Bedfordshire Chief Constable recognised in New Year’s Honours list

Bedfordshire Police’s Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst has been recognised in the 2025 New Year’s Honours List with a King’s Police Medal (KPM).

Mr Rodenhurst became Chief Constable of Bedfordshire Police in January 2023, having joined the force as Deputy Chief Constable in 2019.

As part of his Chief role within Bedfordshire, he has responsibility for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Joint Protective Services (JPS) – which comprises collaborated units such as Roads Policing, Firearms and Major Crime – and the Eastern Region Special Operations Unit (ERSOU).

Prior to joining Bedfordshire, he held the position of Assistant Chief Constable for ERSOU, overseeing organised crime and counter terrorism policing for seven forces.

The Chief, who lives in Bedfordshire with his wife and two children, recently marked 30 years of police service.

Mr Rodenhurst said: “It is an incredible honour to be recognised in His Majesty’s New Year’s Honours list.

“My policing career has been a privilege, and leading Bedfordshire, JPS and ERSOU has been a particular highlight. While I have held many roles as a detective and chief officer, all have been in service to our communities, and I feel immensely proud to have done that for over 30 years now.

“This King’s Police Medal is gratefully received on behalf of all of those in Bedfordshire and our collaborated units, who work exceptionally hard to fight crime and keep people safe.”

The Chief started his policing journey with Hertfordshire Constabulary in 1994 and had been a career detective, progressing from local CID to specialist areas such as serious and organised crime, major crime and intelligence.  He has led on the continued development of the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) network which is an important tier of policing dedicated to tackling the many threats posed to communities from organised crime.

He holds the National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for ROCUs and is the chair of the National Undercover Working Group.

Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard said: ““A huge congratulations to Trevor for this well-deserved award.

“The KPM is the one of the highest awards that senior police officers can receive, and in this case is an appropriate recognition for 30 years’ service to policing and the community. When I agreed to an extension of Trevor’s contract last month I did so in the knowledge that he is well regarded across the UK police services, in the Bedfordshire Police service, and across our county, and his commitment to Bedfordshire.

“This KPM validates this decision and above all it recognises his contribution as an excellent police leader and public servant. It is both a tribute to him personally and to policing in our county and region. I am sure that his colleagues and our partners will wish to join me in congratulating Trevor.”