Police praise community for support following peaceful evening across the county
Bedfordshire Police has thanked communities for their support, as the force continues to work to keep the county free from disorder. Additional officers were in place across Bedfordshire yesterday (Wednesday), after police received intelligence to suggest there could be a possible gathering in Bedford. Detective Chief Superintendent Duncan Young said: “We’re pleased to confirm there […]
PCC and his deputy show support at anti-violence event in Luton
Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard and his deputy Umme Ali attended the anti-violence event on Saturday (3 August). The event, hosted by Luton Borough Council saw the ‘Knife Angel,’ a 27-foot sculpture crafted from over 100,000 seized blades unveiled in Luton town centre. The Knife Angel represents a collective effort to combat violence and […]
PCC praises Professional Standards Department
Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard has praised the Professional Standards Department (PSD) at Bedfordshire Police. The feedback came after a recent first visit to meet the team. The PCC met with Chief Superintendent Will Hodgkinson, Head of the PSD and spoke to members of the department. The PCC said “High professional standards are essential […]
Reassurance for communities following tragic events in Southport
Councillor Hazel Simmons, Leader of Luton Council, and John Tizard, Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, have sought to reassure local communities following tragic events in Southport. They’ve said: “In the midst of mourning the tragic deaths of children and expressing our heartfelt solidarity with a grieving community and all those affected following the horrific attack […]
PCC invites residents to give their view on police plan
Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has today (Monday) launched a consultation survey for the people of Bedfordshire to share their views on the core objectives of his Police and Crime Plan. The people of Bedfordshire can feed back on topics relating to improving policing, reforming a broken criminal justice system, protecting victims, and addressing […]
What do you want to see in Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Plan?
Now is your chance to have your say on the priorities of the Police and Crime Commissioner for the next four years! John Tizard, PCC for Bedfordshire, is committed to working alongside Bedfordshire Police and all its partners within the criminal justice system to show zero tolerance to crime and the causes of crime to […]
PCC speaks at CBC Police and Crime Advisory Panel
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Tizard attended the third meeting of the Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) Police and Crime Advisory Panel last week (12 June), to formally introduce himself to members and discuss the concerns of councillors for the towns and villages of Central Bedfordshire. This followed a meeting of the Bedfordshire Police and […]
Police volunteers celebrated at thank you event
Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard and Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) Dan Vajzovic thanked more than 100 police volunteers for their work at an event at Bedfordshire Police Headquarters on Monday (17 June). The aim of the event was to recognise those who go the extra mile for their communities. It also marked the 40th […]
Tool to receive free alerts from police now live
Bedfordshire residents can stay in touch with local police and other agencies as Bedfordshire Police invests to revamp community messaging system. Now named Beds Connected, the refreshed free platform has exciting new features that will allow members of the public to stay up to date with what is happening in their local area. People can […]
First day in the office for new Beds PCC
Bedfordshire’s newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard officially stepped into the role today (Thursday 9 May). John met his team and the Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) offices. The new Commissioner was elected by the people of Bedfordshire after residents voted him […]