[5] On 11 June 2007, PC Jon Henry, was fatally stabbed whilst on duty in the town centre of Luton by a Nigerian immigrant, Tennyson Obih.

In June 2015, the force implemented a new operating model – which comprises north and south bases and aims to increase the number of warranted officers in local communities.

[11] In July 2015, Bedfordshire Police was the first force in the country to secure a female genital mutilation (FGM) protection order.

[12] In 2016, Bedfordshire Police's cadets scooped a national award for their outstanding contribution to helping to reduce crime and creating a safer community.

[1] Previously, in 2017, funding pressures meant that Bedfordshire Police had considered not responding to some low level crimes.

[16] Akinbusoye assumed office on Thursday 13 May 2021[17] The "Our Force" control strategy determines operational priorities, helping Bedfordshire Police to protect people and fight crime.