Government sets out radical reform of policing | UK ISAR firefighters mobilised for Mozambique flood rescue operations

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Government sets out radical reform of policing

The Home Office has published its long-awaited white paper setting out a substantial overhaul of policing in England and Wales that will reduce the number of police forces, centralise functions under a National Police Commissioner, put more money into AI and see police officers compelled to achieve a ‘licence to practise.’ Read more via Emergency Services Times

UK ISAR firefighters mobilised for Mozambique flood rescue operations

Specialist firefighters from UK fire and rescue services have been deployed to Mozambique as part of an international response to severe flooding caused by weeks of extreme rainfall. Read more via Emergency Services Times

South West ambulance clinicians’ use of TXA spotlighted in new video

A new video released by South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) highlights the life-saving impact of tranexamic acid (TXA) in pre-hospital emergency care. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Air ambulance charities put lifesaving work in the spotlight at Westminster

Air Ambulances UK (AAUK) has hosted a four-day exhibition at the House of Commons to showcase the lifesaving work of the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities and highlight the key challenges facing the sector. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Mark43 opens UK headquarters in Manchester

Policing technology supplier Mark43 has opened its first UK headquarters in Manchester, hosting Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, Deputy Mayor Kate Green and senior leaders from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) at the new offices. Read more via Emergency Services Times