Police forces around the world are facing the same issues around recruitment, policing of protests and online threats
Analysis: police forces around the world are facing the same issues around recruitment, policing of protests and online threats
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From RTÉ News, GRA has said an increase in the number of attacks on its members and an emboldened far-right are making the job of policing more difficult While some aspects of operational response, such as equipment availability and public order training are under the control of police organisations, there are broader legal and societal issues which make the policing of protests particularly challenging from an individual officer perspective. Legal definitions are often vague or outdated, resulting in confusion in the fast-moving operational context.
While mobile phone footage and images can be valuable in recording matters of public interest such as illegal or poor-quality police practice, the wide availability of editing tools and generative artificial intelligence means that false or misleading information is easily created and distributed. Relatedly, distribution of images of police officers on social networks along with identifying details and threats can have a significant effect on officer wellbeing and safety.
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