UK’s first youth focused custody suite launched in Cleveland

A first of its kind Youth Focused Custody Suite has launched in Middlesbrough Police station to help prevent children coming into contact with an adult offender. And the Welsh Ambulance Service has launched a ‘virtual video booth’ on its website to enable people to share their experience of the service.

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A first of its kind Youth Focused Custody Suite has launched in Middlesbrough Police station to help prevent children coming into contact with an adult offender.

The suite has its own entry point and reception area along with a small exercise area and is decorated with artwork which was based on designs created by young people. More via Emergency Services Times

What minority ethnic police officers face on the job: and how to fix policing culture

Dr. Tara Lai Quinlan, a US-trained lawyer and Associate Professor at University of Birmingham, looks at how officers from minority ethnic, female and LGBTQ+ backgrounds regularly experience racism, misogyny and homophobia on the job, making the task of attracting more diverse recruits even more challenging. More via Emergency Services Times

‘Justice system complicit in stalking escalation’, review finds

The criminal justice system is failing stalking victims, a review by London’s victims’ commissioner has found.

Claire Waxman’s review found that two-thirds of stalking offences in London are committed by repeat offenders. More via BBC News

Ambulance service launches ‘virtual video booth’ for feedback

The Welsh Ambulance Service has launched a ‘virtual video booth’ on its website to enable people to share their experience of the service. More via Emergency Services Times

Police and Crime Commissioner announces launch of anti-social behaviour mediation

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley has announced a new meditation service designed to prevent the escalation of anti-social behaviour by making mediation more widely accessible to our communities. More via Emergency Services Times

Fire Brigades Union responds to damning report into Oxfordshire fire service

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has responded to the latest inspection report into Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, citing cuts and failures of leadership which have left fire and rescue services across the UK in desperate shape. More via FBU