Bedfordshire Police has been sharing some insightful tweets from behind the scenes to give members of the public an insight into policing and the types of calls the force attends.
During #PoliceLive Bedfordshire Police even live streamed police recruits taking the oath.
They began tweeting this morning and throughout the day shared the challenging situations that officers face along with the nicer community work the officers are doing.
Our live Twitterthon starts in an hour. Join us using #policelive. pic.twitter.com/sD8DI33j5M
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Good news as a suspected of being involved in a domestic related incident was arrested.
A good result this morning – someone who was wanted on suspicion of domestic related assault was arrested in #Bedford. #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Before lunch time the cells already had 17 people in custody waiting to be interviewed, bailed or remanded. Offences included drink driving, assault on a police officer, theft, fraud and possession of drugs.
We've got 17 people currently in custody at the moment for a variety of offences. #policelive pic.twitter.com/IL9aTxygVv
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Officers responded to reports of a woman being followed.
Amendment: Caller to 999 reporting she's being followed by two people on a moped. No reg plate. Officers on the look out. #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
The police communications centre speaks to a caller to report emotional and physical abuse.
Call from a woman to say she is being mentally abused by her partner. Not all abuse is physical – but all abuse is unacceptable #policelive pic.twitter.com/lUfAQBuW4k
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Reports that a number of people are drinking in the street and throwing a dead pigeon.
Call reporting three people drinking in the street in #Bedford – and throwing a dead pigeon about. Disgusting behaviour. #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
A number of people contact police to report a wandering swan.
Thanks to the people who have rang us to report a wandering swan on the A421. Officers are attending. #policelive pic.twitter.com/MfKQzG3hWo
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Officers out in the community offering support and a friendly smile.
#policelive in the #Clophill area, engaging with our communities offering our support. If you see us, come say hello pic.twitter.com/dzwcroBrIn
— NorthBedsPolice (@NorthBedsPolice) December 9, 2016
Over 234 calls taken so far, But what is the highest call volume relating too?
We've received 234 calls into our control room so far today – what do you think we have had the most calls on? #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Officers responded to reports of a concern for safety. They work with the man’s carer to ensure he is safe.
A call for the concern for the welfare of a man in Kempston has come in – officers are assisting his carer to ensure his safety #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
A distressed woman has contact police for help after her ex-partner assaulted her.
A woman has been assaulted by her ex-partner.He's now calling her making threats #domesticabuse is a priority&won't be tolerated #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
A caller has abandoned a call for the third time in six minutes, Police to follow up to ensure the safety.
We receive several abandoned calls in a day. Some are mistakes, others from someone in danger & need help – all are investigated #policelive pic.twitter.com/G7aRl813ZH
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
A woman worried about her friend she believes she could be at risk from her partner.
We've received a call from a woman concerned about her friend who she believes is at risk from a violent partner. #policelive pic.twitter.com/OPCkUyx9CJ
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Someone has dialled 999 because a car is on their drive.
Someone has returned home to find that someone has parked their car in his drive. So he decided to call 999. #notanemergency #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Officers respond on blue lights to reports of youths carrying batons.
999 call comes in from someone who says they've seen a group of young people with batons. Officers on the scene in minutes. #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
New recruits just about to take their oath. As Beds Police welcomes them.
Over in police HQ, our new recruits are getting ready to take their oath. #policelive pic.twitter.com/hHzPk8kJKh
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Chief Constable Jon Botcher welcomes the recruits and family about the importance of protecting people.
CC Jon Botcher welcomes everyone and talks about the importance of protecting people. #policelive pic.twitter.com/oohmr2nnPI
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Police go live, This could be the first time this has happened (correct us if we are wrong).
Watch on #Periscope: Our new recruits are taking their oaths https://t.co/VMIv5qPLqC #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
While the recruits are sworn in operational policing continues as officers respond to reports of two children home alone.
We've received a call informing us that two young children have been left alone. Officers are en route. #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Beds Police have taken 20 reports of domestic violence so far today
We're currently on the scene of a domestic related incident in #Sandy. One of 20 reports of domestic assaults we've had today. #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Call handlers have taken reports of a van that has crashed and left the scene.
Call from someone who witnessed an RTC in Maulden. A van collided with a lamppost, the driver then got out and left the scene. #policelive
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Officers are out looking for a teenager who has gone missing for the second time today.
We've had a call about a teenage boy who has gone missing in #Bedford for the second time today. #policelive pic.twitter.com/UEQ0BcR2Mf
— Bedfordshire Police (@bedspolice) December 9, 2016
Please feel free to follow @Bedspolice on Twitter, They are live tweeting till 11PM.
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