Met launches new community crime-fighting strategy | Fire service rolls out body-worn video cameras

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Met launches new community crime-fighting strategy

The Metropolitan Police has launched a new plan to further reduce crime, improve public trust and focus resources on the most dangerous offenders. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Fire service rolls out body-worn video cameras

Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service has begun issuing body-worn video cameras to frontline crews as part of a major new initiative aimed at improving safety, transparency and accountability. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New national training strengthens police action on non-contact sexual offences

The College of Policing says a new national training programme is helping transform the way forces respond to non-contact sexual offences. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Hertfordshire mental health joint response team wins award for innovative care

A partnership between the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust and Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised for its work responding to mental health emergencies across the county. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Wimbledon medical partnership wins national award

London Ambulance Service and medical event provider Enhanced Care Services have been recognised for what judges called an “industry first” collaboration at The Championships, Wimbledon. Read more via Emergency Services Times