Police Superintendents Conference: Speech by Jacqui Smith /Home Office, 29 September 2008
http://press.homeoffice.gov.uk/Speeches/speech-hs-police-supers-conf
"This is a transcript of the speech by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith at the Police Superintendents Conference on 16 September 2008. She talks about police confidence and why she sees it as being at the heart of a new, broader based and radical model of reform."
Monday, September 29, 2008
The U.S. Secret Service: An Examination and Analysis of Its Evolving Missions / Congressional Research Service, 31 July 2008
PDF - http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/RL34603.pdf
PDF - http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/RL34603.pdf
Terrorism and Security Issues Facing the Water Infrastructure Sector / Congressional Research Service, 28 July 2008
PDF - http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/terror/RL32189.pdf
"Damage to or destruction of the nation’s water supply and water quality infrastructure by terrorist attack or natural disaster could disrupt the delivery of vital human services in this country, threatening public health and the environment, or possibly causing loss of life. Interest in such problems has increased greatly since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States."
PDF - http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/terror/RL32189.pdf
"Damage to or destruction of the nation’s water supply and water quality infrastructure by terrorist attack or natural disaster could disrupt the delivery of vital human services in this country, threatening public health and the environment, or possibly causing loss of life. Interest in such problems has increased greatly since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States."
Who is watching your online image? / Federal Computer Week, 11 August 2008
http://www.fcw.com/print/22_25/features/153416-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS
"Teenagers are not the only ones who have to worry about getting their reputations smeared via an Internet blog, forum or social-networking Web site... Government agencies also are the frequent targets of scurrilous online attacks. However, the figurative bull’s-eye on the government’s collective back is a lot bigger than any teenager’s"
http://www.fcw.com/print/22_25/features/153416-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS
"Teenagers are not the only ones who have to worry about getting their reputations smeared via an Internet blog, forum or social-networking Web site... Government agencies also are the frequent targets of scurrilous online attacks. However, the figurative bull’s-eye on the government’s collective back is a lot bigger than any teenager’s"
Government Should Focus on Data Feeds, not Web Sites, Researchers Say / Government Technology, 15 August 2008
http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/389422
"Is the best government Web site not a government site at all? A June paper released by Princeton University researchers said government agencies should feed information to third-party sites instead of developing their own sites."
Government Data and the Invisible Hand
Yale Journal of Law & Technology, Vol. 11, 2008
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1138083#
[Sub required]
http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/389422
"Is the best government Web site not a government site at all? A June paper released by Princeton University researchers said government agencies should feed information to third-party sites instead of developing their own sites."
Government Data and the Invisible Hand
Yale Journal of Law & Technology, Vol. 11, 2008
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1138083#
[Sub required]
Improving Technology Utilization in Electronic Government around the World, 2008 / The Brookings Institution, August 2008
http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2008/0817_egovernment_west.aspx
"Few developments have had broader consequences for the public sector than the introduction of the Internet and digital technology.[...] Jeffrey Seifert and Matthew Bonham argue digital government has the potential to transform governmental efficiency, transparency, citizen trust and political participation in transitional democracies."
Report: Improving Technology Utilization in Electronic Government around the World, 2008
PDF - http://digbig.com/4xphg
Darrell M. West
http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2008/0817_egovernment_west.aspx
"Few developments have had broader consequences for the public sector than the introduction of the Internet and digital technology.[...] Jeffrey Seifert and Matthew Bonham argue digital government has the potential to transform governmental efficiency, transparency, citizen trust and political participation in transitional democracies."
Report: Improving Technology Utilization in Electronic Government around the World, 2008
PDF - http://digbig.com/4xphg
Darrell M. West
Government web pages to enter archive / Kable , 19 August 2008
http://www.kablenet.com/kd.nsf/Frontpage/A1714971033E3064802574AA0045B4AA?OpenDocument
"The National Archives will start copying and making available online all central government website content from November. The organisation will expand its existing arrangement with the not-for-profit European Archive in Paris, so it will take copies of the content from 1,800 central government websites approximately three times a year."
http://www.kablenet.com/kd.nsf/Frontpage/A1714971033E3064802574AA0045B4AA?OpenDocument
"The National Archives will start copying and making available online all central government website content from November. The organisation will expand its existing arrangement with the not-for-profit European Archive in Paris, so it will take copies of the content from 1,800 central government websites approximately three times a year."
CDC Releases 1918 Pandemic Flu Storybook / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 21 August 2008
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/r080821a.htm
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an online storybook containing narratives from survivors, families, and friends about one of the largest scourges ever on human kind – the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed millions of people around the world. The storybook provides valuable insight for public health officials preparing for the possibility of another pandemic sometime in our future."
Pandemic Influenza Storybook: Personal Recollections from Survivors, Families and Friends
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/storybook/index.html
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/r080821a.htm
"The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an online storybook containing narratives from survivors, families, and friends about one of the largest scourges ever on human kind – the 1918 influenza pandemic that killed millions of people around the world. The storybook provides valuable insight for public health officials preparing for the possibility of another pandemic sometime in our future."
Pandemic Influenza Storybook: Personal Recollections from Survivors, Families and Friends
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/storybook/index.html
Out in the open: Some scientists sharing results / Boston Globe, 21 August 2008
http://digbig.com/4xphd
"Barry Canton, a 28-year-old biological engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has posted raw scientific data, his thesis proposal, and original research ideas on an online website for all to see."
http://digbig.com/4xphd
"Barry Canton, a 28-year-old biological engineer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has posted raw scientific data, his thesis proposal, and original research ideas on an online website for all to see."
Information overload: Is it time for a data diet?
Computerworld, 25 August 2008
http://digbig.com/4xphc
"The recent growth of information sources such as blogs, social networks, news aggregators, microblogs like Twitter, instant messaging and e-mail has been exponential. And with broadband penetration among active Internet users expected to break 90% this year, according to Internet marketing firm Website Optimization LLC, there aren’t many people today who haven’t experienced some form of information overload."
Computerworld, 25 August 2008
http://digbig.com/4xphc
"The recent growth of information sources such as blogs, social networks, news aggregators, microblogs like Twitter, instant messaging and e-mail has been exponential. And with broadband penetration among active Internet users expected to break 90% this year, according to Internet marketing firm Website Optimization LLC, there aren’t many people today who haven’t experienced some form of information overload."
OCLC pilots WorldCat Copyright Evidence Registry / OCLC, 25 August 2008
http://www.oclc.org/us/en/news/releases/200832.htm
"The Worldcat Copyright Evidence Registry is a community working together to build a union catalog of copyright evidence based on WorldCat, which contains more than 100 million bibliographic records describing items held in thousands of libraries worldwide. In addition to the WorldCat metadata, the Copyright Evidence Registry uses other data contributed by libraries and other organizations."
http://www.oclc.org/us/en/news/releases/200832.htm
"The Worldcat Copyright Evidence Registry is a community working together to build a union catalog of copyright evidence based on WorldCat, which contains more than 100 million bibliographic records describing items held in thousands of libraries worldwide. In addition to the WorldCat metadata, the Copyright Evidence Registry uses other data contributed by libraries and other organizations."
CCPR and PERI Study Finds Many U.S. Government, Business, and Nonprofit Organizations Ill-Prepared for / New York University, 18 August 2008
http://www.nyu.edu/ccpr/news/20080818-000407.html
"New York University’s (NYU) Center for Catastrophe Preparedness and Response (CCPR) and The Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI), a nonprofit research institute focused on risk management training and education, have completed a study on the level of crisis readiness among government, business, and nonprofit organizations across the United States."
Predicting organizational crisis readiness: perspectives and practices toward a pathway to preparedness
PDF - http://www.nyu.edu/ccpr/pubs/OrgPreparedness_Report_NYU_Light_8.18.08.pdf
http://www.nyu.edu/ccpr/news/20080818-000407.html
"New York University’s (NYU) Center for Catastrophe Preparedness and Response (CCPR) and The Public Entity Risk Institute (PERI), a nonprofit research institute focused on risk management training and education, have completed a study on the level of crisis readiness among government, business, and nonprofit organizations across the United States."
Predicting organizational crisis readiness: perspectives and practices toward a pathway to preparedness
PDF - http://www.nyu.edu/ccpr/pubs/OrgPreparedness_Report_NYU_Light_8.18.08.pdf
Great .gov Web sites
Government Computer News, 29 September 2008
http://www.gcn.com/print/27_21/47010-1.html?topic=&CMP=OTC-RSS
"Government agencies are finally catching on to the World Wide Web. Ten years ago, most government executives saw the Web as a sort of electronic brochure. Now they have come to realize that the Web can be the primary form of interaction with constituents.…"
Government Computer News, 29 September 2008
http://www.gcn.com/print/27_21/47010-1.html?topic=&CMP=OTC-RSS
"Government agencies are finally catching on to the World Wide Web. Ten years ago, most government executives saw the Web as a sort of electronic brochure. Now they have come to realize that the Web can be the primary form of interaction with constituents.…"
Opium cultivation in Afghanistan down by a fifth / United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 26 August 2008
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/frontpage/opium-cultivation-in-afghanistan-down-by-a-fifth.html
"Newly released, UNODC's Afghanistan Opium Survey 2008 shows a 19 per cent decrease in opium cultivation to 157,000 hectares, compared to the record harvest of 193,000 in 2007. Owing to a higher yield of 48.8 kg/ha (up from 42.5 kg/ha in 2007), opium production has dropped less dramatically, down 6 per cent from 8,200 to 7,700"
Afghanistan Opium Survey 2008: Executive Sumary
PDF - http://www.unodc.org/documents/publications/Afghanistan_Opium_Survey_2008.pdf
Map of opium cultivation in 2008 in Afghanistan
PDF - http://www.unodc.org/documents/frontpage/opium_cultivation_map_2008_Afghanistan.pdf
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/frontpage/opium-cultivation-in-afghanistan-down-by-a-fifth.html
"Newly released, UNODC's Afghanistan Opium Survey 2008 shows a 19 per cent decrease in opium cultivation to 157,000 hectares, compared to the record harvest of 193,000 in 2007. Owing to a higher yield of 48.8 kg/ha (up from 42.5 kg/ha in 2007), opium production has dropped less dramatically, down 6 per cent from 8,200 to 7,700"
Afghanistan Opium Survey 2008: Executive Sumary
PDF - http://www.unodc.org/documents/publications/Afghanistan_Opium_Survey_2008.pdf
Map of opium cultivation in 2008 in Afghanistan
PDF - http://www.unodc.org/documents/frontpage/opium_cultivation_map_2008_Afghanistan.pdf
Four new Web 2.0 offerings for those new to the wiki game / itbusiness.ca, 28 August 2008
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/Home/News.asp?id=49693
"What if about the only thing you know about wikis is how to spell the word? Fear not. Here are some free - and fantastic - offerings to help you get your wiki feet wet without installing software on a computer. "
http://www.itbusiness.ca/it/client/en/Home/News.asp?id=49693
"What if about the only thing you know about wikis is how to spell the word? Fear not. Here are some free - and fantastic - offerings to help you get your wiki feet wet without installing software on a computer. "
Citation Brief: Science in: Australia, 2003-07 / sciencewatch.com, 24 August 2008
http://sciencewatch.com/dr/sci/08/aug24-08_1/
"Australia’s world share of science and social-science papers over the last five years, expressed as a percentage of papers in each of 22 fields in the Thomson Reuters database. Also, Australia’s relative citation impact compared to the world average in each field, in percentage terms."
http://sciencewatch.com/dr/sci/08/aug24-08_1/
"Australia’s world share of science and social-science papers over the last five years, expressed as a percentage of papers in each of 22 fields in the Thomson Reuters database. Also, Australia’s relative citation impact compared to the world average in each field, in percentage terms."
Ready or Not? Protecting the Public’s Health from Disease, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, 2007 / Trust for America’s Health, 2007
http://healthyamericans.org/reports/bioterror07/
Significant Progress Made in Nation’s Preparedness to Respond to Public Health Emergencies; But Gaps in Critical Areas Threaten Overall Readiness / Trust for America’s Health, 2007
PDF - http://healthyamericans.org/reports/bioterror07/BioTerrorReport2007.pdf
http://healthyamericans.org/reports/bioterror07/
Significant Progress Made in Nation’s Preparedness to Respond to Public Health Emergencies; But Gaps in Critical Areas Threaten Overall Readiness / Trust for America’s Health, 2007
PDF - http://healthyamericans.org/reports/bioterror07/BioTerrorReport2007.pdf
Research Sharing Gets New Tools and Goes Trendy
Information Today, 4 September 2008
http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/nbReader.asp?ArticleId=50584
Paula J. Hane
"Last fall I wrote about several social networking/collaboration projects from Elsevier—2collab and Scirus Topic Pages (http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/nbReader.asp?ArticleId=40102). The initiatives were designed to support academic library communities and their researchers with advanced "Research 2.0" tools. The resources created social spaces in which researchers could work together. These tools offer platforms for shared knowledge to be leveraged for information discovery and evaluation. Since then, I’ve seen greatly increased activity in this space..."
