A former Eastern Region Special Operations Unit ACC will move permanently to Bedfordshire to take up the role of Deputy Chief Constable.

Dan Vajzovic has held the role on a temporary basis since September.

He had been ERSOU ACC since 2019 and has held that rank leading the Joint Protective Services Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, and at Cambridgeshire Constabulary where he began his career.

CC Trevor Rodenhurst said: “I’m delighted to announce Dan as my new deputy. He brings a great deal of experience from his previous roles, particularly leading the regional response to fighting serious organised crime and terrorism.

“I’ve been impressed with how quickly he has got to know Bedfordshire, spending time with our workforce to understand our strengths and our challenges. That understanding really shone through during the selection process.

“His leadership experience will be key in working with partners to help keep the public safe, while he has been a passionate advocate for building a positive, inclusive culture, which remains a clear focus for my chief officer team.”

DCC Vajzovic said: “It’s a real honour and a privilege to have been appointed and I’m looking forward to working hard to serve the communities and staff of Bedfordshire Police.”