Beds PCC applauds the Windrush Generation at Luton event

Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard attended the event at Venue 360 in Luton last weekend. 

The Windrush Awards highlights the outstanding achievements, milestones and key contributions of individuals and organisations in performing arts, sports, music, education, health, and community development over the years.  

John, alongside the Deputy Lieutenant, the High Sheriff and the Deputy Mayor of Luton thanked the Windrush Generation and said we ‘owed them a great deal.’ 

John said: “I salute the Windrush generation and offer solidarity to them and their descendants.  

“People came to this country to serve but faced discrimination, hate crime and not the welcome to which they were entitled. 

“Although we have made progress over the past few decades, hate crime and discrimination still exists and must be stamped out. 

“As long as I am Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire, everyone irrespective of their heritage, wherever they live, whatever their faith, whatever their gender should expect to be treated fairly and with respect by the police.  

“The police service is the community, and the community should feel this at all times. 

“Building confidence and trust in policing is core to my missions as PCC. It complements my commitment to creating a safer and fairer Bedfordshire.”   

Legitimacy and Public Service Director for Bedfordshire Police, Kimberley Campbell-Lamb who also attended was a judge on the panel. Kimberley said: “As a proud descendant of the Windrush generation, the Commissioner's address deeply resonated with me and felt very personal. 

“After painstakingly reviewing the numerous nominations, it was indeed a challenging judging decision. However, the exemplary vision on stage confirmed that we made the right choice. 

“Thank you also to Bob Baker from Heritage Associates for facilitating this event.”