A new approach to making sense of police data

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For the latest episode of For Every Response, Catherine Levin spoke to Kate Fisher-Stevens, who is helping shape how policing uses data at a national level. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Mud and water rescue require a special type of response

Visiting the Search and Rescue team at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service reveals the complexity of the equipment needed to respond to mud and water incidents and the importance of innovation as the risk evolves over time. Read more via Emergency Services Times

New interim Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services appointed

Michelle Skeer OBE QPM has been appointed as His Majesty’s interim Chief Inspector of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, following approval by His Majesty the King. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Fire chiefs suggest focus on resilience for proposed College of Fire

Meeting in Manchester last week, fire chiefs heard more detail on the plans for a College of Fire and Rescue ahead of the public consultation due to start at the end of May. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Ambulance staff benefit from initiative boosting wellbeing and reducing single-use waste

Lanna Deamer speaks with Becca Lennox about a staff-led initiative at North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust that’s improving support for women’s health while cutting single-use waste. Read more via Emergency Services Times

Bedfordshire fire gets inadequate rating for its culture, with leadership under spotlight

The latest inspection report from HMICFRS about Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service shows that service leaders are not modelling its values and morale is at an all time low. Read more via Emergency Services Times