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PCC says Bedfordshire Police still has outstanding areas for improvement from last inspection

Bedfordshire Police has yet to have all the areas for improvement highlighted by the force’s last inspection signed off by inspectors, the police and crime commissioner (PCC) has said...

PCC agrees extending Bedfordshire’s chief constable’s contract is “in the public interest”

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has said that describing the extension of Bedfordshire’s chief constable’s contract as being “in the public interest” reflects...

Bedfordshire Police swears in 28 recruits during week of awards and medals

Bedfordshire Police has welcomed 28 new officers and detectives while honouring 20 colleagues for long service and investigative work during a week of ceremonies...

Three-quarters of Bedfordshire women feel unsafe after dark poll reveals

A new poll shows big gaps in how safe Bedfordshire residents feel at night, especially women and older people, as police launch a Winter of Action in local town centres...

Scrapping PCCs raises concerns over Bedfordshire’s policing oversight

Bedfordshire leaders respond to plans to scrap Police and Crime Commissioners in 2028, raising concerns over how policing oversight will work across three local authorities...

Bedford heroes recognised for courage after fatal stabbing and house fire

Four Bedfordians have been honoured at the National Police Chiefs’ Council Police Public Bravery Awards for their courage in preventing crime and saving lives in two separate...

Former officer’s behaviour branded ‘predatory’ by Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable

A former Bedfordshire Police officer who pursued a vulnerable victim of domestic abuse and acted inappropriately towards an Uber passenger would have been dismissed for gross misconduct...

Bedfordshire Police welcomes new recruits and commends long-serving officers

This month, eight new recruits joined Bedfordshire Police, while other officers were recognised for their long service to the force and work on particular cases. Upon successful completion...

Mayor says Bedford town centres ‘under siege’ by crime in letter to police chief constable

Bedford and Kempston town centres are 'under siege' by crime, Bedford’s mayor has said in a scathing letter to the chief constable. Mayor Tom Wootton (Conservative) told the chief...

PCC says he’s putting social justice at the heart of his Police and Crime Plan

One year on from his election, Bedfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard, has set out the latest phase of his Police and Crime Plan. Today (Tuesday) sees the publication of the plan for 2025 - 2028, outlining a...

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