Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 115456 total results. Showing results 19761 to 19780 «985986987988989990991992993Next ›Last » Fresh campaign tactics help to protect women and girls in Sussex Police forces are using a range of approaches to raise awareness of issues and in Sussex, the communications team has developed a striking love hearts sweet design that is having great success in highlighting Clare’s Law, a police policy giving people the right to know if their partner has an abusive past. Emergency Services Times 19/12/2024 News Motorists want tougher sentences to tackle drink-driving – survey Motorists face a minimum disqualification period of 12 months if they are convicted of drink-driving. The Independent 19/12/2024 News Use of force by Essex officers prior to man’s death was necessary, investigation finds An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the actions of Essex Police officers prior to the death of a man who had been Tasered, has found that their actions were necessary and proportionate in the circumstances. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 19/12/2024 News Former West Mercia Police officer guilty of misconduct in public office A former West Mercia Police officer has been found guilty of two counts of misconduct in public office and a computer misuse offence, following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation. Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) 19/12/2024 News More than 30 arrested in major garda operation targeting criminal activity in Rathkeale REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: 30 people were arrested on foot of outstanding bench warrants, two were arrested in connection with ongoing criminal investigations, and the final individual was arrested for road traffic offences Irish Examiner (Republic of Ireland) 19/12/2024 News Vancouver police union criticizes handling of officer sex assault case CANADA: The president of the Vancouver Police Union says a sexual assault case involving two Central Saanich Police Services officers was handled incorrectly. In a letter obtained by Global News, Ralph Kaisers said the “tragic loss” of officer Matthew Ball followed statements that could have undermined “the presumption of innocence.” Global News learned on Wednesday that one of the two Central Saanich Police Service officers charged with sexual assault died by suicide. Global News (Canada) 19/12/2024 News RCMP officers cleared by ASIRT in arrest of prominent Alberta First Nations chief CANADA: Alberta's police watchdog says there's no evidence an offence was committed when Mounties used force to arrest Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Chief Allan Adam outside a Fort McMurray, Alta., casino in 2020. In a decision released Thursday, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) concluded the two RCMP officers under investigation were lawfully placed and had acted properly during the violent arrest. The written decision by executive director Michael Ewenson concludes there was nothing to suggest racism played a part in the encounter. CBC News (Canada) 19/12/2024 News Australia unveils $190 million security deal for Solomon Islands AUSTRALIA: Australia will plough $190 million into the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force and set up a new police training centre in the capital Honiara, as the federal government tries to stop China expanding its security presence in the Pacific Island nation. The new assistance package was unveiled by the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today in Canberra, only days after a push to topple Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele dissipated in parliament. ABC News (Australia) 19/12/2024 News ‘Disturbing’ rise in repeat offenders as youth crime spikes, home invasions soar AUSTRALIA: Police “don’t stand a chance” against the surge in Victoria’s youth crime, union boss Wayne Gatt has said, with nine child and youth offenders being arrested daily and home invasions at an all-time high. Herald Sun (Australia) - Subscription at source 19/12/2024 News Cost of kennelling seized dogs expected to reach £25m amid XL bully ban Before the XL bully ban was introduced, there were 120 dog liaison officers across England and Wales but more than an additional 100 officers and staff have been redeployed from other areas to support the dangerous dog response. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 19/12/2024 News Armed police at markets are ‘routine foot patrols’ Surrey Police has said that armed police officers who are patrolling various Christmas markets across the county are part of "routine foot patrols". The force came under criticism for the decision on social media, which led to them disabling the comments, calling responses "purposefully divisive and inflammatory". BBC 19/12/2024 News Report on decriminalization says Saskatoon police have ’embraced’ rethink around drug possession CANADA: A new report says Saskatoon police have "embraced" a shift around illegal drug possession, moving toward recognizing drug use as a public health concern as opposed to focusing on punishment, but one advocate says it unfairly suggests a decriminalization pilot was a failure. CBC News (Canada) 19/12/2024 News New iOS update makes scam message reporting easier for Kiwis NEW ZEALAND: A new update to Apple’s iOS is making it easier for Kiwis to report scam messages straight to the Department of Internal Affairs (DIA). Thanks to a collaboration between Apple, DIA and New Zealand’s major mobile providers, users now have a simple way to flag suspicious messages and help tackle digital scams. Stuff (New Zealand) 19/12/2024 News Regina police use new tools to crack down on impaired drivers CANADA: It’s a new tool that will help assist the Regina Police Service in getting intoxicated drivers off the road. The Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) has officially launched in the Queen City to streamline impaired driving investigations. Global News (Canada) 19/12/2024 News How front-line police were failed in the summer riots The police establishment has delivered its initial verdict on this summer’s rioting, following the massacre of children at Southport. Andy Cooke, His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Constabulary and a former chief constable for Merseyside, yesterday published the first part of a report ordered by the Home Secretary to examine the policing response and make recommendations. The review very clearly states that forces underestimated the power and potency of ‘extreme nationalist sentiment’ and that this was a significant aggravating factor in the rioting that disfigured communities across the country. Is this a justifiable focus? The Spectator - Subscription at source 19/12/2024 Feature, Opinion Police Chief Farooq Sheikh talks about his 1st year on the job in Regina CANADA: Farooq Sheikh, chief of the Regina Police Service, sits down with CBC Saskatchewan's Alexander Quon to talk about community policing, homicide investigations and his first year on the job. CBC News (Canada) 19/12/2024 Feature, Interview, Opinion, Video IPCA report finds Kaitaia police use of force on man ‘unjustified’ NEW ZEALAND: A report from the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has determined that a Kaitaia police officer’s use of force against a man (Mr X) during an incident earlier this year was unjustified. Stuff (New Zealand) 19/12/2024 News Former police officer cleared of raping woman A former police officer has been cleared of three counts of rape and two of sexual assault following a trial. BBC 19/12/2024 News Four-year-old boy caps epic tour of police stations by meeting chief constable A spirited four-year-old who dreams of becoming a police officer has rounded the year off with his very own Police Scotland uniform and a visit with the chief constable. Police Professional 19/12/2024 News ‘Saving’ of Violence Reduction Partnership welcomed by PCC Had the funding not been secured then the VRP would have soon had to cease most of its activities. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 19/12/2024 News «985986987988989990991992993Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
