The Blue Light Show was held at London’s iconic Olympia at the start of this month, its aim? Uniting the emergency services community for the future with a focus of bringing together the emergency services community. The  event looked at interoperability between the emergency services, equipping delegates with the insights, tools and skills needed for the future emergency services. Designed in collaboration with leading industry figures, The Blue Light Show is transforming the way we respond, protect, and save lives.

We hear from a variety of contributors from within the Blue light sector. From Durham’s innovative Crime Scene Investigation training programme to the role of the National Association of Muslim Police in representing the needs of Muslim officers in the UK. We also hear about Oscar Kilo Trauma Support Dogs and the introduction of the Blue Light Hijab, a health and safety compliant uniform for Muslim women in policing, and finally the innovative Global GoodSam platform that enhances emergency response.

Contributors include:

• Alex Gent President of the National Association of Muslim Police
• Suzy Cutler and Beth Cummins from Durham Constabulary
• Yasin Desai Project Lead for Blue Light Hajib
• Garry Botterill Oscar Kilo Well Being and Trauma Support Dog National Police Lead
• Mark Wilson Director of  GoodSAM

Takeaways

• The National Association of Muslim Police represents around 4,000 Muslims in policing.
• The Blue Light Hijab is designed for health and safety compliance.
• The hijab features integrated safety elements for emergency services.
• GoodSam is a global platform for emergency response.
• The platform includes an app-based alerting system for CPR.
• GoodSam can utilize video from various sources for situational awareness.
• The Blue Light Hijab aims to boost confidence among Muslim female officers.
• Training in forensic science is offered by Durham Constabulary.
• The Blue Light Show showcases innovations in emergency services.
• Inclusivity in policing is essential for a diverse workforce.

Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to the National Association of Muslim Police
00:35 – Innovations in Forensic Training
01:11 – The Blue Light Hijab: A New Standard for Uniforms
03:27 – Oscar Kilo and Police Wellbeing Services
03:46 – GoodSam: Revolutionizing Emergency Response

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