New non-emergency police number

A NEW phone number has been set up by Beds Police for people who want to speak to them about non-emergency matters.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Sep 2011, 14:00 BST

While anyone in an emergency can still dial 999, there is now the number 101.

Examples of when to dial 101 include if your car has been stolen, or to speak to a local police officer.

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Chief Constable Alf Hitchcock said: “On average, Bedfordshire Police receives more than 1300 calls a day but only about 11 per cent of those require an emergency response from the police. 999 should only be used in a real emergency, that is when a crime is happening, when someone suspected of a crime is nearby or where someone is injured, being threatened or in danger.”