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15 October 2026
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A police officer holding up a speed gun while standing behind a police car parked on the side of a residential road. Image: Bedfordshire Police

Bedfordshire Police to recruit more police officers and PCSOs

An extra 20 police officers will be recruited into neighbourhood policing roles across Bedfordshire as part of a government pledge to bolster community teams over the next four years...
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Council tax bills in Bedford face over 5% police precept increase

Bedfordshire residents could see the maximum police precept increase in their council tax bills next year, the police and crime commissioner has said. The £14 Band D increase...
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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...
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Police meeting told: “Local cops need to know their community”

Bedfordshire Police community officers are holding meetings with residents to help set the priorities for their area – and the force has the...
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Bedfordshire Police hospital presents 2020

Bedfordshire Police officers and staff donate presents to elderly patients at Bedford Hospital

Staff and officers at Bedfordshire police have shown they're filled with the spirit of Christmas by donating presents to elderly patients at Bedford Hospital. Many of the patients will be spending...
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