Violence crackdown sees homicide rate in London at all-time low | Former Chief Constable to face gross misconduct hearing

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Violence crackdown sees homicide rate in London at all-time low

New figures released this week show that London’s homicide rate per capita is the lowest since records began, underlining the Metropolitan Police’s efforts to reduce violent crime in the capital. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Former Chief Constable to face gross misconduct hearing

Former Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary chief constable Scott Chilton will face a gross misconduct hearing following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Read more via Emergency Services Times

FBU warns of potential industrial action over fire service cuts

The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) has warned it is prepared to consider industrial action in response to proposed fire service cuts, as two services secure additional funding following union-led campaigns. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Air Ambulance records busiest year on record

Magpas Air Ambulance experienced its busiest year on record in 2025, as the publicly funded emergency service was activated 1,948 times. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Fire service rolls out body-worn cameras to boost public safety

Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service has completed the rollout of 160 body-worn cameras across all 42 fire stations in the county, strengthening firefighter safety, operational oversight and post-incident learning. Read more via Emergency Services Times