Scotland rolls out digital evidence platform to boost police efficiency

A £33m Scottish Government initiative for sharing digital evidence from crime scene to court room is being rolled out across Scotland. And Norfolk Constabulary has been chosen to lead a trial of Drone as First Responder (DFR).

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A £33m Scottish Government initiative for sharing digital evidence from crime scene to court room is being rolled out across Scotland. More via Emergency Services Times

Drone as First Responder trials underway in Norwich

Norfolk Constabulary has been chosen by the National Police Chiefs’ Council to lead a trial of Drone as First Responder that will see drones remotely deployed to be first on the scene of police incidents. More via Emergency Services Times

Fire service upgrades uniforms for comfort and community engagement

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service has started using upgraded uniforms this week, following feedback from staff, to boost quality, wearability, identity and drive cost savings. More via Emergency Services Times

New emergency services whistle blower charity launched

Blue Light Whistle Blowers (BLWBs), a new national charity covering England and Wales which will provide an independent and anonymous whistleblowing system, has launched. More via Harrogate Informer

Experienced fire officer returns to take charge of area he started career

Area Commander Kevin Murphy, has taken over as the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s Local Senior Officer for East Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde, 22 years after he joined the ranks as a firefighter based at Clarkston. More via Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Sure Antennas and Airmax partner to enhance vehicle telematics for blue light fleets

Sure Antennas has announced a partnership with Airmax to drive better connectivity and reliability, enhancing the overall performance of blue light vehicle telematics. More via Emergency Services Times