PFEW launches new platform to help police leavers transition smoothly | London Ambulance Charity receives £142k boost for life-saving defibrillators

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has launched a new online platform to help people leaving policing make the transition to civilian life as smoothly as possible. And London Ambulance Charity has been awarded a grant of £142,000 to fund nearly 60 defibrillators for local neighbourhoods.

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PFEW launches new online platform to help police leavers transition smoothly

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has launched a new online platform to help those nearing retirement, or looking to switch careers, make the transition as smoothly as possible. More via Emergency Services Times

London Ambulance Charity receives £142k boost for life-saving defibrillators

London Ambulance Charity has been awarded a grant of £142,000 to fund nearly 60 defibrillators for local neighbourhoods. More via Emergency Services Times

Nottinghamshire terrorist training exercise hailed ‘impressive’

An exercise to test the response by emergency services to a terrorist attack has taken place in the East Midlands. More via Emergency Services Times

New campaign highlights PCCs’ impact in reducing crime

A new campaign launched by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC) highlights the impact that Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs), Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners (PFCCs) and Deputy Mayors have in terms of reducing crime and reoffending. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service reveals details of inappropriate 999 calls

An ambulance service has revealed details about some of the inappropriate 999 calls it has received over the last year. More via Emergency Services Times