New commercial body to pool procurement power of 999 services

Headlines

Staffordshire roll out body armour for all its police dogs - Armour has special lining that helps dissipate heat from the body.

West Yorks Federation Chair calls for right to strike consultation - Frontline officers should be asked if they want the option of a right to strike, a Fed Chair has said. Ditching the pay board could be just the first step, says West Yorkshire's leader.

'Systematic failures' in racial disparity by forces, says report - A damning report by senior MPs has found "systematic failure" by forces and government to tackle racial disparity.

Met officer hit by e-scooter suffers broken leg and concussion - A man has been arrested after a Metropolitan Police officer has had his leg broken and suffered a concussion after being hit by an e-scooter in north London.

New commercial body to pool procurement power of 999 services

Blue Light Commercial to be led by £150K CEO who will have 'a virtual team' of 45 commercial managers.

Date - 5th February 2020
By - Gary Mason

4 Comments

A new organisation that will pool the purchasing power of police and fire services in England and Wales in order to secure better deals and cut waste and duplication has been established. Blue Light Commercial is the result of the Association of...

Do you have an interesting news story? Contact the newsdesk on 0203 119 3303
or alternatively get in touch via the contact form.

And also...

Staffordshire roll out body armour for all its police dogs

Armour has special lining that helps dissipate heat from the body.

West Yorks Federation Chair calls for right to strike consultation 'Systematic failures' in racial disparity by forces, says report Latest headlines »

Features

Get'em young - are we trying to engage with children too late?

A Met BCU is piloting a project that puts officers in primary schools to build relationships with children before they reach secondary school after finding barriers are going up younger.

Interview: West Midland PCC's vision to reinstate a diminished force Protesters savagely attack their own during another challenging day More features »