Bedfordshire PCC announces paid Internship Scheme

PLEASE NOTE THE NEXT ROUND OF INTERNS WILL NOW BE AUTUMN 2022 AND NOT NOVEMBER AND JANUARY AS MENTIONED BELOW. The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner and PCC, Festus Akinbusoye, have announced their new paid Internship Programme for 18-22-year olds. The scheme aims to provide an opportunity for young people to join the OPCC […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 6 of 12

Right 6 To be provided with information about the investigation and prosecution Summary of right You have the right to be told by the police when key decisions on the investigation are made and, where applicable, to have the reasons explained to you within 5 working days (1 working day under Enhanced Rights) of a […]
The OPCC checks in on residents in Bedford after successful Safer Streets project

The OPCC, working with the Local Authority as part of the Safer Streets Community event in Bedford, on Saturday 3rd July spent the day checking in on residents as the programme comes to an end. The Safer Streets project aimed to reduce crime and make the local area safer for residents. Residents were invited to […]
Force awarded more than £7 million to fight violence, exploitation and organised crime

Bedfordshire Police has been handed its biggest ever grant funding pot to take the fight to criminal gangs and organised crime groups in the county. Ministers have awarded the force more than £7 million in special grant funding to respond to the extraordinary challenges posed locally by organised crime. The latest money comes in two […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 5 of 12

Right 5, to be provided with information about compensation Summary of right: Court ordered compensation If the defendant pleads or is found guilty, the judge or magistrate may order them to pay you compensation for any loss, damage or injury caused as a result of the crime. You have the right to be told by […]