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British Retail Consortium Crime Survey 2023 The BRC Crime Survey 2023 once again provides clear evidence of the impact of violence and abuse on the welfare of retail workers. It also shows the cost of crime and crime prevention, both online and in store, to retail businesses and, indirectly, the customers they serve. We look at the response of the justice and police systems; the growing importance of cyber-crime and security; and the anticipated threats to retail in the coming years. [PDF] British Retail Consortium	2/3/2023 Report
Policing boost for Laois possible as Garda stations set to reopen in Offaly REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Communities in parts of Laois may be hoping of seeing a return of stationed gardaí to their areas following news that Garda stations in two Offaly villages are set to reopen. Laos Live (Republic of Ireland)	2/3/2023 News
Probation for Co Longford man who injured garda with firework REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A trainee barber who deliberately planted a firework inside a traffic cone that exploded in front of a female garda leaving her with burns to her legs and a scar on her hand has walked free from court. The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland)	2/3/2023 News
North East Partnership Against Rural Crime Police Scotland and partners are joining forces to reduce crime in rural communities by targeting offenders and enhancing crime prevention across the North East. Police Scotland	2/3/2023 News
Rider Refinement North returns for 2023 Police Scotland, along with road safety partners in the North of Scotland, are holding training courses for motorcyclists to help them ride responsibly and reduce the number of collisions. Police Scotland	2/3/2023 News
Athlete ‘grabbed’ by police claims ‘they stopped when noticing camera was recording’ Portuguese sprinter Ricardo Dos Santos, who was stopped by armed Met Police officers, said an officer only ceased “grabbing him” once he was told by his colleague that the car was filming the encounter Mirror	2/3/2023 News
Senior police officer referred to watchdog over alleged rape comments A senior-ranking police officer has been referred to a watchdog over alleged comments he made about the “bulk” of rape complaints being “regretful sex”. Belfast Telegraph	2/3/2023 News
UK needs disclosure of evidence regime fit for digital age, says City policing chief A City of London policing head last night called for the Government to reform the disclosure system, which was designed before mass digital data, “to deliver faster and more effective justice for victims.” Police Professional	2/3/2023 News
Calls for more police action as violence and abuse towards retail staff doubles Violent and abusive attacks on retail staff have almost doubled since pre-pandemic levels, a new crime survey can reveal. Police Professional	2/3/2023 News
Greater Manchester Police accused of failing 14-year-old child sexual abuse victim Scarlett, now 18, from Greater Manchester, has waived her anonymity as a sexual abuse victim in the hope of helping others in her position. Sky News	2/3/2023 News
Police are accused of spending the equivalent of only ONE day a week fighting crime as senior prosecutor says only 20% of officers’ time is dedicated to ‘criminal justice’ Police officers spend just one day a week fighting crime, a senior prosecutor has told MPs. The Crown Prosecution Service’s Gregor McGill said officers typically spend just 20 per cent of their time on ‘criminal justice’. The rest of the time is absorbed by ‘safeguarding, crime prevention and other work’, he told the Commons’ home affairs committee. Mail Online	2/3/2023 News
Calls for police action to tackle violence against retail staff A survey conducted by the Business Retail Consortium (BRC) shows an increasing pattern of violence and abuse towards retail workers in the UK, almost double that of pre-pandemic levels, including significant rises in violence and shop the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC)	2/3/2023 News
East Midlands police unit ‘inadequate’ at tackling organised crime The police's East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) is inadequate in tackling serious and organised crime, inspectors have said. His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) reviewed the performance of the unit, a partnership of five regional police forces. They said officers focused too much on traditional serious and organised crime rather than new criminal threats. BBC	2/3/2023 News
An inspection of the east midlands regional response to serious and organised crime Today we published a report about an inspection of the east midlands regional response to serious and organised crime. HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)	2/3/2023 Report
Minimum service levels for fire and rescue services We are publicly consulting on the most appropriate approach for delivering minimum service levels for fire and rescue services. Home Office	2/3/2023 News
Teen crims to share hangouts with cops as new operation launched AUSTRALIA: Police are rolling out a campaign to disrupt youth offender activities to help prevent them from breaking into homes and causing havoc in our neighbourhoods. The Courier Mail (Australia) - Subscription at source	2/3/2023 News
$25 million to pay police overtime to target Queensland’s youth crime hotspots AUSTRALIA: The Queensland government has committed $25 million to a new high-visibility police operation targeting the state's youth crime hotspots. Operation Victor Unison will involve extra patrols in busy pedestrian areas, like shopping centres, to reduce and deter crime. "Where we see restaurants, retail shops, cafes, licensed venues, you can expect to see a higher presence of police," Queensland Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Mark Wheeler said. The two-year funding package will be used to pay officers overtime to work dedicated shifts. ABC News (Australia)	2/3/2023 News
Victoria police chief warns officers they’re not above the law after rise in disciplinary incidents AUSTRALIA: Victoria’s police chief commissioner, Shane Patton, has publicly warned his force it is not above the law after a jump in disciplinary hearings last year, with officers accused of family violence, sexual harassment and unjustified use of police information. Patton on Thursday revealed 17 police officers had been dismissed in 2022, while a further 31 resigned while their cases were being heard, when he says they saw the “writing on the wall”. He said while the 100 disciplinary hearings that took place last year were only a “slight increase” on previous years, it is the “type of offending” that has senior police concerned. The Guardian	2/3/2023 News
Queensland police to retain right to charge children over minor drug offences for which adults receive only warning AUSTRALIA: Exclusive: advocates and legal experts warn legislation could disadvantage children who would still be subject to police discretion The Guardian	2/3/2023 News
John MacDonald: Commissioner Coster – Good Cop or Bad Cop? NEW ZEALAND: You’re never going to get me saying the police have it easy. And, likewise, you’re never going to hear me saying being Police Commissioner is a cushy number. You imagine being the top dog in charge of the police force. Not an easy gig. But, pretty much like every job that most people wouldn’t want to do, there are always others willing to put their hand up and give it a go. NewstalkZB (New Zealand)	2/3/2023 Feature, Opinion

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