West Mercia Police appoints new Deputy Chief Constable

West Mercia Police has announced the appointment of Damian Barratt as its new Deputy Chief Constable. And proactive action by the City of London Police to prevent phone snatching this year has seen a nearly 30% reduction in the crime.

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West Mercia Police has announced the appointment of Damian Barratt as its new Deputy Chief Constable. More via Emergency Services Times

City of London Police proaction reduces phone thefts by 30%

Proactive action by the City of London Police to prevent phone snatching this year has seen a nearly 30% reduction in the crime. More via Emergency Services Times

Police Digital Service’s TecSAFE technology helps support thousands of vulnerable people

More than 31,000 vulnerable individuals in the UK have been protected in the past 13 years thanks to a unique technology provided by the Police Digital Service (PDS). More via Emergency Services Times

PFEW launches short film 10 years after government’s ‘crying wolf’ accusation

The Police Federation of England and Wales (PFEW) has released a short film to mark 10 years since the government accused it of “crying wolf” over police budget cuts. More via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service donates vital supplies to Ukraine

South East Coast Ambulance Service has donated used and surplus supplies, including PPE, boots and medical supplies, to Ukraine. More via Emergency Services Times