Umme Ali was appointed at the start of June 2024 as the new Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, and confirmed by the Police and Crime Panel. 

In this role, Umme supports the PCC to develop strategies to reduce violence against women and children, which forms a vital part of the commissioner’s police and crime plan. 

Umme is a champion for victims and and ensures that they are put at the heart of policing and the wider criminal justice system.

As well as acting as DPCC, Umme is a local councillor representing High Town ward in Luton and serves on the council’s Cabinet as the portfolio holder for Children’s Services.

She has vast experience in multi-agency working, she serves as a trustee at Luton Foodbank and Luton Citizen’s Advice Bureau and in her role as a councillor has worked closely with the police to address serious crime related concerns. Umme was born and has lived in Bedfordshire all her life, and professionally she works as a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard said: “I am delighted that Umme is my deputy. I know that her experience, energy, commitment and values will bring significant benefit to the people of Bedfordshire.

“Umme’s track record for championing victims of crime and in particular her involvement in combatting exploitation in the High Town ward of Luton in recent years, demonstrates a passion and drive to my missions. 

“Umme will support me in fulfilling my duties and will complement my skills and experience. I look forward to working her over the next four years to promote a fairer and safer Bedfordshire through effective action to secure social and criminal justice.”