London’s Air Ambulance Charity unveils 15-Year strategy | UK Civil Aviation Authority to oversee drone safety standards

London’s Air Ambulance Charity has announced its bold new 15-year strategy, as new figures show demand for its life-saving service is at its highest ever level. And The UK Civil Aviation Authority will take on a new role to monitor and enforce new product standards for drones in the UK.

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London’s Air Ambulance Charity unveils 15-Year strategy amid record high mission numbers

London’s Air Ambulance Charity has announced its bold new 15-year strategy, Hope Across London, reaffirming its commitment to providing rapid, world-class trauma care to London and setting a new vision and mission for the service. More via Emergency Services Times

UK Civil Aviation Authority to oversee drone safety standards

The UK Civil Aviation Authority will take on a new role to monitor and enforce new product standards for drones in the UK, improving safety and supporting the sector’s further growth. More via Emergency Services Times

Met’s data-driven approach to tackling VAWG reaches 100th conviction milestone

More than 100 of the most dangerous offenders in London have been convicted as part of the Metropolitan Police’s data-driven approach to tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG).  More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service drives towards a greener fleet

Frontline ambulance crews at North East Ambulance Service have been testing and reviewing electric vehicles as part of efforts to make emergency response services more sustainable. More via Emergency Services Times

UK Police Memorial launches new education programme to promote policing’s vital role

The Police Arboretum Memorial Trust has launched a new initiative designed to educate young people about the vital role of policing in civil society. More via Emergency Services Times