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Crime figures

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Serious crime increases

New figures released by the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show there have been big increases in violent crime and that there needs to be a proper debate on the issue, says Jim Mallen, chairman of Bedfordshire Police Federation.

Petition Seeks Officer Status for Police Animals

Monday, 24 October 2016

Almost 116,000 people have signed a petition calling for police dogs and horses to be given ‘officer status’.

The petition was set up by PC Dave Wardell of the Beds, Herts and Cambs Dog Unit, after his German shepherd, Finn, was seriously injured when he was stabbed repeatedly in the head and chest as he tackled an armed man accused of robbing a Stevenage taxi driver.

Bedfordshire Police Federation Group Insurance Scheme

Tuesday, 18 October 2016

Dear Colleagues,
You will no doubt now be aware that new insurances are being offered by Emerge People Ltd (Police Pension Challenge) through Towergate Insurance to police officers. The purpose of this document is to enable our members to make an informed choice.