New awards recognise impact of police staff

Rounding off National Police Staff week, the National Police Chiefs’ Council and College of Policing hosted the inaugural National Police Staff Awards established to recognise the significant impact that police staff have in policing and celebrate where that work is helping to deliver policing priorities.

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South East Coast Ambulance Service exits special measures

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has announced that, following a period of sustained improvement, it is to exit special measures. More via Emergency Services Times

Domestic Abuse Protection Orders scheme expands to North East

After the successful launch of Domestic Abuse Protection Orders in Greater Manchester, London and with the British Transport Police, victims in Cleveland can now apply to the court for stronger protection from all types of domestic abuse. More via Emergency Services Times

Schiebel’s uncrewed aircraft chosen for National Police Air Service trials

The National Police Air Service has selected global manufacturer, Schiebel to support its most ambitious trial so far of ‘Beyond the Visual Line of Sight’ uncrewed aircraft operations. More via Emergency Services Times

New conference offers multi-disciplinary view from world of fire research

The National Fire Chiefs Council’s Academic Collaboration, Evaluation and Research (ACER) board is hosting its first conference with academic speakers sharing work focused on prevention, protection, response, looking after people, and how history may play a role in the culture of fire and rescue services. More via Emergency Services Times

New awards recognise impact of police staff | Schiebel’s uncrewed aircraft chosen for National Police Air Service trials