Staffordshire appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

Staffordshire Police has announced that Becky Riggs has been appointed as Deputy Chief Constable. And fire and rescue services in East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex have appointed a new supplier to replace and standardise breathing apparatus equipment across the region.

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Staffordshire Police has announced that Becky Riggs, who is currently Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) has been appointed as Deputy Chief Constable (DCC). More via Emergency Services Times

New breathing apparatus supplier announced for fire services

Fire and rescue services in East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex (known as ‘4F’) have appointed a new supplier to replace and standardise breathing apparatus equipment across the region. More via Emergency Services Times

Met Police reveals new charter for stop and search powers

The Met has published a new Stop and Search Charter, shaping the future of how one of policing’s most effective but contentious tactics is used in London. More via Emergency Services Times

Surrey fire service equips its fleet with Safety Cloud Digital Alerting

Surrey Fire and Rescue Service has joined HAAS Alert’s Safety Cloud network, which enables real-time alerting between emergency vehicles and the motoring public for safer and smarter roads. More via Emergency Services Times

Devon and Cornwall PCC ‘frustrated’ as cost of three Chief Constables revealed

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall has revealed the cost of footing the bill for three Chief Constables. More via Emergency Services Times

Safeguarding specialists meet Minister following successful start to domestic abuse pilot in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) welcomed the Safeguarding Minister last week to meet specialists in its domestic abuse team who have led the way in protecting victims from harm, thanks to the introduction of a Home Office pilot. More via Emergency Services Times