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 […]
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 […]
PCC hosts second Annual Business Conference
Fraud and retail crime amongst items discussed at Bedfordshire PCC’s Annual Business Conference Over 35 businesses attended the second annual business conference hosted by Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, on Tuesday. The event, held at Flitwick’s Rufus Centre, allowed local business owners to engage with the PCC and Bedfordshire Police, giving them a […]
PCC confirms police precept increase
Investments in tackling shoplifting, speeding and improving the force control room are in the pipeline after a rise in council tax to fund policing was approved this week. The majority of respondents to a public survey backed increasing the police precept, with the move approved by the county’s Police and Crime Panel on Tuesday (6 […]
PCC backs efforts to tackle sexual violence during awareness week
This week the commissioner met with Bedfordshire Police’s specialist victim engagement officers (VEOs), who provide dedicated support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.
Watch back the PCC’s accountability meeting with the Chief Constable
PCC Festus Akinbusoye said: “Being open and transparent is a key part of my role.”
PCC advocates Neighbourhood Watch at local group’s quarterly meeting
The PCC joined Councillor Colleen Atkins from Bedford Borough and local community policing teams at the event in Bedford.
PCC backs zombie knife ban as anti-knife crime campaign reaches 5,000 Bedfordshire students!
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, has backed new legislation that will see the sale of dangerous zombie-style knives banned, as a flagship anti-knife crime campaign for the county reached more than 5,000 students. More than 5,000 students across 15 schools in Bedfordshire have received assemblies around the devastating impact of knife crime as […]