New framework opens the door to live facial recognition software | Neighbourhood policing to be rebuilt under new government guarantee

A new procurement framework worth up to £20m has been launched to support the rollout of live facial recognition software across UK policing. And communities across England and Wales are set to see a resurgence of visible policing on their streets as the government rolls out its new Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.

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The path forward from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry

Pete Apps writes about his conversation with Catherine Levin for a keynote session at The Fire Safety Event where they discussed the path forward from Grenfell and how honesty, clarity and accountability must be at the heart of reform. More via Emergency Services Times

Neighbourhood policing to be rebuilt under new government guarantee

Communities across England and Wales are set to see a resurgence of visible policing on their streets as the government rolls out its new Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. More via Emergency Services Times

Phone-first model frees up frontline crews as ambulance service hits response time targets

A phone-based triage system used by London Ambulance Service has saved thousands of crew hours and helped the trust reach national response time targets, even during one of its busiest winters on record. More via Emergency Services Times

One million NHS staff to benefit from new support measures

Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, has announced a new support package aimed at tackling violence and improving the working conditions for NHS staff. More via Emergency Services Times

New £20m framework opens the door to live facial recognition software in UK policing

A new procurement framework worth up to £20m has been launched to support the rollout of live facial recognition (LFR) software across UK policing. More via Emergency Services Times