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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.
Supporting male victims of domestic abuse
Domestic abuse incidents against male victims in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have risen by more than 7% over the past year, with men being urged to speak up more.
PCC statement following inspection of police response to group-based child sexual exploitation
“As a country, we must face the uncomfortable truth that the system has failed thousands of predominantly young, vulnerable women and girls.
Police leaders pledge to combat countryside crime
Organised crime gangs, salmon poaching, and catapults being used as weapons were among the big issues raised as senior police leaders held their latest Rural Engagement Forum with farmers and landowners, organised and chaired by Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.
£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.
PCC welcomes crime drop following police station opening
The opening of Petersfield police station this summer has been hailed a success by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.
PCC offers businesses free support against cybercrime
UK businesses face a £440m annual threat from cybercrime, with most of them unprepared for an online attack, but now free preventative support is being offered by Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.
COPS: Police Commissioner and Chief Constable answer public questions
Hampshire and the Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner and Chief Constable have answered questions from the public in an online forum, covering anti-social behaviour, police visibility, road safety and officer integrity.
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.
Police Commissioner helps carry Baton of Hope
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has proudly helped to carry the Baton of Hope raising awareness of suicide prevention in Portsmouth on the latest leg of its UK Tour.
PCC funded patrols begin to tackle anti-social behaviour and crime in Shirley
The first joint patrol has taken place by police and security guards in Southampton’s Shirley Precinct to support businesses and crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour.
COPS: Have your say on local policing
The public can pose questions to the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and for the first time the new Chief Constable, Alexis Boon, next week.
Leigh Park Amateur Boxing Club wins new funding
Leigh Park Boxing Club, near Havant, has received almost £13,000 from the Police and Crime Commissioner to support their work reducing crime and anti-social behaviour.
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.
PCC hears how crime impacts Hampshire farmers
Wildlife poaching and anti-social behaviour on the roads and rural paths of Hampshire were high on the agenda as farmers and gamekeepers from the Southwick Estate, near Fareham, met with Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.
Helping farmers deal with hare coursing
Hare coursing across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has started earlier than usual this summer, due to an early harvest on the fields and farmland. The Country Watch Rural Crime Task Force, introduced in May by Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, have seen reports of coursing incidents begin in June, with the illegal […]
PCC praises united football youth workshops
The Police and Crime Commissioner has praised the Saints Foundation and Pompey in the Community for their collaborative work providing shared workshops for young people. Donna Jones has funded projects at each of the two organisations over the past three years and has been delighted to see their unified approach to shared workshops on youth […]
Police Commissioner commends work of officers and staff
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary for being a strong and responsive force; one that is making progress towards becoming one of the best in the country. The praise comes on National Emergency Services Day (999 Day), the national day to celebrate emergency service heroes. In the […]
Crackdown on rural crime gangs steps up
The fight against organised crime gangs steps up this week. National Rural Crime Action Week runs from 8-12 September and highlights the importance of the police, local authorities and rural communities working in partnership to combat rural crime.