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Victims of domestic abuse are increasingly using video calls to report incidents to police, with one force recording 92% satisfaction among users of its remote video response (RVR) service.

Cara Turton-Chambers, Head of Sustainability at East Midlands Ambulance Service, explains why switching to electric ambulances is about more than net zero, from protecting patient care to tackling the practical challenges of charging infrastructure, cost and resilience.

Commander Helen Flanagan grew up watching two generations of women navigate policing in very different eras. Nearly 30 years into her own career, she reflects on choosing the profession she almost didn’t join, balancing motherhood with operational policing and why visibility matters for the next generation of women in the service.

Essex & Herts Air Ambulance is holding an engagement day to encourage more women to pursue careers in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services.

From elite football to senior fire service leadership, Deputy Chief Fire Officer Michelle Hickmott reflects on the people, experiences and visible role models that have shaped her career and why representation matters for the next generation of women in the fire service.

From the rise of DNA to the growth of digital forensics, Kay Hannam has spent 24 years adapting alongside policing’s biggest forensic changes. As Thames Valley Police prepares to open its new forensic science facility in Bicester, she reflects on leadership, resilience and the opportunities that shaped her career.

As AI reshapes the way police forces manage public contact, Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary’s Clare Knibbs explains why technology should support rather than replace human judgement, while highlighting the importance of staff wellbeing, choice and inclusive leadership.

London Fire Brigade’s Borough Commander for Hammersmith and Fulham, Lucy Macleod, has been awarded a prestigious Winston Churchill fellowship.

London Fire Brigade firefighter Siobhan Priest is using social media to challenge stereotypes, champion women in the fire service and encourage the next generation to see themselves on the frontline. As part of our #SheServesToo campaign, she shares why representation, support and visibility matter more than ever.

Clare Ball, Detective Inspector, Avon and Somerset Police reflects on why joining policing later in life became one of her greatest strengths, how lived experience shaped her leadership and why creating space for officers to speak openly has transformed the culture within her teams.