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No charges? What the latest figures tell us
Every three months the Home Office publishes statistics on the ‘outcomes’ of crimes recorded by police in England and Wales. The latest figures show that only about one in 20 cases results in a suspect being charged, with an even smaller proportion of offences leading to an out-of-court disposal, such as a caution or community resolution. The dataset was published at the same time as the quarterly update of crime trends, compiled by the Office for National Statistics, which show recorded sexual offences at an all-time high. Crest Advisory Senior Associate Danny Shaw picks out the key points.
Crest Advisory 		26/1/2023
Analysis, Feature
Less Police equals less Policing
Speaking about the impact of the Police Service’s stark budgetary situation Chief Constable Simon Byrne said: “Today, Thursday 26th January, Chief Operating Officer Pamela McCreedy and Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton updated the Policing Board on our response to the profoundly challenging budgetary situation facing the Police Service. At the same time I briefed officers and staff.
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) 		26/1/2023
News
Police presence scarce in Mandurah on Australia Day despite recent boating tragedy that killed Kylie Bazzo
AUSTRALIA: Police were expected to be seen in their droves on the water at the celebrations, held just days after mothers Kylie Bazzo and Deborah Burdon died.
The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 		26/1/2023
News
’Cutting-edge’: NQ scores new police training facility
AUSTRALIA: The mega police hub replacing 1300SMILES stadium just got more mega after Premier Palaszczuk announced a new police academy will be included in the hub.
Townsville Bulletin (Australia) - Subscription at source 		26/1/2023
News
Five AFP officers recognised in Australia Day Honours List
AUSTRALIA: Five AFP officers have been recognised with one of Australian policing’s highest accolades in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
Australian Federal Police (AFP) 		26/1/2023
News
Police Association president Chris Cahill weighs in after 10-year-old tasered by Rotorua officer
NEW ZEALAND: NZ Police Association president Chris Cahill has backed the officers involved in an incident which led to a 10-year-old boy being tasered in Rotorua last week after allegedly attempting to stab an officer, claiming alternative “touchy-feely stuff puts people at risk”.
NZ Herald (New Zealand) 		26/1/2023
News
Referrals to Prevent up by nearly a third, Home Office figures show
Referrals to the Prevent counter-terror programme have increased by 30 per cent according to latest Home Office figures, with the education sector making its highest number ever.
Police Professional 		26/1/2023
News
Wellington police charge 12 people in relation to theft and burglary ring
NEW ZEALAND: Twelve people have been charged in relation to a theft and burglary ring in Wellington.
RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 		26/1/2023
News
Officer’s force ‘reasonable and appropriate’ despite woman’s injury – IPCA
NEW ZEALAND: A mentally distressed woman suffered a torn knee ligament while a police officer worked to restrain her in the back of a patrol car.
RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 		26/1/2023
News
Only 5.5 per cent of crimes result in suspect being taken to court, figures show
The proportion of crime suspects taken to court remains at one of its lowest ever levels.
Police Professional 		26/1/2023
News
Man arrested after officer stabbed in Birmingham
A West Midlands Police officer was stabbed in the shoulder while responding to reports of a man armed with a knife in Birmingham.
Police Professional 		26/1/2023
News
New £14m investment proposed by mayor to ‘accelerate cultural reform’ of MPS
The Mayor of London has outlined proposals for more than £14 million of new funding to “raise standards, improve performance and rebuild the trust and confidence” of all of London’s communities in the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS).
Police Professional 		26/1/2023
News
PSNI chief constable issues ‘bleak’ warning that service will shrink due to funding shortfall
The chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has warned that officer numbers will fall to their lowest since the force was formed because of a “stark” funding shortfall.
Police Professional 		26/1/2023
News
‘Ineffective’ organisation of police digital forensics slowing down investigations
“Ineffective” methods of risk assessment and the processing of items for digital forensic analysis have led to police tensions and are slowing down investigations, a new study warns.
Police Professional 		26/1/2023
News
Police recorded crime and outcomes open data tables
OFFICIAL STATISTICS: Police recorded crime and outcomes detailed figures and supplementary material including a user guide.
Home Office 		26/1/2023
Report
Temitope Oriola: Alberta’s own police force? Let’s make it smart and diverse
CANADA: A new Alberta police service is set to be announced by the provincial government barring any last-minute change of plans.
Edmonton Journal (Canada) 		26/1/2023
Feature, Opinion
Saskatoon police program redirects over 200 calls for mental health services
CANADA: SPS said they began working with the Saskatoon Intervention Service on the mental health and suicide intervention call transfer protocol.
CTV News (Canada) 		26/1/2023
News, Video
Sask. police reported 414 impaired driving offences in December: SGI
CANADA: Police throughout Saskatchewan reported more than 400 impaired driving offences during December 2022, new data shows.
CBC News (Canada) 		26/1/2023
News
Urgent meeting sought with Chief Supt over anti-social behaviour
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Fears that parts of Navan are becoming no-go areas because of anti-social behaviour were raised at a Meeting Navan Municipal Council last week.
Meath Chronicle (Republic of Ireland) 		26/1/2023
News
Two men go on trial for alleged possession of €80k worth of cocaine for sale or supply
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: Two Tipperary men, including a Nenagh fireman, who deny having cocaine worth almost €80,000 for sale or supply, are facing a minimum 10-years in jail if they are convicted.
The Journal (Republic of Ireland) 		26/1/2023
News

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