Information Today, 4 September 2008
http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/nbReader.asp?ArticleId=50584
Paula J. Hane
"Last fall I wrote about several social networking/collaboration projects from Elsevier—2collab and Scirus Topic Pages (http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/nbReader.asp?ArticleId=40102). The initiatives were designed to support academic library communities and their researchers with advanced "Research 2.0" tools. The resources created social spaces in which researchers could work together. These tools offer platforms for shared knowledge to be leveraged for information discovery and evaluation. Since then, I’ve seen greatly increased activity in this space..."
Underage Alcohol Use: Where Do Young People Drink?
The NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health) Report, 28 August 2008
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/location/underage.htm
The NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health) Report, 28 August 2008
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/location/underage.htm
Internet Traffic Begins to Bypass the U.S. / New York Times, 29 August 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/30/business/30pipes.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
"The era of the American Internet is ending.
Invented by American computer scientists during the 1970s, the Internet has been embraced around the globe. During the network’s first three decades, most Internet traffic flowed through the United States. In many cases, data sent between two locations within a given country also passed through the United States...."
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/30/business/30pipes.html?_r=1&oref=slogin
"The era of the American Internet is ending.
Invented by American computer scientists during the 1970s, the Internet has been embraced around the globe. During the network’s first three decades, most Internet traffic flowed through the United States. In many cases, data sent between two locations within a given country also passed through the United States...."
Identity theft sample letters / creditcards.com, 5 September 2008
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/identity-theft-sample-letters-1282.php
"It’s unpleasant to find out that someone stole your credit card numbers, but it’s even worse when a collection agency begins harassing you over debt you didn’t create. CreditCards.com has assembled sample letters and a step-by-step guide to help identity theft victims clear their names and protect their credit."
http://www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/identity-theft-sample-letters-1282.php
"It’s unpleasant to find out that someone stole your credit card numbers, but it’s even worse when a collection agency begins harassing you over debt you didn’t create. CreditCards.com has assembled sample letters and a step-by-step guide to help identity theft victims clear their names and protect their credit."
Shelter launches housing guide for asylum seekers and refugees / 24dash.com, 23 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpgy
"Shelter is publishing a new, easy to use guide on accessing accommodation and housing support for asylum seekers and refugees in England and Wales. The handy guide is targeted at asylum seekers and refugees who want to know more about what housing support they are entitled to, and will be a useful and affordable resource for anyone providing advice to this group on housing issues"
http://digbig.com/4xpgy
"Shelter is publishing a new, easy to use guide on accessing accommodation and housing support for asylum seekers and refugees in England and Wales. The handy guide is targeted at asylum seekers and refugees who want to know more about what housing support they are entitled to, and will be a useful and affordable resource for anyone providing advice to this group on housing issues"
New funding for projects tackling domestic violence / 24dash.com, 25 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpgx
"Projects tackling violence against women and children can look forward to their efforts being bolstered, thanks to £720,000 of funding agreed by London Councils.
The Women’s Resource Centre has been awarded a grant of £600,000 which will enable the centre to provide important advice, training and support to organisations that help women and children who have been victims of abuse."
http://digbig.com/4xpgx
"Projects tackling violence against women and children can look forward to their efforts being bolstered, thanks to £720,000 of funding agreed by London Councils.
The Women’s Resource Centre has been awarded a grant of £600,000 which will enable the centre to provide important advice, training and support to organisations that help women and children who have been victims of abuse."
Young people think immigrants 'pose threat to jobs' / 24dash.com. 26 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpgw
http://digbig.com/4xpgw
Government drug advisors to discuss ecstasy risks / 24dash.com, 26 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpgt
"A Government drug advisory group are meeting to examine the harm caused by ecstasy.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs could eventually recommend the drug is downgraded from class A to class B."
http://digbig.com/4xpgt
"A Government drug advisory group are meeting to examine the harm caused by ecstasy.
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs could eventually recommend the drug is downgraded from class A to class B."
Citizen's Panels pilots to identify community service projects for offenders / 24dash.com, 29 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpgr
"Members of the public will have the chance from today to suggest what work should be done by criminals given community punishments.Pilot programmes in six areas will give neighbourhoods the opportunity to say where work needs to be done. Citizen's Panels in Greater Manchester, Suffolk, Leicester, Hampshire, Wiltshire and North Wales will meet over six months to propose punishments."
http://digbig.com/4xpgr
"Members of the public will have the chance from today to suggest what work should be done by criminals given community punishments.Pilot programmes in six areas will give neighbourhoods the opportunity to say where work needs to be done. Citizen's Panels in Greater Manchester, Suffolk, Leicester, Hampshire, Wiltshire and North Wales will meet over six months to propose punishments."
Police helicopters to catch speeding drivers / 24dash.com, 27 August 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpgp
"...The helicopters will be equipped with number plate recognition technology that will allow them to read number plates from 700ft.They are also fitted with a "skyshout" public address system to warn drivers of a detection or pursuit."
http://digbig.com/4xpgp
"...The helicopters will be equipped with number plate recognition technology that will allow them to read number plates from 700ft.They are also fitted with a "skyshout" public address system to warn drivers of a detection or pursuit."
Roundtable: UK Public Sector Shared Services - Where Now and Where Next? / 24dash.com, 1 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpgn
"Sharing services has risen up the agendas of the UK’s national and local governments in recent years, propelled by political and financial trends as well as by more concrete factors such as Sir Peter Gershon’s 2004-5 Efficiency Review and Sir David Varney’s report on transformational government. In an attempt to throw some light on recent developments and to examine where shared services may be headed in future, the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network convened a roundtable debate involving a group of practitioners and advisors at local and national leve, chaired by SSON’s online editor Jamie Liddell."
http://digbig.com/4xpgn
"Sharing services has risen up the agendas of the UK’s national and local governments in recent years, propelled by political and financial trends as well as by more concrete factors such as Sir Peter Gershon’s 2004-5 Efficiency Review and Sir David Varney’s report on transformational government. In an attempt to throw some light on recent developments and to examine where shared services may be headed in future, the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network convened a roundtable debate involving a group of practitioners and advisors at local and national leve, chaired by SSON’s online editor Jamie Liddell."
Cardiff Council launches Wales' first out-of-hours noise service / 24dash.com, 1 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpgg
"Cardiff Council has launched a reactive out-of-hours noise service today for residents disturbed by night time noise. Cardiff is the first council in Wales to introduce this service. Two out-of-hours Noise Enforcement Officers are on duty from 7pm onwards from Wednesday to Sunday, with the service operating as late as 3am at peak periods on the weekends."
http://digbig.com/4xpgg
"Cardiff Council has launched a reactive out-of-hours noise service today for residents disturbed by night time noise. Cardiff is the first council in Wales to introduce this service. Two out-of-hours Noise Enforcement Officers are on duty from 7pm onwards from Wednesday to Sunday, with the service operating as late as 3am at peak periods on the weekends."
Street Pastors to help tackle anti-social behaviour on Wandsworth's streets / 24dash.com, 1 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpgf
"Church leaders will be patrolling Wandsworth town centre from October in an extension of the street pastors initiative.It follows the success of a trial scheme which has been running in Balham on Friday and Saturday evenings since April."
http://digbig.com/4xpgf
"Church leaders will be patrolling Wandsworth town centre from October in an extension of the street pastors initiative.It follows the success of a trial scheme which has been running in Balham on Friday and Saturday evenings since April."
Housing project to support victims of domestic violence and forced marriages / 24dash.com, 2 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xpge
"A new initiative to provide support for victims of domestic violence and forced marriages has been launched in Birmingham.
Throughcare Housing and Support is a charity project that provides accommodation and support for victims, and has already received backing from the Police Domestic Violence Unit, the Crown Prosecution Service as well as local and national government."
http://digbig.com/4xpge
"A new initiative to provide support for victims of domestic violence and forced marriages has been launched in Birmingham.
Throughcare Housing and Support is a charity project that provides accommodation and support for victims, and has already received backing from the Police Domestic Violence Unit, the Crown Prosecution Service as well as local and national government."
Friday, September 26, 2008
Minister's U-turn on migrant children / Independent ,21 September 2008
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ministers-uturn-on-migrant-children-937007.html
"The Government has been shamed into a U-turn on its treatment of migrant children. It had been due to face censure at a UN meeting for its policy of locking minors in detention centres. Tomorrow ministers will announce plans to grant the children of immigrants the same human rights as those born in the UK."
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/ministers-uturn-on-migrant-children-937007.html
"The Government has been shamed into a U-turn on its treatment of migrant children. It had been due to face censure at a UN meeting for its policy of locking minors in detention centres. Tomorrow ministers will announce plans to grant the children of immigrants the same human rights as those born in the UK."
Are children safer? The government claims UK legislation against sex offenders is effective, but it has failed to effectively implement the law / Guardian August 22 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/aug/22/ukcrime.childprotection?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"We have probably all had our fill of witnessing the excruciating spectacle of Paul Gadd/Gary Glitter playing musical planes to avoid returning to London for a life of running from tabloid newshounds. Many of us have certainly stomached enough of the home secretary, Jacqui Smith's "tough talking" in her carefully planned press interviews announcing yet more clampdowns on sex offenders. The Home Office has legislated almost every year of the last 11 on sex offenders. But government failure to effectively implement the changes in law means children can only be considered marginally safer. It is high time the home secretary stopped congratulating herself –agreeing press releases announcing tough new laws is one thing: making the laws work is the hard part."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/aug/22/ukcrime.childprotection?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"We have probably all had our fill of witnessing the excruciating spectacle of Paul Gadd/Gary Glitter playing musical planes to avoid returning to London for a life of running from tabloid newshounds. Many of us have certainly stomached enough of the home secretary, Jacqui Smith's "tough talking" in her carefully planned press interviews announcing yet more clampdowns on sex offenders. The Home Office has legislated almost every year of the last 11 on sex offenders. But government failure to effectively implement the changes in law means children can only be considered marginally safer. It is high time the home secretary stopped congratulating herself –agreeing press releases announcing tough new laws is one thing: making the laws work is the hard part."
Sex offenders to face lie tests / BBC, 19 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7625186.stm
"Sex offenders in some parts of England and Wales could be made to take compulsory lie detector tests to see if they are still a danger to the public. The Ministry of Justice said a pilot scheme would test the use of polygraphs for offenders living in the community."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7625186.stm
"Sex offenders in some parts of England and Wales could be made to take compulsory lie detector tests to see if they are still a danger to the public. The Ministry of Justice said a pilot scheme would test the use of polygraphs for offenders living in the community."
Families flee anti-social youths/ BBC News, 19 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7624658.stm
"A number of families have been forced out of their homes in north Belfast in recent days by the behaviour of anti-social teenagers in the area. Other residents in Queen Victoria Gardens say they want to leave as soon as possible."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7624658.stm
"A number of families have been forced out of their homes in north Belfast in recent days by the behaviour of anti-social teenagers in the area. Other residents in Queen Victoria Gardens say they want to leave as soon as possible."
Government reveals first identity cards:Immigrants at risk of abusing rules will be first to get controversial ID cards ahead of national roll-out/ Guardian, September 25 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/sep/25/idcards.immigrationpolicy
"The home secretary, Jacqui Smith, today unveiled the first identity cards to be issued as part of the government's controversial national scheme. The biometric card will be issued from November, initially to non-EU students and marriage visa holders.
The credit-card-sized document will show the holder's photograph, name, date of birth, nationality and immigration status."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/sep/25/idcards.immigrationpolicy
"The home secretary, Jacqui Smith, today unveiled the first identity cards to be issued as part of the government's controversial national scheme. The biometric card will be issued from November, initially to non-EU students and marriage visa holders.
The credit-card-sized document will show the holder's photograph, name, date of birth, nationality and immigration status."
Figures confirm fear of 'recession crime wave'/ The Observer, 21 September
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/sep/21/ukcrime.justice?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"Predictions by the government that deteriorating economic conditions will send crime rates spiralling are borne out by an Observer analysis of official police figures which reveals a significant increase in burglaries across England and Wales. In many cases, the percentage rise was in double digits and in most it was more than 5 per cent."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/sep/21/ukcrime.justice?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"Predictions by the government that deteriorating economic conditions will send crime rates spiralling are borne out by an Observer analysis of official police figures which reveals a significant increase in burglaries across England and Wales. In many cases, the percentage rise was in double digits and in most it was more than 5 per cent."
East European workers quit UK to head home: British employers are hit by labour shortages as Romania and Poland start to win back migrants /The Observer, September 21 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/sep/21/poland.nhs?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"Romania to launch a campaign to lure tens of thousands of its key workers and students back from Britain by telling them their long-term economic and professional prospects could be brighter in their homeland. The action by the Romanian government - which is emphasising the high cost of living in the UK and the falling value of the pound - is the opening shot in a 'competition for labour' that could see UK companies and the NHS suffer a serious loss of manpower to former communist states over coming months."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/sep/21/poland.nhs?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"Romania to launch a campaign to lure tens of thousands of its key workers and students back from Britain by telling them their long-term economic and professional prospects could be brighter in their homeland. The action by the Romanian government - which is emphasising the high cost of living in the UK and the falling value of the pound - is the opening shot in a 'competition for labour' that could see UK companies and the NHS suffer a serious loss of manpower to former communist states over coming months."
