Policing needs to be better prepared to deal with violent disorder – inspectorate | ‘UK must prioritise drowning prevention,’ says NWSF

Policing needs to be better prepared to deal with violent disorder, the inspectorate has said in a new report. And the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) has issued an urgent appeal to the UK government to appoint a minister responsible for drowning prevention.

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Policing needs to be better prepared to deal with violent disorder, says inspectorate

The police inspectorate has published the first part of a review of the police’s response to the summer riots and finds that the response was effective and professional, but the national cooordination was too slow and forces have not learned the lessons from previous reports into preparing for violent public disorder. More via Emergency Services Times

‘UK must prioritise drowning prevention,’ says NWSF following WHO report

The National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) has issued an urgent appeal to the UK government to appoint a minister responsible for drowning prevention, after the release of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) groundbreaking Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention. More via Emergency Services Times

Avon fire service’s oldest station celebrates 140 years of service

Avon Fire and Rescue Service’s oldest fire station celebrated 140 years of firefighting and community service last month. More via Emergency Services Times

New race forum for young people in Hertfordshire

Young Black people from across Hertfordshire are taking part in a new initiative to help address racial disparities in policing. More via Emergency Services Times

Home Office extends Kahootz FireLink Programme contract

The Home Office will extend its existing contract with Kahootz in support of the FireLink Programme for the emergency services. More via Emergency Services Times

Dräger renews sponsorship for National Breathing Apparatus Challenge

Dräger has renewed its sponsorship of the National Breathing Apparatus Challenge (NBAC), as part of its commitment to supporting the firefighting community and promoting industry best practice. More via Emergency Services Times