New plans reveal Police Scotland’s aims to ‘strengthen the frontline’

Police Scotland has published its 2030 vision, a strategy for policing which is focused on “safer communities, less crime, supported victims, and a thriving workforce”. And the Welsh Ambulance Service has introduced a new system to pre-alert hospital staff about maternity emergencies.

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Police Scotland has published its 2030 vision, a strategy for policing which is focused on “safer communities, less crime, supported victims, and a thriving workforce” and underlined by a pledge by Chief Constable Jo Farrell that every community in Scotland will have identifiable local officers. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service introduces ‘red phone’ to pre-alert maternity emergencies

The Welsh Ambulance Service has introduced a new system to pre-alert hospital staff about maternity emergencies, allowing ambulance crews a single point of access to obstetric units via the Consultant Connect app helping them to forewarn maternity units about time-critical obstetric emergencies ahead of the patient’s arrival. More via Emergency Services Times

NEC Software Solutions UK wins Network Fire Service Partnership contract

Following a competitive procurement process, the Network Fire Service Partnership (NFSP) has awarded NEC Software Solutions (NECSWS) a contract to to deliver a new hosted Command, Control and Integrated Communication System. More via Emergency Services Times

The Supplier Sessions – Insights from 49 North

Chris Poe, Director of Community Development for 49 North, spoke at The Emergency Services Show 2024 about building the resilience of frontline responders. Chris talks about the company, its approach and solutions for the emergency services in the UK. More via Emergency Services Times

E-bike seizures surge as police take ‘death trap’ contraptions off the streets

Police seizures of illegally modified electric bikes (e-bikes) soared in the past year amid concerns their speed and weight present a lethal threat to pedestrians, an investigation has found.

Forces across the UK confiscated 937 e-bikes in the year to August 11, according to Freedom of Information (FoI) figures obtained by the PA news agency. More via Oxford Mail

Triage kits to help emergency services at Grand Prix

A new 10-second triage kit will help a fire service “be prepared” for any major incident at the British Grand Prix.

The new kit, along with Xtract Stretchers, have been provided to Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service following the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry. More via BBC News