We are highlighting the risks of homeless people being exploited by criminal gangs as the force backs a national campaign. The Modern Slavery Helpline has received six reports of homeless people being exploited in Bedfordshire since October 2016. The helpline was made aware of 68 potential victims of modern slavery in the county last year. We are now partnering with Unseen, the charity behind the helpline, to raise awareness of the issue among homeless shelters and welfare services across the county.