Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 103123 total results. Showing results 19261 to 19280 «960961962963964965966967968Next ›Last » Investigation into death of man who fell ill while in custody of Merseyside Police The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the circumstances of a man’s death following his arrest by Merseyside Police. We received a mandatory referral from the force due to the fact the 35-year-old was in police custody when he fell ill. The man was subsequently taken to Whiston Hospital, where he sadly died shortly after 4.15am on Thursday (14 March). Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 15/3/2024 News Review board says Halifax police procedures not at fault in 2018 rape case handling CANADA: The Nova Scotia Police Review Board has concluded the conduct of Halifax officers in a controversial 2018 sexual assault case doesn’t warrant any broad changes in how the police force operates. Blue Line (Canada) 15/3/2024 News Gardaà believe gang may have attempted to land €1bn of cocaine in West Cork REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Garda sources have said that the recent drug seizures have led to 'a significant pinch' on Europe's supply chain. Gardaà believe they have dismantled an international drug smuggling logistics operation, whose members could have been attempting to land up to €1bn worth of cocaine on the West Cork coast. Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 15/3/2024 News Beds PCC rolls out public access terminals in Morrisons stores The touchscreen devices will enable people to report crime, submit intelligence and access victim care support. ‘Public access terminals’ which will allow for the reporting of crime, submission of intelligence and feedback as well as access to victim care support are being rolled out in Morrisons stores in Bedfordshire. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/3/2024 News Police officer sacked for sharing crash pictures A police officer has been dismissed for sharing pictures of vehicle crashes without "any legitimate policing purpose". A hearing found Essex Police officer PC Tom Currie committed gross misconduct by sharing the pictures of vehicles from his personal phone. BBC 15/3/2024 News Alberta police force bill getting mixed reaction from communities, unions CANADA: New legislation aimed at creating an Alberta-only policing agency of sheriffs is sparking optimism for some community leaders, and furrowed brows for others. If passed, Bill 11 would see sheriffs taking on more responsibilities and working alongside RCMP officers. The province said the change would improve its ability to respond to communities' requests for additional law enforcement. CBC News (Canada) 15/3/2024 News Why police chases are so rarely worth the risk. For anyone CANADA: Given the extent of CCTV coverage, GPS tracking, even facial recognition technology and satellite imagery, there’s little urgency to pursue at speed, writes Rosie DiManno. Toronto Star (Canada) 15/3/2024 Feature, Opinion Victoria police left notebook in hands of suspected criminal CANADA: 2nd time in about a year police force has misplaced notebook with personal information CBC News (Canada) 15/3/2024 News ‘Police officers have seen a 16% real-terms pay cut over the past 12 years’ Devon & Cornwall Police officers are struggling with the cost-of-living crisis – with some relying on food banks – and they desperately need a real-terms pay rise, the Federation has said. Nick Jones, Chair of Devon & Cornwall Police Federation, was speaking after Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley gave evidence to the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) and called for a police pay rise at or above the rate of inflation. Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) 15/3/2024 News Sussex Police rank top nationally for answering 999 calls Sussex Police have been named the best force in the country for answering 999 calls. In nationally published figures for January 2024, Sussex Police answered 95.7% of calls in under 10 seconds, ranking the force the best in the country. Sussex Police 15/3/2024 News ICO reprimands Dover Harbour Board and Kent Police over information sharing The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued reprimands to Dover Harbour Board and Kent Police after they breached data protection law. Officers from both organisations used the social media app, WhatsApp, and instant-messaging service, Telegram, on their personal phones to share information for the purpose of combatting vehicle crime. At the time of the ICO’s investigation, the Telegram group included 241 officers from multiple UK police forces and international law enforcement agencies. The ICO found evidence that personal information was being shared in the group without appropriate safeguards in place. Using social media messaging apps on personal devices avoids the necessary oversight supervisors and managers should have. There are official channels for law enforcement agencies to lawfully share information which should be used by staff. Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) 15/3/2024 News Over 1,800 arrested with 245 drug lines shutdown during crackdown targeting county line drug dealers, and 1,600 people safeguarded. Police forces have arrested 1,874 criminals and closed 245 county lines used by county line gangs to sell drugs, 660 weapons and eight XL Bully dogs were seized across the country during a seven-day long intensification week. County Lines is the term used to describe drug dealing where mobile phones are used to supply drugs from large cities to towns and rural areas. County Lines are run by ‘Line Holders’ and the runners, often vulnerable people, deliver the drugs. The system of drug distribution leads to serious violence and exploitation. Police forces across the country have taken part in the national county lines intensification week cracking down on drug traffickers. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 15/3/2024 News Northants commissioner Stephen Mold ‘will not stand again’ A police, fire and crime commissioner (PFCC) will not stand for re-election to the post after making misogynistic comments. Stephen Mold, the Conservative PFCC for Northamptonshire, made the comments about the county's chief fire officer in a meeting with firefighters. In a statement, he said he had made a "significant mistake" and had decided to "do the right thing". BBC 15/3/2024 News Inside the Garda Armed Support Unit: ‘You see things no one should ever see – shootings, murders and stabbings’ REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: A garda on daily life with the special policing unit The Irish Times (Republic of Ireland) 15/3/2024 Feature, Opinion XL Bully dogs seized along with weapons during county lines intensification week Forces have arrested 1,874 criminals and closed 245 county lines. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/3/2024 News Matt Ratana’s partner sues New Scotland Yard for lack of proper search of gunman The Mirror has reported that Matt Ratana’s partner is suing the Met Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/3/2024 News Met ‘committed’ to strong investigation of serious RTCs but extra training needed Last October the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee started looking at how effectively the force investigates serious injury collisions. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/3/2024 News PFCC used language ‘he regretted at once’ when asked about CFO appointment Nikki Watson, a former Deputy Chief Constable, was Northamptonshire PFCC Stephen Mold’s preferred candidate for the role. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 15/3/2024 News More than 1,800 arrested in County Lines crackdown More than 1,800 arrests were made and 245 drug lines shut down during the latest crackdown on County Lines drug dealers. Police Professional 15/3/2024 News Home Office Proposes AI Redaction Tools for Police The Home Office has proposed automated redaction technology for UK police forces. Digit 15/3/2024 News «960961962963964965966967968Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
