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Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced more police officers to be recruited across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight amidst backdrop of falling police numbers across the UK
Police Commissioner Donna Jones has confirmed she will be funding 36 more police officers to be recruited taking the force total to 851 more police officers during her tenure as PCC.
Communities are at risk due to lack of government funding
Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Donna Jones has reaffirmed her commitment to increasing police officer numbers following new Home Office statistics showing a national decline.
Rural areas to get more Local Bobbies
Extra Local Bobbies have now been recruited to strengthen police visibility in rural areas. The officers will soon be based in rural communities in Winchester, Alton, Basingstoke, Hart, the New Forest, Liss and on the Isle of Wight.
Less policing, more tax: government’s funding settlement fails communities
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.
Donna Jones calls for robust funeral industry regulation to protect grieving families
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.
PCC demands urgent Home Office action as funding delays threaten public safety
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.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents invited to have their say on police funding
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.
£500,000 road safety fund launched by PCC
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.
Police Commissioner Donna Jones urges communities to stay vigilant during Diwali celebrations
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.
Police and Crime Commissioner calls for reflection following Manchester incident
I am deeply saddened by the horrific incident that took place outside a synagogue in Manchester this morning.
Shirley businesses report huge improvement following Commissioner’s intervention to tackle crime
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.
Commissioner vows tough measures to crack-down on crime in Shirley
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.
PCC Donna Jones welcomes UK ban on ninja swords: “These weapons have no place in our communities.”
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.
PCC announces more police stations to reopen in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight
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 recognised for improvements in latest police inspection
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.
Public meeting to discuss shoplifting, police visibility, CCTV and community safety in Ryde and East Wight
A major public meeting will be held in Ryde this month to address concerns around shoplifting, police visibility, CCTV and community safety.
PCCs Donna Jones and Matthew Barber: “Justice is at breaking point — it’s time to fund the whole system, not just policing”
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 […]
Commissioner selects Alexis Boon as the preferred candidate to be Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s next Chief Constable
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
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 is welcoming applications for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Chief Constable
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 […]