Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100414 total results. Showing results 18481 to 18500 «921922923924925926927928929Next ›Last » Interventions in failing forces, the UN model and a ‘police reserve’ are key to policing reform in England and Wales Following a string of scandals and tough inspection reports, there have been near-constant demands for policing in England and Wales to reform; at the recent Canterbury Centre for Policing Research annual conference, three academics presented their blueprints for making change a reality – from new powers to intervene in failing forces, to adopting UN standards, and creating a new ‘police reserve’ – as Policing Insight’s James Sweetland reports. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 1/2/2024 Analysis, Feature, Opinion Cannabis possession offence is nonsensical and enforcement ‘a waste of Garda time’ claims Donegal TD REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Deputy Thomas Pringle said he fully supports this bill to decriminalise the possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use. Irish Independent (Republic of Ireland) 1/2/2024 News Joint inspection of the multi-agency response to abuse and neglect of children in Powys Today, Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) published a report of the findings from a joint inspection of the multi-agency response to abuse and neglect of children in Powys. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) 1/2/2024 Report Big change to how Staffordshire Police respond to 999 calls from today The new police approach to calls relating to mental health and medical issues is being rolled out across the country Stoke on Trent Live 1/2/2024 News James Cleverly urges police chiefs to ‘get back to core policing’ by keeping officers within communities The Home Secretary has urged police chiefs to keep officers within local communities in a drive to 'get back to core policing'. In his first meeting with the National Policing Board, James Cleverly said that restoring the presence of officers in communities was a vital part of restoring trust in the police. He said that he would continue to hold forces to account through crime statistics but stressed that 'confidence does not come from a spreadsheet.' Mail Online 1/2/2024 News SA policing pathways program commences for aspiring officers AUSTRALIA: Thebarton Senior College in Adelaide has launched its first-ever “Pathways to Policing” program, in collaboration with the South Australian Police (SAPOL) and the State Government. This innovative initiative, aimed at Year 12 students, is designed to equip them with the necessary skills to embark on a career in law enforcement. Glam Adelaide (Australia) 1/2/2024 News Police Minister Paul Papalia ‘absolutely’ confident cop numbers will climb after attrition rate ‘halved’ AUSTRALIA: Police Minister Paul Papalia says he’s “absolutely” confident an exodus of officers has slowed, allowing a recruitment push to drive up total numbers. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the resignation rate was about 150 per year but jumped to a record 473 in 2022, easing to 326 last year. The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 1/2/2024 News Pilot introduced in Glasgow to seek early resolution of domestic abuse cases A successful pilot, where evidence is shared and, where possible, agreed prior to a trial diet being assigned, has been extended to Scotland’s busiest court – Glasgow Sheriff Court. Police Scotland 1/2/2024 News Compulsory police fitness test ‘too hard’: former cop NEW ZEALAND: A former police officer says the compulsory fitness test is too hard and needs to change if police want to recruit and retain more frontline staff. Other officers, both former and current, agree. Otago Daily Times (New Zealand) 1/2/2024 News Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2023 – Hon Mark Mitchell NEW ZEALAND: The Briefing to the Incoming Minister 2023 was given to Hon Mark Mitchell and outlines the key achievements, challenges and future areas of policing in New Zealand. The briefing is written by the Commissioner of Police and is presented to the incoming Minister of Police. The briefing gives an overview of New Zealand Police, the changes achieved and an overview of the challenges and work to come. It describes the extent of cross agency work as well as summarises Police’s functions, the legislation administered and the relationship between the Minister of Police and New Zealand Police. New Zealand Police 1/2/2024 Report Police may step back from responding to family harm, mental health callouts – briefing paper NEW ZEALAND: Police are seeking relief from growing pressures to tackle non-crime social problems. A "refocus" of police work is the leading "key opportunity" in a briefing to the incoming Police Minister Mark Mitchell, released on Thursday. The briefing says police have been forced, by the lack of other social services, to step in when it comes to family harm, mental health, and child protection calls. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 1/2/2024 News Trevor Botting: ‘The firearms officers in Turks and Caicos – I’ve never seen courage like it’ After 41 years in policing – the past four as Commissioner of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force – Trevor Botting retired recently, although admits he may have not hung up his uniform altogether; he spoke to Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons about the challenges leading an island force in the West Indies, the need to nurture local recruits, and why the force’s firearms officers are among the bravest he has worked with. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 1/2/2024 Feature, Interview Another 60 DLOs will be trained up to manage enforcement of XL bully ban From February 1, owning an XL Bully dog without a certificate of exemption will be a criminal offence following an amendment to the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 1/2/2024 News Australia: Psychologist reveals “horrors” for children in Queensland police cells AUSTRALIA: Queensland’s Labor government, now led by “Left” faction Premier Steven Miles, is inflicting systemic “child abuse” on child detainees, as young as 10, mostly indigenous, who are being locked up in overcrowded police cells. World Socialist Web Site 1/2/2024 News Taskforce Guardian set up by Queensland police to manage high-risk youth offending AUSTRALIA: Youth crime rates have decreased in Queensland, but police say there has been an increase in violent crime. ABC News (Australia) 1/2/2024 News, Video I want people to look me in the eye and say they feel safe By ensuring that officers are a dynamic presence in neighbourhoods, I aim to crack down on crimes that blight our lives and restore confidence in the police The Times - Subscription at source 1/2/2024 Feature, Opinion Confusion over Government’s goal of 500 extra police NEW ZEALAND: The coalition Government is working to quell confusion over whether it’s amending its commitment to training at least 500 new frontline police officers within its first two years in office. Times Online (New Zealand) 1/2/2024 News XL bully ban: Police chief warns of challenges in enforcing law A police chief has warned the XL bully dog ban, which began overnight, poses "logistical challenges" for officers. BBC 1/2/2024 News Thousands of XL bullies still unregistered as ban in England and Wales begins Police urge public to report dogs in breach of rules with owners facing criminal record and fine The Guardian 1/2/2024 News Learning more about the work of the Police Superintendents’ Association on inclusion (Part 2) In this second of two conversations recorded with members of the Police Superintendents’ Association’s (PSA’s) National Executive Committee, PolicingTV’s Bernard Rix learns more about the PSA’s work on inclusion. PolicingTV 1/2/2024 Feature, Video «921922923924925926927928929Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
