New leadership at West Mids fire | Government cracks down on explicit deepfake images

West Midlands Fire Service has a new leader who has told staff that he is aiming to provide “a sense of stability and continuity” for the organisation. And individuals who create sexually explicit ‘deepfake’ images using technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) could face prosecution under new government plans.

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New leadership in West Mids as Chief Fire Officer aims to provide ‘stability and continuity’

After a torrid year where West Midlands Fire Service saw huge turmoil in its leadership, Simon Tuhill has now taken up the role of Chief Fire Officer and has told staff that he is aiming to provide “a sense of stability and continuity” for the organisation. More via Emergency Services Times

Government cracks down on explicit deepfake images

Individuals who create sexually explicit ‘deepfake’ images using technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) could face prosecution under new government plans. More via Emergency Services Times

West Mercia PCC begins formal search for new Chief Constable

West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), John Campion, has started his formal process to recruit West Mercia Police’s next permanent Chief Constable. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service reducing emissions one fan at a time

The Welsh Ambulance Service is taking a green first approach to keeping its staff and patients warm in the back of its ambulances by investing in fan heaters that don’t need the diesel engine running to operate when the temperatures plunge during the winter. More via Emergency Services Times

SECAmb Chair announces intention to leave

The Chair of South East Coast Ambulance Service (SECAmb) has announced he intends to leave the organisation to take up a new position elsewhere in the NHS. More via Emergency Services Times

Met Police’s handling of Mohamed Al Fayed allegations to be probed

The Metropolitan Police’s handling of allegations against former Harrods boss, Mohamed Al Fayed, is to be investigated by the Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards (DPS), under the direction of the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). More via IOPC