Home Secretary sets out ‘a new roadmap for policing reform’

The Home Secretary has unveiled a ‘new roadmap for policing reform’ which includes over £500m in additional funding. And fire and rescue service prevention teams from across the UK have been recognised at a national awards ceremony.

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The Home Secretary has unveiled a ‘new roadmap for policing reform’ which includes over £500m in additional funding for forces in England and Wales. More via Emergency Services Times

Fire and rescue service prevention teams celebrated at national awards

Fire and rescue service prevention teams from across the UK were recognised at the National Fire Chiefs Council’s Celebrating Prevention Awards 2024 last week. More via Emergency Services Times

Ofsted recognises outstanding training for police support staff

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has been commended for its apprenticeship training programme, following a recent Ofsted inspection. More via Emergency Services Times

UK firefighters protest at embassy over seized Palestinian fire engine

Firefighters held a protest earlier this week at the Embassy of Israel in London over a Palestinian fire engine which was impounded by Israeli authorities three months ago. More via Emergency Services Times

GMP student officers tackle retail crime at Arndale

A group of 40 student officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) are tackling retail crime at the Arndale Shopping Centre. More via Emergency Services Times

PFEW agrees ‘principle terms’ of pension settlement

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has agreed “principle terms” on a settlement for the claimants who were subject to age discrimination by the organisation, its CEO has confirmed. More via PFEW