Lie detector 'will protect public' from paedophiles / Independent.co.uk, Saturday, 20September 2008
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/lie-detector-will-protect-public-from-paedophiles-936366.html
"Sex offenders will be forced to take lie detector tests to assess what danger they pose to the public under a pilot scheme announced yesterday by the Ministry of Justice. Children's and crime reduction charities welcomed testing of paedophiles and sex offenders. They said it would increase confidence in the probation system. The pilot scheme will begin in April and run for three years."
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/lie-detector-will-protect-public-from-paedophiles-936366.html
"Sex offenders will be forced to take lie detector tests to assess what danger they pose to the public under a pilot scheme announced yesterday by the Ministry of Justice. Children's and crime reduction charities welcomed testing of paedophiles and sex offenders. They said it would increase confidence in the probation system. The pilot scheme will begin in April and run for three years."
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Muslim police anger over leaflet / BBC, 19 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7624523.stm
"Muslim police leaders are demanding to know why no action has been taken over a leaflet which blames Muslims for the heroin trade."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7624523.stm
"Muslim police leaders are demanding to know why no action has been taken over a leaflet which blames Muslims for the heroin trade."
Red tape cut in knife crime drive /BBC,18 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7622207.stm
"Police in knife crime hot-spots are to get powers that ministers say will reduce red tape when stopping people for informal questioning on the street. Officers in 10 areas, including London, Manchester and Merseyside, will no longer have to fill out lengthy forms."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7622207.stm
"Police in knife crime hot-spots are to get powers that ministers say will reduce red tape when stopping people for informal questioning on the street. Officers in 10 areas, including London, Manchester and Merseyside, will no longer have to fill out lengthy forms."
Text driving 'worse than drink' / BBC,
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7621644.stm
"Texting while driving impairs motorists more than being under the influence of drink or drugs, research suggests. The RAC Foundation found average reaction times slowed by 35% when 17 to 24-year-olds drove in a simulator while writing or reading texts."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7621644.stm
"Texting while driving impairs motorists more than being under the influence of drink or drugs, research suggests. The RAC Foundation found average reaction times slowed by 35% when 17 to 24-year-olds drove in a simulator while writing or reading texts."
London gets youth crime funding / BBC, 16 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7617869.stm
"A handful of local authorities in London are to be offered a share of £56.5m aimed at tackling youth crime. The government is to announce the funding as part of a larger plan to intervene earlier and stop the young becoming involved in a life of crime."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/7617869.stm
"A handful of local authorities in London are to be offered a share of £56.5m aimed at tackling youth crime. The government is to announce the funding as part of a larger plan to intervene earlier and stop the young becoming involved in a life of crime."
Mentally ill kept in police cells /BBC, 10 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7604089.stm
"Thousands of people with mental health problems are being detained in police cells rather than being taken to hospital for assessment, a report says. Over a year, more than 11,500 people were held in police custody for assessment under the Mental Health Act - double the number taken to hospital. The Independent Police Complaints Commission collated data for all 43 police forces in England and Wales. IPCC commissioner Ian Bynoe said the situation was "intolerable"."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/7604089.stm
"Thousands of people with mental health problems are being detained in police cells rather than being taken to hospital for assessment, a report says. Over a year, more than 11,500 people were held in police custody for assessment under the Mental Health Act - double the number taken to hospital. The Independent Police Complaints Commission collated data for all 43 police forces in England and Wales. IPCC commissioner Ian Bynoe said the situation was "intolerable"."
Call for immigration rules review / BBC, 8 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7603581.stm
"The group wants to stop the population from growing. A cross-party group of MPs and peers has dismissed claims that Scotland needs large-scale immigration because of its declining and ageing population. It is calling for the UK's immigration policies to be reviewed in a bid to prevent the population growing."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7603581.stm
"The group wants to stop the population from growing. A cross-party group of MPs and peers has dismissed claims that Scotland needs large-scale immigration because of its declining and ageing population. It is calling for the UK's immigration policies to be reviewed in a bid to prevent the population growing."
Police 'ticket culture' criticism / BBC, 8 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7603520.stm
"North Wales Police officers said tickets were easy targets to achieve
North Wales Police have been accused by the force's officers' trade union of spending more time chasing penalty tickets than solving crimes. A North Wales Police Federation survey found many disillusioned, believing the job was more about issuing tickets than dealing with victims of crime properly."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/7603520.stm
"North Wales Police officers said tickets were easy targets to achieve
North Wales Police have been accused by the force's officers' trade union of spending more time chasing penalty tickets than solving crimes. A North Wales Police Federation survey found many disillusioned, believing the job was more about issuing tickets than dealing with victims of crime properly."
Civil service sickness 'too high'/BBC, 4 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7597148.stm
"There area unacceptably high levels of sickness leave within the civil service, a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report has revealed. In May, an Audit Office report found that Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) staff took four more days off, on average, than the rest of the UK."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7597148.stm
"There area unacceptably high levels of sickness leave within the civil service, a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report has revealed. In May, an Audit Office report found that Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS) staff took four more days off, on average, than the rest of the UK."
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Striking at the weakest point / The Times, August 23, 2008
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article4592676.ece
"The prospect of “cyberwar” - the use of computers to carry out attacks on either government or commercial networks – is increasingly real. There are two main threats: industrial espionage, where hackers based in foreign countries attempt to break into networks to steal company secrets, and attacks designed to cause widespread social disruption. Terrorists using computer-hacking techniques are more likely to be intent on bringing down the networks that run essential services, including power, water and other utilities, as well as banking and telecommunications systems. All of these rely on interconnected computer networks, which, if not protected, are prone to being infiltrated by hackers."
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article4592676.ece
"The prospect of “cyberwar” - the use of computers to carry out attacks on either government or commercial networks – is increasingly real. There are two main threats: industrial espionage, where hackers based in foreign countries attempt to break into networks to steal company secrets, and attacks designed to cause widespread social disruption. Terrorists using computer-hacking techniques are more likely to be intent on bringing down the networks that run essential services, including power, water and other utilities, as well as banking and telecommunications systems. All of these rely on interconnected computer networks, which, if not protected, are prone to being infiltrated by hackers."
Immigration to make Britain Europe’s most crowded nation/ The Times August 27, 2008
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article4615213.ece
"Britain is set to become Europe’s most highly populated nation within two generations, driven by immigration. Forecasts published by the European Commission suggest that Britain will overtake Germany within 50 years as the population rises from 60.9 million today to 77 million. The projected 25 per cent increase triggered renewed calls for the Government to stem the flow of immigration, which has surged since Labour came to power 11 years ago. Increasing population, together with a rise in the number of elderly people, will heap further pressure on public services, particular the NHS."
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article4615213.ece
"Britain is set to become Europe’s most highly populated nation within two generations, driven by immigration. Forecasts published by the European Commission suggest that Britain will overtake Germany within 50 years as the population rises from 60.9 million today to 77 million. The projected 25 per cent increase triggered renewed calls for the Government to stem the flow of immigration, which has surged since Labour came to power 11 years ago. Increasing population, together with a rise in the number of elderly people, will heap further pressure on public services, particular the NHS."
Monday, September 22, 2008
New nanotechnology tagging system could help solve gun crime / Public Technology, 7 Aug 2008
http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=16935
"Successful convictions in the fight against rising gun crime could be given a boost thanks to new DNA tagging technology developed by scientists at the University of Surrey. The breakthrough uses nanotechnology to coat gun cartridges which captures the user’s DNA. These ‘nanotags’ are also easily transferred to the user’s hands and clothing and are difficult to wash off, making it harder for gun criminals to cover their tracks."
http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=16935
"Successful convictions in the fight against rising gun crime could be given a boost thanks to new DNA tagging technology developed by scientists at the University of Surrey. The breakthrough uses nanotechnology to coat gun cartridges which captures the user’s DNA. These ‘nanotags’ are also easily transferred to the user’s hands and clothing and are difficult to wash off, making it harder for gun criminals to cover their tracks."
Handheld computers to help police spend more time on patrol and less on paperwork/ Public Technology, 6 Aug 2008
http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=16915
"Cable&Wireless has signed a three year framework agreement with the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) to offer an integrated, managed, mobile information solution for use by police forces across the UK, to equip officers with instant information when out on patrol. Under the agreement, Cable&Wireless will offer police forces an off-the-shelf managed solution, which includes software and hardware. The solution works by interfacing with force systems and applications, giving police officers access to vital information while they are out on the beat. The solution runs on handheld computers and works as a functional mobile computer unit."
http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=16915
"Cable&Wireless has signed a three year framework agreement with the National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA) to offer an integrated, managed, mobile information solution for use by police forces across the UK, to equip officers with instant information when out on patrol. Under the agreement, Cable&Wireless will offer police forces an off-the-shelf managed solution, which includes software and hardware. The solution works by interfacing with force systems and applications, giving police officers access to vital information while they are out on the beat. The solution runs on handheld computers and works as a functional mobile computer unit."
UK continues to deliver world class return on R&D investment / Public Technology, 6 Aug 2008
http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=16908
"The UK has increased its share of published research in the world's most influential scientific journals and offers the best return globally for R&D investment, a report published by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) has found. The study provides an annual benchmark for the Government and others to assess how the UK is performing alongside the 25 world leading research economies - including the G8 nations, India and China."
http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=16908
"The UK has increased its share of published research in the world's most influential scientific journals and offers the best return globally for R&D investment, a report published by the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) has found. The study provides an annual benchmark for the Government and others to assess how the UK is performing alongside the 25 world leading research economies - including the G8 nations, India and China."
[USA] Drug-Free Communities Support Program: Stronger Internal Controls and Other Actions Needed to Better Manage the Grant-Making Process / Government Accountability Office, 31 July 2008
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0857.pdf
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d0857.pdf
Do Emergency Text Messaging Systems Put Students in More Danger?
EDUCAUSE Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 3 (July–September 2008)http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/DoEmergencyTextMessagingS/47084?time=1222084845
"In the wake of recent college shootings and threats of violence on campus, administrators have begun to deploy cell phone solutions to send emergency messages to students. Many believe that emergency text messaging systems will minimize the damage (specifically loss of life or injuries) in an emergency situation, including natural disasters."
EDUCAUSE Quarterly, vol. 31, no. 3 (July–September 2008)http://connect.educause.edu/Library/EDUCAUSE+Quarterly/DoEmergencyTextMessagingS/47084?time=1222084845
"In the wake of recent college shootings and threats of violence on campus, administrators have begun to deploy cell phone solutions to send emergency messages to students. Many believe that emergency text messaging systems will minimize the damage (specifically loss of life or injuries) in an emergency situation, including natural disasters."
Economic Impacts of Immigration: A Survey / Harvard Business School Working Papers, August 2008
PDF - http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/09-013.pdf
HBS Working Paper 09-013
"This paper surveys recent empirical studies on the economic impacts of immigration. Particular emphasis is given to the experiences of Northern Europe and Scandinavia."
PDF - http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/09-013.pdf
HBS Working Paper 09-013
"This paper surveys recent empirical studies on the economic impacts of immigration. Particular emphasis is given to the experiences of Northern Europe and Scandinavia."
Government Data and the Invisible Hand / Yale Journal of Law & Technology, via Social Science Research Network, June 2008
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1138083
"If the next Presidential administration really wants to embrace the potential of Internet-enabled government transparency, it should follow a counter-intuitive but ultimately compelling strategy: reduce the federal role in presenting important government information to citizens."
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1138083
"If the next Presidential administration really wants to embrace the potential of Internet-enabled government transparency, it should follow a counter-intuitive but ultimately compelling strategy: reduce the federal role in presenting important government information to citizens."
[USA] Ready or Not? Protecting the Public’s Health from Disease, Disasters, and Bioterrorism, 2007 / Trust for America’s Health, December 2007
PDF - http://healthyamericans.org/reports/bioterror07/BioTerrorReport2007.pdf
PDF - http://healthyamericans.org/reports/bioterror07/BioTerrorReport2007.pdf
Various Issues Led to the Termination of the United States-Canada Shared Border Management Pilot Project / Government Accountability Office, 4 September 2008
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d081038r.pdf
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d081038r.pdf
[USA] 2007 National Survey on Drug Use & Health / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (HHS), September 2008
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.cfm#TOC
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/nsduh/2k7nsduh/2k7Results.cfm#TOC
Underage Alcohol Use: Where Do Young People Drink? / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (HHS), August 2008
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/location/underage.htm
http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k8/location/underage.htm
[USA] Criminal Victimization in the United States — Statistical Tables 2006 / Bureau of Justice Statistics, September 2008
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cvusst.htm
"Presents 110 tables with detailed data on major variables measured by the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)."
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cvusst.htm
"Presents 110 tables with detailed data on major variables measured by the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)."
Circular Migration: A Matter of Trial and Error / Migration Policy Institute, 4 September 2008
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/news/2008_09_04.php
"Policymakers in migrant-receiving countries all over the world are exploring the concept of circular migration as a way to improve upon the discredited temporary worker programs of the past. As a new policy tool that allows migrants to move more freely back and forth between their origin and destination countries, circular migration increases the likelihood that global mobility gains will be shared by both – and gives migrants more options to advance their working lives."
http://www.migrationpolicy.org/news/2008_09_04.php
"Policymakers in migrant-receiving countries all over the world are exploring the concept of circular migration as a way to improve upon the discredited temporary worker programs of the past. As a new policy tool that allows migrants to move more freely back and forth between their origin and destination countries, circular migration increases the likelihood that global mobility gains will be shared by both – and gives migrants more options to advance their working lives."
