The vast majority of interactions between the police and the public are positive.

Unfortunately, sometimes you may feel that the service you receive is not up to the standard which you would expect.  

We are unable to investigate complaints against Bedfordshire Police or individual members of staff.  This falls into the operational management of Bedfordshire Police Force.  Individual complaints should therefore be directed in the first instance to Bedfordshire Police and the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) thereafter.

Bedfordshire Police deal with all complaints against police officers below the rank of Chief Constable, all police staff and Special Constabulary.  For minor matters that can be resolved quickly and simply, a supervisor can usually deal with your complaint.  More serious matters, however, are referred to the Professional Standards Department, who will oversee the process.  Some matters, due to their seriousness, are referred to the Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC).

We monitor complaints on a regular basis in order to hold the Chief Constable to account and to ensure that any appropriate lessons are learned.

Please visit the Bedfordshire Police website to submit a complaint or telephone 101.