Performance
Fighting Crime and Protecting the Public
The Home Secretary has said that, ultimately, the role of the
police is to cut crime.
The Chief Constable for Bedfordshire has stated that our
intention is to fight crime and protect the public.
This is shown by four outcomes to the public:
- Protection of Life
- Protection from Violence
- Protection of Property
- Protection from Disorder
By concentrating on these outcomes, the public will be
Protected, and feel Satisfied and Reassured. The Force has also
stated the intention to become the most efficient force in England
and Wales.
As part of fighting crime and protecting the public, we respond
to calls for assistance, meet victims’ needs and build
relationships with communities.
We reduce crime in the longer term through investigation,
focusing on re-offending, organised crime and the activities that
drive crime.
We are committed to maintaining safety and public order,
protecting the public in Bedfordshire and, with other police
forces, across the country. Police forces and other public services
work together to prevent serious crimes including terrorism. These
crimes are relatively rare but take a great deal of effort and
resource.
Keeping communities safe is about more than crime. As an
emergency service, police officers are prepared to respond to major
incidents and even natural disasters.
The information below gives context to statistics made available
to the public and to the challenges of policing
Bedfordshire.
