Safety and trust feature in King’s Speech

The King’s Speech yesterday included legislation to help tackle anti-social behaviour, bring in Martyn’s Law and extend the duty of candour to all public servants. And the Metropolitan Police has launched a new recruitment drive aimed at driving up the number of new constables in the UK’s largest police force.

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The King has set out the commitments of the new government in a heavily trailed speech as part of the State Opening of Parliament that includes legislation to help tackle anti-social behaviour, bring in Martyn’s Law and extend the duty of candour to all public servants. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service to carry out simulation study as part of national drone project

The Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) is set to carry out vital research with members of the public to test how drones can be used in response to cardiac arrests. More via Emergency Services Times

London district calls on police to stop live facial recognition use

A London district known for its Victorian architecture and the home stadium of Arsenal Football Club has called for the police to stop deploying live facial recognition (LFR) on its grounds.

Last week, the Islington Borough Council rejected the Metropolitan Police’s use of live facial recognition, becoming the third council in London to do so after Haringey and Newham. More via Biometric Update

Climate review calls for ‘reset moment’ following election to prepare London for extreme weather

The London Climate Resilience Review has published its full and final report into London’s preparedness for climate impacts including heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires, storms, sea level rise and subsidence. More via Emergency Services Times

Metropolitan Police launches recruitment drive stating ‘Change Needs You’

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley has said that “London is a tough environment” as he launched a recruitment campaign to try and boost falling officer numbers. More via Independent

New LSO appointed for Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray

A highly experienced fire officer from the north-east has been appointed as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Local Senior Officer (LSO) for Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire and Moray (ACAM).

Area Commander Andrew Wright says he will savour the task of protecting his home community. More via Grampian Online