Looking after our first responders when the disorder subsides
Looking after our first responders is critical – before, during and after incidents – so when there are prolonged incidents like the summer riots, how do emergency services make sure that wellbeing is at the heart of what they do? The policing inspectorate recommended in its post-riot report that forces assess public order public safety planning and mobilisation and how they prioritise the wellbeing of officers and staff. Oscar Kilo lead Andy Rhodes is perfectly placed to lead this important conversation.