PCC marks the launch of 100-day report with an event in Dunstable
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye marked the launch of his 100-day report at an official event this week where he also highlighted his Police and Crime Plan for 2021 – 2024. Commenting on the report, the Commissioner said “A key focus of mine and the team has been getting out and about in […]
PCC launches prevention-based approach Police and Crime Plan
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has today launched his Police and Crime Plan for 2021 – 2024. The Commissioner spoke with members of the public, colleagues and partners to help with his research to help shape the final plan. This research influenced the topics and these were tested through a survey with the […]
Critical Support Funding will see a major breakthrough in tackling violent behaviour, says Beds Police Commissioner
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, has successfully secured £165,431 from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Critical Support Fund, for sexual violence and domestic abuse support, as a result of increase in demand since the pandemic. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner invited community-based domestic and sexual abuse support services for a […]
PCC thanks public and partners for support on research for upcoming Police and Crime Plan
The Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has thanked the public and partners for support in the research and development that has contributed towards the Police and Crime Plan for Bedfordshire. This Plan is due for publication on the 19th August 2021. The initial research that took place in order to develop ideas to test […]
PCC praised by Bedfordshire school for hosting SEN students on work experience
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has been praised for giving two students from Woodlands Secondary School, a Specialist SEN Cognition and Learning College, the opportunity to spend some time with his team at Bedfordshire Police Headquarters over a four-week work experience programme. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner were impressed with the […]
There’s still time to have your say – PCC launches public consultation for Police and Crime Plan
The PCC, Festus Akinbusoye would like to invite members of the public to feedback on the Police and Crime Plan areas by completing the Official Public Consultation survey. The PCC shared his initial ideas for the Police and Crime plan during a meeting with the Police and Crime Panel last month and, in line with […]
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 […]