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 Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 6 of 12
Right 6 To be provided with information about the investigation and prosecution Summary of right You have the right to be told by the police when key decisions on the investigation are made and, where applicable, to have the reasons explained to you within 5 working days (1 working day under Enhanced Rights) of a […]
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 […]
Force awarded more than £7 million to fight violence, exploitation and organised crime
Bedfordshire Police has been handed its biggest ever grant funding pot to take the fight to criminal gangs and organised crime groups in the county. Ministers have awarded the force more than £7 million in special grant funding to respond to the extraordinary challenges posed locally by organised crime. The latest money comes in two […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – Right 5 of 12
Right 5, to be provided with information about compensation Summary of right: Court ordered compensation If the defendant pleads or is found guilty, the judge or magistrate may order them to pay you compensation for any loss, damage or injury caused as a result of the crime. You have the right to be told by […]
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 […]
PCC and Community Policing team work together for priority setting meeting in Central Bedfordshire
As part of his pledge to support the community in having trust and confidence in Bedfordshire Police, The Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, will be working together with the Community Policing team and local authority to discuss what the priorities are in Central Bedfordshire and how we can best support dealing with them. The […]
PCC welcomed to the Police and Crime Panel to present his first ideas for the Police and Crime Plan
The PCC, Festus Akinbusoye attended the Police and Crime Panel (PCP) meeting this week. The purpose of the Police and Crime Panel is to oversee, challenge and support the work of the PCC. The Commissioner was welcomed to the Panel before sharing his early ideas of the Police and Crime Plan, launching in August 2021. […]
PCC meets Special Constables and volunteers in support of National Volunteers Week
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, spent some time with Bedfordshire Police community volunteers to show his appreciation and to celebrate the end of National Volunteers Week 2021. At the end of National Volunteers Week, the Commissioner held two online meetings with volunteers from: Signpost, who offer free and confidential support to anyone affected by […]