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NPCC introduces mandatory recording of officer suicides following death of sergeant
2+ hour, 6+ min ago (416+ words) The National Police Chiefs" Council (NPCC) is introducing mandatory recording of police officer suicides following a coroner"s prevention of future deaths report into the death of Sussex Police sergeant Ben Websdale. The move, first reported by the Daily Mirror,…...
Rapid Relief Team launches National Police Appreciation Week
3+ week, 1+ day ago (371+ words) The'Rapid Relief Team'(RRT) will host an appreciation week to recognise the work of police officers to protect the public and keep communities safe. The charity is partnering with the National Police Chiefs" Council (NPCC) to deliver'a'programme of activity from…...
Police leaders back new national blueprint for workforce planning
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (370+ words) The National Police Chiefs" Council (NPCC) and Skills for Justice have joined forces on a project to support police forces in England and Wales to address staffing and staff development issues. The project, which aims to unify and standardise strategic…...
Why visibility and mentorship matter for the next generation of police leaders
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (967+ words) Detective Superintendent Frankie Westoby has dedicated nearly three decades to policing. From her first steps as a volunteer Special Constable to her current role as a senior leadership trainer at the College of Policing, her story is one of resilience,…...
Live Facial Recognition technology to be deployed in Chester city centre
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (555+ words) Cheshire Constabulary will deploy Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology in Chester city centre today [5 March], marking the first time the force has used its LFR van in the county. The deployment is intended to support officers in identifying individuals who…...
New investment will boost use of AI in policing | Air ambulance confirms plans for new South West base
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (271+ words) Welcome to your daily news update from Emergency Services Times. Don't forget to bookmark this page and check back every day to stay abreast of the latest news in the emergency services sector. Following on from the radical reforms of…...
New investment will boost use of AI in policing
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (352+ words) Following on from the radical reforms of policing announced earlier this week, police chiefs have now revealed more about how a "115m investment will accelerate responsible use of AI across forces in England and Wales. A new national centre for artificial…...
Coventry deploys BVLOS drones funded by NPCC
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (582+ words) Police drones operated remotely from Birmingham are now flying over Coventry as part of a national programme aimed at improving response times, situational awareness and officer safety. The initiative marks the latest phase of a five-year project exploring the use…...
Police uniforms "unfit for purpose" and linked to health problems, major survey reveals
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (502+ words) More than half of police officers and staff in England and Wales say their uniforms are unfit for purpose, restrictive, and causing health problems, according to the first-ever National Police Uniform and Equipment Survey. The research " led by Dr Camilla…...
Police are facing mounting pressures, technology can bridge the gap
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (639+ words) UK police forces are facing increasing pressure to do more with less. They must now deliver an accelerating number of services including vulnerability response, community engagement and other responsibilities in addition to their traditional policing work. They contribute to nationwide…...