PCC praises independent custody visitors as Volunteer’s Week commences
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Festus Akinbusoye has thanked the county’s independent custody visitors for their support and dedication after volunteers visited almost 400 people in police custody in Bedfordshire last year. To mark the start of Volunteer’s Week, Bedfordshire’s PCC has shared his appreciation for independent custody visitors (ICVs), who voluntarily conduct visits to […]
PCC asks for local residents’ view on road safety in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire residents are being consulted on road safety in a new public survey launched by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Festus Akinbusoye. The new survey is being launched today (Friday) as part of the PCC’s latest efforts to bring together a multi-agency and transparent approach to community safety concerns. The survey aims to understand the […]
Bedfordshire’s Multi-Faith Networking Event 2023
Bedfordshire’s Multi-Faith Networking Event 2023 Bedfordshire’s Multi-Faith Networking Event 2023 Days Hours Minutes Seconds Reserve your tickets here Date: Tuesday 20 June 2023 Time: 18:30 – 20:30 Venue: Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire MK45 1AH Entry is free, however tickets must be reserved to attend the event. Festus Akinbusoye, The Police and Crime Commissioner […]
PCC continues to put Bedfordshire Police on the map
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Festus Akinbusoye has continued to put Bedfordshire Police on the global map following visits with French, Chilean and Nigerian officials to discuss policing. In April, the PCC was joined by Bedfordshire Police’s stop and search lead, Superintendent Ian Taylor, to meet with civil officers from the Cour des Comptes […]
Bedfordshire PCC consults with residents about web-based reporting
Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has launched a public survey for residents across the county to have their say on getting in touch with the police online. Launching today (Thursday), the survey gives residents an opportunity to offer feedback on their views and experiences with Bedfordshire Police’s online reporting services. Over the last year, […]
Bedfordshire PCC launches innovative emergency services access terminals
PCC Festus Akinbusoye continues to deliver on community policing promises with investment in new access terminals across Bedfordshire. Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Festus Akinbusoye has launched the county’s first ‘public access terminals’ that aim to improve residents’ accessibility to policing and statutory services. Situated in key locations, the first terminal was installed in […]
Almost 200 additional police officers for Bedfordshire as PCC delivers on recruitment pledge
Bedfordshire Police has this week announced it has exceeded its three-year target to recruit more than 650 additional officers. The force has increased its base number of officers by 198 since it launched its biggest ever recruitment drive in 2020, as part of the Government’s national police uplift programme. The force celebrated surpassing the target […]
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PCC hails second successful youth conference
Hundreds of teenagers have attended conferences organised by Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye this week as part of a major drive to raise awareness about issues like knife crime and violence against women and girls. Nearly 300 year nine students attended the events which were delivered in partnership with agencies such as Bedfordshire’s […]
PCC’s school absenteeism pilot helps over 100 young people
More than 100 young people have engaged with a pilot project led by Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner to help schools tackle persistent absenteeism in the county. Festus Akinbusoye has made the absenteeism project one of his flagship projects in a bid to reduce the number of young people that could become vulnerable to exploitation […]