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 […]
PCC pledges to renew efforts to tackle serious youth violence in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has vowed to do more to tackle serious youth violence after the death of a 16-year-old boy in Luton. Festus Akinbusoye also sent his condolences to the boy’s family following Tuesday’s incident in Stoneygate Road. A 16-year-old boy suffered multiple stab wounds during the incident and was pronounced dead a short […]