The Bobby Scheme which sat under the charity will continue to deliver the vital work that they do under the management of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.
The Bobby Scheme supports elderly (over 65), vulnerable victims of Crime, and victims of domestic abuse by improving their home security. This is a free service, and in the last 15 years over 20,000 households have received a visit from the Scheme.
The Bobby Scheme works in partnership with Bedfordshire Fire Service and the counties three Local Authorities to deliver their service.
The principal aims of The Bobby Scheme are:
To support the elderly (over 65), vulnerable victims of crime and victims of domestic abuse.
To support community based initiatives such as crime prevention and community safety.