Rapid recruitment drive weakened vetting checks, Met review finds | Review aims to shape future of police leadership

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Rapid recruitment drive weakened vetting checks, Met review finds

The Metropolitan Police has published a review into historic vetting and recruitment practices, acknowledging that weaknesses in its processes allowed some unsuitable officers and staff to join – or remain in – the force. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Review aims to shape future of police leadership

The police leadership commission has issued a call for evidence as part of a national review into the future of police leadership in England and Wales. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Emergency services explore drones, swarms and beyond visual line of sight operations

Sophie O’Sullivan from the Civil Aviation Authority explains how regulators, technologists and emergency services are working together to safely expand what drones can do in complex UK airspace. Read more via Emergency Services Times

GMP launches new mental wellbeing programme for frontline staff

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has launched a new partnership to strengthen mental wellbeing support for officers and staff working in some of the force’s most demanding roles. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions appoints new MD

Fischer Panda UK | Power Solutions has announced a change in senior leadership, with Chris Fower appointed managing director as the business moves into its next phase of growth. Read more via Emergency Services Times