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Reach
Issue 7 2014
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s the new editor of Reach, I’d like to welcome you to the second issue of Reach
for 2014. I have worked for Airwave for more than three years and am continually
inspired by the stories from you – our readers. Reach will continue to share new
and best practices examples with insight from across the public safety community.
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) (pages 1-3) has recently concluded a trial of the
Airwave Max training programme – Reach explores the challenges and the successes that
have resulted in Airwave Max being approved for MPS-wide rollout in all 32 boroughs and
specialist units by December 2014.
Also in this issue we learn from our colleagues in Hampshire (pages 12-14) who have truly
embraced interoperability and regularly carry out exercises to plan and practise their operations.
These complex exercises are designed to test their resources, relationships with their colleagues
and overall competencies.
We give a more in-depth look at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games (pages 18-19)
and the preparations undertaken by Police Scotland. Planning commenced in 2012 and we
delve into the levels of coverage and capacity needed to support this summer’s events.
Rural policing continues to evolve – Dyfed-Powys Police (pages 24-25) show how they are
leading the way in terms of creating greater efficiences in their methods of policing. Chief
Constable Simon Prince explains the benefits of giving officers access to systems and information
whilst out on patrol.
News too from two of Airwave’s chosen charities (page 23). The Warwickshire and Northamptonshire
Air Ambulance (WNAA) are again taking part in this year’s Ride In motorbike cavalcade in August;
and the Fire Fighters Charity takes the opportunity to introduce their new Chief Executive Officer,
Dr Jill Tolfrey.
A jam-packed issue and, we hope, an enjoyable read. Please feel free to share
your stories and comments by emailing the
Helen Bleasdale, Editor
From the Editor
A limited number of printed copies of Reach are available
– please let us know if you would like extra copies.
Helen Bleasdale
Editor
Sue Jones
Editor in Chief
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01-03
The Metropolitan Police Service
rolls out Airwave Max
The targeted training programme that
is delivering better radio discipline
04-05
Airwave abroad
We’re not only the trusted communications
provider in Great Britain – read about how
we’re helping the roll out of Germany’s
brand new public safety TETRA network
06-07
Taking advantage of new technology
Airwave CEO Richard Bobbett takes a
look at the potential promised by LTE
08-11
High-speed data on demand
with 4GMax
How reliable broadband is helping
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services
12-14
Talking teamwork
The benefits of interoperability for
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Services
and Hampshire Constabulary
15-17
A faster first response
The new alert service for North West
Ambulance Service NHS Trust volunteers
18-19
The Glasgow 2014
Commonwealth Games
How Police Scotland prepared for
Scotland’s showcase event
20-21
The impact of LTE on
critical communications
An independent viewpoint from
Elizabeth Mead, Market Analyst with IHS
22
News briefs
A snapshot of what’s been happening
at Airwave
23
Airwave’s chosen charities
Ride In with the WNAA, and meet the
new head of the Fire Fighters Charity
24-25
Transforming rural policing
Dyfed-Powys Police lead the way in
adopting Pronto mobile digital processes
for greater efficiency
26-29
What does it take to provide
mission critical communications?
Our guest writer Keith Turner, former
Chief Constable of Gwent Police and senior
advisor to Airwave, looks at the evolution
of public safety communications
Inside …
Front cover pic: Chas McGill, Watch Manager
(Officer in Charge) at Hardley Fire Station,
Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, Eastleigh and
New Forest, has been honoured with the Chief
Officer’s Special Recognition Award Safer for his
work on embedding the Airwave Service with the
Hampshire service and promoting it to the police
and other agencies. Chas, left, is pictured with Mike
Batten, Hampshire Constabulary Hazmat Advisor.
See pages 12-14 for the full story.
