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 […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – right 10 of 12
Over the coming weeks the OPCC will be releasing information relating to each of the remaining 12 rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release will cover one or more of the rights. Right 10 – To be paid expenses and have property returned Summary of right 10 If you attend court to give evidence, you […]
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 […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 9 of 12
The OPCC has been releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code for eight weeks now. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right #9 – To be given information about the outcome of the case and any appeals Summary of right 9 At the end of […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 7 of 12
The OPCC has been releasing information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code for seven weeks now. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right 7 # To make a Victim Personal Statement Summary of right 7 You have the right to make a Victim Personal Statement to […]
Free Intro to Boxing for Young People in Linslade, Bedfordshire – Tuesday 17th August 2021
Free Intro to Boxing for Young People in Linslade, Bedfordshire – Tuesday 17th August Get Tickets Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Days Hours Minutes Seconds Date: Tuesday 17th August Time: There are two sessions available: 11:00 – 12:30 or 12:45 – 14:15 (Please only book one session per child) Location: Linslade Community HallWaterloo Road,Leighton Buzzard,LU7 2NR […]