A fabulous talk from PC Liz Smith of the Northwest Police Underwater Search and Marine Unit.
An absolutely fascinating insiders look at the role, equipment, function and methods of operation of the team.
Great to see members of HSAC and BAD
British Sub-Aqua Club Bolton Area Divers North West Police Underwater Search & Marine Unit

#MISSING | Can you help us find a missing man?

He gave his name as David, but this may be a pseudonym - he also may require medical treatment and officers are appealing for information.

Any info? Please call 101.

Next week we are supporting National Fire Chiefs Council drowning prevention and water safety week.

Look out for #BeWaterAware for advice to help you enjoy the water safely
👉ow.ly/6QIY50RgW7F

#WaterSafety #LeisureSafety

#UPDATE | Officers investigating the discovery of the body of a woman in the River Mersey in March are still working to find out her identity - an image of the crop-top she was believed to have been wearing has previously been released.

Read more: orlo.uk/2B7Fn

Have you seen missing 48-year-old Craige Johnson?
orlo.uk/cvC2i

⚠There are 9 #flood alerts in place along the North West coast due to #hightides 🌊.
Be careful if out commuting along coastal roads or footpaths🚗.
📱Are you signed up to receive the @envagencynw flood alert & warnings for rivers & coasts?
👉 gov.uk/sign-up-for-fl…

A campaign we always promote and try to support when we can. Some great educational resources available in the National Fire Chiefs Council toolkit that we would urge you to have a look at. 🛟✅🔵🔱

Are you aged 13-18 and want to get an insight into policing?

Cadets get visits from departments across the Constabulary including:

🐶 Dogs
🐴 Mounted
🚗 Road Safety
🔫 Firearms Unit
🔍 Scenes of Crime

Apply now orlo.uk/0hvfl

We have had recent reports of lifesaving equipment being vandalised.

Lifebelts can help to save someone's life before we have time to arrive.

It is essential that they are kept in top condition for when they are required in a life or death situation.

Please look after them.

Today marks a new chapter in our story. Say hello to Paddle UK 👋 Our new name and branding reflects our evolving membership and allows us to represent all paddlers across the UK more inclusively.

Find out more: paddleuk.org.uk/welcome-to-pad…

#PaddleUK

The clocks went forward last night giving us lighter evenings to #EnjoyWaterSafely 🙌 so this is your springtime reminder to refresh your water safety knowledge! ⏰

Prepare your family for the good times ahead at: 💦 rlss.org.uk/Pages/Category…

#BritishSummerTime #WaterSafetyCode

MISSING | Please share and help us find missing #WestDerby man Thomas Ball, 43. Thomas was last seen at his Ashtree Grove Home on Thurs 14 March and we're increasingly concerned. Any sightings via: orlo.uk/e7VPV, 101 or Merseyside Police Contact Centre. Thanks

orlo.uk/fFQuv

#APPEAL | Officers working to identify a woman sadly found in the River Mersey on 21 March have released an image of a top believed to be the same as she was wearing.

The woman was discovered near Chorlton Water Park on Thursday.

Read more here: orlo.uk/GJoyp

And whilst we’re signposting you to free webinars, this one will be of interest to the sports divers amongst our followers. 🔗👇🏼🔵🔱

If you’re planning on getting out on your SUP this year, why not take advantage of this great opportunity to make yourself as safe as possible with a free webinar next Tuesday from our friends at the RNLI & Canŵ Cymru / Canoe Wales with the link below! 🔗👇🏼 🔵🔱

eventbrite.co.uk/e/stand-up-pad…

Earlier this week we spent two days at Windermere conducting some deeper dives.

Although most of our work is in depths of less than 10m, it’s important to keep our skills up & be well drilled for when we’re required to go deeper. 🔵🔱

#police diver #police
📸 by Gareth Olley

Some of the tools of our trade. Our set up includes twin set cylinders, regulator & full face Aga mask from Interspiro, gloves & fins from Fourth Element, a military divers knife & a Seiko divers watch thrown in because they just look great! 👌🏼🔵🔱
#policedivers #joblikenoother

#MISSING | Officers have had a confirmed sighting of Andrew on Barton Lane in Eccles, walking in the direction of Barton Road at 3.43am on Tuesday 12 March 24.

📞 Anyone with info about his whereabouts, should call 0161 856 8351, quoting 702 of 12/03/2024 or 999 in an emergency.

Do you care for someone with dementia and worry that they may go missing?

The #HerbertProtocol aims to help you and us find the ones you care for safe and well 💙

Find out more via ➡️ orlo.uk/xEFke

orlo.uk/hlI0c

#HerbertProtocol

#MISSING | Can you help police find missing Naseh?

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for his wellbeing.

If you have any information, please call 101, quoting log number 1091 of 12-02-24.