News in Author: Marisa Charles
PCC Donna Jones visits Café in the Park to help pack festive food bags for rough sleepers this Christmas
This week, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones visited The Café in the Park in Portsmouth to assist staff with packing festive food bags.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary lead the fight against retail crime
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is demonstrating its commitment to tackling shoplifting and organised retail crime as part of a national crackdown. This follows the Pegasus Partnership initiative, which has so far resulted in 93 arrests, including a case in Hampshire where a prolific shoplifter was jailed for stealing over £24,000 worth of items […]
Totton Police Station reopens to the public ending a decade of closure
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and the Chief Constable Scott Chilton opened Totton Police Station to the public today (Wednesday 11 December 2024).
Cross-border commitment to tackle terror of rural crime in the South
Concerns over the increasing levels of violence perpetuated by those committing rural crime, such as agricultural machinery theft, hare coursing and poaching has brought Wiltshire, Hampshire and Thames Valley, Police and Crime Commissioners together with a commitment to make their counties a hostile place for those involved in spreading fear and terror.
Police and Crime Commissioner launches new online ‘Safer Together’ hub in partnership to tackle violence against women and girls
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has launched an online hub that provides advice, guidance and information to anyone who is concerned about sexual violence, abuse, or harassment to help everyone in Hampshire feel safer. The platform has gone live today (November 25) to mark the International Day to End Violence Against Women, and signifies […]
Intense week of action brings results in knife crime crackdown
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has praised officers for their proactive policing and members of the public for their commitment in driving down knife crime.
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging residents to share their views in the annual police budget consultation
The Commissioner is asking local residents to complete an online survey and provide feedback. The consultation starts today, Monday 18 November, and will close at 11.59pm on Monday 16 December, giving residents four weeks to respond.
Police and Crime Panel approves Donna Jones’ 2024-2028 Police and Crime Plan
Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has secured approval from the Police and Crime Panel for her new Police and Crime Plan for 2024-2028. The plan, titled “More Police, Safer Streets 2,” sets out a comprehensive strategy to improve safety across the region, increase police visibility, and tackle crime in […]
Police and Crime Commissioner invests in new CSI facility
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has invested in a specialist new forensic facility to support crime scene investigations, forensic analysis, and evidence collection. The Commissioner and the Chief Constable visited the new site the Police and Fire Strategic Headquarters in Eastleigh earlier this week. The force’s scientific services department […]
LAW WEEK: The Impact of the Criminal Justice System on Children and Families: A Personal Reflection
As the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, I’ve witnessed first-hand how the criminal justice system shapes the lives of children and families. For many, their experience with this system can be confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes traumatic. In my role, I have always been deeply committed to ensuring that justice […]
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones sets the benchmark for best practice in stalking super complaint report
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has welcomed the recently published super-complaint report from the Suzy Lamplugh Trust. Whilst the report identifies gaps in the police response to stalking and calls for urgent reforms in how stalking is managed by police forces across the UK, the Hampshire & Isle of […]
Police Commissioner Donna Jones releases £750k for Community Wardens to prevent a spike in anti-social behaviour over the summer period
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is tackling anti-social behaviour head-on this summer by funding specialist ASB wardens jointly with councils across the police force area.
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones clarifies position on violent disorder across the UK
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has issued a statement to clarify her position on the upsurge of violent protests.
Summer campaign in partnership to keep children safe
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has relaunched the annual Is Your Child Safe? campaign to raise awareness of child exploitation throughout Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Still time to have your say on future of policing as survey responses climb to over 4,000
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is continuing to call on residents to help inform her next Police and Crime Plan.
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones commends police officers at national bravery awards
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has extended her heartfelt congratulations to the courageous police officers who have been honoured at the national police bravery awards.
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones calls on communities to help shape policing
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today (June 10) opened a public consultation to develop her next Police and Crime Plan. After being re-elected in May, the Commissioner is keen to begin gathering feedback from the public on how she can work with the Chief Constable over the next four years to deliver a […]
PCC Donna Jones says prosecutions ‘are the next step’ in UK blood scandal
Chair of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners and Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC Donna Jones has expressed support for the consideration of bringing prosecutions against individuals and institutions involved in the cover-up of the UK blood scandal.
‘Arrests will continue:’ PCC Donna Jones backs Hampshire and Isle of Wight Chief Constable’s position in the wake of proposals to pause arrests due prison space crisis
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is supporting Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary’s decision to continue to arrest suspects despite a letter from the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) sent to Chief Constables last week about alleviating prison capacity.
Donna Jones takes the PCC Oath of Office and promises to continue delivering for the people of Hampshire & the Isle of Wight
Donna Jones has made the declaration of acceptance of office ahead of her second term as the Police and Crime Commissioner during a ceremony at Portsmouth Magistrates Court.