Beds PCC backs police call for weapons surrender
Bedfordshire Police will join forces across the country to support a month-long surrender of zombie style knives, as new legislation is introduced banning the lethal blades. Zombie-style knives and machetes will soon be banned across England and Wales following new legislation that was announced earlier this year. From 24 September, anyone in possession of the […]
Bedfordshire PCC champions Home Secretary’s Youth Crime Plan
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard has responded positively to the Home Secretary’s recent announcement regarding the introduction of a Youth Crime Plan. Yvette Cooper, MP, the Home Secretary has said that all police areas will have to have such a plan by the end of this calendar year. The plan aims to address […]
Beds PCC vows to fight racism and hate
Speaking at various events in Bedfordshire, the PCC has taken a strong stance against racism, discrimination, and inequality. He has emphasised his unwavering commitment to fostering unity and addressing issues of racism and hate crime. This comes following his engagement with local communities alongside mosque representatives to highlight the importance of solidarity and inclusion in […]
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 […]
Reassurance for residents following violent disorder in cities across the country
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard, and Councillor Hazel Simmons, Leader of Luton Council, have sought to reassure local communities following violent disorders in cities across the country. They said: “Along with everyone concerned across our community, we have been watching the deplorable violent events in a number cities over the weekend targeting minority […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner champions community volunteers at Watch Scheme conference
The new Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner has praised volunteers for the role they play in making the county a safer place, as he attended a Watch Scheme event yesterday evening (Wednesday). The conference, at the Rufus Centre in Flitwick, saw volunteers from Watch Schemes such as Speed Watch, Street Watch and Dog Watch […]