Latest news with #responsibility
BBC News
17 hours ago
- BBC News
Public should help to stop shoplifting
The public should be doing more to stop shoplifting rather than just relying on the police, the Thames Valley police and crime commissioner (PCC) has Barber said everyone had a "responsibility" to help if people wanted to live "in a safe, prosperous society" - but that would not necessarily involve physical year, Barber said the number of charges for shoplifting offences across Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire increased by 98% - from about 850 to about 1,700 - between April and mid-October Maidenhead MP Joshua Reynolds said he thought the call was potentially "irresponsible and dangerous" and could lead to people being put at risk. Barber said people needed to judge situations "based on what you see in front of you". He added: "I am not laying down some rules on this. But I encourage people to do something. "If we want to live in a safe, prosperous society, we all have a responsibility. It's not just about some external agency coming in from outside."If you're in a store and you witness shoplifting happening I think at the very least you should report that to the police, report it to the staff, perhaps take some mobile phone footage, shout at someone 'put that back'."Some people will feel able to physically intervene but I am not encouraging everybody to be rugby tackling offenders to the ground and put themselves at risk." But Reynolds, a Liberal Democrat elected last year, said "expecting the public to do the job for the police is not the way round this should be". He added: "When you see someone shoplifting, the right thing to do is to alert staff and call the police. "But to expect individuals to intervene when we don't know what situation they will be putting themselves into is irresponsible, and I think could actually end up being quite dangerous." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
RNZ News
a day ago
- RNZ News
Auckland Council warns irresponsible dog owners to expect consequences
The council says too many dog owners are failing to take responsibility for their pets. (File photo) Photo: Irresponsible dog owners should expect to face consequences, Auckland Council has warned. The council said it had prosecuted 611 dog owners over the past five years for bites, maulings and other attacks. A New Lynn dog owner was most recently sentenced to 70 hours of community service and ordered to pay $500 in reparation after their rottweiler seriously injured a pedestrian in October 2023. The passerby was left with a 15 centimetre wound that required surgery. "Too many dog owners are failing to take responsibility. We are seeing a rise in serious attacks, and its clear many owners don't care, or don't believe they'll be held responsible," Auckland Council's general manager of compliance Robert Irvine said. "Let us be clear: they will. Owning a dog comes with a duty to ensure the safety of the community. If you can't meet that duty, you shouldn't own a dog." The renewed warning comes as dog attacks surge. In 2020, the council logged just under 2000 dog attacks. But between June of 2024 and June of 2025, almost 3000 dog attacks and 15,000 roaming dogs were reported to council. A roaming dog seen in South Auckland earlier this year. (File photo) Photo: Nick Monro The council attributed the rise in attacks to a decline in desexing and a boom of dog ownership following the Covid-19 lockdowns. "Some of these injuries are gruesome. They leave physical and psychological scars," head of prosecutions John Kang said. "What's worse is that many of these incidents are entirely preventable - they often happen when owners fail to control their dogs or turn a blind eye to aggressive behaviour. "We will continue to prosecute where criminal action is justified under the Solicitor-General's Prosecution Guidelines." Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Leonardo DiCaprio has a desire to be ‘more honest' since turning 50
Leonardo DiCaprio reflected on turning 50, stating he feels a desire to be more honest and not waste time. He explained that as he ages, he feels a responsibility to be more upfront in all relationships, personal and professional. DiCaprio expressed regret over declining the role of Dirk Diggler in Paul Thomas Anderson 's 1997 film Boogie Nights. He called Boogie Nights a 'masterpiece' and acknowledged Mark Wahlberg 's performance in the role he turned down. DiCaprio is set to star in Anderson's new film, One Battle after Another, which will be released in US cinemas on September 26. Leonardo DiCaprio reveals how his mindset has changed after turning 50
Fox News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Chris Christie Lauded President Donald Trump For Taking Decisive Action To Crack Down On Crime In The Nation's Capital
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie praised President Trump to Brian Kilmeade, saying 'It's a federal city, and I think the President is taking responsibility for what he needs to take responsibility for and what Joe Biden didn't take responsibility for' Click here to read more and watch Peter Caterina
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Maluma stops show to scold fan
Colombian rapper Maluma stopped his show in Mexico City to scold a fan for bringing their baby son to a concert. "Ma'am, I'm going to tell you something. Don't bring him here; leave him there. With all due respect, I'm already a father. What's he? A year old?" Maluma gave his lecture mid-show in Mexico City over the weekend. "Do you think it's a good idea to bring a one-year-old baby to a concert where the decibels are really loud, where the sound is really loud?" The Felices los 4 singer continued, "Your baby doesn't even know what he's doing here. Next time, protect his ears or something. That's really irresponsible, and you were waving the baby around like he was a toy. That kid really doesn't want to be there." Maluma - who shares a 17-month-old daughter with his girlfriend Susana Gómez - added that he "would never" bring his child to a concert. "So next time, be a little more aware," he said. As video of the interaction began to circulate online, fans had mixed responses, with some praising the singer for bringing awareness to the issue. However, others were quick to call out Maluma for "embarrassing" his fan. It's unclear if the mother left the venue after Maluma's warning.
