New tri-responders recruited in Durham

THEY won’t be wearing three hats at once, but they will be representing three blue-light services. Laura Birbeck and Laman Warburton are the region’s community safety responders (CSR). They will work for Durham Constabulary as PCSOs, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service as retained firefighters and as first responders for the North East Ambulance Service (NEAS). It is believed to be only the second project of its kind in the country and was part funded through the national Police ...