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PCC Donna Jones leads South’s fight against retail crime with major brand

A new ground-breaking crime reporting platform has been launched this week in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with 22 Sports Direct stores across the two counties signing up thanks to an investment from Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones. The PCC is backing the cutting-edge UKPAC system to support local businesses as well as […]

12 June 2025

PCC says Spending Review is ‘a kick in the teeth for policing’

“As Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner, I have long been calling for more funding for policing and I’m pleased to see the government has listened. “But in real terms this will actually impact a number of forces across the country who will see this as some form of cut. “A lot […]

11 June 2025

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 […]

09 June 2025

PCC praises police & public in battle against blades

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, is warning that one knife on the streets of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is one too many. That’s despite the Constabulary and its partners achieving a reduction in reported serious offences involving a knife across the two counties of more […]

06 June 2025

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.

02 June 2025

Your policing priorities asked and answered in live online event

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has hosted an online Q&A session with the Acting Chief Constable Sam de Reya.

27 May 2025

Police Commissioner reacts to Gauke report on prisons and probation

Donna Jones, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has reacted to the Independent Sentencing Review, published earlier today.

22 May 2025

Ensuring policing is accessible for the deaf community

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has funded sign language training to support Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary in communicating with deaf people.

21 May 2025

Public invited to ask questions at live online event as PCC holds Acting Chief Constable to account

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, will hold an online public Q&A session with the Acting Chief Constable Sam de Reya next week.

14 May 2025

Hampshire and Isle of Wight set the standard for Local Policing, backed by Ministerial praise

Policing Minister hails local policing model as a blueprint for the nation at landmark conference.

09 May 2025

Over £700K to reduce domestic abuse and reoffending

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is investing a further £735K into two interventions that are successfully tackling reoffending and breaking the cycle of crime.

30 April 2025

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 […]

23 April 2025

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 […]

23 April 2025

Fixated. Obsessed. Unwanted. Repeated: Know what stalking looks like

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 […]

23 April 2025

Commissioner funds Fire and Rescue Service to tackle anti-social behaviour

Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has funded Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIOWFRS) to deliver courses for young people to reduce anti-social behaviour (ASB) in Waterlooville.

17 April 2025

Commissioner announces Chief Constable retirement

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

07 April 2025

Police Commissioner releases £1.35M investment in crime prevention

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced £1.35million in crime prevention grant funding for charities, councils and third-sector organisations working in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.

01 April 2025

PCC announces major grant funding opportunity for safer communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is to launch her biggest grant funding opportunity to support local projects that reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.

18 March 2025

A night of celebration as PCC’s Awards recognise those committed to keeping communities safe

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.

14 March 2025

Statement from PCC Donna Jones on devolution and the future of police governance

“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.

13 March 2025