All forces to introduce specialist rape and sexual offence teams under new VAWG strategy

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All police forces in England and Wales will introduce specialist rape and sexual offence investigation teams under new measures announced by the Home Secretary, as part of the government’s new VAWG strategy. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance service unveils first fully electric vehicles

The Welsh Ambulance Service has unveiled its first fully electric vehicles. Ten MAXUS eDELIVER 5 vehicles have now entered service as part of the Trust’s ambition to reduce its carbon footprint. Read more via Emergency Services Times

UK police roll out training to challenge victim-blaming language

A Northumbria University academic is leading training to help police forces across the UK challenge victim-blaming language during investigations, with a particular focus on violence against women and girls. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Feedback-driven CPR training strengthens outcomes for ambulance crews

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust has embedded real-time CPR feedback and case data review into paramedic education. The Resus Review programme, supported by ZOLL technology, is enhancing. Read more via Emergency Services Times

‘Automating the mundane’: how AI is transforming safeguarding in one UK force

Thames Valley Police is using AI and automation to cut through the administrative burden of safeguarding. By letting technology handle routine, data-heavy tasks, officers and safeguarding teams can focus on the complex, human-centred decisions that make a real difference to vulnerable children and adults. Read more via Emergency Services Times