PCC launches Annual Survey to the people of Bedfordshire
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has launched his Annual Survey to the people of Bedfordshire. The survey, launched today (Monday 7 March 2022), gives residents an opportunity to give feedback on their views and experiences across different aspects of policing. Mr Akinbusoye said “One of my statutory duties is to consult and engage with […]
Safer Streets Community Event – Dunstable
Safer Streets Community Event – Dunstable FREE community event for those who live in the Manshead area! There will be a number of free activities including a bouncy castle and free face painting and free refreshments! The Safer Streets Project is run jointly by the OPCC, Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedfordshire Police and aims to […]
Police and crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire announces record funding to support victims of domestic abuse, exploitation and sexual violence
Festus Akinbusoye, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Bedfordshire has announced an increase in funding to support victims of domestic abuse, exploitation and sexual assault. The total funding amount for services to be delivered to support victims in 2022/23 will be more than £1.35 million, up from £1.14 million in 2021/22. The PCC has a […]
Mental Health Triage nurses to become permanent support to Bedfordshire Police
We speak much more openly about poor mental health and how it’s likely to affect us all at some stage of our lives. For the officers and staff of Bedfordshire Police, responding to people suffering from a mental health crisis has become part of their daily activity. Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye said, “I […]
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner allocates £201, 000 to 15 parish and town councils to help make Bedfordshire’s roads safer
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), has awarded £201,000 to 15 parish, town and ward councils and organisations that have been successful in their bid into the Roads Fund. The aim of the Roads Fund, which is ran by the OPCC, is to try and reduce the number of people harmed on […]
Bedfordshire’s Multi-faith Networking Event 2022
Bedfordshire’s Multi-faith Networking Event 2022 Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Reserve your tickets here Date: Tuesday 14th June 2022 Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Location: Venue 360, The Riverside Suite, Gipsy Lane, Luton, LU1 3JH Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, will be hosting a Multi-faith Networking Event 2022 on the evening of Tuesday 14th June 2022 at Venue […]
OPCC’s Youth Conference 2022
OPCC’s Youth Conference 2022 Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Central Bedfordshire School Tickets ONLY Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Bedford School Tickets ONLY Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Luton School Tickets ONLY Days Hours Minutes Seconds OPCC’s Youth Conference 2022 Event Aim: The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner & VERU (the Violence and Exploitation Reduction Unit) […]
PCC’s School Debating Competition 2021 (postponed due to coronavirus)
PCC’s School Debate Competition Days Hours Minutes Seconds PCC’s School Debate Competition Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, is keen to promote the skills of public speaking and debate in Bedfordshire students by encouraging their participation in Parliamentary style debating. The Competition will be non-Party political. Each team will consist of two pupils from the […]
PCC ‘wholeheartedly supports Bedfordshire’s Project Firefly’ during #itsnotok week
Bedfordshire Police is committed to being a light in the dark for women across the county as it launches a new survey encouraging women to have their say. The launch coincides with this week’s (Monday 7th – Friday 11th February), It’s Not Okay week, raising awareness around rape and sexual abuse, highlighting the support available […]
Police and Crime Panel backs more investment in policing for Bedfordshire
Festus Akinbusoye, Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Bedfordshire, has welcomed support from the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Panel to increase the police precept for 2022/23. Panel members from Bedford Borough Council, Luton Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, and the independent members voted to increase the precept that helps to fund Bedfordshire Police with nine […]