The fight against organised crime gangs steps up this week. National Rural Crime Action Week runs from 8-12 September and highlights the importance of the police, local authorities and rural communities working in partnership to combat rural crime. Tackling the issue is one of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s top priorities. The theft of livestock […]

Hampshire & Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Panel has, on September 4th, approved the selection of Alex Rennie as Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.

A youth-engagement programme aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour on Portsmouth seafront has already proved a success this summer. The Waterfront Restorative Approaches Partnership (WRAP) has engaged with over 100 young people so far.

The Policing Minister, Dame Diana Johnson, visited Cosham this week as part of the national Safer Streets Summer initiative, hosted by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Over £1.5 million has been awarded to 47 projects across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help support victims of crime and protect the vulnerable from exploitation. The funding, from Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, will also focus on reducing anti-social behaviour and preventing people from re-offending.

Parents, guardians and care givers are being urged to spot the signs of child exploitation this summer. It’s part of the annual ‘Is Your Child Safe?’ campaign launched by Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today (August 4) welcomed Alexis Boon as the new Chief Constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

Following the recent deaths of two officers while under investigation, Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced an independent review of the Professional Standards Department.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has launched a major crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in our town centres this summer.

“It is with deep sadness and relief I welcome the announcement of the grooming gangs public enquiry.

“As Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner, I have long been calling for more funding for policing and I’m pleased to see the government has listened.

Policing Minister hails local policing model as a blueprint for the nation at landmark conference.