Bedfordshire Police

Hi, First post here.. Will probably head over to the introductions section next.. Just wondering if there have been many people joining the forum looking for guidance etc. since the Beds specials recruitment opened up or am I the only one! Seems quiet in here! I've applied and have my assessment centre on Saturday 13th May - nervous but looking forward to it! Anyone else? Also, probably something that is difficult to answer but does anyone know the volumes of people who get shortlisted to attend the assessment centres and how many it cuts down to for the next steps? Just trying to manage my own expectations!! Rich

I have passed my final interview and currently under-going the pre-employment checks. I am relocating from the North for the job and therefore know absolutely nothing about the area. Is anyone else is the same position?

Hi guys, I recently passed my AC and have a final interview soon for a PC role. The final interview is 20 minutes long, which seems very short. Anyone had such a short interview before? Not sure exactly what to expect from a 20 minute interview and how to prepare for it :/ ? Any general advice or areas to look at to help? Would be appreciated. Thanks.

Hi all, Anyone on this intake? I have passed assessment centre, and have dates for fitness and medical - apparently we should be getting confirmation of start dates etc any day now

Good morning all, how is everyone today?

Anyone in the process at the moment? What stages are people at? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The ninth anniversary of the untimely death of PC 5584 Jon Henry will be marked with the force’s traditional memorial on the spot where he died. On 11 June 2007 popular officer Jon was brutally murdered in George Street, Luton, while responding to a report of a man attacking members of the public with a knife. Jon was first at the scene and carried out his duty to protect the public by courageously coming between the suspect and potential victims. He paid the ultimate price that day when he was stabbed twice, sustaining fatal wounds. This Saturday (11 June), nine years on from Jon’s death, senior officers and those who served alongside Jon will host a sh…

It has today (Friday) been confirmed by the Police Service of Northern Ireland that Chief Constable Jon Boutcher, from Bedfordshire Police, will lead Operation Kenova, the investigation into a range of alleged activities surrounding an alleged army agent known as Stakeknife. Making the announcement, Chief Constable George Hamilton said: “After taking a number of issues into consideration, I have decided that a team resourced with external officers and staff funded by the PSNI is the most appropriate way forward, given the size, scale and complexity of the investigation. "Chief Constable Boutcher will have the delegated authority of me as the Chief Constable of…

Bedfordshire Police Cadets yesterday (Wednesday, 16 March) won a prestigious national award. They scooped the High Sheriffs’ Association of England and Wales National Crimebeat Award 2015/2016 for their outstanding contribution to helping to reduce crime and creating a safer community. The cadets, who competed against entries from all over the country, won the award at a special ceremony at the Royal National Hotel in Russell Square, London, attended by scores of dignitaries. Bedfordshire Police CadetsAmong the guests was Bedfordshire Chief Constable Jon Boutcher who said he was “incredibly proud” of the cadets, who were presented with a cheque for £1,00…

A SERVING police officer in Bedfordshire is determined to run another marathon this year – despite learning that an aggressive and incurable tumour he'd previously had removed from his brain has returned. Full story here

Hi, I have before done an assessment and passed so I know what to expect but I can't ask this in my force area as no one seems to be on there. My other force I passes with never had maths but my new force bedfordshire does. Does anyone have any tips on This as I really really was not the best with maths at school. A simple 4 +4 is fine but percentages etc I'm no good at. With the written test I understand not much can be said, again in my old force area it was a simple. My new force area apparently uses witness statements in which you have to write a report. Is this along the same lines as the fake shopping centre one? Read, and pretty much write what's said but …

THE county's crime commissioner has defended his decision not to sell a police station. Conservative PCC hopeful Kathryn Holloway is calling on Olly Martins to offload Bedford's Greyfriars Police Station which she said was worth £1.6 million and costing more than £300,000 to run. Source

A teenager's 'extraordinary' progress has been recognised with the Fostering Achievement Award, presented by the Duchess of Cambridge last week. Source

A team from Bedfordshire Police were the recipients of a surprise award at a community celebration event in Luton recently. The event (on Wednesday, 11 November), was held to celebrate 35 years of the Bangladeshi Youth League and the Community Youth Centre Development, recognising the success of the centre and the progress it has made over the year. During the celebration, which was attended by more than 500 people from the Bangladeshi community, individuals and organisations that have assisted the Bangladeshi community in Luton were thanked. In attendance at the event were the Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins, Chief Superintendent Dave Boyle, and…

Turning on M1 speed cameras permanently and having sponsored uniforms and cars could help bolster a cash-strapped force's coffers, a police and crime commissioner has said. Full story here