Home Secretary announces billion pound funding boost for police

The Home Secretary has announced a £1bn funding boost for police in England and Wales, as the government takes action to restore neighbourhood policing and make streets safer. And London Ambulance Service has released video footage showing its crew members being abused by patients they are trying to help.

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The Home Secretary has announced a £1bn funding boost for police in England and Wales, as the government takes action to restore neighbourhood policing and make streets safer. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service releases video showing crew abuse

London Ambulance Service has released video footage showing its crew members being abused by patients they are trying to help. More via Emergency Services Times

Oxfordshire County Council announces fire station modernisation plans

Oxfordshire County Council has announced that Faringdon Fire Station is to undergo a £700,000 redevelopment to modernise accommodation for fire and rescue teams. More via Emergency Services Times

EST 2024 wrapped

This year marked a huge milestone for Emergency Services Times as we embraced our first year of going fully digital. To celebrate, we’ve pulled together some of our biggest achievements, standout moments and key milestones into one quick snapshot. More via LinkedIn

New Chair appointed to lead scrutiny of force’s work to tackle racial inequity

Avon and Somerset Police has announced that a new Chair has been appointed to lead the board responsible for scrutinising the force’s programme to tackle racial inequity. More via Emergency Services Times

Northants dog handlers benefit from animal first aid training

Dog handlers from Northamptonshire Police recently benefited from animal first aid training from the team at Towcester Vets, with PDs Rosie, Socks and Frankie enjoying a fuss as the volunteer ‘paw-tients’. More via Northamptonshire Police