News in Author: Laurie Loe
PCC commits to freeing up police officer time with mental health specialists in control room
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has introduced a Mental Health Deployment Coordinator role to make sure callers experiencing a mental health crisis get the right support.
PCC urges people to hand in knives to curb the knife crime epidemic
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is calling on communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to come together and stand up against knife crime.
Have your say on what you pay for policing
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging residents to share their views in the annual police budget precept consultation. The Commissioner is asking local residents to complete an online survey and provide feedback. The consultation starts today, Monday 6 November, and will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 10 December, giving residents five weeks to […]
Police Commissioner funds domestic abuse practitioners across both counties to tackle perpetrators
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has reaffirmed her commitment to reduce violent crime and reoffending rates by providing more than £350,000 to tackle domestic abuse perpetrators in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.
Police and Crime Commissioner responds to ongoing reports of anti-social motorbike use in north Portsmouth
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is responding to calls from residents in the north of Portsmouth affected by on-going noise nuisance caused by motorbikes.
Collaborative approach to drive down anti-social behaviour in the Old Portsmouth area this summer
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is funding a programme of youth outreach, engagement and activities in the Old Portsmouth area over the school holidays to target anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Police and Crime Commissioner announces focus on crime prevention with latest round of funding bids
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has launched a new funding opportunity aimed at preventing crime across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
New support for victims of stalking goes live across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has announced the start of a new contract that is providing independent and specialist support to stalking victims.
Communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight urged to take a stand against anti-social behaviour
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is showing its support for ASB Awareness Week which has started today. The national campaign, from 3 to 9 July 2023, aims to encourage communities to speak out against ASB and to highlight the actions that can be taken by those experiencing it.
Plan for More Police and Safer Streets to be discussed at public meeting
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones and Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely are joining forces to host a public meeting to inform Islanders about plans to reduce crime across the Isle of Wight. The meeting will be an opportunity for Islanders to hear about the latest work being undertaken by the PCC and […]
PCC praises officers across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight and thanks the public for the unrelenting clampdown on knife crime
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has commended Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary in its intensifying campaign to tackle knife crime and serious violence as more than 100 weapons were taken off the streets during Operation Sceptre.
Police and Crime Commissioner signs the Armed Forces Covenant on HMS Victory
A pledge to honour and support the Armed Forces community has been made by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, this week aboard HMS Victory. The commitment was co-signed by Lieutenant Commander BJ Smith, Commanding Officer of HMS Victory.
PCC shines the spotlight on the outstanding dedication of volunteers and staff at annual awards event
The Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has thanked volunteers, staff and partners from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for their exceptional service and commitment at a glittering ceremony in Winchester.
PCC praises Officers for creation of a High Harm Team in the New Forest
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary for creating a new team focused on areas of most harm in local communities. Priorities for the New Forest High Harm Team include targeting violent and repeat offenders and those committing serious crime, drug-related harm, and working with other forces. […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones welcomes new chief constable
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today (February 23) welcomed Scott Chilton as the new chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Statement on the sale of Lymington Police Station
The Police and Crime Commissioner has agreed the sale of the Lymington Police Station site on Southampton Road.
‘Local Bobbies are making a comeback!’
Donna Jones – Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight has today announced communities, towns and villages across Hampshire and Isle of Wight will have named, dedicated police officers and PCSO’s with the first of these in place by April 2024.
PCC Donna Jones wants police to have more powers to disrupt protesters
Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones backs the government’s Public Order Bill which will give police officers more powers to deal with protesters. She wants police to have increased stop and search powers and use banning orders to stop crimes from being committed and mass public disruption across the UK. […]
“This is a significant step for the criminal justice system” – PCC Donna Jones responds to law recognising children as victims when they are born as a result of rape
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, also Joint Victims Lead for the APCC has reacted to the government’s amendment to the upcoming Victims Bill which will now recognise children born as a result of rape as victims for the first time. Responding to the announcement, she said: “This is a […]
New report says ‘Safer Streets Fund’ is building confidence in the police
An independent evaluation of the Government’s Safer Streets funding shows it is leading to growing confidence and engagement with the police. The Safer Streets Fund was launched in January 2020 with the aim of reducing acquisitive crime in the worst affected local residential areas. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) across England and Wales […]