Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 102441 total results. Showing results 1881 to 1900 «919293949596979899Next ›Last » PC that took ‘indecent’ image in uniform keeps job A police officer who shared an explicit image of himself while in uniform can keep his job, a misconduct panel has ruled. PC Wooldridge faced the hearing after Kent Police received the image from an anonymous source in 2022. BBC 28/4/2025 News Garda body says new recruits can’t ‘vet’ who their housemates are as it calls for housing scheme REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The scheme would see the State provide a percentage of the purchase price, to be determined on a geographical and economic basis. A Garda representatives body is seeking special State support to assist serving members to buy homes amid the housing crisis. It’s come about as members are left struggling for accommodation, with some finding themselves living with housemates without “having had a chance to vet” them beforehand and “find out who they actually are”, according to a senior member of the Garda Representatives Association (GRA). The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 28/4/2025 News WA government struggles with pledge to electronically track repeat domestic violence offenders AUSTRALIA: As the WA government set out to mandate GPS tracking for serious, repeat family and domestic violence offenders last year, its language was unequivocal. "We will make sure that women feel safe in their homes," then-family and domestic violence minister Sabine Winton declared, standing on the front steps of Parliament House. ABC News (Australia) 28/4/2025 News Garda union boss slams Commissioner Drew Harris over ‘legacy of fear and mistrust’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The leading Garda union has slammed Commissioner Drew Harris’ legacy on the force - just months before he steps down. “I suppose you could say that he's left a legacy of fear and mistrust in relation to our members,” Garda Representative Association (GRA) General Secretary Ronan Slevin said on Monday evening. Irish Mirror (Republic of Ireland) 28/4/2025 News Police applicants who failed physical test still admitted for training NEW ZEALAND: Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training. In a statement, assistant commissioner Tusha Penny said it was a clear breach of recruitment policy. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 28/4/2025 News NT police defend lack of staff at Nightcliff Police Station after fatal stabbing AUSTRALIA: The Nightcliff Police Station was an election promise by Territory Labor in 2016, but NT police say since it was built, police have never been allocated the resources to properly staff it 24/7. ABC News (Australia) 28/4/2025 News ‘All options on the table’ to tackle youth crime in Tasmania following recent incidents AUSTRALIA: The Tasmanian premier, police minister and police commissioner will meet on Tuesday to address how to reduce youth crime, with the premier flagging "all options are on the table". ABC News (Australia) 28/4/2025 News Victoria Police promised no more ‘special treatment’ for abusive cops. Three years on, victims feel betrayed AUSTRALIA: New data shows 28 Victoria Police officers were charged with serious family violence offences in the four years to 2024, though many had their matter withdrawn and just four were convicted. Victim advocates say the data shows the force has an "ongoing problem" with abusers in police ranks and a "persistent culture of impunity" ABC News (Australia) 28/4/2025 News Women’s Aid welcomes police vetting reforms but calls for urgent, whole-system change Women’s Aid has welcomed new vetting reforms announced by the Home Office but warned that they fall short of the full systemic transformation needed to ensure safety and justice for survivors of domestic abuse. Today's Family Lawyer 28/4/2025 News As Police Scotland bring in body-worn video, our research shows little is known about its effectiveness By autumn 2026, all frontline officers of the UK’s second largest police force will be expected to wear a camera while on duty, at a cost of over £13 million. Police Scotland is one of the last forces in the UK to employ this technology nationally. It has been a requirement for armed officers in Scotland since it hosted the UN climate conference, Cop26, in 2021. Devon and Cornwall Police ran the first body-worn trial in Plymouth some 20 years ago. The Conversation 28/4/2025 Feature, News Police punched and bitten in weekend attacks Ten police officers and police community support officers were assaulted over the weekend, Cheshire's chief constable has said, with some being punched and kicked in the head. Mark Roberts said officers were also pushed and bitten during attacks across the county on Saturday and Sunday. BBC 28/4/2025 News City of London Police welcome new framework strengthening the fight against fraud City of London Police has welcomed the introduction of the newly revised PEEL framework, which for the first time places specific emphasis on how police forces respond to the growing threat of fraud. Published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services, it will assess police effectiveness, efficiency, and legitimacy from 2025 to 2027. Police Professional 28/4/2025 News Ofcom cracks down on harmful online content with new regulations to protect children Ofcom has released the final version of its landmark online safety regulations, heralding what it calls “transformational new protections” for children navigating the digital world. These measures, which form part of the broader Online Safety Act, are intended to significantly reduce children’s exposure to harmful online content. Police Professional 28/4/2025 News Essex Police murder investigation focus of new ITV documentary this week The team who helped convict a double murderer have received chief constable commendations and their work will feature in a documentary airing this week. Detectives who unravelled a complex web of manipulation in order to solve two murders have been commended for their work. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 28/4/2025 News Vancouver Police Board says report on complaint of arrest quotas coming in June CANADA: The Vancouver Police Board says a “full report” into a complaint about political motivations and arrest quotas for a crack down on crime in the Downtown Eastside will be delivered in June. Blue Line (Canada) 28/4/2025 News Peel Police Foundation to help address critical community issues CANADA: The Peel Police Foundation has officially launched – a new nonprofit organization that will raise charitable funds to support community partners in their efforts to address the critical needs of Peel Region. Blue Line (Canada) 28/4/2025 News From idea to reality: Lac Seul Police creates Ontario’s first Indigenous-led canine unit CANADA: In the remote communities of Lac Seul First Nation, located in Northern Ontario’s Treaty #3 Territory, the Lac Seul Police Service (LSPS) has long been a vital force in providing safety and support across its vast, challenging landscape. Blue Line (Canada) 28/4/2025 Feature GRA pointing to pay over Garda recruitment crisis REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Representative Association still isn't being listened to when it comes to solutions to the Garda recruitment crisis. Midlands 103 (Republic of Ireland) 28/4/2025 Audio, News Should Gardai be provided State subsidised housing? REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: The Garda Representative Authority has suggested a scheme which would allow Gardaí to purchase a home with assistance from the State. newstalk (Republic of Ireland) 28/4/2025 News Tipperary TD criticises the Minister for Justice for failing to attend garda conference REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Labour’s justice spokesperson, Alan Kelly TD, has criticised the Minister for Justice for failing to attend the GRA conference. Tipperary Live (Republic of Ireland) 28/4/2025 News «919293949596979899Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
