Humberside gets top marks for understanding risk and fire prevention

Fire inspectors have given Humberside Fire and Rescue Service two Outstanding grades for its work in understanding risk and its approach to fire prevention. And new AI technology is helping detect near misses between drivers and pedestrians.

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Fire inspectors have given Humberside Fire and Rescue Service two Outstanding grades for its work in understanding risk and its approach to fire prevention. More via Emergency Services Times

UK response to national security emergency tested through nationwide exercise

The nation’s preparations for a large-scale security incident were put to the test recently as the Home Office, Ministry of Defence and Counter Terrorism Policing planned and conducted a national exercise to simulate their response to an extreme national security emergency. More via Emergency Services Times

Road safety boost from AI sensors that track near misses

Near misses between drivers and pedestrians are being detected using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) technology as part of a region wide pilot scheme to improve safety and save lives. More via Emergency Services Times

Police Digital Service appoints new board member

Chief Constable Jeremy Vaughan has joined the board of the Police Digital Service (PDS), boosting the governance of the organisation that is responsible for coordinating, developing, delivering, and managing digital services and solutions for UK policing. More via Emergency Services Times

Suffolk Constabulary to trial use of Live Facial Recognition tech

Suffolk Constabulary is to trial use of Live Facial Recognition technology to keep people safe and deter crime. More via Emergency Services Times

New report outlines five ways communities can bolster their resilience against riots

The Voluntary and Community Sector Emergencies Partnership (VCSEP) and Neighbourly Lab have released a new report highlighting five ways communities can bolster their resilience against riots, should they happen in future. More via Emergency Services Times