PCC invites residents to give their view on police plan
Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard has today (Monday) launched a consultation survey for the people of Bedfordshire to share their views on the core objectives of his Police and Crime Plan. The people of Bedfordshire can feed back on topics relating to improving policing, reforming a broken criminal justice system, protecting victims, and addressing […]
What do you want to see in Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Plan?
Now is your chance to have your say on the priorities of the Police and Crime Commissioner for the next four years! John Tizard, PCC for Bedfordshire, is committed to working alongside Bedfordshire Police and all its partners within the criminal justice system to show zero tolerance to crime and the causes of crime to […]
PCC speaks at CBC Police and Crime Advisory Panel
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) John Tizard attended the third meeting of the Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC) Police and Crime Advisory Panel last week (12 June), to formally introduce himself to members and discuss the concerns of councillors for the towns and villages of Central Bedfordshire. This followed a meeting of the Bedfordshire Police and […]
Police volunteers celebrated at thank you event
Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard and Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) Dan Vajzovic thanked more than 100 police volunteers for their work at an event at Bedfordshire Police Headquarters on Monday (17 June). The aim of the event was to recognise those who go the extra mile for their communities. It also marked the 40th […]
Tool to receive free alerts from police now live
Bedfordshire residents can stay in touch with local police and other agencies as Bedfordshire Police invests to revamp community messaging system. Now named Beds Connected, the refreshed free platform has exciting new features that will allow members of the public to stay up to date with what is happening in their local area. People can […]
First day in the office for new Beds PCC
Bedfordshire’s newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard officially stepped into the role today (Thursday 9 May). John met his team and the Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) offices. The new Commissioner was elected by the people of Bedfordshire after residents voted him […]
Farewell from Festus Akinbusoye
As you will know by now, I am moving on from my role as Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire after three incredible years. In that time, I have had the honour to lead a fantastic team of people in the OPCC and provide strategic direction and challenge to Bedfordshire Police through my Police and […]
John Tizard elected as Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner
A new Police and Crime Commissioner has been elected for Bedfordshire. John Tizard will take up the role officially on Thursday 9 May, after he was the successful Labour candidate in the public Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections, which took place yesterday, (Thursday 2 May). The PCC is elected by the people of Bedfordshire […]
PCC secures government backing to combat serious organised crime in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police is set to receive a continuation of special grant funding recognising the need to combat serious organised crime in the county. During his term as Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has secured additional Special Grant funding awarded by the Home Office to support operations specifically set-up to tackle serious violence in Bedfordshire. […]
PCC celebrates visiting 100th school in Bedfordshire
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye reached a key milestone this week as he visited his 100th school in Bedfordshire. Mr Akinbusoye attended Bedford Academy to mark the occasion and spoke with year 10 students at an assembly. This is as part of his commitment to engaging with and listening to young people in […]