Local Policing Command
Local Policing is at the heart of
everything that Bedfordshire Police does to Fight Crime and Protect
the Public. We have enjoyed considerable successes in driving down
recorded crime levels across Bedfordshire whilst making significant
improvements to the amount of crime that we detect. In order to
maintain that momentum, and to ensure any victims of crime get the
best possible service, we will continue to review our policing
model to provide a service to be proud of.
The Local Policing Command incorporates our Crime Reduction
Partnerships led up by Superintendent Paul Schoon,
the First
Contact led by Superintendent Jim Saunders, the response to
24/07 operational policing led by Superintendent Dave
Boyle, the response to operational planning led by Superintendent
Linda Kelly and the Special Constabulary lead by Wayne
Humberstone.
Our fight against criminality and Anti-social behaviour will see
us actively target those in the community who cause the most harm
and distress. We will maintain a geographic footprint across the
county with teams of Police officers and Community officers
working closely together to solve the issues of concern at a
local level.
Key objectives of the Local Policing Command are
- Reducing levels of priority crime in the area particularly
where the relevant crimes are prevalent
- Engaging with the public and dealing with sustained anti-social
behaviour which seriously undermines the quality of life
locally
- Gathering intelligence to help identify threats including
prolific offenders, vulnerable victims and localities
- Targeting and disrupting prolific offenders and organised
criminal gang nominals living in the area
- Commissioning services into a ‘place’ based on threat, risk,
harm and vulnerability
Chief Superintendent
Mark
Turner