NPAS backs neighbourhood policing with eyes in the sky

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As Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action kicks off today, the National Police Air Service (NPAS) is giving neighbourhood policing a boost from above, helping officers on the ground tackle crime, protect communities, and respond faster. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Pioneering mental health response vehicle marks two years

A collaborative initiative between East of England Ambulance Service and Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust which provides urgent support to people experiencing mental health crises has celebrated two years of service. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Mountain rescue volunteers struggle as TikTok tourism drives surge in callouts

Mountain rescue volunteers need to be supported to avoid burnout, as more and more callouts fuelled by ill-prepared visitors flocking to TikTok-famous honeypot sites impact heavily on their workload. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Brigade invests in new equipment and donates kit to Fire Aid

Cleveland Fire Brigade has completed implementation of new breathing apparatus from MSA Safety as part of the Brigade’s long-term asset management plan and ensured that older, still usable equipment can be utilised by communities all over the world via the Fire Aid charity. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Fire service awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service has been awarded Menopause Friendly Accreditation, recognising its ‘exceptional commitment’ to supporting its employees during menopause. Read more via Emergency Services Times