Forces come out in support of National Stalking Awareness Week | Criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Chief Constable dropped

Police forces across the country are supporting National Stalking Awareness Week 2025 (22 – 25 April). And a criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable Will Kerr has been dropped.

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Forces come out in support of National Stalking Awareness Week

Police forces across the country are supporting National Stalking Awareness Week 2025 (22 – 25 April), the theme of which this year is “Health Response to Spotting Stalking.” More via Emergency Services Times

Criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Chief Constable dropped

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Devon & Cornwall has said she is “delighted” after a criminal investigation into suspended Devon & Cornwall Police Chief Constable Will Kerr was dropped. More via Emergency Services Times

Hampshire & Isle of Wight PCC funds fire service to tackle anti-social behaviour

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones has funded Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIOWFRS) to deliver courses for young people to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Waterlooville. More via Emergency Services Times

New DHSC Permanent Secretary appointed

The Cabinet Secretary, with the approval of the Prime Minister, has announced the appointment of Samantha Jones as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). More via Emergency Services Times

Mobile phones donated to support victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault in East Anglia

Virgin Media O2 Business has donated over 500 mobile phones to help victims and survivors of domestic abuse or sexual assault living in East Anglia. More via Emergency Services Times

LJMU to support College of Policing in training future police leaders

The Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) will be an assessment partner for a College of Policing programme aimed at training future leaders in the police service. More via Emergency Services Times