PCC secures government backing to combat serious organised crime in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police is set to receive a continuation of special grant funding recognising the need to combat serious organised crime in the county. During his term as Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has secured additional Special Grant funding awarded by the Home Office to support operations specifically set-up to tackle serious violence in Bedfordshire. […]
Victims of crime to be offered new support services funded by Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
Over £2.5 million is to be given to services helping victims of crime this year, thanks to Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye. In line with the Police and Crime plan, which lays out the priorities for the year by crime type, victims of all ages and backgrounds across the county are to have […]
New virtual reality ‘Vision’ van on the road in Bedfordshire
Road safety education for young people is to be transformed with the launch of the new Vision Van virtual reality immersive experience. Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s (BFRS) new Vision Van is now on the road and will be used as part of Bedfordshire’s Road Safety Partnership’s mission to reduce road casualties by 50 […]
Students taught ways to stand up against violence through PCC-backed theatre sessions
Reports from Ofsted that 1 in 3 teenage girls have experienced some sort of sexual violence from their partner has led the OPCC to take steps towards prevention of Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) in schools. Performance in Education specialise in delivering theatre projects in schools across the UK to educate through memorable […]
PCC supports force operations tackling on-street sexual exploitation in Luton
Funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Azalea has launched a new mobile drop-in van this week to provide 1-1 support sessions to sex workers who may have been trafficked or may be victims of exploitation. Azalea Cofounder and CEO, Ruth Robb, said: “By creating a mobile drop-in van, we will bring our unique Azalea […]
Bedfordshire school wins PCC’s debating contest
Etonbury Academy has been crowned the best debating team in Bedfordshire after a sterling performance at the Houses of Parliament. Three Bedfordshire schools reached the finals of a debating competition run by the county’s Police and Crime Commissioner. Etonbury fought off competition from runners up Bedford Academy and Icknield High School who won their first […]
£1.4m anti-social behaviour investment announced by Beds PCC
Every police force in England and Wales will receive at least £1 million from the government to ramp up patrols to tackle violence and disorder, targeted in areas with high levels of anti-social behaviour. It is estimated that the funding, hitting £66 million for England and Wales, will enable each force to deploy more uniformed […]
OPCC funds CESAR scheme to offer half price tracking equipment to farmers
A major new project to help tackle rural crime by tracking stolen agricultural vehicles is being launched in Bedfordshire. The CESAR scheme is the latest initiative funded by the county’s Safer Streets project, which is focused on tackling neighbourhood crime issues such as anti-social behaviour and burglary. A new half price discount will be available […]
PCC supports new officers in week of celebrations
Dozens of officers, staff members and students have been recognised for outstanding achievements and reaching career milestones
PCC backs national Victims’ Code campaign
Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has backed the new Ministry of Justice (MoJ) campaign unveiled this week. The Victims Code is a practical guide that victims have the right to receive from police, courts and criminal justice agencies. The campaign signposts victims of crime to new dedicated resources outlining support available to them. Mr […]