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The Journal
a day ago
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- The Journal
Enhanced training recommended for PSNI officers after young autistic woman removed from shop
THE NORTH'S POLICE Ombudsman has recommended that PSNI officers receive enhanced training around responding to autistic people and people with individual communication needs. It follows an investigation into an incident in a CeX store in Lisburn in December when a young autistic woman was physically removed from the premises by four police officers and her father. Footage of the incident was posted online by the woman's older sister, Eileen Mitchell, and showed her being carried out of the CeX shop on Bow Street. In the social media post, Mitchell said her younger sister wanted to buy a second-hand Thomas the Tank Engine DVD, which cost £2. However, when the woman and her parents went to pay, they were told by a staff member that the till was already closed for the day and that the purchase couldn't be made. Mitchell wrote that her younger sister 'didn't understand this and became very upset, crying in the shop'. She added that the situation 'escalated' and 'the police were called'. 'Incidents like this shouldn't happen,' she wrote at the time. 'We need more compassion, better training for staff and authorities, and systems in place to protect those who can't advocate for themselves.' The young woman's mother made a complaint to the Police Ombudsman, which centred on whether the officers complied with their training in respect of autism. Her mother also questioned the effectiveness of the training they had received. The Policing Ombudsman said that its investigation 'identified no misconduct by the police officers involved'. Advertisement However, Nikki Davis, Director of Investigations with the Police Ombudsman's Office, said the incident was 'undoubtedly distressing' for the young woman and called for 'enhanced training'. The Ombudsman said the young woman 'entered through half-closed shutters, the shop's tills were no longer operational and she was unable to buy a DVD'. The non-verbal young woman was asked to leave, and from there the situation escalated and the police were called, said the Ombudsman. It said that body worn video shows that the first two police officers 'made it clear that she needed to leave as the shop was closed, and that their preference was for her parents to remove her'. It said that the young woman's father 'then tried to move her physically' and that officers 'became physically involved only after the young woman's father continued to experience difficulties managing on his own'. However, it added that 'when reviewed in its entirety, the body worn video, together with CCTV footage, showed that the police officers who responded to the incident understood that the best approach was for her parents to encourage her to leave the shop'. 'When those efforts were unsuccessful, and their own attempts to escort the young woman from the shop also failed, the officers, along with her father, physically removed her.' The incident lasted for around 18 minutes from officers entering the store and the Ombudsman said that 'their action was a last resort'. The Ombudsman stated that while no breach of the PSNI code of ethics had been made, the incident 'exposed a gap in current PSNI training'. As a result, it recommended that PSNI officers should receive 'enhanced training which equips them to engage with, and respond to, any autistic person, but especially a person who speaks few or no words and may communicate in other ways'. The PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson welcomed the Ombudsman's report and said the incident presented a 'very difficult and complex set of circumstances for everyone involved'. Henderson said that while there is training for front line officers in dealing with vulnerable members of the public, 'there is no specific input for front line officers on strategies for dealing with those they encounter who may be non-verbal'. He said the PSNI will now 'consider how best to incorporate this element into future training'. 'Our officers are routinely called to challenging situations and as in this case we will always seek a patient approach when dealing with people with complex needs,' he added. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Racist Police Scotland cop faces sack over sickening slur about cleaners at Glasgow station
She was suspended in March 2023 and is subject to an ongoing disciplinary process SICK SLURS Racist Police Scotland cop faces sack over sickening slur about cleaners at Glasgow station Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A POLICE officer faces the sack after a racist jibe left colleagues shocked. PC Nichola Irvine, 52, made the remark at Glasgow's Helen Street police office on March 1, 2023. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 She made the vile remark at Glasgow's Helen Street Police office in March 2023 Credit: Alan MacGregor Ewing Irvine's comment came amid claims that cleaners were unhappy about doing their job at the station. The constable said in response: "It's like a prostitute complaining about giving a b***job to a reeking P**i." One fellow officer was so sickened by the slur that she reported it to her bosses. It led to Irvine appearing in the dock at Glasgow Sheriff Court. She faces the end of her 15-year police career after she was found guilty of behaving in a threatening and abusive manner, which was said to be racially aggravated. The court heard that Irvine - who worked in the divisional co-ordination unit - had initially been talking with PCs Steven Love and Craig Blair that day. PC Laura Wylie later joined the conversation about the building's cleanliness. Irvine said in her evidence: "Miss Wylie started to laugh because Craig and Steven were moaning about the cleaners complaining about the state of the men's toilets." PC Love told the court that Irvine then made the racial and sexual remark. PC Wylie backed up PC Love but stated that the word used was "humming" instead of "reeking." Convicted Scots killer films himself spouting vile racist comments about co-worker PC Love responded to the remark by covering his face with his hands while PC Wylie was in "utter shock" and told Irvine off about using racial stereotypes. The matter was reported to senior members of staff several days later by PC Wylie. It led to Irvine being suspended in March 2023. This remains the case and she is subject to an ongoing disciplinary process. Irvine denied in court making the racial comment stating to her lawyer Iain Cahill, that she instead said: "Wouldn't it be good if we just got on with our jobs?" She added that her two colleagues were "100% mistaken" with their claims. When convicting Irvine, Sheriff Diana McConnell said: "I am satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt you made the comment that was abusive, vulgar and disparaging. You used a racial slur. "In the whole context, it is likely that this would cause a reasonable person to suffer alarm. "You were reckless to consider whether your conduct would cause alarm." Sheriff McConnell fined Irvine a total of £520.
