PCC announces the early opening of his Grant Fund of £1.6 million to support local community
Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has today announced the opening of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Grant Fund for 2022-23. The Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner has invited community-based partners for a share of the Grant Fund totalling £1.6m. The fund is split into two key areas, the Ministry of Justice Fund […]
Over 500 Young People attend Commissioner funded boxing and martial arts sessions
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye funded free Boxing and Martial Arts classes for young people in Bedfordshire as part of his Summer of Fun programme. This initiative formed part of his plans to invest in early intervention programmes to safeguard our young people, encourage healthy choices and improve self-esteem. Commenting on the recently concluded […]
PCC focuses on support for Victims of crime
For the last 12 weeks, the Office of The Police and Crime Commissioner have been sharing detailed information relating to each of the 12 rights within the Victims’ Code that was revised in April 2021. The Victims Code sets out the rights for Victims of Crime and the standards that must be provided to victims […]
PCC marks the launch of 100-day report with an event in Dunstable
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye marked the launch of his 100-day report at an official event this week where he also highlighted his Police and Crime Plan for 2021 – 2024. Commenting on the report, the Commissioner said “A key focus of mine and the team has been getting out and about in […]
PCC launches prevention-based approach Police and Crime Plan
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has today launched his Police and Crime Plan for 2021 – 2024. The Commissioner spoke with members of the public, colleagues and partners to help with his research to help shape the final plan. This research influenced the topics and these were tested through a survey with the […]
Critical Support Funding will see a major breakthrough in tackling violent behaviour, says Beds Police Commissioner
Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye, has successfully secured £165,431 from the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Critical Support Fund, for sexual violence and domestic abuse support, as a result of increase in demand since the pandemic. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner invited community-based domestic and sexual abuse support services for a […]
PCC thanks public and partners for support on research for upcoming Police and Crime Plan
The Police and Crime Commissioner Festus Akinbusoye has thanked the public and partners for support in the research and development that has contributed towards the Police and Crime Plan for Bedfordshire. This Plan is due for publication on the 19th August 2021. The initial research that took place in order to develop ideas to test […]
PCC praised by Bedfordshire school for hosting SEN students on work experience
Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has been praised for giving two students from Woodlands Secondary School, a Specialist SEN Cognition and Learning College, the opportunity to spend some time with his team at Bedfordshire Police Headquarters over a four-week work experience programme. The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner were impressed with the […]
There’s still time to have your say – PCC launches public consultation for Police and Crime Plan
The PCC, Festus Akinbusoye would like to invite members of the public to feedback on the Police and Crime Plan areas by completing the Official Public Consultation survey. The PCC shared his initial ideas for the Police and Crime plan during a meeting with the Police and Crime Panel last month and, in line with […]
The force mark UK’s first ASB Awareness Week
19 Jul 2021 We have joined a national campaign that is bringing together people and organisations from across the country to take a stand against anti-social behaviour (ASB) and make communities safer. We are working with a number of different partners including, Luton Borough Council, Central Bedfordshire Council, Bedford Borough Council and housing associations to tackle anti-social […]