Understanding the Behavioral and Emotional Consequences of Child Abuse
Pediatrics, Vol. 122 No. 3 September 2008, pp. 667-673
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/122/3/667
"Children who have suffered early abuse or neglect may later present with significant behavior problems including emotional instability, depression, and a tendency to be aggressive or violent with others..."
Pediatrics, Vol. 122 No. 3 September 2008, pp. 667-673
http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/122/3/667
"Children who have suffered early abuse or neglect may later present with significant behavior problems including emotional instability, depression, and a tendency to be aggressive or violent with others..."
How Can Decision Making Be Improved? / Harvard Business School Working Papers, July 2008
PDF - http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/08-102.pdf
HBS Working Paper Number: 08-102
"This paper argues that the time has come to focus attention on the search for strategies that will improve bounded judgment because decision making errors are costly and are growing more costly, decision makers are receptive, and academic insights are sure to follow from research on improvement."
PDF - http://www.hbs.edu/research/pdf/08-102.pdf
HBS Working Paper Number: 08-102
"This paper argues that the time has come to focus attention on the search for strategies that will improve bounded judgment because decision making errors are costly and are growing more costly, decision makers are receptive, and academic insights are sure to follow from research on improvement."
[USA] 2008 Secrecy Report Card / OpenTheGovernment.org, September 2008
PDF - http://www.openthegovernment.org/otg/SecrecyReportCard08.pdf
PDF - http://www.openthegovernment.org/otg/SecrecyReportCard08.pdf
New Findings Provide Clearest Picture Yet of How Enrollees in the World Trade Center Health Registry Were Affected by 9/11 / Journal of Urban Health (via New York City Department of Health and Urban Hygiene), September 2008
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2008/pr062-08.shtml
"Two to three years after the disaster, psychological trauma and new respiratory problems were still elevated across all groups."
2008 Annual Report on 9/11 Health / WorldTrade Center Medical Working Group of New York City, September 2008
PDF - http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/pdf/2008/2008_mwg_annual_report.pdf
http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/pr2008/pr062-08.shtml
"Two to three years after the disaster, psychological trauma and new respiratory problems were still elevated across all groups."
2008 Annual Report on 9/11 Health / WorldTrade Center Medical Working Group of New York City, September 2008
PDF - http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/pdf/2008/2008_mwg_annual_report.pdf
[USA] New Media vs. New Censorship: The Authoritarian Assault on Information / Broadcasting Board of Governors, September 2008
http://www.bbg.gov/ondemand.cfm
"The increasing sophistication of web censorship by authoritarian governments creates significant challenges to unleashing the Internet’s potential for information freedom, according to panelists speaking at a Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) workshop on Sept. 10, 2008."
http://www.bbg.gov/ondemand.cfm
"The increasing sophistication of web censorship by authoritarian governments creates significant challenges to unleashing the Internet’s potential for information freedom, according to panelists speaking at a Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) workshop on Sept. 10, 2008."
Committee Survey Finds DHS Open Source Intelligence Efforts Need Improvement / U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Homeland Security, September 2008
http://homeland.house.gov/press/index.asp?ID=405
"Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the release of a report created by the Majority Staff of the Committee on Homeland Security on the Department of Homeland Security’s open source intelligence efforts. The report, entitled “Giving a Voice to Open Source Stakeholders: A Survey of State, Local & Tribal Law Enforcement” details the intelligence needs of State, local, and tribal law enforcement and finds that the Department has not yet effectively disseminated timely and actionable open source intelligence products."
Giving a voice to Open Source Stakeholders: A Survey of State, Local and Tribal Law Enforcement
PDF - http://homeland.house.gov/SiteDocuments/OpenSourceReport.pdf
http://homeland.house.gov/press/index.asp?ID=405
"Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) announced the release of a report created by the Majority Staff of the Committee on Homeland Security on the Department of Homeland Security’s open source intelligence efforts. The report, entitled “Giving a Voice to Open Source Stakeholders: A Survey of State, Local & Tribal Law Enforcement” details the intelligence needs of State, local, and tribal law enforcement and finds that the Department has not yet effectively disseminated timely and actionable open source intelligence products."
Giving a voice to Open Source Stakeholders: A Survey of State, Local and Tribal Law Enforcement
PDF - http://homeland.house.gov/SiteDocuments/OpenSourceReport.pdf
Evidence of survivors of 9/11 will help save lives in future high rise evacuations / University of Greenwich, 9 September 2008
http://www.gre.ac.uk/pr/articles/latest/a1585--911-research
http://www.gre.ac.uk/pr/articles/latest/a1585--911-research
[Canada] RCMP Use of the Conducted Energy Weapon (CEW): Final Report, Including Recommendations for Immediate Implementation / Commission for Public Complaints Against the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, June 2008
PDF - http://www3.thestar.com/static/PDF/080618_CPC_RCMP_Report.pdf
"It is clear from an examination of the data provided by the RCMP that there was a lack of factual information to support any decision by the RCMP to depart from its initial 2001 decision to restrict conducted energy weapon use. It is also clear that inadequacies in the present data severely hamper the ability of the RCMP to make informed decisions concerning existing usage of the conducted energy weapon."
PDF - http://www3.thestar.com/static/PDF/080618_CPC_RCMP_Report.pdf
"It is clear from an examination of the data provided by the RCMP that there was a lack of factual information to support any decision by the RCMP to depart from its initial 2001 decision to restrict conducted energy weapon use. It is also clear that inadequacies in the present data severely hamper the ability of the RCMP to make informed decisions concerning existing usage of the conducted energy weapon."
[USA] Visa Waiver Program: Actions Are Needed to Improve Management of the Expansion Process, and to Assess and Mitigate Program Risks / Government Accountability Office , 15 September 2008
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08967.pdf
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08967.pdf
Muslims in Europe: A Short Introduction / The Brookings Institution, 22 September 2008
http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2008/09_europe_muslims.aspx?emc=lm&m=218285&l=20&v=28714
"This paper aims to briefly present the basic facts and issues concerning Muslims in Europe, from a political and sociological perspective, and to offer elements of comparison with the US.1 There will be a slight emphasis on France, due to author’s area of specialty – and to the fact that France is home to the largest Muslim population in Europe."
http://www.brookings.edu/papers/2008/09_europe_muslims.aspx?emc=lm&m=218285&l=20&v=28714
"This paper aims to briefly present the basic facts and issues concerning Muslims in Europe, from a political and sociological perspective, and to offer elements of comparison with the US.1 There will be a slight emphasis on France, due to author’s area of specialty – and to the fact that France is home to the largest Muslim population in Europe."
FBI Releases 2007 Crime Statistics / FBI, 15 September 2008
http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel08/ucr091508.htm
"After rising for two straight years, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation declined from the previous year’s total. The declining trend continued for property crimes, as those offenses were down for the fifth year in a row."
http://www.fbi.gov/pressrel/pressrel08/ucr091508.htm
"After rising for two straight years, the estimated number of violent crimes in the nation declined from the previous year’s total. The declining trend continued for property crimes, as those offenses were down for the fifth year in a row."
[USA] Capital under fire: How H.R. 6691 threatens Homeland Security/ Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, September 2008
PDF - http://www.bradycenter.org/xshare/pdf/reports/capital-under-fire.pdf
"The Brady Center has issued a report, "Capital Under Fire", analyzing the impact of a bill before the U.S. House of Representatives that would eliminate most of the gun laws in the District of Columbia."
PDF - http://www.bradycenter.org/xshare/pdf/reports/capital-under-fire.pdf
"The Brady Center has issued a report, "Capital Under Fire", analyzing the impact of a bill before the U.S. House of Representatives that would eliminate most of the gun laws in the District of Columbia."
Critical Infrastructure Protection: DHS Needs to Fully Address Lessons Learned from Its First Cyber Storm Exercise / Government Accountability Office , 9 September 2008
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08825.pdf
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08825.pdf
Cyber Analysis and Warning: DHS Faces Challenges in Establishing a Comprehensive National Capability / Government Accountability Office , 31 July 2008
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08588.pdf
PDF - http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08588.pdf
Study reveals cost of stabbings to Britain's health service / EurekAlert, 31 July 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-07/uom-src073108.php
"Injuries caused by gun and knife crime are costing the National Health Service in excess of £3million a year, new research reveals."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-07/uom-src073108.php
"Injuries caused by gun and knife crime are costing the National Health Service in excess of £3million a year, new research reveals."
Guilt on their hands: tiny 'tags' could help to solve and deter gun crime / EurekAlert, 1 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/eaps-got080108.php
"Criminals who use firearms may find it much harder to evade justice in future, thanks to an ingenious new bullet tagging technology developed in the UK."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/eaps-got080108.php
"Criminals who use firearms may find it much harder to evade justice in future, thanks to an ingenious new bullet tagging technology developed in the UK."
[USA] Male college students more likely than less-educated peers to commit property crimes / EurekAlert, 2 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/asa-mcs072908.php
"Sociological research reveals paradox of higher education, crime."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/asa-mcs072908.php
"Sociological research reveals paradox of higher education, crime."
Foreign threats to US raise tolerance for diversity, study finds / EurekAlert, 5 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/uobc-ftt080508.php
"Research looks at how intergroup harmony in the US changed as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/uobc-ftt080508.php
"Research looks at how intergroup harmony in the US changed as a result of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks."
[USA] New method identifies meth hot spots / EurekAlert, 15 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/osu-nmi090808.php
"A researcher at Oregon State University has used a new method of combining multiple sources of data to identify counties in Oregon with high numbers of methamphetamine-related problems per capita, giving officials a new tool in fighting the illegal drug."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/osu-nmi090808.php
"A researcher at Oregon State University has used a new method of combining multiple sources of data to identify counties in Oregon with high numbers of methamphetamine-related problems per capita, giving officials a new tool in fighting the illegal drug."
Child witnesses - how to improve their performance / EurekAlert, 16 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/uol-cw-091608.php
"A study at the University of Leicester into how to improve child and young adult witnesses' evidence has looked at several issues that affect witnesses' accuracy. The investigation, carried out in Estonia by postgraduate psychologist Kristjan Kask, looked at issues such as police officers' interviewing methods with children; young adults' skill in describing people; and the ability of both children and young adults to identify faces with different racial features."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/uol-cw-091608.php
"A study at the University of Leicester into how to improve child and young adult witnesses' evidence has looked at several issues that affect witnesses' accuracy. The investigation, carried out in Estonia by postgraduate psychologist Kristjan Kask, looked at issues such as police officers' interviewing methods with children; young adults' skill in describing people; and the ability of both children and young adults to identify faces with different racial features."
Exposure to family violence especially harmful to previously abused children / EurekAlert, 16 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/sfri-etf090908.php
"Millions of American children are exposed to violence in their homes each year, putting them at risk for a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. According to a new study in the September/October 2008 issue of the journal Child Development, children who are maltreated tend to have a lot of re-exposure to family violence, and this re-exposure often leads to increased psychological problems."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/sfri-etf090908.php
"Millions of American children are exposed to violence in their homes each year, putting them at risk for a variety of emotional and behavioral problems. According to a new study in the September/October 2008 issue of the journal Child Development, children who are maltreated tend to have a lot of re-exposure to family violence, and this re-exposure often leads to increased psychological problems."
Collaboration helps police address job stress / EurekAlert, 17 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/sp-chp091708.php
"Mangled bodies, gunfire, high-speed chases and injured children are just a few events witnessed by police officers and soldiers serving in dangerous hot spots around the world. These traumas take a high toll on the police officers and soldiers, who suppress human emotions to get the job done and can be reluctant to share their experiences in an effort to spare others from their ordeals, according to a September Police Quarterly article."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/sp-chp091708.php
"Mangled bodies, gunfire, high-speed chases and injured children are just a few events witnessed by police officers and soldiers serving in dangerous hot spots around the world. These traumas take a high toll on the police officers and soldiers, who suppress human emotions to get the job done and can be reluctant to share their experiences in an effort to spare others from their ordeals, according to a September Police Quarterly article."
Ad hoc malware police besiege net neutrality: When does crime fighting become censorship?/ The Register, 15 September 2008
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/15/online_crime_vs_censorship/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/15/online_crime_vs_censorship/
Securing the world against terrorists, scammers, and thugs: A day in the life of a cyber gumshoe / The Register, 17 September 2008
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/17/cyber_crime_fighting/
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/17/cyber_crime_fighting/
Watchdog: US Computer Emergency Readiness Team isn't ready / The Register, 17 September 2008
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/17/gao_criticizes_us_cert/
"A government watchdog agency has taken the US Department of Homeland Security to task for failing to adequately protect the nation's critical computer networks in a report that singles out the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team."
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/17/gao_criticizes_us_cert/
"A government watchdog agency has taken the US Department of Homeland Security to task for failing to adequately protect the nation's critical computer networks in a report that singles out the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team."
New Yorkers to pay for RFID in driving licences / The Register, 18 September 2008
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/18/new_york_rfid/
"New York drivers will have the option, from June next year, of paying an additional $30 to have an RFID tag embedded in their driving licence, allowing them to cross nearby borders without recourse to a passport."
