News in Author: Marisa Charles
Police and Crime Commissioner condemns abuse of Portsmouth RNLI volunteers
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, said: “Following the RNLI’s decision to temporarily close its lifeboat station in Portsmouth due to staff welfare, I want to acknowledge the unlawful behaviour directed towards RNLI volunteers whose purpose is to keep people safe on the water.
Police and Crime Commissioner pays tribute to emergency service workers
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has paid tribute to the dedication and resilience of emergency service personnel to mark Emergency Services Day (Sept 9) at a flag raising ceremony in Eastleigh.
Police Commissioner funds first-of-its-kind community drone pilot to crack down on rural crime
A pioneering drone pilot funded by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is helping rural communities and police work together to tackle crime across Hampshire.
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones reacts to protests in Portsmouth overnight
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, said: “The situation in Portsmouth last night was deeply concerning.
Date set for gross misconduct hearing of former Chief Constable Scott Chilton
A date has now been set for the gross misconduct hearing of former Chief Constable Scott Chilton.
PCC responds to IOPC update regarding the murder of Henry Nowak
The Independent Office for Police Conduct have expanded its independent investigation following recent discussions with Henry Nowak’s family, who have made formal complaints about the force.
PCC reacts to Court of Appeal referral for Henry Nowak’s murderer
The jail sentence of Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted of the murder of Henry Nowak in Southampton, has been referred to the Court of Appeal by the solicitor general under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme.
Police and Crime Commissioner reacts to death of Henry Nowak
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones says the manner in which Henry Nowak lost his life is a national tragedy.
PCC welcomes Attorney General decision regarding Hampshire rape case
Attorney General Lord Hermer said there is “an epidemic of violence against women and girls in this country”, as he confirmed the sentences against all three boys in the Fordingbridge rape case will be referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence scheme.
Work has started to demolish the old Bitterne Police Station on Bursledon Road
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has awarded the work to Hampshire based construction company HP Contracts to safely strip the building down to ground level.
Refurbished Aldershot Police Station front counter reflects town’s proud military heritage
Aldershot Police Station’s newly refurbished front counter has opened to the public.
PCC offers reassurance to communities following rise in national threat level
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has offered reassurance to communities who may feel anxious after the UK’s terror threat level was raised to severe following a stabbing in North London on Wednesday (April 29).
Over 500 stalking victims supported in Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has marked Stalking Awareness Week (20–26 April) by urging victims to seek help through her Stalking Advocacy and Support Service (SASS).
Commissioner signs contract for Portsdown Hill speed cameras
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has confirmed that work to install ten average‑speed cameras on Portsdown Hill will begin this month.
Independent review of Constabulary’s Professional Standards Department published
The independent review commissioned by PCC Donna Jones into the force’s Professional Standards Department (PSD) has made recommendations on welfare, timeliness and proportionality of its investigations.
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.