Officers from Bedfordshire Police raise £7,500 on charity cycle

A team of officers from Bedfordshire Police cycled 200 miles and raised £7,500 in memory of officers who have passed away.
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Bedfordshire Unity Tour

The officers completed the Police Unity Tour on Sunday, July 29, in honour of fallen officers including Bedfordshire officer PC Jon Henry who was stabbed to death while on duty in Luton on June 11, 2007.
The Police Unity Tour is held every year and sees over 300 officers from across the country take part in a three day bike ride to raise money for the charity, Care Of Police Survivors (COPS). The charity provides support to the families of officers who have died while on duty.

The cyclists finished their ride at the National Memorial Arboretum where a service was held to commemorate fallen officers, alongside the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones.
Sergeant Matt Crouch, organising the Bedfordshire Chapter, said: “I am so proud of everybody for their efforts, their enthusiasm and their determination to get round the challenging route.”

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“My thanks go to the police motorcycle escorts who were incredible ensuring the safety of the team and public on route, the van support crew who without their tenacity we would still be riding, and to every single cyclist for putting themselves out to train, fundraise and volunteer to make this event possible.

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Bedfordshire Police Unity Tour at Police HQ

“Not forgetting the support we received from our colleagues and the public and I thank everyone for the donations they made towards the COPS charity to help families who have lost loved ones in the line of duty.

“As a force we have raised £7,500 which is invaluable to help families cope with their loss.

“My final thanks goes to Bedfordshire Police Federation for supporting and sponsoring the event and to Chief Constable Jon Boutcher who has been 100 per cent behind me and the tour.

“This was just a beautiful weekend with amazing people doing an amazing thing. Without doubt we will be doing it next year.”