New Panel set up in Beds to report on custody processes
Bedfordshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) welcomed a new Independent Custody Detention Scrutiny Panel (ICDSP) to the Beds Police Custody Suite for the first time. The panel, made up of local people from across the policing area, represent local communities in conversations with police officers and staff actively involved in detention and […]
PCC secures £1m to improve safety in Bedfordshire
Around £1 million will be invested into projects in Bedfordshire to tackle neighbourhood crime, violence against women and girls (VAWG) and anti-social behaviour (ASB). Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has secured the funding from the fifth round of the Safer Streets project. The Home Office awarded Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) £42m nationally, […]
Statement following Mid-Beds by-election
Following the outcome of the Mid-Bedfordshire by-election, Festus Akinbusoye will be remaining in his role as Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC). Mr Akinbusoye had been selected as Conservative candidate for the seat which became vacant following the resignation of Conservative MP, Nadine Dorries. Mr Akinbusoye will be remaining in his role as PCC, continuing to […]
Town and parish councillors have their say on policing in Bedfordshire
Councillors and council clerks attended the Annual Parish Conference last night to represent local residents. The Annual Parish Council Conference gives the OPCC and Bedfordshire Police the opportunity to thank the Councillors for the invaluable work they do to support Community Policing. Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC), Ian Dalgarno opened the event by thanking […]
Joint statement from Beds Police, Local Authorities, VERU and Beds PCC
Joint statement from Beds Police, Local Authorities, VERU and Beds PCC – Luton must come together to tackle knife violence Police, schools, council and community and faith groups in Luton have come together to express their deep shock and sadness at the tragic events over the weekend. They all send their thoughts and prayers to […]
PCC has launched his second annual report
Festus Akinbusoye has continued to deliver on his Police and Crime Plan and has launched his second annual report Published today (Friday), the 2022-23 report follows the force exceeding its three-year officer recruitment target and receiving an ‘outstanding’ rating for its offender management programme in a recent report published by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary […]
PCC allocates £89,000 to make the roads of Bedfordshire safer
The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) has allocated £89,000 to making the roads of Bedfordshire safer with plans this year for a further £100,000 investment. This investment fits with the Police and Crime Commissioner’s plans to ensure we reduce crime occurring instead of just dealing with the harm it causes. The Bedfordshire Road […]
Home Office backs Bedfordshire bid for Safer Streets Funding
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has won £432,000 from the Safer Streets fund from the Home Office. The winning bid is for the Dunstable and Houghton Regis area of Bedfordshire, known as Manshead. The Safer Streets project aims to reduce crime and make local areas safer. It also allows PCCs to work with local […]
The Code of Practice for Victims (Victims’ Code) Individual rights information – 1
Right 1: To be able to understand and to be understood Summary of right 1 – All victims of crime have the right: To be helped to understand what is happening and to be understood by service providers e.g. the police, crown prosecution service (CPS) and the courts. To be offered translation or interpretation services […]
New Police and Crime Commissioner to invest £28,000 in improved spaces for young people.
New Police and Crime Commissioner to invest £28,000 in improved spaces for young people. New Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye was joined by young people from across Bedfordshire this week to invest £28,000 in improved spaces for young people. Today, Tuesday 18th May, the PCC Festus Akinbusoye, and Chief Executive, Clare Kelly, hosted an […]