Police Scotland begins national roll out of body worn video

Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video is now underway, with the first officers in Tayside equipped with the new cameras this week. And NHS trusts across England are cutting energy costs and freeing up more money for frontline care by installing new solar panels, backed by new funding from Great British Energy.

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Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video is now underway, with the first officers in Tayside equipped with the new cameras this week. More via Emergency Services Times

Major solar investment set to transform energy use across NHS trusts

NHS trusts across England are cutting energy costs and freeing up more money for frontline care by installing new solar panels, backed by new funding from Great British Energy. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service launches new trauma training programme to improve patient outcomes

A new specialist training programme is being delivered by North East Ambulance Service (NEAS) to ensure patients who sustain traumatic injuries in the region are getting to the right place for their care. More via Emergency Services Times

Much more to be done to improve trust between police and media

One year on from a report that set out how to improve the relationship between the media and the police, the Crime Reporters Association says progress needs to be ‘harder and faster’ as the basic building blocks are still not in. More via Emergency Services Times

Ordnance Survey releases new roof data to aid emergency response

Ordnance Survey is now sharing information about 40 million roofs that will provide valuable insight for emergency planners and frontline services tackling incidents where green roofs and solar panels require a different response. More via Emergency Services Times

Air ambulance introduces new technology to improve head injury care

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance (EHAAT) is introducing pupillometers at accident scenes to improve the assessment of head-injured patients. More via Emergency Services Times