Why resilience is about how the system really works | Coventry deploys BVLOS drones funded by NPCC

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Preparedness under pressure: Why resilience is about how the system really works

In part one of a two-part Emergency Services Times interview, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Chief Fire Officer, Alex Woodman argues that preparedness is defined not by plans, but by how the resilience system works under pressure. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Coventry deploys BVLOS drones funded by NPCC

Police drones operated remotely from Birmingham are now flying over Coventry as part of a national programme aimed at improving response times, situational awareness and officer safety. Read more via Emergency Services Times

NHS pushes AI notetaking after strong results in ambulance and A&E trials

NHS organisations across England are being encouraged to adopt AI-powered “ambient voice” technologies following the launch of a new national registry of approved suppliers. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New Chief Constable for Ministry of Defence Police

Kier Pritchard has been appointed Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP), Lucy Bogue, Director at SJC GUARDIAN, has announced. Read more via Emergency Services Times

NHS Confederation and NHS Providers announce new chief executive

Sir Ciarán Devane has been appointed chief executive of the new membership body formed from the merger between NHS Providers and the NHS Confederation. Read more via Emergency Services Times