Home Secretary to introduce power to sack chief constables | Elizabeth Emblem awarded to family of paramedic killed in ambulance crash

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Home Secretary to introduce power to sack chief constables

In a tumultuous day for the chief constable of West Midlands Police, the Home Secretary has now vowed to change the law so that she – and not just Police and Crime Commissioners – has the power to sack failing chief constables. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Elizabeth Emblem awarded to family of paramedic killed in ambulance crash

The family of a newly qualified paramedic who died in the line of duty have been awarded an Elizabeth Emblem by the King. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New guidance restricts use of counselling notes in sexual assault cases

Victims and survivors of rape and sexual assault will be given greater privacy and dignity during police investigations under new measures announced by the Home Office. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Charity calls for bleed kits to be registered on new national database

The National Bleed Kit Network has launched a national database called Bleed Map to improve access to life-saving emergency medical equipment by the public in situations where a critical bleed injury has occurred. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Tech-backed security helps keep Northampton nights safe

Police-funded ID scanning technology is helping make Northampton’s night-time economy safer, with venues praising its impact and funding secured until 2028. Read more via Emergency Services Times