East Midlands Special Operations Unit

🌍 Today is World Menopause Day, and we're helping to raise awareness, understanding, and show support for women who are navigating this stage of life. At EMSOU, we stand with our female colleagues experiencing menopause. We recognise the physical, emotional, and professional challenges it can bring, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where every woman feels seen, heard, and supported. Whether it’s through open conversations, flexible policies, or access to resources, we believe in empowering women to thrive at every stage of life. #WeAreEMSOU #MenopauseAwareness #WellbeingAtWork

240 victims from the East Midlands will see justice served today, thanks to this great work by our colleagues at the South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SWROCU) 👏🏻 Read more in the comments below:

Last week, more than 50 of our officers and staff benefitted from a free health check. Short, ten-minute drop in sessions ran throughout the day, and saw people get their BMI and body composition readings, and blood pressure, heart rate, cholesterol and blood glucose levels tested. Together, these metrics can help identify early warning signs of chronic conditions, and help guide lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise, and stress management. From the results, we were able to signpost and offer supportive preventive care and wellbeing initiatives advice on nutrition, fitness and other health matters. We're committed to looking after our people and look forward to hosting more sessions like this in the future. Our thanks go to Leicestershire Police for facilitating this day. #WeAreEMSOU

This month, our Protect and Prepare teams at CTPEM have been spreading the word about ACT for Local Authorities, a new scheme run by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) to support local authorities in the protection of sites and people from terrorism. Terrorists target a wide range of people and places and it is not always possible to predict where an attack might happen. Local authorities are critical in mitigating against this threat, being these spaces are typically public land, under local authority ownership, operation or influence.   ACT for Local Authorities complements the new Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (known as ‘Martyn's Law’). 📚 To access resources - including toolkits and videos - to support your understanding of the terrorism risks, as well as protective security and preparedness visit ProtectUK: https://lnkd.in/eXpNfQi9 👀 Interested in joining the fight against terrorism? We form part of a national network dedicated to thwarting terrorist planning and helping to bring perpetrators to justice. Check out the latest vacancies here: https://lnkd.in/eGie9pt #CommunitiesDefeatTerrorism

Come and register for our FREE Cyber Safety webinar! On 12 November, we'll be looking at how you can stay safe online, at home and at School 💻👨👩👧👦 Cybercrime affects everyone, from families to schools to workplaces. Whether you're a parent, carer, or school staff member, this free session will help you stay safe in today’s digital world. 📅 Date: Tuesday 12 November 2025 🕒 Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM GMT 📍 Location: Microsoft Teams 🎟️ Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eUpCVfak Hosted by the East Midlands Cyber Protect Network, this webinar will help you: ✅ Spot phishing scams and fake websites ✅ Use strong passwords and two-step verification ✅ Keep your devices and accounts secure ✅ Know what to do if you think you’ve been targeted ✅ Understand the latest cyber threats facing families and schools 🎯 Target Audience: Parents, carers, and school staff who use digital devices at home or work. 🛡️ Let’s make the internet a safer place, one click at a time. #CyberSecurity #CyberSafety #EastMidlandsCyberSecure #CyberProtect #DigitalSafety #OnlineSecurity #Webinar #SchoolsCyberSafety #ParentsOnlineSafety

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay - something we support not just today but throughout the year at EMSOU. We’re proud to offer a range of services to support staff wellbeing at EMSOU and we encourage our colleagues to reach out if they need help. Today, make time to talk and seek help if you are struggling. #WeAreEMSOU #MentalHealthMatters

Sixteen members of an organised crime group who supplied huge quantities of cocaine into north Derbyshire have been jailed for a combined total of more than 150 years. Thanks to the investigation, drugs, imitation firearms, knives, a taser and other weapons have been taken off East Midlands' streets. DI Lee said: “This has been a large scale and complex investigation which has required an enormous amount of commitment, dedication and expertise from all of the team involved. I am immensely grateful to everyone who played a part to help secure these excellent custodial sentences.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/eDychGbp Great working with you Derbyshire Constabulary. Could you be part of the team that helps secure sentences like this? Fill out our Expression of Interest form to be notified when a role that suits your skills becomes available: https://lnkd.in/ex5SNKtt #WeAreEMSOU #FiveForcesOneTeam #Jailed

🔐 Free Webinar Alert -One Month Reminder- 7th November 2025! 🔐 Discover NCSC's Active Cyber Defence Tools – Free Webinar! 🔍 With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, it's more important than ever to protect your organisation from online attacks. Whether you're in IT, leadership, or just passionate about cyber resilience, this session is for you! 📅 Date: Thursday, 7 November 2025 🕒 Time: 13:00 PM – 14:00 PM GMT 📍 Location: Microsoft Teams 🎟️ Register Now: Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams In this webinar, hosted by the East Midlands Cyber Secure Network, we’ll explore practical, free tools from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) designed to help UK organisations defend against common cyber threats, including: ✅ Mail Check, Web Check, and Early Warning ✅ How to reduce exposure to phishing and spoofing ✅ Real-world examples of ACD tools in action ✅ How to get started with these tools today ✅ Q&A with cyber experts 🛡️ Let’s make the UK’s digital landscape safer one tool at a time. 🔗 Learn more about Active Cyber Defence: • NCSC: Active Cyber Defence • East Midlands Cyber Secure #CyberSecurity #NCSC #ActiveCyberDefence #EastMidlandsCyberSecure #CyberProtect #DigitalSafety #Webinar #CyberResilience

⚠️ 35,434 people reported their email or social media account hacked in 2024. ✅ Turn on 2SV and double the protection on your most important accounts. #TurnOn2SV Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eqsUNWze #Stopthinkfraud #Actionfraud #NCSC

Today is World Romance Scam prevention Day. Throughout the week our Fraud protect officers have been working with Barclays UK Nottingham Building Society to raise awareness on Romance fraud and the devastating effects it has on victims. ⚠️Over £106M was lost to romance fraud last year. ℹ️ Unsure if the person you're talking with is real? Try reverse image searching their profile photos to see if they're used elsewhere online. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/enjmTrk3 📱 It often starts online, on dating apps, social media, or even gaming platforms. 💬 It’s built on emotional manipulation and false promises. 💸 It ends with victims losing thousands of pounds, and often their confidence too. 🔍 Spot the signs: They avoid meeting in person or video calls. They claim to be overseas or in a crisis. They ask for money for travel, medical emergencies, or investments. 🛡️ Protect yourself: Never send money to someone you haven’t met in person. Talk to someone you trust before making financial decisions. Report suspicious activity to Action Fraud and the platform. Let’s raise awareness and stop romance fraud before it starts. #RomanceFraud #stopthinkfraud #BeOrganisedAgainstCrime #Actionfraud