Police and Crime Commissioner calls for whole system change in new plan
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), John Tizard, officially launched his Police and Crime plan at an event last night, Thursday 3 October attended by over 80 key figures of the Bedfordshire community including MPs, council leaders, blue light partners and charities. The PCC said: “This is a plan aiming at social justice and […]
Police and Crime Plan
The PCC is focussing this plan on his six missions which are underpinned by objectives. The PCC recognises these missions and objectives will evolve over the period of the plan. His overarching mission is to make Bedfordshire safer and fairer. This plan must be ambitious yet achievable. It must maximise impact and public benefit, have measurable […]
Reassurance for residents following violent disorder in cities across the country
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard, and Councillor Hazel Simmons, Leader of Luton Council, have sought to reassure local communities following violent disorders in cities across the country. They said: “Along with everyone concerned across our community, we have been watching the deplorable violent events in a number cities over the weekend targeting minority […]
PCC invites residents to give their view on police plan
Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has today (Monday) launched a consultation survey for the people of Bedfordshire to share their views on the core objectives of his Police and Crime Plan. The people of Bedfordshire can feed back on topics relating to improving policing, reforming a broken criminal justice system, protecting victims, and addressing […]
New webpage will support PCC candidates in their preparation for May election
The role and responsibilities of the Police and Crime Commissioner is among a wealth of information being hosted on a dedicated webpage which has been launched in the run-up to the upcoming election in May. Bedfordshire’s Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has published the page to help prospective candidates who want to stand […]
Bedfordshire PCC consults with residents about police precept for 2024/25
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Bedfordshire, Festus Akinbusoye, has released the police precept survey for the financial year 2024/25. The PCC must consult with local residents on any changes that he is considering to the police precept. For 2024/25, the PCC wants to propose an increase to the police precept of £13 a year for […]
New centre launches to reform perpetrators of domestic abuse
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has partnered with his counterpart in Hertfordshire to successfully bid for £2 million from the Home Office to run the programme for the next two years.
PCC’s office achieves prestigious national award for custody visiting
In a country-first Bedfordshire OPCC have advanced from being code compliant to platinum for their Independent Custody Visiting (ICV) scheme. Bedfordshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) achieved the award at the inaugural Independent Custody Visiting Association (ICVA) Quality Assurance awards. They were presented with platinum status at a ceremony in Birmingham on […]
Call for public questions to leaders of Bedfordshire’s criminal justice system
Communities across Bedfordshire are being encouraged to put their questions to senior leaders in the likes of local policing, the courts and probation services.
Beds Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner host first-ever awards ceremony for volunteers
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner thanked volunteers last night, recognising all those who go the extra mile for their communities. On Thursday 28 September the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) held its first-ever Volunteers Recognition event. The event saw 23 volunteers from the Stop and Search and Use of […]