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Inquiry calls for ‘urgent national action’ to prevent violence against women and girls
A new report warns that efforts to prevent sexually motivated crimes against women remain inconsistent, underfunded and data-poor, and calls for long-term, society-wide action that keeps an unwavering focus on perpetrators. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Police horses return to West Midlands after 26-year absence
Police horses have returned to the West Midlands for the first time in more than a quarter of a century, marking a significant shift in the force’s operational approach. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Critical care training partnership enhances emergency care on the Isle of Wight
Critically ill and injured patients on the Isle of Wight are being given the best chance of survival and recovery thanks to an innovative collaboration between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA) and the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service (IOWAS) to deliver advanced critical care training to island-based paramedics. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Police force launches UK-made quick-release hijab for frontline responders
A new quick-release hijab designed to keep Muslim women safe on the frontline has gone into production, with police forces and emergency services across the UK already placing orders. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Vegetable oil fuel trial cuts Cambridgeshire fleet emissions by 80%
A landmark trial led by Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC), in partnership with Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service and Cambridgeshire Constabulary, has delivered an 80% reduction in carbon emissions from fleet vehicles. Read more via Emergency Services Times
