Call for public questions to leaders of Bedfordshire’s criminal justice system
Communities across Bedfordshire are being encouraged to put their questions to senior leaders in the likes of local policing, the courts and probation services.
Beds Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner host first-ever awards ceremony for volunteers
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner thanked volunteers last night, recognising all those who go the extra mile for their communities. On Thursday 28 September the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) held its first-ever Volunteers Recognition event. The event saw 23 volunteers from the Stop and Search and Use of […]
Deputy PCC attends National Neighbourhood Watch conference
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, (DPCC) Ian Dalgarno attended the Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) Crime and Community Conference last week. The purpose of the conference is to reflect on the impact of work over the past year, celebrate achievements of the NHW volunteers across England and Wales and share best practice moving forward. The chair of […]
PCC visits the College of Policing
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Festus Akinbusoye visited the College of Policing earlier this week as part of his role on the Board of Directors. Following the PCC’s appointment by the Home Secretary in April 2021, he has taken a keen interest in supporting the work of the College to increase standardisation of best […]
Beds PCC shows his support at opening of Flitwick football pitch
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye attended the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art football pitch at the Flitwick Community Football Centre this week. A grant was awarded to Central Bedfordshire Council for the pitch to serve Flitwick, Ampthill, and the surrounding area. The Commissioner was honoured to be invited alongside the Flitwick Football Clubs, […]
Commissioner launches ‘You said, we did’ campaign
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner have launched a ‘You said, We did’ campaign to highlight the achievements of the Police and Crime Commissioner following the launch of his annual report last month. The campaign highlights the Commissioners work to date under each of the seven priorities in the Police and Crime Plan. […]
Deputy PCC joins independent custody visit
Bedfordshire’s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner has visited the force’s custody facilities in the latest check on detainees’ welfare in the county. Ian Dalgarno joined some of the county’s independent custody visitors for a visit to Luton custody suite last week. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) runs the independent custody visitor […]
Bedfordshire PCC reacts to police pay award
Police officer pay will increase by seven per cent across all ranks from September 1 after the Government accepted in full the recommendation of the Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB). Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye said: “I’m delighted the Prime Minister has accepted in full the recommendations of the Public Sector Pay Review […]
Bedfordshire’s PCC has called for better welfare provision in the county’s schools after successful pilot project
Bedfordshire’s PCC has called for better welfare provision in the county’s schools after a successful pilot project saw specialist youth workers engage with almost 200 young people The unique pilot initiated by Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Festus Akinbusoye saw 180 students from seven schools across Bedfordshire engage with specialist youth workers as part of […]
PCC attends Police Bravery Awards as Bedfordshire officer recognised for ‘heroic’ efforts
A Bedfordshire Police officer who entered a burning building in an attempt to rescue someone has been recognised for his efforts at the national Police Bravery awards. The National Police Bravery Awards on Thursday (13 July) honoured officers from across England and Wales who have performed outstanding acts of bravery while on or off duty. […]