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 […]
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 […]
Beds OPCC host September Criminal Justice Board meeting
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) recently held their monthly Bedfordshire Criminal Justice Board meeting (BCJB). The BCJB is made up of partners who work across the criminal Justice System in Bedfordshire. These include the Crown and Magistrates Courts, Crown Prosecution and Defence, Youth Offending, Police and Probation, health organisations, Prison and […]
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 […]
Deputy PCC attends regional Roads Safety Summit
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner (DPCC), Ian Dalgarno attended the Roads Safety Summit last week. The event, organised by Lincolnshire’s PCC Marc Jones, showcased innovations from around the region that are being used to cut the number of road accidents. Mr Jones believes that the East of England and East Midlands Road Safety Summit offers […]
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, […]