Moves to improve police equality performance
TWO initiatives to improve police service delivery of equality have been launched recently. The National Policing Improvement Agency has revealed its Equality Standard for the Poli...
Scotland’s strategic vision for celebrating and valuing difference
IN Scotland a challenging strategy, which puts equality and diversity at the heart of daily policing, was unveiled last June by Scotland’s Chief Police Officers at the Scottish Pol...
Airwave launches Academy to help emergency services
AIRWAVE, the UKís leading public safety and critical communications provider, has announced the launch of Academy, a training programme for all users of the Airwave national radio ...
Officer takes up new role to reduce town centre crime
TO RAISE the profile of the police and tackle retail related crime in Ipswich town centre, Suffolk Constabulary has appointed PC Charly Lingwood as its first Retail / Business Comm...
Innovative clothing for demanding conditions
TOP of the Range have been established since 1993 and provide specialist clothing and equipment to help people maximise their performance, comfort and safety in extreme conditions....
Collaboration pays dividends
ONE of the UK’s largest police forces implemented a drug and alcohol test programme two years ago, focusing on officers with safety critical roles. A multi-site programme randomly ...
Forensic awards for students and police investigators
POLICE and student Crime Scene Investigators from across the country have been recognised for their achievements at the annual Forensic Awards Day, staged by the National Policing ...
Pensions and more for police dogs
WHEN dog handler PC Tony Herson retires later this year he will begin drawing a pension which recognises his years of loyal service. Retiring with him will be his two loyal partner...
Canine recruits will be taught to lead fight against crime
NORTH Yorkshire Police’s Dog Section’s latest recruits in the fight against crime are straining at the leash to start their new jobs. The forces newest canine cadets are 14-week ol...
