Chief Constable commits to three more years in Bedfordshire

Trevor Rodenhurst will reassume his post as Chief Constable of Bedfordshire on 4th November following a confirmation hearing by the Police and Crime Panel. 

Following completion of 30 years of pensionable service Trevor Rodenhurst, with the Police and Crime Commissioner’s agreement opted to continue his service in line with police regulations. 

He is now committed to serve a least a further three years as Chief Constable. 

Mr Rodenhurst said: “I would like to thank the PCC and the panel for their support in endorsing my decision to continue my service with Bedfordshire Police. 

“I am committed to serving the people of Bedfordshire, a county which my family and I call home.  

“I will continue to lead the dedicated officers and staff at Bedfordshire Police to build on our achievements and improve further the service we provide to our communities alongside our partners”. 

Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard said: “I am very pleased that Trevor is continuing as Chief Constable for the next three years. 

“I know that Trevor is well respected not only in the police service but also with our many communities and partners across the county, and indeed across the country. 

“I look forward to working with him as we continue this exciting journey of public service and the implementation of the Police and Crime Plan”. 

The panel also confirmed the appointment of Sharn Basra as the Chief Executive for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner. 

Sharn was Bedfordshire Police Assistant Chief Constable until June last year after spending most of his policing career in Bedfordshire. 

You can watch the recording of the confirmation hearings on the Bedford Borough website. 

You can read the response to the Police and Crime Panel report and recommendations here.