Bedfordshire Police Engagement Road Show Visits Schools - Positive Response

Ten departments from Bedfordshire Police took part in the first schools road show trial last week which proved to be an instant hit with pupils and teachers alike. The project, aimed at 11 to 15 year olds, reached 3000 young people as members of the force were welcomed by students and staff at the Barnfield South Academy, Cardinal Newman School, Putteridge High School and Lea Manor. Members of the Local Policing Team were be joined by Roads Policing, Scenes of Crime Officers, Recruitment and other specialised departments from the force. There was also a helping hand thanks to colleagues from Cambridge and Hertfordshire who supported the week by sending officers form the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Firearms Unit. The aim of the initiative was to allow young people an insight in to the daily work of the police service, dispel any rumours or myths about how officers work, introduce young people to different areas of policing incl