PCC backs crackdown on retail crime
PCC Festus Akinbusoye said: “I will continue to support and advocate for local people and businesses who want to work with Bedfordshire Police in keeping our county safer.”
PCC supports new Right Care Right Person rollout in Bedfordshire
A major new initiative to ensure that health and social care incidents get the best response from the most appropriate agency has launched in Bedfordshire.
PCC supports Neighbourhood Policing week
Knife crime, shoplifting and drug dealing were among the crimes combatted by Bedfordshire Police’s community officers during a national crackdown last week. Bedfordshire Police joined constabularies around the country for the neighbourhood policing week of action. The force’s northern, southern and central community teams are out and about across different communities all year around – […]
Bedfordshire pupils invited to PCC event in Westminster
Bedfordshire school pupils will have the chance to test their debating skills at Westminster as the counties Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, launches his third annual Schools’ Debating Competition. The finalists of this year’s competition will compete in the prestigious Grand Committee Room at the Houses of Parliament in front of an impressive judging […]
Beds PCC secures over £200,000 to support victims of crime
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Festus Akinbusoye is offering local organisations the opportunity to bid into over £200,000 of funding to provide support services for victims of crime in Bedfordshire. The funding, allocated to the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), and Community Safety Fund (CSF), is […]
New Panel set up in Beds to report on custody processes
Bedfordshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) welcomed a new Independent Custody Detention Scrutiny Panel (ICDSP) to the Beds Police Custody Suite for the first time. The panel, made up of local people from across the policing area, represent local communities in conversations with police officers and staff actively involved in detention and […]
PCC secures £1m to improve safety in Bedfordshire
Around £1 million will be invested into projects in Bedfordshire to tackle neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and anti-social behaviour (ASB). Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has secured the funding from the fifth round of the Safer Streets project. The Home Office awarded Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) £42m nationally, […]
Statement following Mid-Beds by-election
Following the outcome of the Mid-Bedfordshire by-election, Festus Akinbusoye will be remaining in his role as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Mr Akinbusoye had been selected as Conservative candidate for the seat which became vacant following the resignation of Conservative MP, Nadine Dorries. Mr Akinbusoye will be remaining in his role as PCC, continuing to […]
Town and parish councillors have their say on policing in Bedfordshire
Councillors and council clerks attended the Annual Parish Conference last night to represent local residents. The Annual Parish Council Conference gives the OPCC and Bedfordshire Police the opportunity to thank the Councillors for the invaluable work they do to support Community Policing. Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC), Ian Dalgarno opened the event by thanking […]
Joint statement from Beds Police, Local Authorities, VERU and Beds PCC
Joint statement from Beds Police, Local Authorities, VERU and Beds PCC – Luton must come together to tackle knife violence Police, schools, council and community and faith groups in Luton have come together to express their deep shock and sadness at the tragic events over the weekend. They all send their thoughts and prayers to […]