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After serving as interim Director of Police AI, Al Murray has been appointed to the role on a substantive basis.
After serving as interim Director of Police AI, Al Murray has been appointed to the role on a substantive basis.
When I was in the police, nobody ever talked to me about the drive home and the transition from the…
West Mercia Police has welcomed a new Assistant Chief Constable to its leadership team. Emma Maxwell joins West Mercia Police following 26 years with Leicestershire Police and will be the force lead for Local Policing and Operations.
London Ambulance Service has revealed that in the year to July 2026, ambulance crews and control room staff have reported 462 incidents of abuse while helping patients.
New research explores how firefighters trained as coaches balance both roles, and how coaching can influence communication, self-awareness and relationships within the fire and rescue service. In the first of a new series, the research examines the benefits and challenges of peer coaching in a hierarchical environment.
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.
Scott Green has been appointed Chief Constable of West Midlands Police after his appointment was confirmed by the region’s Police and Crime Panel.
Work has begun on the redevelopment of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Longfield Fire and Rescue Training Centre in Stevenage, following a major investment by Hertfordshire County Council.
Jo Noakes is stepping up from her role as Chief Operating Officer to lead the College as Sir Andy Marsh moves to lead HMICFRS.
The Nottinghamshire and City of Nottingham Fire Authority has approved the appointment of Andy Macey as Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service’s new Assistant Chief Fire Officer.
A new film from the British Transport Police Federation is highlighting the human impact of policing Britain’s rail network, from dealing with vulnerable people and violent passengers to responding to fatalities.
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.
The independent and confidential Mental Health Crisis Line developed by the National Police Wellbeing Service has now been extended to those who have left policing and are experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.