Police praise community for support following peaceful evening across the county
Bedfordshire Police has thanked communities for their support, as the force continues to work to keep the county free from disorder. Additional officers were in place across Bedfordshire yesterday (Wednesday), after police received intelligence to suggest there could be a possible gathering in Bedford. Detective Chief Superintendent Duncan Young said: “We’re pleased to confirm there […]
Reassurance for residents following violent disorder in cities across the country
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, John Tizard, and Councillor Hazel Simmons, Leader of Luton Council, have sought to reassure local communities following violent disorders in cities across the country. They said: “Along with everyone concerned across our community, we have been watching the deplorable violent events in a number cities over the weekend targeting minority […]
Reassurance for communities following tragic events in Southport
Councillor Hazel Simmons, Leader of Luton Council, and John Tizard, Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner, have sought to reassure local communities following tragic events in Southport. They’ve said: “In the midst of mourning the tragic deaths of children and expressing our heartfelt solidarity with a grieving community and all those affected following the horrific attack […]
Police volunteers celebrated at thank you event
Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard and Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) Dan Vajzovic thanked more than 100 police volunteers for their work at an event at Bedfordshire Police Headquarters on Monday (17 June). The aim of the event was to recognise those who go the extra mile for their communities. It also marked the 40th […]
Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner champions community volunteers at Watch Scheme conference
The new Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner has praised volunteers for the role they play in making the county a safer place, as he attended a Watch Scheme event yesterday evening (Wednesday). The conference, at the Rufus Centre in Flitwick, saw volunteers from Watch Schemes such as Speed Watch, Street Watch and Dog Watch […]
PCC describes A&E Navigators scheme as a ‘powerful tool’
In a matter of weeks, the scheme has already seen 13 young people receive specialist support from youth workers embedded in A&E departments in the Bedford and Luton & Dunstable hospitals. Funded by the Violence and Exploitation Reduction Unit (VERU) and Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC), the programme aims to act as an […]
First day in the office for new Beds PCC
Bedfordshire’s newly elected Police and Crime Commissioner John Tizard officially stepped into the role today (Thursday 9 May). John met his team and the Bedfordshire Police Chief Constable Trevor Rodenhurst at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) offices. The new Commissioner was elected by the people of Bedfordshire after residents voted him […]
Farewell from Festus Akinbusoye
As you will know by now, I am moving on from my role as Police and Crime Commissioner for Bedfordshire after three incredible years. In that time, I have had the honour to lead a fantastic team of people in the OPCC and provide strategic direction and challenge to Bedfordshire Police through my Police and […]
John Tizard elected as Bedfordshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner
A new Police and Crime Commissioner has been elected for Bedfordshire. John Tizard will take up the role officially on Thursday 9 May, after he was the successful Labour candidate in the public Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) elections, which took place yesterday, (Thursday 2 May). The PCC is elected by the people of Bedfordshire […]
PCC secures government backing to combat serious organised crime in Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire Police is set to receive a continuation of special grant funding recognising the need to combat serious organised crime in the county. During his term as Police and Crime Commissioner, Festus Akinbusoye has secured additional Special Grant funding awarded by the Home Office to support operations specifically set-up to tackle serious violence in Bedfordshire. […]