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15 October 2026
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Police on the beat on Bedford High Street. Image: Bedfordshire Police/Facebook

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...
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John Tizard. Image: Labour Party

Less money for policing no matter who wins general election warns PCC

Bedfordshire’s new police and crime commissioner said he wants to see the county’s force improve but has warned that there could be less police funding after the general election...
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Mid-Bedfordshire by-election “up in the air” amid calls for PCC to stand down during campaign

Campaigners have described preparations for the Mid-Bedfordshire by-election as being "in full swing", despite no resignation from the current MP and no election date being set...
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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...
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Police commissioner’s office defends “woke” plan as “rushed” committee complains

Bedfordshire’s new police and crime commissioner is in a hurry to publish his plan for the next three years and it is putting strain on a watchdog committee to respond in time. Festus...
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