Toronto Sun
5 days ago
- Toronto Sun
Man accused of touching, filming kids near school soccer event
Man sought in a suspicious incident investigation. Photo by HANDOUT / TORONTO POLICE Police are probing a suspicious incident involving an unknown man allegedly approaching and picking children up as well as filming them and committing an indecent act near an elementary school soccer tournament. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Toronto Police said officers responded on Friday at about 12:15 p.m. to a call for a suspicious incident at Earlscourt Park in the St. Clair Ave.-Caledonia Rd. Area. Police alleged that a man was around the tournament when he approached a child and picked them up and placed them on his shoulders. Cops said the child's mother confronted the man and he put the child down. The man was then seen filming the children on his phone, then asking the children their names, ages, phone numbers and addresses. The man was also seen standing near the playground committing an indecent act. He approached another child, grabbed them by the arm and asked the child to come with him, but the child broke away from the man and ran away. Read More The man fled the area in an unknown direction. He is described as 5-foot-8, 30-40 years old, with a slim build. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a cream and pink-coloured shirt. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1300, or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at RECOMMENDED VIDEO Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Canada
The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Police officer, 38, who was left fighting for life after horror car smash is named as cops appeal for witnesses
A POLICE officer fighting for his life after being seriously injured in a crash while on duty has been named by Thames Valley Police. PC Christopher Miller, 38, is currently in hospital with life-threatening injuries following a horror crash on Thursday afternoon. 2 PC Christopher Miller, 38, is fighting for his life following a horror crash Credit: PA 2 Two men, aged 28 and 38, both from Slough, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder Four people have been arrested over the crash on the B416 Bells Hill in Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, on Thursday night. Two men, aged 28 and 38, both from A third man, aged 43, also from Slough, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice and has since been released on police bail, officers said. The force confirmed on Sunday they had arrested a fourth person, a 37-year-old woman, from Slough, on suspicion of assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. Speaking to reporters near the scene, Detective Superintendent Will Crowther, said: "On Thursday, one of our officers was seriously injured whilst simply doing his job. "He is currently in hospital with life-threatening injuries. "We are now in a position to confirm that the injured officer is Pc Christopher Miller from our Roads Policing Unit. "The incident happened at around 10.20pm on Thursday May 22, on the B416 Bells Hill, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire. Most read in The Sun "The officer was involved in a collision with a white BMW vehicle, which did not stop at the scene. "Christopher has sustained very serious injuries and remains in hospital in a critical condition. His family are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers, as are his closest colleagues." Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident and urge anyone who may have footage to come forward. "We want to hear from anybody that witnessed a white BMW driving erratically in the areas of Stoke Poges and Slough between 8pm on Thursday evening until around 1am on the morning of Friday, May 23," Det Supt Crowther said. "We believe that after the collision the BMW will have sustained damage to the front of the car. "If you saw the vehicle, we urge you to please check your dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage which may have captured something that could assist us with this investigation. "We are conducting an extensive investigation and we are determined to bring those responsible to justice. "I believe there are people out there that know who is responsible. "If you know what happened or have information that could help, I urge you to please come forward. You can do so in the strictest of confidence. "We need your help. Thank you." Thames Valley Police Deputy Chief Constable Ben Snuggs added: "All officers should expect to return home safely after each tour of duty, and we wish Christopher a swift and full recovery. "We have all been affected by this, right across Thames Valley Police. Read more on the Irish Sun "I want to thank our local communities for all their support and the wider public for the supportive messages we have received." Anybody with any information is asked to contact Thames Valley Police, either online or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250252869.
