PCC and Community Policing team work together for priority setting meeting in Central Bedfordshire
As part of his pledge to support the community in having trust and confidence in Bedfordshire Police, The Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, will be working together with the Community Policing team and local authority to discuss what the priorities are in Central Bedfordshire and how we can best support dealing with them. The […]
PCC welcomed to the Police and Crime Panel to present his first ideas for the Police and Crime Plan
The PCC, Festus Akinbusoye attended the Police and Crime Panel (PCP) meeting this week. The purpose of the Police and Crime Panel is to oversee, challenge and support the work of the PCC. The Commissioner was welcomed to the Panel before sharing his early ideas of the Police and Crime Plan, launching in August 2021. […]
PCC meets Special Constables and volunteers in support of National Volunteers Week
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, spent some time with Bedfordshire Police community volunteers to show his appreciation and to celebrate the end of National Volunteers Week 2021. At the end of National Volunteers Week, the Commissioner held two online meetings with volunteers from: Signpost, who offer free and confidential support to anyone affected by […]
PCC pledges to renew efforts to tackle serious youth violence in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has vowed to do more to tackle serious youth violence after the death of a 16-year-old boy in Luton. Festus Akinbusoye also sent his condolences to the boy’s family following Tuesday’s incident in Stoneygate Road. A 16-year-old boy suffered multiple stab wounds during the incident and was pronounced dead a short […]
Home Office backs Bedfordshire bid for Safer Streets Funding
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has won £432,000 from the Safer Streets fund from the Home Office. The winning bid is for the Dunstable and Houghton Regis area of Bedfordshire, known as Manshead. The Safer Streets project aims to reduce crime and make local areas safer. It also allows PCCs to work with local […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information
Right 2: To have the details of the crime recorded without unjustified delay Summary of right 2: To have details of the crime recorded by the police without unjustified delay after the incident and when you report an incident, you will be asked to provide details about the crime The police will explain if you […]
A Dog Walk Organised by the OPCC – 23rd JUNE
A Dog Walk organised by the OPCC About this event The OPCC are hosting a Dog Watch Awareness Walk in hope to raise awareness of the Dog Watch Scheme but also promoting the issue of Pet Theft and how pet owners can protect their pets. The OPCC teamed with the NEW PCC, Festus Akinbusoye, will […]
New funding to fight domestic violence will ‘save lives’ says new Beds Police Commissioner
Festus Akinbusoye, Bedfordshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner, believes securing over half a million pounds of new funding to fight domestic and sexual violence will see a major breakthrough in tackling violent behaviour across the County. Announcing the award just two weeks into his new role Mr. Akinbusoye said: “I have pledged my focus and […]