Putting victims first, the transformation of fraud reporting | West Sussex to invest £4.8m in 12 new fire engines

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Putting victims first, the transformation of fraud reporting

Ahead of the publication of the new national fraud strategy, Catherine Levin spoke to Chris Bell of City of London Police about the potential impact of the new Report Fraud national reporting service in the latest episode of For Every Response. Read more via Emergency Services Times

West Sussex to invest £4.8m in 12 new fire engines

West Sussex County Council has approved a £4.8m investment to purchase 12 new fire engines for West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service as the authority approaches the end of its current Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP). Read more via Emergency Services Times

Met commissioner warns industry to act on phone theft crisis

The Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has warned mobile phone manufacturers and technology companies to take urgent action to tackle phone theft or risk government intervention. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity secures £85k grant to boost frontline monitoring equipment

Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has received an £85,096 grant from The Vinehill Trust to invest in new monitoring equipment for its critical care teams. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Police dog duo wins national award at Crufts

A police dog handler and his canine partner from Police Scotland have been recognised for their lifesaving efforts after locating a vulnerable man who had been missing for nearly two weeks. Read more via Emergency Services Times