In this edition of World Policing Weekly, Bernard Rix and Ian Wiggett explore another broad mix of international policing developments, from AI-powered training and rural policing pressures in Scotland to social media intelligence, public order, police innovation and officer wellbeing. A recurring theme is the gap between what technology can now do and how quickly policing systems, structures and procurement processes can actually adapt.
The episode also looks at mobile policing units in Trinidad and Tobago, the increasing challenge of online organisation around disorder, and the frustration smaller technology companies face when trying to bring practical innovation into policing. Later, the discussion turns to officer mental health support in Queensland and the Police Unity Tour, before closing on the deeply emotive issue of the early release of those convicted in connection with the death of PC Andrew Harper.
References
- https://ukpoliceunitytour.org/
- national-workforce-and-wellbeing-survey-results-published
- trinidad-and-tobago-police-defend-deployment-of-new-mobile-units
- elite-police-unit-refers-over-100-social-media-posts-to-loc
- kamila-hankiewicz-forces-in-other-countries-treat-innovation-as-something-to-move-on-this-quarter-not-this-decade
- fortnite-on-steroids-the-virtual-gaming-worlds-transformed-to-train-british-soldiers?
- number-of-police-scotland-officers-falls-to-lowest-level-in-two-years
- police-resource-challenges-argyll-west-dunbartonshire
- traffic-cop-numbers-continue-to-fall
- threat-of-legal-action-if-pc-andrew-harpers-killers-are-released-early?
- tories-say-they-wil-free-up-seven-million-police-hours-through-paperwork-cut
- sarah-everard-mother-pays-tribute-to-daughter
- met-police-should-never-have-employed-wayne-couzens-report-finds
- simon-levy-murders-has-anything-changed-in-policing-since-sarah-everard-killing
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/investigates/siu-sexual-assault-complaint-data-9.7290005
- how-northern-ireland-race-riots-unfolded-belfast?
- toronto-gun-for-hire-consulate-arrests
- europol-warns-of-fluid-ecosystem-of-crime-networks-and-calls-for-greater-cooperation-between-jurisdictions
- new-laws-to-target-organised-crime
- huge-concern-over-minns-government-giving-nsw-police-warrant-free-usage-of-anti-terrorism-phone-access-tools
- met-quadruples-number-of-shoplifters-brought-to-justice-through-new-tech-scheme
- does-traffic-drive-street-crime-our-study-investigated
- dr-jackie-drew-cop-care-is-dedicated-to-showing-that-we-have-your-back-when-you-feel-you-are-alone
Key takeaways
- AI-powered military training models could have major future applications for public order, crowd management and police decision-making.
- Rural policing in Scotland highlights the operational risks created by long distances, limited custody facilities and reduced local resources.
- The discussion questions whether police officer numbers alone are still the best measure of policing capability and effectiveness.
- Mobile policing units in Trinidad and Tobago show how new deployment models can quickly attract public criticism and scrutiny.
- Social media is increasingly central to how disorder is organised, monitored and investigated across borders.
- Kamila Hankiewicz argues that procurement and bureaucracy remain major barriers for smaller companies trying to innovate in policing.
- Queensland’s Cop Care programme shows growing recognition of the need to support both serving and retired officers with mental health challenges.
- The PC Andrew Harper case brings the debate around early release, justice and public confidence sharply back into focus.
Chapters
00:42 – Welcome to World Policing Weekly
01:43 – Could AI transform police training?
07:27 – The reality of policing rural Scotland
11:15 – Do more officers really mean better policing?
13:00 – Mobile policing and public confidence
18:58 – Policing the social media space
22:00 – Why police innovation gets stuck
24:36 – Supporting officer mental health
26:36 – The Police Unity Tour and those we remember
30:27 – PC Andrew Harper and the early release debate
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