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.

Donna Jones hosted the COPS event (Commissioner’s Oversight of Policing Services), which streamed live across three facebook pages: the PCC’s own page, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner; and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

The hour-long session on Thursday night attracted over 160 pre-submitted questions and dozens more during the live chat.

Police visibility, anti-social behaviour, e-scooters and road safety were the most popular topics.

There were also questions on serious violence, police recruitment, and officer integrity.

PCC Donna Jones said: “COPS is a fantastic way for us to engage directly with communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It allows us to provide answers and reassurance on the crimes and the issues that matter most to people across our two counties.

“As Police Commissioner, my top priorities are to listen to residents and businesses, and to hold the Chief Constable to account. I am focussed on ensuring that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary delivers effective, visible policing that drives down crime and makes our communities safer.

“Thank you to everyone who watched COPS or who submitted a question. Your participation and feedback are invaluable.”

The COPS recording is available to watch on the PCC’s website at COPS meetings – Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner.

To hear what the Police Commissioner and the Chief Constable had to say in response to questions on each policing priority, you can scroll to the following sections of the video:

• Statement on Manchester incident – go to 07:35
• Police Visibility – go to 08:50
• Role of the PCC – go to 21:16
• Force policing priorities – go to 22:22
• Force recruitment – go to 23:45
• Road safety and speeding – go to 25:05
• Rural crime – go to 31:50
• Police Visibility (Local Bobbies, police stations) – go to 35:30
• Anti-social behaviour – go to 38:06
• Serious Violence (knife crime) – go to 52:07
• Officer integrity – go to 59:38
• ASB: e-scooters & e-bikes – go to 1:03:40

Further Information
The PCC’s website has pages to help you find out who your Local Bobby is, also for updates on new police stations and front counters and e-scooter safety and enforcement action across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight.