Bedfordshire Police
Bedfordshire Police is the territorial police force responsible for policing the ceremonial county of Bedfordshire in England, which includes the unitary authorities of Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton. Its headquarters are in the town of Kempston in Bedford Borough.
| Bedfordshire Police | |
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Force crest | |
| Motto | Fighting crime, protecting the public |
| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1966 |
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| Annual budget | £127.4 million |
| Legal personality | Police force |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Bedfordshire, England |
| Map of police area | |
| Size | 477 square miles (1,240 km2) |
| Population | 665,000 |
| Legal jurisdiction | England and Wales |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Overseen by | |
| Headquarters | Kempston |
| Police officers | 1,317 (2020) |
| Special constables | 151 (2020) |
| Police and Crime Commissioner responsible | |
| Agency executive |
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| Divisions | 2 |
| Facilities | |
| Stations | 11 |
| Website | |
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As of September 2020, the force has 1,317 police officers, 151 special constables, and 1,084 staff. It covers an area of 477 square miles (1,240 km2), with a population of 665,000.
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