£3.2m investment to better protect firefighters from contaminants

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is rolling out new protective kit for use by its firefighters in a £3.2m investment intended to reduce the risk from fire contaminants. And Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley told London politicians that he is predicting a gap of £450m in funding and 2,300 less police officers for the capital’s police force.

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is rolling out new protective kit for use by its firefighters in a £3.2m investment intended to reduce the risk from fire contaminants. More via Emergency Services Times

Commissioner predicts £450m budget shortfall for the Met

Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley told London politicians that he is predicting a gap of £450m in funding and 2,300 less police officers for the capital’s police force as he runs out of options of how to plug the deficit. More via Emergency Services Times

West Mercia policing teams to benefit from new technology to tackle speeding

Policing teams across West Mercia are to benefit from new technology to help them tackle speeding. More via Emergency Services Times

Cleveland Police teams up with local hotels to tackle child sexual exploitation

Cleveland Police is working with local hotels and premises to help tackle child sexual exploitation and protect vulnerable young people in their communities. More via Emergency Services Times

Specialist unit makes 93 arrests as part of organised retail crime focus

A specialist national policing unit has made significant progress tackling organised retail crime, making 93 arrests impacting 28 organised crime groups and high harm individuals. More via Emergency Services Times

First Elizabeth Emblems for emergency workers who died on duty

King Charles has presented the first Elizabeth Emblems, recognising public servants such as police and fire fighters who died in the line of duty.

The families of more than 30 men and women received the awards at a ceremony at Windsor Castle – some had waited decades for this public recognition. More via BBC News