Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 100802 total results. Showing results 19661 to 19680 «980981982983984985986987988Next ›Last » Pressure to withdraw overtime claims remains despite Federation’s complaints The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) raised this issue last May and received 'supportive comments' in response from former Chief Constable Sir Iain Livingstone. Police Scotland officers reportedly remain under pressure to withdraw overtime claims, despite complaints made last year about a practice that Federation members report has actually increased. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/1/2024 News Former police officer who attempted to murder ex-partner at hotel jailed A former police officer who attempted to murder his ex-partner at a hotel before fleeing the scene has been jailed for 16 years. James Riley, 28, was a serving police officer with Lancashire Constabulary when the offence took place in November 2022. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) 12/1/2024 News Vetting Appeal Panels recognised as good practice under new proposed APP Updated Vetting guidance is currently open for public consultation. Vetting appeal panels have been highlighted as good practice in new Vetting APP that is currently out for consultation Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/1/2024 News New officer training to better assist those in crisis Officers and staff will have access to new online training and guidance which will help them to better understand when and how best to apply Right Care Right Person and make sure vulnerable people are receiving the specialist health support they need. National Police Chiefs' Council (NPCC) 12/1/2024 News Met officer to appear in court over Croydon fare evasion arrest incident A Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) officer will appear in court following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) into the arrest of a woman on suspicion of fare evasion in Croydon, south London in 2023. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 12/1/2024 News Northants Police and OPFCC recognised for night-time economy op Having started out as a pilot, Operation Kayak patrols have since been adopted as a core operational activity after proving effective as a deterrent and safeguarding measure. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 12/1/2024 News Toronto police chief reverses course, identifies ‘terrorist flag’ waved at demonstration CANADA: A day after refusing to identify the "terrorist flag" held at a demonstration last weekend that led to charges being laid against a man for public incitement of hatred, Toronto's police chief said the flag belongs to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. CBC News (Canada) 12/1/2024 News Watchdog calls body cams an imperfect ‘eye’ into B.C. police interactions CANADA: Police chiefs tout the effectiveness for investigations with timelines, evidence gathering Kelowna Capital News (Canada) 12/1/2024 News Cocaine use in NZ reaches record high as drug cartels and gangs flood market NEW ZEALAND: Cocaine has been consumed in record amounts in New Zealand in 2023, according to national drug use data, as overseas cartels and motorcycle gangs continue to flood the market. NZ Herald (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 12/1/2024 News ‘The system feels rigged’: B.C. woman frustrated by police officers investigating colleague’s misconduct CANADA: A Saanich woman's complaint about a local police officer is headed to a retired judge for review, and she says the process to get to that point has been both eye-opening and frustrating. CTV News (Canada) 12/1/2024 News California facial recognition bill aims to keep citizens safe from false arrests USA: San Francisco assembly member Phil Ting has introduced AB 1814, a bill that would prevent police from using facial recognition technology (FRT) matches for probable cause in California, with hearings expected to take place this spring. Under the bill, law enforcement would not be able to base a search, arrest or affidavit for a warrant solely on an FRT match. BiometricUpdate.com 12/1/2024 News 3 Vancouver police officers acquitted of assault in 2017 arrest at SkyTrain station CANADA: A B.C. court judge has acquitted three Vancouver police officers, one of whom is now retired, of assault in a May 2017 arrest that left the suspect with four broken ribs and a collapsed lung. Constables Brandon Blue and Beau Spencer, as well as the now-retired Const. Gregory Jackson were charged in the aftermath of arresting David Cowie, alleged to have stolen a bicycle from a parkade and fled the scene. Global News (Canada) 12/1/2024 News Met police cutting murder detectives despite skyrocketing homicide numbers The Metropolitan Police's baffling plan to cut the number of murder detectives has left both officers and Londoners outraged. Express 12/1/2024 News Croydon: Met Police officer charged with assault by beating A Met Police officer has been charged with assault after a woman arrested on suspicion of fare evasion was injured. BBC 12/1/2024 News Police officer accused of child sex offences A police officer has been charged with multiple sexual offences against children. BBC 12/1/2024 News GMP cracks down on online sex offenders with an increase in arrests last year Greater Manchester Police (GMP) says it will “not be taking its foot off the gas” after an increase in the number of arrests made last year in cases involving the abuse of children online. Police Professional 12/1/2024 News Gloucestershire Police almost four times more likely to stop black person Black people in Gloucestershire are almost four times more likely to be stopped by police than white people, recent figures have revealed. BBC 12/1/2024 News Alexander Pinnock’s family say mental health system failure contributed to fatal Nowra police shooting AUSTRALIA: The family of a man shot dead by police following an armed stand-off say while they do not condone his behaviour, his death stems from a failure by the New South Wales mental health system. ABC News (Australia) 12/1/2024 News SPA seeking two new deputy chief constables The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) has confirmed it is seeking two new deputy chief constables to join Police Scotland. Police Scotland 12/1/2024 News Officers still being pressurised to withdraw overtime claims, says Federation The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) says officers are still being “bullied” to either withdraw overtime claims or claim time off instead of payment. Police Professional 12/1/2024 News «980981982983984985986987988Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
