and acting with impunity. That is a dispiriting thought, but the situation isn’t quite as dismal as that, as evidenced by law enforcement NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 27/2/2024 Feature, Opinion Justice Committee highlights serious deficiencies with Facial Recognition Technology bill REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Committee asks An Garda Síochána to clarify how they intend to use FRT; calls on Justice Minister to address discrimination and accuracy concerns. Irish Council for Civil Liberties 27/2/2024 News Bleed kit partnership ‘an opportunity to save life’ in Avon and Somerset The force's knife crime lead, Chief Inspector Mike Vass, has spearheaded the effort to create the UK’s biggest 24-hour public facing catastrophic bleed kit partnership. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 27/2/2024 Feature Unrelenting Dedication Fiancé of officer with potentially life-changing injuries after police vehicle crash praises rep for consistently going above and beyond in supporting them in a letter to the federation. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 27/2/2024 Feature, Opinion Recruitment of gardaí needs to ‘significantly increase’, says justice committee REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Recruitment of new gardaí needs to “significantly increase” to improve the visibility of police in Dublin city centre and other urban areas, the Oireachtas justice committee has said. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 27/2/2024 News New Research from the University of Regina and the National Police Federation Reveals Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Members CANADA: Today, the National Police Federation (NPF) released a new report on mental health among RCMP Members based on a study by a team of researchers at the University of Regina: “Behind the Badge: Revealing Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Members”. This report reveals the escalating mental health challenges amongst Members of the RCMP Members across Canada while providing a pathway for positive change in the way mental health services are provided to Members. Critically, the report highlights that the current state of mental health of Members, as well as the operational and organizational stressors Members are exposed to regularly, is worsening compared to previous studies, underscoring the immediate need for investment in comprehensive, accessible, and evidence-based mental health supports. National Police Federation (Canada) 27/2/2024 News Behind the Badge: Revealing Escalating Mental Health Injuries Among RCMP Officers CANADA: The NPF, in partnership with the University of Regina, studied the Mental Health of serving RCMP Members across Canada through the collection of an online survey between June 2022 to February 2023. The representative sample analyzed included 1,348 Members from various backgrounds, ranks, and locations. The NPF is deeply thankful to the brave Members who provided their insights and lived experiences through this survey. Their contributions to improving mental health services for their peers and police officers across the country is tremendously appreciated. National Police Federation (Canada) 27/2/2024 Report Lifesaving domestic abuse services at risk from council financial crisis, warns Commissioner Domestic abuse services are at risk of disappearing as the local authority financial crisis spirals out of control, says the Domestic Abuse Commissioner. Today Nicole Jacobs has written to Communities Secretary Michael Gove calling for urgent action to protect these lifesaving services. Domestic Abuse Commissioner 27/2/2024 News Dutch mega-trial exposes brutal gangland underworld NETHERLANDS: Three members of a drug cartel involved in a series of gangland killings have been jailed for life, in the biggest criminal trial in Dutch history. BBC 27/2/2024 News B.C. gangs getting more access to firearms — including deadly automatics, expert says CANADA: Experts says B.C. gangsters have even learned how to make their own automatic weapons Vancouver Sun (Canada) 27/2/2024 News Irish cops budget €2.1M for body cams trial REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Irish Gardaí are preparing a small-scale trial of body cameras, backed by retrospective facial recognition, prior to full deployment. The trial has been budgeted at €2.1 million (US$2.2 million). Police officers in four law enforcement divisions are scheduled to be fitted with the cameras for the trial period during the second quarter. They will only be switched on by an officer during certain interactions involving the public. BiometricUpdate.com 27/2/2024 News Why on earth did police keep quiet over fatal shooting for ten days? The investigation of murder can be complicated – but it is highly unusual for police to wait for so long to disclose that one has taken place. The area where it happened is popular with tourists and it has to be acknowledged that asking for help ten days after the incident risks losing vital eyewitness testimony. Mail Online - Subscription at source 27/2/2024 Feature, Opinion Child-on-child abuse is increasing in the UK, but criminalising young people will only do more damage Awareness of the law is vital, so children under pressure feel empowered to say no, and parents know enough to support them The Guardian 27/2/2024 Feature, Opinion Long-term strategy needed to recoup workforce pay losses, says NPCC The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) says a longer-term strategy is needed to address the real term pay decreases faced by officers over the past decade. Police Professional 27/2/2024 News How fast can a menopausal cop run? Now we’ll never know Officers in the British Transport Police no longer have to take the ‘bleep test’ to prove their stamina. But I reckon a lot of menopausal women would smash it faster than the patriarchy. The Guardian 27/2/2024 Feature, Opinion Recorded crime in Scotland at lowest level since 1974 Recorded crime in Scotland rose by five per cent last year but remains at one of the lowest levels seen for a 12-month period since 1974. Police Professional 27/2/2024 News New initiative aims to improve service, increase safety CANADA: The Guelph Police Service will soon launch a new initiative aimed at improving service to the community while deterring criminal activity and increasing public safety. Officers working in the new Community Safety Operations Centre (CSOC) will be responsible for implementing a new call management program. This will see certain types of calls handled by telephone or directed to online reporting, freeing up front-line officers to respond to high-priority and in-progress calls more efficiently while reducing wait times. Another component of the CSOC will see CCTV cameras deployed in the downtown area to support a reduction of crime and increase feelings of safety. The cameras will also improve the amount and quality of evidence available for ongoing investigations. Guelph Police Service 27/2/2024 News New Regina police chief focused on perception, promotion CANADA: Farooq Hassan Sheikh told reporters he hopes to emphasize police success because increasing public confidence is also part of the job. Regina Leader-Post (Canada) 27/2/2024 News Explainer: what are the protocols around the use of a firearm for NSW police? AUSTRALIA: As New South Wales police continue to investigate the alleged murders of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird, much attention has been paid to the alleged murder weapon - a police handgun. The Conversation 27/2/2024 Feature ‘A lot of hurt and anger’: how the queer community feels let down by NSW police AUSTRALIA: Despite a 26-year tradition of officers marching at Mardi Gras, the Paddington alleged murders have brought growing discontent with the force to a head The Guardian 27/2/2024 News «861862863864865866867868869Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