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/18/new_york_rfid/
"New York drivers will have the option, from June next year, of paying an additional $30 to have an RFID tag embedded in their driving licence, allowing them to cross nearby borders without recourse to a passport."
EFF sues Dubya over warrantless surveillance / The Register, 18 September 2008
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/18/eff_sues_bush/
"The Electronic Frontier Foundation has sued President Bush, the National Security Agency, and nine other public officials to stop what the civil liberties group characterizes as far-reaching and illegal surveillance on ordinary US citizens."
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/18/eff_sues_bush/
"The Electronic Frontier Foundation has sued President Bush, the National Security Agency, and nine other public officials to stop what the civil liberties group characterizes as far-reaching and illegal surveillance on ordinary US citizens."
ePassport tests put biometrics through their paces / The Register, 19 September 2008
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/19/eu_epassport_tests/
"The tests are partly designed to address recent security and privacy concerns about electronic passports that feature RFID chips containing biometric data. The ePassports Extended Access control (EAC) Conformity and Interoperability Tests (official website here) aim to verify that participating countries are on the right track in creating harder-to-forge travel documents that meet international standards."
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/09/19/eu_epassport_tests/
"The tests are partly designed to address recent security and privacy concerns about electronic passports that feature RFID chips containing biometric data. The ePassports Extended Access control (EAC) Conformity and Interoperability Tests (official website here) aim to verify that participating countries are on the right track in creating harder-to-forge travel documents that meet international standards."
Cybercrime bust highlights PIN terminal insecurity / The Register, 13 August 2008
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/13/pin_security_analysis/
"Analysis UK police arrests of a gang reckoned to have tampered with Chip and PIN entry devices to harvest PIN numbers and cardholder details have sparked calls to revamp the security of devices."
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/13/pin_security_analysis/
"Analysis UK police arrests of a gang reckoned to have tampered with Chip and PIN entry devices to harvest PIN numbers and cardholder details have sparked calls to revamp the security of devices."
Did we say you can read that?: When the police replace librarians / The Register, 15 August 2008
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/15/nott_uni_update/
"An issue that refuses to go away is whether some academic research now needs a license from the local police."
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/15/nott_uni_update/
"An issue that refuses to go away is whether some academic research now needs a license from the local police."
US police radios killing trees / The Register, 20 August 2008
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/20/police_radios_killing_trees/
"The relaxed attitude to spectrum use in the USA has come under pressure as a new police radio system in Dallas is interfering with an automated sprinkler system 30 miles away, resulting in brown lawns and dead trees in Plano."
http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/20/police_radios_killing_trees/
"The relaxed attitude to spectrum use in the USA has come under pressure as a new police radio system in Dallas is interfering with an automated sprinkler system 30 miles away, resulting in brown lawns and dead trees in Plano."
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Policing Green Paper / Home Office, 17 September 2008
http://police.homeoffice.gov.uk/police-reform/policegp/
"This page gives information on the policing green paper, which sets out the Government's vision for the future of policing and includes radical new plans to cut red tape and give the police more freedom to get on with the job of reducing crime. The paper also includes new measures to increase public confidence in the police and give the public a greater say about how their communities are policed."
Link to feedback form
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/police/green-paper-feedback/
http://police.homeoffice.gov.uk/police-reform/policegp/
"This page gives information on the policing green paper, which sets out the Government's vision for the future of policing and includes radical new plans to cut red tape and give the police more freedom to get on with the job of reducing crime. The paper also includes new measures to increase public confidence in the police and give the public a greater say about how their communities are policed."
Link to feedback form
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/police/green-paper-feedback/
Home Office YouTube Channel /Home Office, 17 September 2008
http://www.youtube.com/homeoffice
"This is the Home Office channel on YouTube. It links to videos on countering terrorism, securing the UK's border, providing effective policing and reducing crime."
http://www.youtube.com/homeoffice
"This is the Home Office channel on YouTube. It links to videos on countering terrorism, securing the UK's border, providing effective policing and reducing crime."
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Legal chemicals sold to fuel heroin profits / The Observer, September 7 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/sep/07/drugsandalcohol.drugstrade?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"Organised criminal gangs are developing a lucrative trade in importing mass quantities of legal chemicals and selling them on to drug dealers to be used as cutting agents for heroin and cocaine. The so-called 'smash' or 'bash' industry is now generating such large profits that some criminal gangs have stopped selling illegal drugs to focus on buying and selling legal chemicals, according to Drugscope, the charity that monitors the price of drugs on Britain's streets."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/sep/07/drugsandalcohol.drugstrade?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"Organised criminal gangs are developing a lucrative trade in importing mass quantities of legal chemicals and selling them on to drug dealers to be used as cutting agents for heroin and cocaine. The so-called 'smash' or 'bash' industry is now generating such large profits that some criminal gangs have stopped selling illegal drugs to focus on buying and selling legal chemicals, according to Drugscope, the charity that monitors the price of drugs on Britain's streets."
Call for England to aid youth drinks ban MacAskill seeks help to stop alcohol warehouses being set up on border / The Observer, September 7 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/sep/07/drugsandalcohol.scotland?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"Scotland is calling on Westminster for help in implementing controversial plans to ban off-sale drinks to under-21s in an attempt to curb alcohol abuse across the country."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/sep/07/drugsandalcohol.scotland?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"Scotland is calling on Westminster for help in implementing controversial plans to ban off-sale drinks to under-21s in an attempt to curb alcohol abuse across the country."
Really lifting the lid? The Poppy Project's report on London's sex workers is shocking reading, but it leaves some vital questions unanswered / guardian.co.uk, September 08 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/08/ukcrime.gender?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"The new research by the Poppy Project, Big Brothel, a survey of the off-street sex industry in Lodon, has generated shock and headlines that sex can be purchased in London for as little as £15 and highlighted the fact that sex without condoms is available. However, closer inspection of the data reveals that only 2% of brothels contacted by phone by researchers offer sex without condoms. This leaves a very impressive 98% of establishments insisting on condom use."
link to Big Brothel report http://www.eaves4women.co.uk/News/News.php
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/08/ukcrime.gender?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"The new research by the Poppy Project, Big Brothel, a survey of the off-street sex industry in Lodon, has generated shock and headlines that sex can be purchased in London for as little as £15 and highlighted the fact that sex without condoms is available. However, closer inspection of the data reveals that only 2% of brothels contacted by phone by researchers offer sex without condoms. This leaves a very impressive 98% of establishments insisting on condom use."
link to Big Brothel report http://www.eaves4women.co.uk/News/News.php
Scottish gov't enlists data privacy experts / silicon.com, 11 September 2008
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39286668,00.htm
"The Scottish government has set up a group of privacy and security experts to scrutinise how local government services handle personal data."
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39286668,00.htm
"The Scottish government has set up a group of privacy and security experts to scrutinise how local government services handle personal data."
North Wales Police outsources email / silicon.com, 10 September 2008
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39286269,00.htm
"North Wales Police has turned to US outsourcer Unisys to maintain and run its email system. Email accounts of 1,600 police officers and 900 support staff will be migrated from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007."
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39286269,00.htm
"North Wales Police has turned to US outsourcer Unisys to maintain and run its email system. Email accounts of 1,600 police officers and 900 support staff will be migrated from Exchange 2003 to Exchange 2007."
Ad gurus called in to help ID cards / silicon.com, 9 September 2008
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39285292,00.htm
"The Home Office has enlisted the help of advertising agency M&C Saatchi to promote the national ID card scheme. Adverstising gurus will be employed to spread the word about the first wave of the scheme, set to be rolled out for foreign nationals in November this year."
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39285292,00.htm
"The Home Office has enlisted the help of advertising agency M&C Saatchi to promote the national ID card scheme. Adverstising gurus will be employed to spread the word about the first wave of the scheme, set to be rolled out for foreign nationals in November this year."
Criminals hack chip and PIN terminals / silicon.com, 14 August 2008
http://www.silicon.com/financialservices/0,3800010322,39271413,00.htm
"Criminal gangs are hacking chip and PIN terminals to steal customer card transaction and PIN details."
http://www.silicon.com/financialservices/0,3800010322,39271413,00.htm
"Criminal gangs are hacking chip and PIN terminals to steal customer card transaction and PIN details."
Met police in web 2.0 crime map mash up / silicon.com, 18 August 2008
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39272481,00.htm
"The Met Police has launched a test version of a clickable crime map for London showing how levels of burglary, robbery and vehicle theft vary across the capital."
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39272481,00.htm
"The Met Police has launched a test version of a clickable crime map for London showing how levels of burglary, robbery and vehicle theft vary across the capital."
Manchester Airport begins biometric ID trial / silicon.com, 20 August 2008
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39273473,00.htm
"Manchester Airport has begun a six-month trial of biometric face recognition technology that will scan passengers and use automatic gates in an attempt to tighten border security and speed up immigration checks."
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39273473,00.htm
"Manchester Airport has begun a six-month trial of biometric face recognition technology that will scan passengers and use automatic gates in an attempt to tighten border security and speed up immigration checks."
Is short-termism holding back public sector outsourcing? / silicon.com, 20 August 2008
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39273472,00.htm
"Public sector outsourcing may have doubled over the past 10 years to £80bn. But that apparently healthy growth masks some fundamental issues with procurement, says Martyn Hart."
http://www.silicon.com/publicsector/0,3800010403,39273472,00.htm
"Public sector outsourcing may have doubled over the past 10 years to £80bn. But that apparently healthy growth masks some fundamental issues with procurement, says Martyn Hart."
Virtual worlds under siege from cyber crime / silicon.com, 28 August 2008
http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39275914,00.htm
"Virtual worlds are playgrounds not just for people who want some online fantasy role-playing but for cyber criminals who are looking for places to launder money and steal data, according to security firm McAfee."
http://software.silicon.com/security/0,39024655,39275914,00.htm
"Virtual worlds are playgrounds not just for people who want some online fantasy role-playing but for cyber criminals who are looking for places to launder money and steal data, according to security firm McAfee."
UK crime fighters grapple with iPhone wipe threat / silicon.com, 2 September 2008
http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39282266,00.htm
"Criminals can remotely destroy incriminating evidence by exploiting security features on the Apple iPhone, a leading digital forensics expert has warned."
http://networks.silicon.com/mobile/0,39024665,39282266,00.htm
"Criminals can remotely destroy incriminating evidence by exploiting security features on the Apple iPhone, a leading digital forensics expert has warned."
Green IT - how CIOs can help / silicon.com, 4 September 2008
http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39283170,00.htm
"IT has a key role to play in making businesses more energy efficient. Quocirca's Simon Perry explains."
http://management.silicon.com/itdirector/0,39024673,39283170,00.htm
"IT has a key role to play in making businesses more energy efficient. Quocirca's Simon Perry explains."
Revealed: the truth about brothels A survey into London's off-street sex industry has exposed just how widespread it is - and documents in disturbing detail the plight of the women trapped in it. /The Guardian, September 10 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/sep/10/women.socialexclusion?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"When Frank rang a brothel in Enfield, he could hear a baby crying in the background. When Alan called one in Southwark, he could make out the sound of a child asking for his tea. And when Mick called another to inquire about their services, he was told that he could have a "dirty Oriental bitch who will do stag nights, anal, and the rest." The men were undertaking research for Big Brothel: a Survey of the Off-Street Sex Industry in London, the most comprehensive study ever conducted into brothels in the UK. The project, which gathered information from 921 brothels in the capital, was commissioned by the Poppy Project, the only British organisation that offers support for women trafficked into prostitution."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/sep/10/women.socialexclusion?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"When Frank rang a brothel in Enfield, he could hear a baby crying in the background. When Alan called one in Southwark, he could make out the sound of a child asking for his tea. And when Mick called another to inquire about their services, he was told that he could have a "dirty Oriental bitch who will do stag nights, anal, and the rest." The men were undertaking research for Big Brothel: a Survey of the Off-Street Sex Industry in London, the most comprehensive study ever conducted into brothels in the UK. The project, which gathered information from 921 brothels in the capital, was commissioned by the Poppy Project, the only British organisation that offers support for women trafficked into prostitution."
Naked CIO: Fishing for data / silicon.com, 8 September 2008
http://hardware.silicon.com/storage/0,39024649,39283609,00.htm
"Saving all your data all the time is not always smart. The Naked CIO explains how to turn your organisation's information into knowledge."
http://hardware.silicon.com/storage/0,39024649,39283609,00.htm
"Saving all your data all the time is not always smart. The Naked CIO explains how to turn your organisation's information into knowledge."
