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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.