Dr Camilla De Camargo and Dr Stephanie Wallace from Lancaster University reveal the findings of the first national survey on police uniforms commissioned by the Police Federation of England and Wales. In this lively episode, they explore how ill-fitting uniforms affect officers’ health, safety, and operational effectiveness, and discuss the urgent need for inclusive, functional uniform reform.

Speakers:

• Joy Flanagan, host
• Dr Camilla De Camargo, Lancaster University
• Dr Stephanie Wallace, Lancaster University

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In this episode, the first of three hosted by the British Safety Industry Federation, Natalie Wilson chairs a panel focused on inclusive PPE. With a starting point of the publication of a new standard, the panel explores the importance of ‘Fit for Form.’ They highlight why correctly fitting PPE matters and share practical steps for both manufacturers and end users.

Speakers:

• Natalie Wilson, host
• Amy Beams, Women in the Fire Service
• Sarah Gibbs, BSI
• Laura-Jane Watkins, SecurityWomen

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In a first for The Emergency Tech Show, host Rich Preston is joined on stage by Joy Allen, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham. Along with Durham Constabulary DI Andy Phillips, they discuss how this force is using innovative and creative technology solutions to reduce violence against women and girls.

Speakers:

• Rich Preston, host
• Joy Allen, Durham Police and Crime Commissioner
• Andy Phillips, Durham Constabulary

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With a new book focused on burnout and using case studies from the emergency services, Dr Richard Duggins is the perfect person to share his tips with the show this year. In this episode hear the discussion with Nick Smart, the President of the Police Superintendents' Association, and Esther Ingham from Merseyside Police as they discuss tactics for how to thrive in a stressful workplace.

Speakers:

• Joy Flanagan, host
• Dr Richard Duggins, Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
• Nick Smart, Police Superintendents' Association
• Esther Ingham, Merseyside Police

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Rounding off the three episodes from The Emergency Planning Society, the panel explores how the UK can strengthen resilience in the face of complex and evolving threats. They draw on real-world experience, emerging best practices, and recent government strategies to to see how to enhance national capacity and capability.

Speakers:

• Amanda Coleman, host
• Beverley Griffiths, Buckinghamshire New University, host
• Fiona Gaffney, Cabinet Office
• CFO Alex Woodman, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service

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This is a packed episode with the Civil Aviation Authority providing an update on the latest position about using drones beyond visual line of sight. They are joined by leading academics who are looking at using swarms of drones to detect wildfires providing a level of situational awareness never seen before.

Speakers:

• Rich Preston, host
• Sophie O'Sullivan, Civil Aviation Authority
• Keith Bennett, Civil Aviation Authority
• Mauro Innocente, SwarmMind
• Joaquim Peiro, Imperial College London

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Across major incidents from Grenfell to the Manchester Arena bombing, public inquiries have exposed a consistent thread: well-intentioned leaders placed in critical positions without the tools, training, or reflective habits to succeed. In this episode hear from our experts who draw on high-profile cases and frontline experience and introduce CPDresilience as a digital enabler of this change.

Speakers:

• Joy Flanagan, host
• David Burrows-Sutcliffe, Major Incidents
• Nicholas Farr, PA Consulting
• Andrew Ormerod, CPDme

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In this second episode led by The Emergency Planning Society the team look at the UK’s national resilience capability and the growing need for skilled emergency planners. They talk about how to find practical solutions for improving interoperability across agencies and communities.

Speakers:

• Beverley Griffiths, Buckinghamshire New University, host
• Stephen Arundell, Emergency Planning Society
• David McClory, Slough Borough Council
• Chris Shuttleworth, Lancashire Resilience Forum

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