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.

“On Wednesday 5 February, the government announced Hampshire and the Solent region will be part of the devolution fast-track initiative. The decision to fast-track the application will establish a new Mayoral Combined County Authority for Southampton, Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight, with elections for a Mayor to be held in May 2026.

As International Women’s Day is marked around the world, one statistic stands out: at the current rate of progress, full gender equality won’t be reached until 2158, five generations from now. That is far too long.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced the launch of a new Funding Network to streamline the grant application process for providers and third-sector organisations. This initiative comes in direct response to feedback from local providers, ensuring a simpler, faster, and more efficient way to access funding.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has welcomed the ambition of the government’s new Policing and Crime Bill, acknowledging that tougher laws are needed to crack down on antisocial behaviour, knife crime, and violence against women and girls. However, she has also warned that stronger legislation alone will not fix the wider challenges facing the […]

Thousands of victims have turned to Victim Care Hubs for support in the last year, but the rise in youth violence and serious crime shows there is still a long way to go in tackling crime across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. In the past year alone, over 74,000 victims have been offered help […]

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, is celebrating the successful one-year anniversary of the Local Bobby scheme, an initiative that has re-connected the public with their local police officers to tackle crime and build trust.

This week, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones visited The Café in the Park in Portsmouth to assist staff with packing festive food bags.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is demonstrating its commitment to tackling shoplifting and organised retail crime as part of a national crackdown. This follows the Pegasus Partnership initiative, which has so far resulted in 93 arrests, including a case in Hampshire where a prolific shoplifter was jailed for stealing over £24,000 worth of items […]

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and the Chief Constable Scott Chilton opened Totton Police Station to the public today (Wednesday 11 December 2024).

Concerns over the increasing levels of violence perpetuated by those committing rural crime, such as agricultural machinery theft, hare coursing and poaching has brought Wiltshire, Hampshire and Thames Valley, Police and Crime Commissioners together with a commitment to make their counties a hostile place for those involved in spreading fear and terror.

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has launched an online hub that provides advice, guidance and information to anyone who is concerned about sexual violence, abuse, or harassment to help everyone in Hampshire feel safer. The platform has gone live today (November 25) to mark the International Day to End Violence Against Women, and signifies […]

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has praised officers for their proactive policing and members of the public for their commitment in driving down knife crime.

The Commissioner is asking local residents to complete an online survey and provide feedback. The consultation starts today, Monday 18 November, and will close at 11.59pm on Monday 16 December, giving residents four weeks to respond.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has secured approval from the Police and Crime Panel for her new Police and Crime Plan for 2024-2028. The plan, titled “More Police, Safer Streets 2,” sets out a comprehensive strategy to improve safety across the region, increase police visibility, and tackle crime in […]

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has invested in a specialist new forensic facility to support crime scene investigations, forensic analysis, and evidence collection. The Commissioner and the Chief Constable visited the new site the Police and Fire Strategic Headquarters in Eastleigh earlier this week. The force’s scientific services department […]