All about public trustThe public are willing to share data if the reasons are made clear / Guardian, September 12 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/sep/11/localgovernment.policy?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"A study last year by the Medical Research Council said that if the public is simply informed about why investigators want to use personal health information, then people are generally positive: as long as they are consulted over the use of their information and information remains anonymous.
http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/data-sharing-review.pdf
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/sep/11/localgovernment.policy?gusrc=rss&feed=society
"A study last year by the Medical Research Council said that if the public is simply informed about why investigators want to use personal health information, then people are generally positive: as long as they are consulted over the use of their information and information remains anonymous.
http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/data-sharing-review.pdf
Legal crackdown on 'suicide websites'/ The Independent, 17 September 2008
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/legal-crackdown-on-suicide-websites-933469.html
Ministers are to re-write the law on so-called "suicide websites" to make it clear they are illegal, the Ministry of Justice said today. Websites which encourage teenagers to commit suicide or carry information on suicide techniques have been implicated in dozens of teenage deaths in recent years. It is already illegal under the 1961 Suicide Act to promote suicide but no website operator has been prosecuted under the Act.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/legal-crackdown-on-suicide-websites-933469.html
Ministers are to re-write the law on so-called "suicide websites" to make it clear they are illegal, the Ministry of Justice said today. Websites which encourage teenagers to commit suicide or carry information on suicide techniques have been implicated in dozens of teenage deaths in recent years. It is already illegal under the 1961 Suicide Act to promote suicide but no website operator has been prosecuted under the Act.
Fears over privacy as police expand surveillance projectDatabase to hold details of millions of journeys for five years /The Guardian, September 15 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/sep/15/civilliberties.police?gusrc=rss&feed=politics"The police are to expand a car surveillance operation that will allow them to record and store details of millions of daily journeys for up to five years, the Guardian has learned.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/sep/15/civilliberties.police?gusrc=rss&feed=politics"The police are to expand a car surveillance operation that will allow them to record and store details of millions of daily journeys for up to five years, the Guardian has learned.
Immigrants' centre set up to keep children out of detention to shut / The Guardian, September 11 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/sep/11/immigration.immigrationandpublicservices?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"The Home Office is abandoning a programme to accommodate children and their families outside immigration detention centres, it emerged last night. Millbank, a former old people's home in Ashford, Kent, was converted into a home for asylum-seeker families as part of an "alternative to detention" government pilot last year."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/sep/11/immigration.immigrationandpublicservices?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"The Home Office is abandoning a programme to accommodate children and their families outside immigration detention centres, it emerged last night. Millbank, a former old people's home in Ashford, Kent, was converted into a home for asylum-seeker families as part of an "alternative to detention" government pilot last year."
Home Office: Tilley awards 2008/ Home Office,16 September 2008
http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/tilley/tilleyawards2008.htm
"This page gives details of the 2008 Tilley awards, including information on the winning projects. The awards publicise the use of problem-oriented approaches to crime reduction and what can be achieved by tackling crime in a different and more strategic way."
http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk/tilley/tilleyawards2008.htm
"This page gives details of the 2008 Tilley awards, including information on the winning projects. The awards publicise the use of problem-oriented approaches to crime reduction and what can be achieved by tackling crime in a different and more strategic way."
Criminal Records Bureau Annual Report and Acounts 2007/08 / Criminal Records Bureau, September 2008
PDF - http://www.crb.gov.uk/pdf/CRB-AnnualReport0809-web.pdf
PDF - http://www.crb.gov.uk/pdf/CRB-AnnualReport0809-web.pdf
Independent Complaint Mediators Annual Report 2007/08 / Criminal Records Bureau, September 2008
PDF - http://www.crb.gov.uk/PDF/CRB_annual_report-CHOSEN_SPREADS(28).pdf
PDF - http://www.crb.gov.uk/PDF/CRB_annual_report-CHOSEN_SPREADS(28).pdf
Managing Financial Resources to Deliver Better Public Services: HC 519, Forty-third Report of Session 2007-08: Report, Together with Formal Minutes, Oral and Written Evidence / TSO, 9 September 2008
PDF - http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmpubacc/519/519.pdf
PDF - http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmpubacc/519/519.pdf
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Departments 'lack finance skills' / BBC, 9 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7604557.stm
"The report says more decisions need to be based on financial assessments
Government departments controlling more than £550bn of public money do not have enough staff with good finance skills, a committee of MPs has said. Financial directors have increased but there is a "general lack" of skills among other staff, they said. Only 20% of departments based policy decisions on a "thorough" financial assessment, they added in a report."
Public Accounts Committee, Report 43 Managing financial resources to deliver better public services, HC 519
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmpubacc/519/519.pdf
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7604557.stm
"The report says more decisions need to be based on financial assessments
Government departments controlling more than £550bn of public money do not have enough staff with good finance skills, a committee of MPs has said. Financial directors have increased but there is a "general lack" of skills among other staff, they said. Only 20% of departments based policy decisions on a "thorough" financial assessment, they added in a report."
Public Accounts Committee, Report 43 Managing financial resources to deliver better public services, HC 519
http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmpubacc/519/519.pdf
'Big rise' in England farm thefts /BBC, 4 September, 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7553538.stm
"Thefts of farm machinery such as quad bikes and tractors soared in England last year, a major rural insurer says. NFU Mutual says thefts on English farms rose 41%, with machinery worth almost £18m stolen. There was also more theft of red diesel and central heating oil. Theft of farm machinery fell by almost 50% across the rest of the UK's farms. David Collins, a rural policing expert, said rural crime was generally falling, but fear of crime "couldn't get any higher" in some areas."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7553538.stm
"Thefts of farm machinery such as quad bikes and tractors soared in England last year, a major rural insurer says. NFU Mutual says thefts on English farms rose 41%, with machinery worth almost £18m stolen. There was also more theft of red diesel and central heating oil. Theft of farm machinery fell by almost 50% across the rest of the UK's farms. David Collins, a rural policing expert, said rural crime was generally falling, but fear of crime "couldn't get any higher" in some areas."
Drug users 'turning to diazepam' BBC, 3 September 2008 07:50 UK
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7594463.stm
"Diazepam, formerly known as Valium, is prescribed for insomnia and anxiety
An increasing number of drug users are turning to the tranquilliser diazepam, a drugs information charity claims. DrugScope says the popularity of diazepam - formerly known as Valium - is rising among drug users in 15 out of 20 UK towns and cities it surveyed. Diazepam is being used as a heroin substitute, and often taken alongside alcohol and methadone to ease the comedown from crack cocaine, it said."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7594463.stm
"Diazepam, formerly known as Valium, is prescribed for insomnia and anxiety
An increasing number of drug users are turning to the tranquilliser diazepam, a drugs information charity claims. DrugScope says the popularity of diazepam - formerly known as Valium - is rising among drug users in 15 out of 20 UK towns and cities it surveyed. Diazepam is being used as a heroin substitute, and often taken alongside alcohol and methadone to ease the comedown from crack cocaine, it said."
Police identify criminals from texts / The Independent, 8 September 2008
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-identify-criminals-from-texts-922585.html
*Criminals who use text messages are being caught out by new techniques that can identify a person from the clues they leave in a message. Language scientists believe that it is possible to identify the author of a message by analysing the spelling, grammar and syntax of the words used. Police have already used the method in high-profile murder cases but it has to be tested further before courts can accept it as routine evidence. Tim Grant, the deputy director of the Centre for Forensic Linguistics at Aston University, said that texting was similar to handwriting in that it involved the use of personal styles and choices."
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/police-identify-criminals-from-texts-922585.html
*Criminals who use text messages are being caught out by new techniques that can identify a person from the clues they leave in a message. Language scientists believe that it is possible to identify the author of a message by analysing the spelling, grammar and syntax of the words used. Police have already used the method in high-profile murder cases but it has to be tested further before courts can accept it as routine evidence. Tim Grant, the deputy director of the Centre for Forensic Linguistics at Aston University, said that texting was similar to handwriting in that it involved the use of personal styles and choices."
Migrant cap plan 'divisive', MPs told / The Independent, 7 September 2008
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/migrant-cap-plan-divisive-mps-told-922183.html
"Proposals to put a cap on numbers of immigrants settling in Britain after entering the country on work permits were branded "divisive and wasteful of talent". The cap is expected to be the centrepiece of a report being published tomorrow at the launch of a new cross-party parliamentary group on balanced migration."
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/migrant-cap-plan-divisive-mps-told-922183.html
"Proposals to put a cap on numbers of immigrants settling in Britain after entering the country on work permits were branded "divisive and wasteful of talent". The cap is expected to be the centrepiece of a report being published tomorrow at the launch of a new cross-party parliamentary group on balanced migration."
Sarah's Law gives mothers right to make 'sex checks' on partners / Independent, 15 September 2008
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/sarahs-law-gives-mothers-right-to-make-sex-checks-on-partners-930853.html
"Moves to give single mothers the power to check whether new partners are sex offenders could encourage malicious campaigns against innocent men and drive paedophiles underground, the Home Office has been warned.Thousands of parents and guardians will from today gain the formal right to ask police to look into the background of people who have unsupervised access to their children. The scheme is being launched in four areas initially, with a view to extending it nationwide. Ministers said the initiative would help to protect children, but critics warned they could prompt vigilante attacks."
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/sarahs-law-gives-mothers-right-to-make-sex-checks-on-partners-930853.html
"Moves to give single mothers the power to check whether new partners are sex offenders could encourage malicious campaigns against innocent men and drive paedophiles underground, the Home Office has been warned.Thousands of parents and guardians will from today gain the formal right to ask police to look into the background of people who have unsupervised access to their children. The scheme is being launched in four areas initially, with a view to extending it nationwide. Ministers said the initiative would help to protect children, but critics warned they could prompt vigilante attacks."
Phase 2 inspections of Neighbourhood Policing and Developing Citizen Focus Policing / HMIC, 16 September 2008
http://inspectorates.homeoffice.gov.uk/hmic/Inspections/neighbourhood-citizen-policing/
HMIC has inspected every force in England and Wales to assess their capabilities in delivering the Neighbourhood Policing and Developing Citizen Focus agenda’s. Reports for each of the 43 police forces in England and Wales are on this website.
http://inspectorates.homeoffice.gov.uk/hmic/Inspections/neighbourhood-citizen-policing/
HMIC has inspected every force in England and Wales to assess their capabilities in delivering the Neighbourhood Policing and Developing Citizen Focus agenda’s. Reports for each of the 43 police forces in England and Wales are on this website.
Implementing services for women offenders and those 'at risk' of offending: Action research with Together Women / Ministry of Justice, 1 August 2008
PDF - http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/together-women.pdf
"The report uses action research to examine the setting up and initial delivery of the programme, and discusses findings in relation to three areas:
- how and why contact with Together Women leads to change
- early perspectives of stakeholders and service users on the value of the programme
- how interventions and change can be monitored and measured."
PDF - http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/together-women.pdf
"The report uses action research to examine the setting up and initial delivery of the programme, and discusses findings in relation to three areas:
- how and why contact with Together Women leads to change
- early perspectives of stakeholders and service users on the value of the programme
- how interventions and change can be monitored and measured."
Keeping Children Safe: Information disclosure about child sexual offenders / Department for Children, Schools and Families; Home Office, 15 September 2008
http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/_files/Keeping%20Children%20Safe.pdf
"This document describes a pilot scheme in which parents, carers or guardians of children and young people can ask the police to tell them if a person has a record for child sexual offences. If police checks show that they have a record for child sexual offences or other offences that might put the child at risk, the police will consider sharing this information with the child’s parent, carer or guardian."
http://www.everychildmatters.gov.uk/_files/Keeping%20Children%20Safe.pdf
"This document describes a pilot scheme in which parents, carers or guardians of children and young people can ask the police to tell them if a person has a record for child sexual offences. If police checks show that they have a record for child sexual offences or other offences that might put the child at risk, the police will consider sharing this information with the child’s parent, carer or guardian."
County court anti-social behaviour co-ordinators - a pilot scheme / Ministry of Justice, 5 August 2008
PDF - http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/antisocial-behaviour-pilot.pdf
"The study investigates perceptions of the effectiveness of the pilot scheme in enhacing relationships between courts and their users, and improving the processing of anti-social behaviour-related cases. It also discusses the views of housing and legal professionals involved with anti-social behaviour proceedings, as well as the views of the co-ordinators themselves."
PDF - http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/antisocial-behaviour-pilot.pdf
"The study investigates perceptions of the effectiveness of the pilot scheme in enhacing relationships between courts and their users, and improving the processing of anti-social behaviour-related cases. It also discusses the views of housing and legal professionals involved with anti-social behaviour proceedings, as well as the views of the co-ordinators themselves."
Keeping Children Safe: the Child Sexual Offender Disclosure Pilot / Direct.gov, 14 September 2008
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_171707
"A 12-month Child Sexual Offender Disclosure pilot has been launched in four sites , allowing parents, carers and guardians to formally ask the police to tell them if a person has a record for child sexual offences."
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Nl1/Newsroom/DG_171707
"A 12-month Child Sexual Offender Disclosure pilot has been launched in four sites , allowing parents, carers and guardians to formally ask the police to tell them if a person has a record for child sexual offences."
Monday, September 15, 2008
Police Reform e-Bulletin, Issue 117 / Home Office, 28 September 2008
http://police.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/police-reform-e-bulletin/policing-policy-e-bulletin-117?view=Standard&pubID=575969
"This webpage links to the Police Reform e-Bulletin, which is published every fortnight for those working on the police reform programme."
http://police.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/police-reform-e-bulletin/policing-policy-e-bulletin-117?view=Standard&pubID=575969
"This webpage links to the Police Reform e-Bulletin, which is published every fortnight for those working on the police reform programme."
Cocaine 'flush' could be first anti-overdose drug
New Scientist, 2 September 2008, Issue 2671
http://technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/mg19926713.600-cocaine-flush-could-be-first-antioverdose-drug.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
"By tweaking a naturally occurring enzyme, chemists have created a molecule that could flush a cocaine overdose out of the body before it can cause irreparable damage to the central nervous system."
