Humberside Police chief announces retirement after referral to watchdog | Relationship between media and police is ‘broken’ – report

The Chief Constable of Humberside Police has announced his retirement after 34 years in policing and just one year after he took up his current post. And a new report has concluded that the relationship between the police and media is ‘broken and must be rebuilt.

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Humberside Police chief announces retirement after referral to watchdog

The Chief Constable of Humberside Police has announced his retirement after 34 years in policing and just one year after he took up his current post.

Paul Anderson’s announcement comes shortly after he was referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for ‘potential misconduct.’ More via Emergency Services Times

Relationship between media and police is ‘broken’ – report

The relationship between the police and media is ‘broken and must be rebuilt,’ according to a new report, which also proposes 26 recommendations to improve all contacts between police and the media, from the moment a journalist picks up the phone to speak to a force for the first time, to the conclusion of the criminal justice process. More via Emergency Services Times

Man found dead inside house was TV paramedic

A man found dead at a house was a paramedic working in the West Midlands, the region’s ambulance service has confirmed.

A murder investigation has been launched after the bodies of Daniel Duffield, who featured in the Channel 4 series 999: On the Frontline, and Lauren Evans were found at a home in Staffordshire on Tuesday. More via BBC News

Rapid Response Vehicles are just the start of North Fire’s ambitions

North Fire CEO, Oliver North, discusses the evolution of the vehicle conversion specialist, which takes a chassis and converts it into a firefighting appliance. More via Emergency Services Times

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance launches new podcast

As part of the 30th Anniversary celebrations, Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) is bringing incredible stories to the airwaves, through its new podcast that immerses listeners into the busy life at the life-saving charity. More via Hucknall Dispatch

London firefighter and boxing coach wins award for volunteer work

Wallington firefighter and long-term boxing enthusiast, Charlie Beatt, has won an award for his dedicated voluntary work as a coach with the London Fire Brigade’s boxing club.

Charlie has been named Merton Partnership Civic Pride Volunteer for 2024, in recognition of the positive impact he’s had on young people who have attended his boxing sessions. More via Emergency Services Times