Innovation remains at the heart of The Emergency Services Show

The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show open today, welcoming thousands of visitors for two days of innovation, insights and learning as 500+ exhibitors showing 10,000+ products share how they are preparing the emergency services for every response. And a new report has found that the health care response following the Grenfell Tower fire was insensitive to residents’ needs.

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Health care response following Grenfell fire was insensitive to residents’ needs, new report reveals

The health care response following the Grenfell Tower fire was insensitive to residents’ needs. That’s one of the findings of a recently released report into the tragedy, in which 72 people lost their lives. More via Emergency Services Times

New taskforce launched to turbocharge flood preparedness and delivery of flood defences

A new taskforce to turbocharge the development of flood defences and bolster the nation’s resilience to extreme weather convened for the first time on 12 September. More via Emergency Services Times

Police forces and campaigners recognised for work tackling violence against women and girls

Police forces and campaigners across the country have been recognised at an event in central London for their commitment and determination to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG). More via Emergency Services Times

Autotech Training to showcase solutions at The Emergency Services Show to overcome skills shortages

At The Emergency Services Show, which opens at 9am today, Autotech Training (Stand 5/L224) will demonstrate its extensive IMI-accredited training offering which has been designed to help emergency service workshops overcome technician shortages and adapt to emerging vehicle technologies, including EVs, ADAS, and hydrogen. More via Emergency Services Times

PCC says use of AI key to reducing crime and making communities safer

PCC Donna Jones says the use of AI is key to reducing crime and making communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight safer following a three-day trial. More via Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner

PCC visits 999 call centre amid big improvements at West Midlands Police

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Simon Foster, has visited West Midlands Police’s call handling centre to witness the significant improvements in 999 and 101 call handling times and emergency and non-emergency response attendance times. More via West Midlands PCC

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