Toronto Sun
21-05-2025
- Toronto Sun
MANDEL: Journalism student's killer sentenced to less than 4 more years in prison
James Galinato sentenced to 10 years in prison for manslaughter, but with credit has 44 months to serve Get the latest from Michele Mandel straight to your inbox Olivier Dundas, 20, was shot to death in downtown Toronto in January 2022 with a gunshot wound to his back. Photo by TORONTO POLICE Out walking on a Saturday night in January 2022, two groups of young men converged by chance outside St. Paul's Church on Bloor St. E. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Within a few minutes, a physical fight between them ended with 20-year-old Ryerson journalism student Olivier 'Oli' Dundas dead on the sidewalk from a gunshot wound to the back. On Wednesday, Superior Court Justice Philip Campbell sentenced construction worker James Galinato to 10 years in prison for manslaughter in the killing of a young man who dreamed of becoming a hockey journalist. But with credit for pre-sentence custody, 'harsh' lockdown conditions and deportation consequences, he has just three years and eight months remaining. And then, almost certainly, the permanent resident will be sent back to the Philippines. But he has no one to blame but himself. 'Mr. Galinato did not intend to use a gun, but he evinced the most dangerous characteristics and conduct of an armed man, on a public street, determined to demonstrate his manhood or, at least, to brook no disrespect. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'In the end, Mr. Galinato pulled the gun and fired the gun, following his earlier choices to acquire the gun, load the gun, carry the gun outside and approach, and then follow, a group of strangers with the gun in his pocket.' They were just kids shooting a rap video. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Dundas and Ayden Dafoe were helping buddy Reilly Flagler record a t different locations downtown when they were approached by Galinato and his friends, Jay-Ar Carbonel and Jessie Biag, near Bloor and Church St. The jury heard that Galinato, 22 at the time, was drunk and aggressive as he demanded a cigarette, which Dundas gave him, blew smoke in Dafoe's face and said, 'We want smoke,' which Dafoe took to mean 'trouble.' Dundas and his friends started to walk away, but Galinato followed with his hand in his pocket. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Dafoe tackled him to the ground, punching him and putting him in a choke-hold. Like the jury, the judge rejected Galinato's arguments of provocation or self-defence. 'There was a gun in Mr. Galinato's pocket, likely in his grip, and Mr. Dafoe rightly thought that this constituted an imminent threat. Mr. Galinato pressed ahead in an encounter he had been given a clear chance to stop, with no violence or risk of violence,' Campbell said. 'Mr. Galinato's 'role in the incident' was unwise, unlawful, and aggressive until the conflict he had precipitated placed him in a situation which he resolved with a gunshot.' Yet he believed Galinato didn't intend to kill anyone, let alone Dundas, who wasn't part of the altercation, and agreed with the jury's verdict to acquit him of murder. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. While all were originally charged with second-degree murder, Biag's charge was dismissed following a preliminary hearing; Carbonel's murder charge was reduced to manslaughter during the trial and he was then acquitted by the jury. Read More Leaving only Galinato responsible for killing an innocent young man. 'He had everything he needed to live a happy and successful life – a warm and decent character; wide interests, both intellectual and athletic; intelligence, kindness and loyalty to his friends; a loving family. It was all gone in a second of folly,' the judge said. 'But if the outpouring of grief and affection in the courtroom is any indication – and I am sure it is – Olivier Dundas will not be forgotten.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. In a poignant moment, the judge told the Dundas family how their outpouring of grief had affected him. 'I've been a student, a lawyer and a judge in this building since 1982 and I do not think I have had as memorable and moving a day,' Campbell said, his voice wavering. 'Olivier will stay with me.' He called it a 'case soaked in tragedy in so many ways.' Galinato came to Canada to be reunited with his mom, who left home to work here as a nanny, only for her to suffer a brain aneurysm before his arrival and never regain consciousness. Now his own child faces separation from him — first in prison, then in exile. 'Mr. Galinato, please stand,' Campbell concluded. 'I hope you eventually are able to build a life for yourself. It will be hard. I know it will be a better life if you never forget what you did and the young man to whom you did it.' mmandel@ Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Golf
