Essex chief superintendent dismissed for abusing position for sexual purposes

A chief superintendent at Essex Police has been dismissed with immediate effect for abusing his position for sexual purposes with female colleagues. And the Mayor of Greater Manchester has extended the Chief Constable’s contract, so he can finish the job of transforming Greater Manchester Police (GMP).

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A chief superintendent at Essex Police has been dismissed with immediate effect after an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation found that he had abused his position for sexual purposes with two female colleagues. More via Emergency Services Times

Mayor extends Chief Constable’s contract to finish the job of transforming GMP

Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has extended Chief Constable Stephen Watson’s contract, so he can finish the job of transforming Greater Manchester Police (GMP). More via Emergency Services Times

Warwickshire fire hoses find new life at Twycross Zoo

Used fire hoses from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service (WFRS) are being creatively repurposed into a variety of enrichment items for animals at Twycross Zoo. More via Emergency Services Times

Merseyside knife crime pilot concludes with hundreds of court orders secured

A targeted stop and search pilot in Merseyside has drawn to a close, ahead of a decision to roll the post-conviction powers out nationally. More via Emergency Services Times

Hunter Apparel recognised at BSIF Awards 2025 for innovations in PPE protection

Hunter has claimed two top prizes at this year’s British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) Awards, winning in both the Product Innovation and Safety Solution categories for technologies aimed at improving protection for frontline workers. More via Emergency Services Times