Bedfordshire PCC hosts ‘breath taking’ School’s Debating Competition final at Bedford Magistrates Court
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) recently hosted two rounds of the PCC’s first ever Schools Parliamentary Debating competition. This week saw the PCC host the final at Bedford Magistrates Court as two Bedfordshire schools battled in a real-life parliamentary setting for the Commissioner’s cup. During his campaign the Police and Crime […]
Successful Safer Streets community event in Dunstable alleviates worries of residents
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) recently hosted an event in Manshead, Dunstable as part of the Safer Streets project. Residents were invited to come along to St Augustine’s Academy in Dunstable to speak with the multi-partnership team made up of the OPCC, Bedfordshire Police, Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedfordshire Police Partnership Trust, […]
PCC hosts OPCC’s first ever Schools Debating competition in Bedfordshire
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), hosted their first ever Schools Debating competition this week. During his campaign the Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye pledged to run an annual debating competition. Young people aged 15-18 years old were invited from Bedfordshire schools to take part in the competition, proudly sponsored by […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Beds PCC consults with residents about police budget for 2022/23
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, has today released the police precept survey for the financial year 2022/23. The precept is what Bedfordshire residents pay to help cover the cost of policing, community safety and victim services through their annual council tax bill. The Commissioner said “Part of being your Police and Crime Commissioner for […]