In this article, David E Alexander explores how the UK Government Resilience Framework is praised for practicality but criticised for neglecting gender, minorities, and disabilities.

Drawing on his experience as a police officer in Scotland, Graham looks at bystander training as a tool to assist cultural improvement in emergency services.

First published in The Conversation, John Coxhead, Professor of Policing, Crime prevention, Learning & Innovation at the University of East London shares his take on the recent funding boost for drones as first responders.

Here Leigh Hext shares her story as the first female dog handler with Avon and Somerset Police.

Against the backdrop of an increasing number of women in the emergency services, this article explores the strides made in breaking gender norms and fostering an inclusive workplace.

With recent storms wreaking havoc across the UK, how can we as a country prepare better for future civil challenges? Dan Cartwright, a Civil Preparedness Partner at Capita, argues that the government’s new resilience framework is a good start, but that the key to enhance preparedness is through creating a ‘zero responder’ approach.

Ellen Clowes, Learning Delivery Coordinator and Special Constable at British Transport Police, shares her inspirational journey from childhood dreams to serving as a police officer, overcoming health challenges and promoting inclusivity.

In a recent Emergency Services Times webinar, Professor Pete Murphy and Stuart Hoddinott spoke about how the lack of money for local authorities creates a problem for the emergency services that may not be obvious today, but will show itself in many different ways in the future.

Helen Vine, Strategic Lead for Volunteering at the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives, provides an overview of ambulance volunteers and the potential career pathways that can stem from such experiences.

Tim Murrell, NFCC drones lead, provides an update on work the fire and rescue service is doing to evolve use of drones and robotics to improve firefighter safety. Addressing privacy and safety concerns of the public is also critical to the successful deployment of this technology.