Police officers who fail background checks to be automatically dismissed under new plans

Police officers who fail background checks will be automatically dismissed, under new measures announced in parliament to boost public confidence in policing. And instances of bullying, micromanaging and abuse of authority by senior managers have been uncovered at Cleveland Fire Brigade following an inspection.

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Police officers who fail background checks will be automatically dismissed, under new measures announced in parliament to boost public confidence in policing. More via Emergency Services Times

Bullying, micromanaging and abuse of authority uncovered at Cleveland Fire Brigade following inspection

Instances of bullying, micromanaging and abuse of authority by senior managers have been uncovered at Cleveland Fire Brigade following an inspection. More via Emergency Services Times

London Ambulance Service commits to improving care for thousands of patients with fastest growing genetic condition

London Ambulance Service has unveiled a wide-ranging plan to further strengthen the care it provides to patients who are seriously ill with sickle cell disease. More via Emergency Services Times

Former Sussex Police officer dismissed after she sexually assaulted two colleagues

A former Sussex Police officer has been dismissed after she sexually assaulted two colleagues by inappropriate touching and making sexual comments towards them while off duty. More via Emergency Services Times

KLA awarded three-year South Yorkshire fire incident command training contract

Following a competitive tender process, K Lamb Associates (KLA) has been awarded a three-year contract with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service (SYFRS). More via Emergency Services Times