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 […]
Deputy PCC attends National Neighbourhood Watch conference
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, (DPCC) Ian Dalgarno attended the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Crime and Community Conference last week. The purpose of the conference is to reflect on the impact of work over the past year, celebrate achievements of the NHW volunteers across England and Wales and share best practice moving forward. The chair of […]
PCC visits the College of Policing
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Festus Akinbusoye visited the College of Policing earlier this week as part of his role on the Board of Directors. Following the PCC’s appointment by the Home Secretary in April 2021, he has taken a keen interest in supporting the work of the College to increase standardisation of best […]
Beds PCC shows his support at opening of Flitwick football pitch
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye attended the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art football pitch at the Flitwick Community Football Centre this week. A grant was awarded to Central Bedfordshire Council for the pitch to serve Flitwick, Ampthill, and the surrounding area. The Commissioner was honoured to be invited alongside the Flitwick Football Clubs, […]
Commissioner launches ‘You said, we did’ campaign
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have launched a ‘You said, We did’ campaign to highlight the achievements of the Police and Crime Commissioner following the launch of his annual report last month. The campaign highlights the Commissioners work to date under each of the seven priorities in the Police and Crime Plan. […]