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A new report has concluded that ‘radical action’ is needed to stop racism, misogyny and other forms of criminal and unacceptable behaviour among fire and rescue services. And two officers from Suffolk Constabulary are to face a gross incompetence meeting over the way they handled events leading up to the murder of Taiwo Abodunde.
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‘Radical action’ needed to stop racism and misogyny among fire services, new report finds
A new report has concluded that ‘radical action’ is needed to stop racism, misogyny and other forms of criminal and unacceptable behaviour among fire and rescue services. More via Emergency Services Times
Two Suffolk officers to face gross incompetence meeting over handling of Taiwo Abodunde case
Two officers from Suffolk Constabulary are to face a gross incompetence meeting following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into the way they handled events leading up to the murder of Taiwo Abodunde. More via Emergency Services Times
PFNI welcomes higher than expected applicant numbers
The Chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland (PFNI), Liam Kelly, has welcomed the fact that higher than expected numbers have applied to become student officers. More via Emergency Services Times
Fire Sector Federation unveils new name following charity status attainment
The Fire Sector Federation has become a registered UK charity and will now be known as the Fire Sector Confederation. More via Emergency Services Times
Herts police launches online form to report stalking and harassment
Hertfordshire Constabulary has launched a new online form for victims and witnesses of stalking and harassment to report incidents. More via Emergency Services Times