Devon and Cornwall Police chief suspended pending investigation

The acting Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police is being investigated for potential gross misconduct after the Police and Crime Commissioner made a referral to the police watchdog earlier this week.

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London Fire Brigade has made ‘significant progress,’ says inspectorate

The latest in a series of inspections of the capital’s fire and rescue service shows that London Fire Brigade has made significant progress in its performance and received an outstanding grade for its major and multi-agency incident response. More via Emergency Services Times

‘We need a Minister for water safety,’ says fire chief

In a parting interview before CFO Dawn Whittaker retires, she sets out what’s needed to boost action for improved water safety at a national level and drive down the number of accidental drownings that occur across the country. More via Emergency Services Times

Charities join forces to address gap in support for young people affected by disasters

Two leading UK charities have joined forces to address the pressing gap in support for children and young people affected by disasters. More via Emergency Services Times

Harnessing data to keep communities safe: the Mining Remediation Authority’s role in resilience

Lisa Pinney MBE, CEO of the Mining Remediation Authority, explains how the organisation is harnessing its wealth of data and technology to anticipate risks, respond to emergencies and support a greener, more sustainable future. More via Emergency Services Times