emergency services

Police launch murder investigation following deaths of mother and two sons

Update 13 July: Devon and Cornwall Police investigating the tragic deaths of Katherine Hooper and her two sons Josh Patterson and Sam Patterson have confirmed that the family had been the subject of a Safeguarding Partnership intervention and a serious case review would be launched.

The Safeguarding Partnership, an alliance including the council, NHS and the police, is alerted if a...

999 Academy seeks applicants for 2013/14

Following on from a successful pilot programme the 999 Academy is seeking applicants for the 2013/14 academic year.

The 999 Academy is the first of its kind nationally where all four emergency services have come together, with an education provider, to create a joint service academy which aims to inspire young people to become valued and respected members of the community.

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