Police officers are being urged to view a short new video aimed at reducing the risk when police vehicles enter roadworks under emergency response conditions.

The eight-minute Blue Light Incursion Into Roadworks film is particularly aimed at officers who respond on motorways and strategic road networks.

The Police Federation says it has been developed by Steve Askham of the Costain Group in partnership with National Highways, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, and Deputy Chief Constable Terry Woods who is the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for driver training and pursuits.

Supported by the Police Federation of England and Wales, it is focused on officer safety and consistent national learning across forces nationwide and among other emergency services.

“Officers routinely make rapid decisions in complex environments. This video supports that by setting out, in plain terms, why roadworks change the risk picture and how we can respond safely and consistently,” says West Midlands Police Federation secretary Tim Rogers, who is the national Federation co-lead for roads policing.

“Every operational officer should take the eight minutes required to view what is a very practical officer safety product.

“It provides evidence-led content highlighting the heightened risk when officers enter roadworks under blue light conditions. It raises awareness around decision-making, speed discipline and tactical caution in roadworks and temporary traffic management environments while also offering clear, practical learning points to reduce harm.”

Mr Rogers explained that roadworks are a complex, constrained environment with reduced escape options and changing lay-outs.

He added: “Emergency response decision-making must reflect that reality and be grounded in both the National Decision-making Model and established police driving principles.”

You can watch it here:

(Screen grab: From video)