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New Scientist, 2 September 2008, Issue 2671
http://technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/mg19926713.600-cocaine-flush-could-be-first-antioverdose-drug.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
"By tweaking a naturally occurring enzyme, chemists have created a molecule that could flush a cocaine overdose out of the body before it can cause irreparable damage to the central nervous system."
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Off switch could protect your smart-card secrets
New Scientist, 8 September 2008 , Issue 2672
http://technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/mg19926726.300-off-switch-could-protect-your-smartcard-secrets.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
"In the last couple of months, a clutch of computer security experts have demonstrated just how easily the information stored in electronic passports can be cloned or manipulated without the owner's knowledge."
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New Scientist, 8 September 2008 , Issue 2672
http://technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/mg19926726.300-off-switch-could-protect-your-smartcard-secrets.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
"In the last couple of months, a clutch of computer security experts have demonstrated just how easily the information stored in electronic passports can be cloned or manipulated without the owner's knowledge."
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Guiding internet traffic beats throttling it
New Scientist, 9 September
http://technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/mg19926726.000-guiding-internet-traffic-beats-throttling-it.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
"Growth in peer-to-peer (P2P) downloading has led some ISPs to limit, or "throttle", connection speeds to preserve bandwidth for everyone else. But the University of Washington in Seattle has hit on a promising alternative."
New Scientist, 9 September
http://technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/mg19926726.000-guiding-internet-traffic-beats-throttling-it.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
"Growth in peer-to-peer (P2P) downloading has led some ISPs to limit, or "throttle", connection speeds to preserve bandwidth for everyone else. But the University of Washington in Seattle has hit on a promising alternative."
Invention: Graffiti warning system
New Scientist, 10 September 2008
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/mg19926733.700-us-army-is-breaking-rules-to-make-terrorists-talk.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
"Paint-based graffiti can usually be removed relatively easily from buildings, bus shelters and other street furniture. But graffiti that is scratched into surfaces such as Perspex is much more difficult to cope with and usually requires the entire surface to be replaced at great cost...."
New Scientist, 10 September 2008
http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/mg19926733.700-us-army-is-breaking-rules-to-make-terrorists-talk.html?feedId=online-news_rss20
"Paint-based graffiti can usually be removed relatively easily from buildings, bus shelters and other street furniture. But graffiti that is scratched into surfaces such as Perspex is much more difficult to cope with and usually requires the entire surface to be replaced at great cost...."
The Google Domination / Global Politician, 9 September 2008
http://www.globalpolitician.com/25174-google-internet
"Frankly speaking, stop the guesswork and open heartedly accept that it’s Google’s turn now, as the next decade clearly belongs to Google, best not to resist and go with the flow. As a company, it’s amazing how it started and what it’s done and where it’s now headed."
http://www.globalpolitician.com/25174-google-internet
"Frankly speaking, stop the guesswork and open heartedly accept that it’s Google’s turn now, as the next decade clearly belongs to Google, best not to resist and go with the flow. As a company, it’s amazing how it started and what it’s done and where it’s now headed."
Fingerprint find in decade-old double murder probe / EurekAlert, 4 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/uol-ffi090308.php
"A decade old US double murder probe has received a new breakthrough following investigations by a University of Leicester forensic scientist at Northamptonshire Police.
Dr John Bond, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and Scientific Support Manager at Northamptonshire Police, revealed today that he found fingerprints on bullet shell casings fired at the crime scene in 1999."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/uol-ffi090308.php
"A decade old US double murder probe has received a new breakthrough following investigations by a University of Leicester forensic scientist at Northamptonshire Police.
Dr John Bond, Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and Scientific Support Manager at Northamptonshire Police, revealed today that he found fingerprints on bullet shell casings fired at the crime scene in 1999."
[USA] More off-premise alcohol outlets can lead to more injuries among neighborhood children / EurekAlert, 4 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/ace-moa082808.php
"Injuries are the leading cause of death among children ages one to 14 in the United States.
A first-of-its-kind study shows that numerous off-premise alcohol outlets in neighborhoods can reduce overall guardianship of children's activities, leading to increased injuries."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/ace-moa082808.php
"Injuries are the leading cause of death among children ages one to 14 in the United States.
A first-of-its-kind study shows that numerous off-premise alcohol outlets in neighborhoods can reduce overall guardianship of children's activities, leading to increased injuries."
Over 1 in 4 South African men report using physical violence against their female partners / EurekAlert, 8 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/cmaj-o1i090308.php
"A first-ever, national study conducted in South Africa found that 27.5 percent of men who have ever been married or lived with a partner report perpetrating physical violence against their current or most recent female partner. This study http://www.cmaj.ca/press/pg535.pdf,led by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health, Yale School of Public Health, and the University of Cape Town in South Africa, appears in the September 9, 2008, issue of CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal.)"
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/cmaj-o1i090308.php
"A first-ever, national study conducted in South Africa found that 27.5 percent of men who have ever been married or lived with a partner report perpetrating physical violence against their current or most recent female partner. This study http://www.cmaj.ca/press/pg535.pdf,led by researchers from Harvard School of Public Health, Yale School of Public Health, and the University of Cape Town in South Africa, appears in the September 9, 2008, issue of CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal.)"
Study finds previously deported immigrants more likely to be rearrested after leaving jail / EurekAlert, 8 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/rc-sfp090808.php
"Deportable immigrants who previously have been expelled from the United States are more likely to be rearrested on suspicion of committing a crime after they are released from jail than other deportable immigrants without the prior history of expulsion, according to a new RAND Corporation study."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/rc-sfp090808.php
"Deportable immigrants who previously have been expelled from the United States are more likely to be rearrested on suspicion of committing a crime after they are released from jail than other deportable immigrants without the prior history of expulsion, according to a new RAND Corporation study."
Rice political scientists co-author report on ethnic/racial aspects of Taser use by Houston police / EurekAlert, 9 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/ru-rps090908.php
"A new report co-authored by Rice political scientists Mark Jones and William Reed with colleagues at the University of Houston finds patterns and/or aberrations in the use of Tasers related to ethnicity, gender, race and geography."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/ru-rps090908.php
"A new report co-authored by Rice political scientists Mark Jones and William Reed with colleagues at the University of Houston finds patterns and/or aberrations in the use of Tasers related to ethnicity, gender, race and geography."
Abuse of painkillers can predispose adolescents to lifelong addiction / EurekAlert, 10 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/ru-aop090908.php
"No child aspires to a lifetime of addiction. But their brains might. In new research to appear online in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology this week, Rockefeller University researchers reveal that adolescent brains exposed to the painkiller Oxycontin can sustain lifelong and permanent changes in their reward system – changes that increase the drug's euphoric properties and make such adolescents more vulnerable to the drug's effects later in adulthood."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/ru-aop090908.php
"No child aspires to a lifetime of addiction. But their brains might. In new research to appear online in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology this week, Rockefeller University researchers reveal that adolescent brains exposed to the painkiller Oxycontin can sustain lifelong and permanent changes in their reward system – changes that increase the drug's euphoric properties and make such adolescents more vulnerable to the drug's effects later in adulthood."
US Department of Justice awards NJIT $254,889 to continue developing gun technology / EurekAlert, 11 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/njio-jan091108.php
"The Department of Justice has awarded NJIT $254,889 to continue developing childproof child-safe gun technology. US Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and US Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) earmarked the grant in last year's annual Congressional appropriation bill."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/njio-jan091108.php
"The Department of Justice has awarded NJIT $254,889 to continue developing childproof child-safe gun technology. US Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) and US Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ-08) earmarked the grant in last year's annual Congressional appropriation bill."
Violence against women impairs children's health / EurekAlert, 11 September 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/uu-vaw091108.php
"Violence against women in a family also has serious consequences for the children's growth, health, and survival. Kajsa Åsling Monemi from Uppsala University has studied women and their children in Bangladesh and Nicaragua and shows, among other things, that children whose mothers are exposed to violence grow less and are sick more often than other children."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-09/uu-vaw091108.php
"Violence against women in a family also has serious consequences for the children's growth, health, and survival. Kajsa Åsling Monemi from Uppsala University has studied women and their children in Bangladesh and Nicaragua and shows, among other things, that children whose mothers are exposed to violence grow less and are sick more often than other children."
Friday, September 12, 2008
Implementing a Police Officer Pay Review Body: Consultation /Home Office, 11 September 2008
Deadline date: 5 November 2008
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/cons-2008-police-pay-review-body
"This consultation seeks views on how a police officer pay review body should be implemented."
Deadline date: 5 November 2008
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/cons-2008-police-pay-review-body
"This consultation seeks views on how a police officer pay review body should be implemented."
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Drinking, You and Your Mates: How does your night end? /Home Office,5 September 2008
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/publication-search/alcohol/bingeleaflet
"This leaflet for 18 to 24-year-old binge drinkers encourages them to drink sensibly and highlights the consequences of drunk anti-social behaviour."
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/publication-search/alcohol/bingeleaflet
"This leaflet for 18 to 24-year-old binge drinkers encourages them to drink sensibly and highlights the consequences of drunk anti-social behaviour."
Consultation: Pandemic flu - Planning guidance for agencies and others involved in the justice system /10 Downing Street; Ministry of Justice, 5 September 2008
http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/consultation-pandemic-flu.pdf
Deadline date: 28 November 2008
"This consultation seeks views on proposed arrangements for keeping the justice system running in the event of a flu pandemic. The draft guidance sets out how each of the main agencies plans to cope."
http://www.justice.gov.uk/docs/consultation-pandemic-flu.pdf
Deadline date: 28 November 2008
"This consultation seeks views on proposed arrangements for keeping the justice system running in the event of a flu pandemic. The draft guidance sets out how each of the main agencies plans to cope."
Gangs and Gang Crime: Advice for parents / Directgov
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/WorriedAbout/DG_171325
"This page gives advice aimed at parents on gangs and gang crime."
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Yourchildshealthandsafety/WorriedAbout/DG_171325
"This page gives advice aimed at parents on gangs and gang crime."
Population in Custody: Monthly tables /Ministry of Justice, 29 August 2008
http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/populationincustody.htm
"This is a monthly statistical release presenting tables on the population in custody, with summary figures on the population in prison establishments, police cells, secure children's homes and secure training centres. The tables for July 2008 have been added."
http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/populationincustody.htm
"This is a monthly statistical release presenting tables on the population in custody, with summary figures on the population in prison establishments, police cells, secure children's homes and secure training centres. The tables for July 2008 have been added."
Home Office Drugs e-bulletin/ Home Office, 29 August 2008
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-events/newsletter/home-office-drugs-e-bulletins/
"This monthly newsletter gives updates on developments in the national drugs strategy, the latest publications and conferences.
The August E-bulletin has been added to the site.
http://drugs.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-events/newsletter/home-office-drugs-e-bulletins/
"This monthly newsletter gives updates on developments in the national drugs strategy, the latest publications and conferences.
The August E-bulletin has been added to the site.
Immigration Appeals: Fair decisions, faster justice - Consultation /Home Office,29 August 2008
Deadline date: 16 October 2008
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/consultations/immigrationappeals/immigrationappealsconsultation?view=Binary
"This consultation seeks views on proposed reforms to the immigration appeals process."
Deadline date: 16 October 2008
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/consultations/immigrationappeals/immigrationappealsconsultation?view=Binary
"This consultation seeks views on proposed reforms to the immigration appeals process."
Consultation on Government Proposals in Response to the Review of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 /Home Office, 28 August 2008
Deadline date: 28 November 2008
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/cons-2008-pace-review
"This consultation seeks views on whether the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and codes of practice are still appropriate, proportionate, and relevant to the criminal justice system. It also seeks views on proposals on police powers and procedures."
Deadline date: 28 November 2008
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/documents/cons-2008-pace-review
"This consultation seeks views on whether the Police and Criminal Evidence Act and codes of practice are still appropriate, proportionate, and relevant to the criminal justice system. It also seeks views on proposals on police powers and procedures."
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
HM Inspectorate of Probation: Immigration removal centre inspections / Ministry of Justice, 27 August 2008
"A report on a full announced inspection of Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre between 10 and 14 March 2008 has been added.
http://inspectorates.justice.gov.uk/hmiprisons/inspect_reports/irc-inspections.html/?d-2610553-p=1&d-2610553-s=3&d-2610553-o=1
"A report on a full announced inspection of Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre between 10 and 14 March 2008 has been added.
http://inspectorates.justice.gov.uk/hmiprisons/inspect_reports/irc-inspections.html/?d-2610553-p=1&d-2610553-s=3&d-2610553-o=1
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Tackle youth violence by ending illiteracy / Guardian, 1 September 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2008/sep/01/pupilbehaviour.classroomviolence?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
"Children's behaviour is inextricably linked to their level of reading, says John Bayley."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2008/sep/01/pupilbehaviour.classroomviolence?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
"Children's behaviour is inextricably linked to their level of reading, says John Bayley."
Stop and search makes gangs stronger, says former Met police boss / Guardian, 28 August 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/aug/28/knifecrime?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
"Criminal psychologist believes tactic marginalises youths and drives them to knife crime."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/aug/28/knifecrime?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
"Criminal psychologist believes tactic marginalises youths and drives them to knife crime."
