Over 500 Young People attend Commissioner funded boxing and martial arts sessions

Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye funded free Boxing and Martial Arts classes for young people in Bedfordshire as part of his Summer of Fun programme. This initiative formed part of his plans to invest in early intervention programmes to safeguard our young people, encourage healthy choices and improve self-esteem. Commenting on the recently concluded […]
PCC focuses on support for Victims of crime

For the last 12 weeks, the Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner have been sharing detailed information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code that was revised in April 2021. The Victims Code sets out the rights for Victims of Crime and the standards that must be provided to victims […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – right 12 of 12

Continuing the series of items that the OPCC has been releasing, which gives information relating to each of the rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right # To make a complaint about your rights not being met Summary of right 12 If you believe that you […]
PCC marks the launch of 100-day report with an event in Dunstable

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye marked the launch of his 100-day report at an official event this week where he also highlighted his Police and Crime Plan for 2021 – 2024. Commenting on the report, the Commissioner said “A key focus of mine and the team has been getting out and about in […]
PCC launches prevention-based approach Police and Crime Plan

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has today launched his Police and Crime Plan for 2021 – 2024. The Commissioner spoke with members of the public, colleagues and partners to help with his research to help shape the final plan. This research influenced the topics and these were tested through a survey with the […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – right 11 of 12

Continuing the series of items that the OPCC has been releasing, which gives information relating to each of the rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right # 11 To be given information about the offender following a conviction Summary of right 11 The Victim Contact Scheme […]
Critical Support Funding will see a major breakthrough in tackling violent behaviour, says Beds Police Commissioner

Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, has successfully secured £165,431 from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Critical Support Fund, for sexual violence and domestic abuse support, as a result of increase in demand since the pandemic. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner invited community-based domestic and sexual abuse support services for a […]
PCC thanks public and partners for support on research for upcoming Police and Crime Plan

The Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has thanked the public and partners for support in the research and development that has contributed towards the Police and Crime Plan for Bedfordshire. This Plan is due for publication on the 19th August 2021. The initial research that took place in order to develop ideas to test […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – right 10 of 12

Over the coming weeks the OPCC will be releasing information relating to each of the remaining 12 rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release will cover one or more of the rights. Right 10 – To be paid expenses and have property returned Summary of right 10 If you attend court to give evidence, you […]
PCC praised by Bedfordshire school for hosting SEN students on work experience

Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has been praised for giving two students from Woodlands Secondary School, a Specialist SEN Cognition and Learning College, the opportunity to spend some time with his team at Bedfordshire Police Headquarters over a four-week work experience programme. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner were impressed with the […]