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Questions over GRT transit sites remain two years after unauthorised Great Denham encampments

In June 2022, following unauthorised encampments in Great Denham, the then-Bedfordshire chief constable Garry Forsyth said his force could move on unauthorised encampments more often, but only if the...

Former Bedfordshire Police chief constable recognised in King’s Honours List

Former Bedfordshire Chief Constable Garry Forsyth has today (Saturday) been recognised in King Charles’ inaugural Birthday Honours List. Mr Forsyth, who began his career in 1994, served with Bedfordshire...

Acting Chief Constable the only applicant for Bedfordshire Police top job

Acting Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst was the only person to apply to take over the role of Bedfordshire Police’s new chief constable. But PCC Festus Akinbusoye says he’s the...

Jailed former inspector would have been dismissed, misconduct panel rules

Former police officer, John Nichols, who was jailed for child sex offences would have been dismissed had he not already resigned, a panel has ruled. Nichols, 51, from Bedford

Acts of bravery and long-service celebrated at police ceremony

Officers who rescued a vulnerable woman from the River Great Ouse were among those commemorated at a ceremony at the Police Headquarters in Kempston last week. The event was...

Bedfordshire Police announce interim leadership arrangements

Bedfordshire’s ‘top cop’ announces retirement

Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Garry Forsyth has announced he is stepping down from his role after five years with the force. With 28 years’ service with policing across a...

Demands on Bedfordshire Police leading to longer 101 waiting times

Bedfordshire Police is making improvements to how it responds to non-emergency calls, but there are times when demand leads to longer waiting times, its chief constable said. Her Majesty’s...

Staff say Bedfordshire Police was a toxic environment but changes have been made

Bedfordshire Police was a “toxic” and “corrupt” working environment according to staff only two years ago, but staff now are “proud” to be part of the force, its chief constable has said. During...

New state-of-the-art custody building opens at Kempston police HQ

Bedford's chief constable and PCC were joined by the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire and the Vice Lord-Lieutenant to cut the ribbon on the force's brand new state-of-the-art...

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