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 […]
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 […]