Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) Trevor Rodenhurst tagged articles

Bedfordshire Police confirm that women can refuse a strip search by a trans officer

A woman arrested by Bedfordshire Police would be able to refuse a strip search by a transgender officer, the force’s deputy chief constable has said. But he said that Beds Police...

Public money better spent on staff says Deputy Chief Constable

Public money would be better spent on more staff than funding local enquiry offices that are seldom used, says Bedfordshire Police’s deputy chief constable. The Police and Crime Commissioner...

New independent manager will deal with Bedfordshire Police complaints

Bedfordshire Police is taking steps to make sure it is “slicker” at handling customer service, the force’s assistant chief constable has claimed. The PCC, Festus Akinbusoye, told the force’s...

Bedfordshire Police meeting told 999 calls have increased by over 1,000 a month

Less tolerance and fewer people travelling abroad could be reasons for the increase of calls to Bedfordshire Police, a meeting heard. At last week’s Delivery & Beating Crime Meeting...

Reduction in disproportionate numbers targeted by ‘stop and search’

Stop and search is an important tactic, but if it is not used effectively it can damage communities’ confidence with the police, a meeting heard. Bedfordshire’s deputy chief...

All change at the top as new Bedfordshire Police chief constable sworn in

It was all change at the top at Bedfordshire Police HQ last week as Garry Forsyth was sworn into his new role as chief constable and immediately announced his new deputy. “I am honoured...

Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) Trevor Rodenhurst