BTP launches remote ‘drone in a box’ capability | 10 things to know about Live Facial Recognition technology

British Transport Police (BTP) has become the first police force to operationalise remote ‘drone in a box’ technology. And Catherine Levin visits a Live Facial Recognition deployment in Oxford Street to see how the technology works in practice.

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BTP becomes first police force to launch remote ‘drone in a box’ capability

British Transport Police (BTP) has launched its groundbreaking new remote ‘drone in a box’ capability, becoming the first police force to operationalise this advanced drone technology to better keep the public safe and reduce disruption. More via Emergency Services Times

10 things to know about Live Facial Recognition technology

As the Met Police ramps up its use of Live Facial Recognition across London, Catherine Levin visits a deployment in Oxford Street to see how the technology works in practice – and what it means for policing and the public. More via Emergency Services Times

North East Ambulance Service and The King’s Trust open doors to NHS careers for the next generation

The North East Ambulance Service is partnering with The King’s Trust to offer young people across the region the opportunity to begin their careers in the ambulance service and train to become health advisors taking 999 and 111 calls across the region. More via Emergency Services Times

Nottinghamshire PCC announces temporary Chief Constable

The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Nottinghamshire has announced a temporary change of leadership at Nottinghamshire Police. More via Emergency Services Times

Police Scotland officers trained on technology that can prevent and tackle rural theft

Police Scotland officers tackling rural crime across the country have taken part in new training as part of nation-wide crime crackdown. More via Emergency Services Times

CFRs’ training recognised with new qualification

For the first time, Community First Responders (CFRs) working with North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) have received a recognised qualification for their training. More via Emergency Services Times