This is the second episode of a short series of the podcast called Tech Perspectives brought to you in partnership with The Emergency Tech Show and the Police Digital Service.

Catherine delves into the detail with technology leaders from the emergency services and this time talks to John Derryman, Chief of Corporate Services in Wiltshire Police.

John comes to policing after a career in the finance industry and has a strong systems and governance approach to the technology used in his force. He also uses that at a national level where he heads up the National Technology Board for the NPCC.

They talk about cyber, body worn video, AI adoption and how to keep the lights on with limited budget for legacy systems.

Speakers:

Catherine Levin, Emergency Services Times

John Derryman, Wiltshire Police

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This is the first of a short series of the podcast called Tech Perspectives brought to you in partnership with The Emergency Tech Show and the Police Digital Service.

Catherine delves into the detail with technology leaders from the emergency services. Starting with the new Director of Police AI, Al Murray.

Having led on AI for the National Police Chiefs' Council for some time, he's now working full time on this new AI venture with money from the Home Office to ensure responsible AI is introduced. He tells Catherine what this means and how he feels like he's working in a start up, which is not usually how policing is described. Listen on to find out more.

Speakers:

Catherine Levin, Emergency Services Times

Al Murray, Police AI

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Nestled between two series of the podcast, Catherine talks to Reverend Matthew Hopley, the National Police Chaplain. He tells her about his role three years in and how he came into policing in 2011 after a career in retail. He talks with great warmth and compassion about the pastoral care offered by police chaplains - 500 volunteers working in police forces across the country.

Reflecting on recent national events and the impact of changes to policing, Matthew offers his thoughts and advice on how to navigate through challenging times. He shares how he looks after himself as he looks after so many in this important national role.

Speakers:

Catherine Levin, Emergency Services Times

Reverend Matthew Hopley, National Police Chaplain

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As we launch registration for 2026 The Emergency Services Show and The Emergency Tech Show, it seems like a great time to hear from four first time exhibitors who were part of the 2025 shows.

We spoke to BODD, Tigers Eye, Try & Lilly and Dals.

They tell us about their experiences as we find out what they do to solve challenges faced by first responders.

Hosted by Claire Whitaker in our on-site podcast studio, listen on as she gets into the detail of what it's like to be at our shows for the very first time.

Speakers:

Catherine Levin, Emergency Services Times

Claire Whitaker, freelance journalist

Ryan Harper, Business Development Manager from Australian company BODD, making 3D body scanners

Sarah Snyder Kamen, founder of Tigers Eye making sports bras for first responders

Emma Graham, business development director for Liverpool-based uniform cap manufacturer Try & Lilly

Nick Clancy, Account Manager for Manchester-based interpreting and translation service, Dals

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In the final episode of this season of For Every Response, Catherine talks to Dr Gareth Davies who heads up the medical team supporting the world famous TT Races on the Isle of Man.

With hundreds of competitors converging on the Island for the races that take place during May and June every year, the need for specialist medical care is vital. 150 volunteers form the team and provide care from physio to trauma care in what Gareth calls the hyper acute phase. The island also has to cope with tens of thousands of visitors and he shares the impact that has on existing medical care for residents.

It's a fascinating insight into providing medical care at a major event and how decades of experience working in emergency settings in London prepared Gareth for this very special job.

Speakers:

• Catherine Levin, Editor, Emergency Services Times
• Dr Gareth Davies, Medical Director, TT Races

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In this episode of the pod, Catherine Levin gets into the detail about the on-call firefighting system with Craig Flannery. Craig is the Chief Fire Officer for Mid and West Wales and his service has large numbers of on-call firefighters, drawn from local communities, these are people who will drop everything to respond to fires. The on-call firefighter has a day job and offers 'availability' to the local fire station to respond to fires day and night.

They talk about the system, how it works, how to recruit and retain staff and about innovation. Some of that innovation is about pay structures and it's also in the use of data to better understand the impact that one person's availability can have on the service's ability to respond.

Listen on to find out more and discover what makes this part of the world so special.

Speakers:

• Catherine Levin, Editor, Emergency Services Times
• Craig Flannery, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service

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As Sir Andy Cooke leaves HMICFRS, he talks to Catherine Levin about his five years leading the inspectorate.

Reflecting on what he's seen from police forces, he reinforces the need for them to get the basics right. Leaving just after the government published the police reform white paper that could see the creation of a national police service and with changes in governance, Sir Andy shares his optimism for the new approach.

They touch on culture, technology, collaboration and leadership. It's a great conversation that shares what it's like to have this national role and shares some insights into the evolution of the inspectorate in the future.

Speakers:

• Catherine Levin, Editor, Emergency Services Times
• Sir Andy Cooke, His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services

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In an unusual departure for this podcast, Catherine Levin interviews two guests. She talks to Tom Baker and Ian Hogarth who together are the experts keeping the fleet of the RNLI on the road and at sea.

They get into the detail about how you maintain a diverse fleet that is so geographically dispersed and used by hundreds of volunteers.

Tom looks after the boat fleet and shares how the boats are made, used and the innovations that are driving improvements for the future, with technology and interoperability at their heart.

Ian oversees the vehicle fleet - at 1000 vehicles he is looking at the decarbonisation agenda and how to do that in a way that works across the country.

It's the perfect conversation to tee up the activity that will take place around the Fleet of the Future theme at this year's Emergency Services Show.

Speakers:

• Catherine Levin, Editor, Emergency Services Times
• Tom Baker, RNLI
• Ian Hogarth, RNLI

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