The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – right 12 of 12
Continuing the series of items that the OPCC has been releasing, which gives information relating to each of the rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right # To make a complaint about your rights not being met Summary of right 12 If you believe that you […]
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 […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – right 11 of 12
Continuing the series of items that the OPCC has been releasing, which gives information relating to each of the rights within the Victims’ Code. Each release has covered one or more of the rights. Right # 11 To be given information about the offender following a conviction Summary of right 11 The Victim Contact Scheme […]
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 […]