Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has said the government’s announcement of the 2026–27 police funding settlement, delivered just days before Christmas, is a bitter blow to policing and communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is calling for the introduction of a robust regulatory framework for funeral directors in England and Wales following a landmark case in Gosport.

Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, has issued an urgent call to the Home Office to confirm funding for critical perpetrator intervention services.

Residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being invited to take part in a public survey launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, aimed at gathering views on future investment in policing through council tax contributions.

A £500,000 funding initiative has been launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones to help reduce death and serious injuries on our roads.

As families across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight prepare to celebrate Diwali and other cultural festivals, Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is encouraging residents to take simple steps to help protect their homes and valuables, particularly high-value gold jewellery, which can be a target for criminals during the festive season.

I am deeply saddened by the horrific incident that took place outside a synagogue in Manchester this morning.

Weeks after pledging tough action on crime in Shirley, local business owners have told the Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones there has been a significant drop in crime and anti-social behaviour since she took control.

Police Commissioner Donna Jones met with business owners in Shirley Precinct this week after being made aware a group of young people had been terrorising shop owners for the last five months.

It is now illegal to own, sell, manufacture or import ninja swords. The government legislation has been brought in following a campaign by the family of 16-year-old Ronan Kanda who was tragically killed with a ninja sword in 2022.

More police stations are to open across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The public will soon be able to access front desks in Shanklin, Bishop’s Waltham and Alton. 

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary has been praised for its significant improvements in the latest inspection by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS), marking a major step forward since the previous review.

A major public meeting will be held in Ryde this month to address concerns around shoplifting, police visibility, CCTV and community safety.

Police and Crime Commissioners for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and for the Thames Valley are urging the Government to take bold, system-wide action in its spending review this Wednesday (11 June), and warning that chronic underfunding of the Ministry of Justice is undermining the entire criminal justice system and putting public safety at […]

The Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has named Alexis Boon as her proposed appointment for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s next Chief Constable.

Appointment of Legally Qualified Persons to advise Police Misconduct Panels The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner is seeking applications from qualified legal professionals for appointment as Legally Qualified Persons (LQPs) to support Police Gross Misconduct Hearings in the South East. Following the introduction of the Police (Conduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2024, Police Gross Misconduct […]

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced the start of the recruitment process for a new Chief Constable to lead Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary. As one of the largest police forces in the country outside of the Met, the Constabulary plays a vital role in protecting over 2.1 million residents across a […]

For every person who reports stalking, there are hundreds of missed chances to intervene. As National Stalking Awareness Week (NSAW 22–25 April 2025) begins across the UK, Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is leading efforts in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to help victims come forward sooner, and to help families, friends, and […]

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today accepted Scott Chilton’s intention to retire as Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Chief Constable.

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has held her annual Awards ceremony to recognise and celebrate the dedication of volunteers, partners, community groups, and policing.