Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115618 total results. Showing results 1741 to 1760 «848586878889909192Next ›Last » ‘We have the same monster’: three women brought down their rapist – this is what happened next In 2023, the Guardian profiled a group of women who had formed an unshakeable bond after they saw their attacker convicted and decided to waive their anonymity. That interview has now led to a documentary The Guardian 13/5/2026 News How AI can lead to false arrests and wrongful convictions With artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly being used in law enforcement globally, University of Virginia Postdoctoral Research Fellow Maria Lungo and Associate Professor Steven Johnson explore how AI can lead to mistreatment of people because of technical flaws as well as misplaced human faith in the technology’s supposed objectivity. Policing Insight 13/5/2026 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Former NSW top cop Karen Webb to lead NT child protection probe after Kumanjayi Little Baby’s alleged murder AUSTRALIA: Former NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead an independent investigation into the NT Department of Children and Families following the alleged murder of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. The Nightly (Australia) 13/5/2026 News WA Police CLO workforce to expand by 15 AUSTRALIA: he WA Government has announced $8.8 million to expand the number of Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) in Western Australia’s Police Force by 15 positions. The WA Police Force currently employs 19 Aboriginal CLOs, who work to strengthen relationships between police and Aboriginal communities. Inside State Government (Australia) 13/5/2026 News Police just pointing weapon enough to de-escalate situations: report CANADA: Police report shows increase in use of force in 2026, but de-escalation often achieved by merely pointing weapon. Waterloo Region Record (Canada) - Subscription at source 13/5/2026 News Watchdog urges more guardrails on police-held data in wake of Project South CANADA: TPS board chair vows to backstop auditor's bid to have Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw safeguard information systems. The Globe and Mail (Canada) - Subscription at source 13/5/2026 News Police blame hardening of society for 9% increase in use of force NETHERLANDS: The police used more force last year than the year before, according to figures released on Wednesday. Officers were deployed over 2.6 million times last year. In 25,163 of these incidents, the police used force, an increase of nearly 9 percent. The police blame the hardening of society and the increase in the number of deployments. The majority of cases, nearly a third, involved police officers using force in connection with arrests. The police used substantially more physical force, which rose from 24,300 in 2024 to 26,502 last year. This includes arrests at demonstrations, explained Corry van Breda, the police portfolio holder responsible for the use of force. NL Times (Netherlands) 13/5/2026 News Met makes one arrest every 35 minutes during live facial recognition pilot More than 170 wanted criminals have been arrested during a live facial recognition pilot in Croydon, which saw static cameras deployed for the first time. Metropolitan Police Service 13/5/2026 News More than 170 arrests in facial recognition trial More than 170 criminals, including a woman wanted for more than 20 years, were arrested during a six-month trial of live facial recognition (LFR) in south London. BBC 13/5/2026 News Live facial recognition to be used across county A police force is preparing to use live facial recognition (LFR) technology for the first time to identify individuals wanted by the courts and police, as well as those who pose the greatest risk to public safety. Cambridgeshire Police said the cameras would be deployed in Peterborough city centre on 16 May. BBC 13/5/2026 News PCC jointly funds new welfare van to support officers during deployments The van will be used where rest facilities are limited including missing person searches, ongoing scene preservation and largescale public events. Police Oracle 13/5/2026 News Met Police touts success of live facial recognition trial after woman wanted for more than 20 years is arrested in London During the six-month trial, the Met Police said 173 suspects were arrested for crimes including kidnapping, rape and serious sexual assault. Sky News 13/5/2026 News Met Police touts success of live facial recognition trial after woman wanted for more than 20 years is arrested in London During the six-month trial, the Met Police said 173 suspects were arrested for crimes including kidnapping, rape and serious sexual assault. Sky News 13/5/2026 News Dr Joe Whittaker: ‘Don’t assume radicalisation all happens online – understanding offline networks is vital’ Dr Joe Whittaker, Programme Director of the MA in Cyber Crime & Terrorism at Swansea University, spoke to Policing Insight’s Andrew Staniforth about his research into extremists’ use of the internet, the unintended consequences of the removal of terrorist content online, and the need for policing to recognise that while the internet is often integral to radicalisation, most terrorists and extremists are involved in offline physical networks that play an important role in the process. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 13/5/2026 Analysis, Feature, Interview MPS claims crime fall during Croydon LFR pilot The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has said a six-month live facial recognition (LFR) pilot in Croydon led to 173 arrests and coincided with a 10.5 per cent reduction in crime in the area. Police Professional 13/5/2026 News New custody suite opens as force expands capacity and modernises facilities Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has opened its newly rebuilt Longsight custody suite, marking a key step in its ongoing programme to modernise detention services and increase capacity across the force. Emergency Services Times 13/5/2026 News Police say risk of bluetooth on tasers and cameras does not apply to New Zealand NEW ZEALAND: Police say they do not have an issue with tasers and cameras revealing the location of officers. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 13/5/2026 News Cleveland secures £481k for knife crime hotspot patrols Areas of Cleveland affected by high levels of violent crime are set to receive a surge in high-visibility police patrols as part of a new drive to reduce knife crime. Emergency Services Times 13/5/2026 News Police force hands out sleep pods for homeless Some Neighbourhood Policing teams in the North East are carrying emergency shelters, known as Sleep Pods, to help the homeless. BBC 13/5/2026 News Met facial recognition pilot cuts violence against women Static cameras in Croydon led to 173 arrests and a 21 per cent drop in targeted offences The Times - Subscription at source 13/5/2026 News «848586878889909192Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
