Olympics training launched for police, fire and ambulance services

David Woods

The National Policing Improvement Agency, working together with the Association of Chief Police Officers, has launched an online training package for police, fire and ambulance personnel across the UK to help prepare them for the challenges of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The Games will require the largest ever peacetime policing operation, mobilising officers from every force in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, in addition to requiring operations by the other emergency services. (more on hrmagazine.co.uk)