The force mark UK’s first ASB Awareness Week
19 Jul 2021 We have joined a national campaign that is bringing together people and organisations from across the country to take a stand against anti-social behaviour (ASB) and make communities safer. We are working with a number of different partners including, Luton Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedford Borough Council and housing associations to tackle anti-social […]
Boxing and Martial Arts on the cards for youngsters in Bedfordshire.
PCC, Festus Akinbusoye has announced the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner funded programme for young people this summer across Bedfordshire. The ‘Summer of Fun and Focus’ is fully funded by the OPCC and aims to give young people between the ages of 4 and 16 the opportunity to learn skills in focus, confidence […]
PCC hosts three events in Luton with local leader to discuss serious violence with local residents
Bedfordshire’s PCC, Festus Akinbusoye, together with the Local Authority, hosted three events this week about understanding serious violence in Luton. Local Communities were invited to the events to discuss serious violence with the Commissioner and Leader for Luton Council, Hazel Simmons. Discussions focused on how work can be done together as a community to prevent […]
Bedfordshire PCC announces paid Internship Scheme
PLEASE NOTE THE NEXT ROUND OF INTERNS WILL NOW BE AUTUMN 2022 AND NOT NOVEMBER AND JANUARY AS MENTIONED BELOW. The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner and PCC, Festus Akinbusoye, have announced their new paid Internship Programme for 18-22-year olds. The scheme aims to provide an opportunity for young people to join the OPCC […]
The OPCC checks in on residents in Bedford after successful Safer Streets project
The OPCC, working with the Local Authority as part of the Safer Streets Community event in Bedford, on Saturday 3rd July spent the day checking in on residents as the programme comes to an end. The Safer Streets project aimed to reduce crime and make the local area safer for residents. Residents were invited to […]
PCC allocates £89,000 to make the roads of Bedfordshire safer
The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has allocated £89,000 to making the roads of Bedfordshire safer with plans this year for a further £100,000 investment. This investment fits with the Police and Crime Commissioner’s plans to ensure we reduce crime occurring instead of just dealing with the harm it causes. The Bedfordshire Road […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 4 of 12
Right 4: To be referred to services that support victims and have services and support tailored to your needs Summary of right: When you report a crime to the police, you have the right to be offered support. This includes an assessment of whether you are entitled to receive the Enhanced Rights. The more information […]
PCC takes part in Dog Walk to promote Bedfordshire Police volunteering scheme and pet theft
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye took part in a Dog Walk to show his support for the Bedfordshire Police volunteering scheme. The PCC, along with his team and volunteers from the Dog Watch scheme took part in the walk at Ampthill Park. The purpose of the walk was to raise awareness of the Dog […]
World Wellbeing Week feature on Signpost, Bedfordshire’s victim support service
World WellBeing Week gives the opportunity to promote an overall awareness for the wide-range aspects of wellbeing. It also gives recognition to professionals in this sector and we’d like to shine a light on Signpost, our very own support service for Victims of Crime in Bedfordshire. Nicola Cardall-Spawforth, Victim Care Supervisor said “Being a victim […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 3 of 12
Right #3 To be provided with information when reporting a crime Summary of right 3 If you report a crime to the police or have an allegation reported on your behalf, or if you are contacted as a victim in the course of investigations, you have the right to written confirmation of your allegation. This […]