Anti-violence groups call for ban / Guardian, 28 August 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/aug/28/3?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
"Police and anti-violence groups called last night for tougher laws on deactivated firearms following Wilkinson's conviction. Realistic imitation firearms, such as the ones he bought, were banned last October under the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006. But it is still legal to buy deactivated guns which, with the right knowledge, can be converted into live weapons."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/aug/28/3?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
"Police and anti-violence groups called last night for tougher laws on deactivated firearms following Wilkinson's conviction. Realistic imitation firearms, such as the ones he bought, were banned last October under the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006. But it is still legal to buy deactivated guns which, with the right knowledge, can be converted into live weapons."
Babies are new target, Met warns as paedophile threat spirals / Guardian, 24 August 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/aug/24/childprotection?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
"Children too young to speak are increasingly being targeted by sex offenders - and members of the professions are among those trawling the net for images."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/aug/24/childprotection?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
"Children too young to speak are increasingly being targeted by sex offenders - and members of the professions are among those trawling the net for images."
The young women targeted as mules by cocaine smugglers / Guardian, 27 August 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/aug/27/drugstrade.drugsandalcohol1?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/aug/27/drugstrade.drugsandalcohol1?gusrc=rss&feed=uknews
Behind Bars with Thermal Imagery / officer.com, 27 August 2008
http://www.officer.com/web/online/Technology/Behind-Bars-with-Thermal-Imagery/20$42914
"One of the most challenging and dangerous jobs in law enforcement is that of the corrections officer. The many responsibilities laid upon them can range from peace keeping to preventing escape. In short, they have to block dangerous criminals from getting out and keep weapons, drugs and other contraband from getting in. Thermal imaging technology may assist them in all their various duties...."
http://www.officer.com/web/online/Technology/Behind-Bars-with-Thermal-Imagery/20$42914
"One of the most challenging and dangerous jobs in law enforcement is that of the corrections officer. The many responsibilities laid upon them can range from peace keeping to preventing escape. In short, they have to block dangerous criminals from getting out and keep weapons, drugs and other contraband from getting in. Thermal imaging technology may assist them in all their various duties...."
Indianapolis Police Deploy 'Trigger ID' / officer.com, 28 August 2008
http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=20&id=42947
"The Indianapolis Metro Police Department on Wednesday introduced a new tool that they hope will result in more arrests in the fight against gun crimes. A kit called "Trigger ID" will allow street officers to gather DNA evidence from guns at crime scenes"
http://www.officer.com/online/article.jsp?siteSection=20&id=42947
"The Indianapolis Metro Police Department on Wednesday introduced a new tool that they hope will result in more arrests in the fight against gun crimes. A kit called "Trigger ID" will allow street officers to gather DNA evidence from guns at crime scenes"
Homesick for Poland: Migrants' dreams in tatters / Independent, 24 August 2008
http://digbig.com/4xkgd
"Life has been getting harder for many of the thousands of Poles in Britain, who suffer alarming levels of poverty, depression and suicide."
http://digbig.com/4xkgd
"Life has been getting harder for many of the thousands of Poles in Britain, who suffer alarming levels of poverty, depression and suicide."
My husband, the internet paedophile: A tale of secrets, lies and family breakdown / Independent, 24 August 2008
http://digbig.com/4xkgc
http://digbig.com/4xkgc
Murder of Qatari student exposes the race hatred rife in Hastings / Independent, 29 August 2008
http://digbig.com/4xkgb
http://digbig.com/4xkgb
Cyberwar fears grow after Georgia websites attacked
New Scientist, 1 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xkga
"Attacks that hit Georgian government and news websites after Russian tanks rolled across the border into South Ossettia last month have US officials concerned that bands of independent "cyber militias" will increasingly wield power over international relations."
New Scientist, 1 September 2008
http://digbig.com/4xkga
"Attacks that hit Georgian government and news websites after Russian tanks rolled across the border into South Ossettia last month have US officials concerned that bands of independent "cyber militias" will increasingly wield power over international relations."
Large Scientific facilities
Postnote, July 2008, Number 313
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
PDF - http://www.parliament.uk/documents/upload/postpn313.pdf
"Since 2000, the government has allocated over £800m to constructing ten new large scientific facilities, with £270m earmarked for five future projects.1 These
facilities are planned and operated over long timescales, often involving international collaboration, and have a significant economic impact. This POSTnote describes
the system used by the UK to plan new large scientific facilities. It gives examples of facilities both current and planned, highlighting relevant policy issues."
Postnote, July 2008, Number 313
Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
PDF - http://www.parliament.uk/documents/upload/postpn313.pdf
"Since 2000, the government has allocated over £800m to constructing ten new large scientific facilities, with £270m earmarked for five future projects.1 These
facilities are planned and operated over long timescales, often involving international collaboration, and have a significant economic impact. This POSTnote describes
the system used by the UK to plan new large scientific facilities. It gives examples of facilities both current and planned, highlighting relevant policy issues."
Lords of our Manor? How a reformed House of Lords can better represent the UK / New Local Government Network, 2 September 2008
PDF - http://www.nlgn.org.uk/public/wp-content/uploads/lords-of-our-manor.pdf
"...The figures show that over 40% of all Peers live in either London or the South East, with large swathes of the country underrepresented, especially the North of England, the Midlands and Wales. The research shows that many major British cities have little or no voice within the Lords."
PDF - http://www.nlgn.org.uk/public/wp-content/uploads/lords-of-our-manor.pdf
"...The figures show that over 40% of all Peers live in either London or the South East, with large swathes of the country underrepresented, especially the North of England, the Midlands and Wales. The research shows that many major British cities have little or no voice within the Lords."
Dying for respect: the new generation competing to fill power vacuum on streets of Birmingham / Guardian, 2 September 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/sep/02/ukcrime.knifecrime1?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/sep/02/ukcrime.knifecrime1?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
What goes up when the markets slow down? / Guardian, 1 September 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/01/ukcrime.economicgrowth?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"Tempting though it is to link rising crime and the economic downturn, factors such as inequality play a far greater role."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/sep/01/ukcrime.economicgrowth?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"Tempting though it is to link rising crime and the economic downturn, factors such as inequality play a far greater role."
Immigration removal centre rebuked for treatment of single women / Guardian, 27 August 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/aug/27/immigrationandpublicservices.immigration?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"Conditions for single women at an immigration removal centre are unacceptable, the chief inspector of prisons says today in a report that also raises serious concerns about the wellbeing of children held at the facility."
Report on a full announced inspection of Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre: 10–14 ':March 2008 / HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, August 2008
PDF - http://inspectorates.homeoffice.gov.uk/hmiprisons/inspect_reports/irc-inspections.html/544670/tinsley-house-IRC-2008?view=Binary
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2008/aug/27/immigrationandpublicservices.immigration?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"Conditions for single women at an immigration removal centre are unacceptable, the chief inspector of prisons says today in a report that also raises serious concerns about the wellbeing of children held at the facility."
Report on a full announced inspection of Tinsley House Immigration Removal Centre: 10–14 ':March 2008 / HM Chief Inspector of Prisons, August 2008
PDF - http://inspectorates.homeoffice.gov.uk/hmiprisons/inspect_reports/irc-inspections.html/544670/tinsley-house-IRC-2008?view=Binary
Cannabis: police seizures show drop in drug's strength / Guardian, 28 August 2008
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/aug/28/drugspolicy.justice?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"The potency of cannabis gathered in police seizures has dropped, new official data reveals, casting doubt on one of the government's key arguments for reclassifying the drug from class C to class B. Figures collected by the Forensic Science Service and seen by guardian.co.uk show that the potency of herbal cannabis, which includes the strong "skunk" strain, has dropped from 12.7% to 9.5% since 2004, when it was first moved from class B to the less serious class C."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/aug/28/drugspolicy.justice?gusrc=rss&feed=politics
"The potency of cannabis gathered in police seizures has dropped, new official data reveals, casting doubt on one of the government's key arguments for reclassifying the drug from class C to class B. Figures collected by the Forensic Science Service and seen by guardian.co.uk show that the potency of herbal cannabis, which includes the strong "skunk" strain, has dropped from 12.7% to 9.5% since 2004, when it was first moved from class B to the less serious class C."
HM Treasury: Making changes in operational PFI projects: Thirty–sixth Report of
Session 2007–08: Report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence / TSO, 2 September 2008
PDF - http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmpubacc/332/332.pdf
HC 332
Session 2007–08: Report, together with formal minutes, oral and written evidence / TSO, 2 September 2008
PDF - http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmselect/cmpubacc/332/332.pdf
HC 332
'Gang spotter guide' for parents / BBC, 2 September 2008
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7592170.stm
"Parents are being given guidance on how to recognise signs their child may be in a gang.
The advice booklet coincides with the launch of a charity in Birmingham set up by the mothers of two teenagers who were killed in a drive-by shooting."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7592170.stm
"Parents are being given guidance on how to recognise signs their child may be in a gang.
The advice booklet coincides with the launch of a charity in Birmingham set up by the mothers of two teenagers who were killed in a drive-by shooting."
Monday, September 01, 2008
Adults easily fooled by children's false denials / EurekAlert, 17 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/uoc--aef081308.php
"Adults are easily fooled when a child denies that an actual event took place, but do somewhat better at detecting when a child makes up information about something that never happened, according to new research from the University of California, Davis. The research, which has important implications for forensic child sexual abuse evaluations, will be presented Sunday, Aug. 17, at the annual meeting of the American Psychology Association in Boston."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/uoc--aef081308.php
"Adults are easily fooled when a child denies that an actual event took place, but do somewhat better at detecting when a child makes up information about something that never happened, according to new research from the University of California, Davis. The research, which has important implications for forensic child sexual abuse evaluations, will be presented Sunday, Aug. 17, at the annual meeting of the American Psychology Association in Boston."
Cocaine: How addiction develops / EurekAlert, 21 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/haog-cha082108.php
"Permanent drug seeking and relapse after renewed drug administration are typical behavioral patterns of addiction. Molecular changes at the connection points in the brain's reward center are directly responsible for this. This finding was published by a research team from the Institute of Mental Health (ZI) in Mannheim, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg and the University of Geneva, Switzerland, in the latest issue of Neuron. The results provide researchers with new approaches in the medical treatment of drug addiction."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/haog-cha082108.php
"Permanent drug seeking and relapse after renewed drug administration are typical behavioral patterns of addiction. Molecular changes at the connection points in the brain's reward center are directly responsible for this. This finding was published by a research team from the Institute of Mental Health (ZI) in Mannheim, the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg and the University of Geneva, Switzerland, in the latest issue of Neuron. The results provide researchers with new approaches in the medical treatment of drug addiction."
[Australia] New approach needed to tackle child abuse and neglect / EurekAlert, 24 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/ra-nan082408.php
"Leading child advocates have called for a new approach to tackling child abuse and neglect amid rising rates of abuse notifications and children being brought into State care.
The arguments for a new approach are set out in the latest edition of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/ra-nan082408.php
"Leading child advocates have called for a new approach to tackling child abuse and neglect amid rising rates of abuse notifications and children being brought into State care.
The arguments for a new approach are set out in the latest edition of the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health."
Fingerprint analysis technique could be used to identify bombmakers / EurekAlert, 26 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/uol-fat082608.php
"The state-of-the-art forensic method that can identify fingerprints on bullets could now be used on bombs. The new techniques can pick up fingerprints on metal even after they have been wiped off."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/uol-fat082608.php
"The state-of-the-art forensic method that can identify fingerprints on bullets could now be used on bombs. The new techniques can pick up fingerprints on metal even after they have been wiped off."
Cocaine-induced brain plasticity may protect the addicted brain / EurekAlert, 27 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/cp-cbp082108.php
"The research, published by Cell Press in the August 28 issue of the journal Neuron, identifies specific brain mechanisms that underlie addiction-related structural changes in the brain and provides surprising insight into how these changes may actually defend the brain during excessive drug use."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/cp-cbp082108.php
"The research, published by Cell Press in the August 28 issue of the journal Neuron, identifies specific brain mechanisms that underlie addiction-related structural changes in the brain and provides surprising insight into how these changes may actually defend the brain during excessive drug use."
UT Southwestern scientists' findings may lead to new drug-abuse treatments / EurekAlert, 27 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/usmc-uss082608.php
"Increased connections among brain cells caused by excessive drug use may represent the body's defense mechanism to combat addiction and related behaviors, scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/usmc-uss082608.php
"Increased connections among brain cells caused by excessive drug use may represent the body's defense mechanism to combat addiction and related behaviors, scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center have found."
Fingerprint breakthrough hope in US double murder probe / EurekAlert, 27 August 2008
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/uol-fbh082708.php
"A double murder investigation that has remained unsolved for almost a decade could be provided new impetus following a forensic breakthrough at the University of Leicester."
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2008-08/uol-fbh082708.php
"A double murder investigation that has remained unsolved for almost a decade could be provided new impetus following a forensic breakthrough at the University of Leicester."
[USA] High velocity law enforcement: High-speed alternatives to big-bullet guns / officer.com, August 2008
http://digbig.com/4xkdx
http://digbig.com/4xkdx
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