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PCC welcomed to the Police and Crime Panel to present his first ideas for the Police and Crime Plan

11 June 2021

PCC meets Special Constables and volunteers in support of National Volunteers Week

10 June 2021

PCC pledges to renew efforts to tackle serious youth violence in Bedfordshire

9 June 2021

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Home Office backs Bedfordshire bid for Safer Streets Funding

8 June 2021

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The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information

8 June 2021

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New funding to fight domestic violence will ‘save lives’ says new Beds Police Commissioner

1 June 2021

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The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – 1

28 May 2021

PCC keeps pledge of transparency by livestreaming his first formal meeting with the Bedfordshire Police Executive Team

25 May 2021

PCC meets Beds Police Cyber Hub team and invests in fourth Cyber Triage van

PCC meets Beds Police Cyber Hub team and invests in fourth Cyber Triage van

25 May 2021

New PCC commits to implement the New Victim Code

New PCC commits to implement the New Victim Code

19 May 2021

PCC invest support in youth activity

New Police and Crime Commissioner to invest £28,000 in improved spaces for young people.

18 May 2021

Festus Akinbusoye has been elected as Bedfordshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Festus was the Conservative candidate for the May 2021 election and brings a wealth of experience including serving as a Special Constable with Bedfordshire Police. The Commissioner said “I pride myself on maintaining valuable relationships with Councillors on local issues, Members of Parliament on national matters and advising government ministers on issues ranging from drugs policies to better supporting victims of domestic abuse. I also place high value on speaking to the community directly and listening to their concerns” Festus also served as a link governor for the Offender Learning and Skills Services team which delivered training and education in prisons. His passion for working with youths doesn’t stop there, he is a former Parish Councillor and he worked with the Council to get funding for a Youth Club following a rise in anti-social behaviour. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is now working with Festus to deliver a Police and Crime Plan based on the manifesto he was elected upon. Invest to bring back community-based policing for both our urban and rural communities Tackle drug dealing, antisocial behaviour and the causes of these crimes Support law-abiding citizens' rights to a peaceful life in our county and put victims' needs first Lead a multi-agency approach to early intervention and tackling re-offending Lead an open and transparent policing area. Chief Executive for the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner said “ My office has welcomed Festus on his first day as he takes the oath of a Commissioner. We have been working on his commitments made during the election and will now begin the process of engaging our partners, Bedfordshire Police and most importantly the people of Bedfordshire on the Police and Crime Plan that will be launched this summer.” Chief Constable Garry Forsyth said: “I’m really pleased to welcome X into the role and I am looking forward to working closely with them over the coming years. “Bedfordshire is a vibrant county with fantastic communities, but also some really difficult and complex challenges and it is the Commissioner’s role to hold me accountable on how the force tackles such issues to keep our residents safe.” The Commissioner added “As I begin my engagements with both residents and businesses I will be opening up communication for full conversations across different platforms. Meeting you where I can, live streaming key events and sharing information on our new website xxxxxxxxxxxxxx. I look forward to taking up this challenge to be your Commissioner, getting things done”

New Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye reveals early plans

14 May 2021

New PCC supports Mental Health Awareness Week by providing victims with mindfulness tools

New PCC supports Mental Health Awareness Week by providing victims with mindfulness tools

14 May 2021

Festus Akinbusoye sitting at his desk

Bedfordshire PCC ELECTION RESULTS – FESTUS AKINBUSOYE ELECTED

7 May 2021

Recent Posts

PCC welcomed to the Police and Crime Panel to present his first ideas for the Police and Crime Plan 11 June 2021
PCC meets Special Constables and volunteers in support of National Volunteers Week 10 June 2021
PCC pledges to renew efforts to tackle serious youth violence in Bedfordshire 9 June 2021
Home Office backs Bedfordshire bid for Safer Streets Funding 8 June 2021
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information 8 June 2021
A Dog Walk Organised by the OPCC 6 June 2021
New funding to fight domestic violence will ‘save lives’ says new Beds Police Commissioner 1 June 2021
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – 1 28 May 2021
PCC keeps pledge of transparency by livestreaming his first formal meeting with the Bedfordshire Police Executive Team 25 May 2021
PCC meets Beds Police Cyber Hub team and invests in fourth Cyber Triage van 25 May 2021
New PCC commits to implement the New Victim Code 19 May 2021
New Police and Crime Commissioner to invest £28,000 in improved spaces for young people. 18 May 2021
New Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye reveals early plans 14 May 2021
New PCC supports Mental Health Awareness Week by providing victims with mindfulness tools 14 May 2021
Bedfordshire PCC ELECTION RESULTS – FESTUS AKINBUSOYE ELECTED 7 May 2021

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