Meet the company that makes the Elizabeth Emblem

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Worcestershire Medal Service is a first-time exhibitor at The Emergency Services Show and in the lead up to the event Catherine Levin visited their factory to see how the Elizabeth Emblem is made. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Nottinghamshire Police trial robot dog in firearms training exercises

Nottinghamshire Police is trialling a new robot dog from NextGen Ri to assess how the technology could support firearms officers in protecting the public. Read more via Emergency Services Times

From cloud to AI: how ANS is supporting the emergency tech shift

As emergency services face the challenge of doing more with less, Manchester-based Microsoft partner ANS is helping modernise infrastructure, simplify complex tech, and lay the groundwork for AI to enable safer, smarter, and more scalable frontline response—insights they’ll share at this year’s The Emergency Tech Show. Read more via Emergency Services Times

South Yorkshire Police reprimanded after deletion of 96,000 body-worn video files

South Yorkshire Police has been formally reprimanded by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) after it deleted more than 96,000 pieces of body-worn video (BWV) evidence, including material linked to criminal cases. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Work begins on Staffordshire Police’s new £20m armed training facility

Work has officially started on Staffordshire Police’s new £20.6m armed training facility, a project designed to strengthen the force’s ability to respond to firearms incidents and keep communities safe. Read more via Emergency Services Times