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Former Chief Constable to face no further action following IOPC investigation
Former Humberside Police Chief Constable Paul Anderson will face no further action following an Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into allegations of discriminatory comments, inappropriate behaviour and misuse of police resources. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Force uses VR to teach recruits the reality of violence against women
West Midlands Police is giving new recruits virtual reality (VR) headsets to experience incidents from the perspective of victims, in a bid to build empathy from day one. The initiative, developed with Birmingham-based social enterprise Calico, was showcased at The Emergency Services Show. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Christmas campaign focuses on respect as ambulance trust reveals levels of abuse
London Ambulance Service has launched a festive campaign focusing on respect in response to an alarming number of attacks on crews. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Fire chiefs call for modernisation of England’s building safety system
The National Fire Chiefs Council has urged the government to overhaul the regulations and guidance that underpin England’s building safety regime, warning that current standards are outdated and fail to reflect modern construction practices or the needs of an ageing and diverse population. Read more via Emergency Services Times
Ambulance service to introduce new 999 call categories
The Welsh Ambulance Service has introduced a new system for triaging 999 calls, aiming to improve how quickly patients with serious, time-critical conditions are identified and treated. Read more via Emergency Services Times
