Auditors find ‘significant weaknesses’ in governance of Shropshire Fire Service | Ambulance Service boosts 999 response with location tech

After a damning inspection report published in November, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has now received the verdict from its own auditors and it’s not easy reading. And the Scottish Ambulance Service has chosen EmergencyLocate to enhance its 999 call handling and deployment capabilities across Scotland.

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Auditors find ‘significant weaknesses’ in governance of Shropshire Fire Service

After a damning inspection report published in November, Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service has now received the verdict from its own auditors and it’s not easy reading. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance Service boosts 999 response with location tech

The Scottish Ambulance Service has chosen EmergencyLocate to enhance its 999 call handling and deployment capabilities across Scotland. More via Emergency Services Times

West Midlands Police opens new tactical training facility to strengthen emergency response

West Midlands Police has officially opened its new tactical training centre in Birmingham, where officers are trained in policing riots, responding to chemical attacks, using Tasers to stop dangerous attackers and much more. More via Emergency Services Times

Met Police tackling phone snatchers with new electric bikes

The capital’s police force has added a fleet of Surron electric bikes to help it deal with the blight of thieves stealing mobile phones while riding often illegally altered e-bikes. More via Emergency Services Times

Isle of Wight Ambulance Service teams up with air ambulance to strengthen paramedic training

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance is joining forces with the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service to bring advanced critical care to more people on the Island who need it. More via Emergency Services Times

National investment in police tech will bring rewards

With the government now pushing for national arrangements for some parts of technology provision in policing, there are rewards in terms of efficiency and integration to improve public safety. More via Emergency Services Times