News in Author: OPCC Comms
How police and the CPS can improve charge and conviction rates for rape
Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and one of two Victims’ Leads at the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners, has told a panel of MPs the Crown Prosecution Service should be less risk-averse when considering charging suspects of Rape And Serious Sexual Offences (RASSO).
Statement following the death of Sir David Amess MP
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, said: “Following the horrific death of Sir David Amess, my heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to his family and friends. This appalling attack is not only a human tragedy, but a direct attack on our democracy.
Commissioner’s youth volunteers crack hate crime case
Youth volunteers working with the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones have had the unique opportunity to take a walk through a police investigation into a Hate Crime and to become the jury in a mock trial for the case.
Police, PCC and Council offer free bike security to reduce theft
Hampshire Constabulary, the Police and Crime Commissioner, and Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council are holding a free event for bike owners in Basingstoke Market Square on Wednesday 27 October between 12:30pm and 4:30pm, to improve bike security and reduce theft in the district. PCSOs will be fitting marking kits to bikes, and staff from the […]
Last call for feedback on Commissioner’s Plan to strengthen policing and create safer streets
Residents and businesses across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have until 14 October 2021 to have their final say on the Police and Crime Commissioner’s draft ‘More Police, Safer Streets’ Police and Crime Plan.
Pop-up hate crime reporting centre coming to Marlands Shopping Centre in Southampton
The Police and Crime Commissioner’s Office have teamed up with the Southampton Hate Crime Network, Restorative Solutions, the Victim Care Service and Hampshire Constabulary to bring a pop-up hate crime reporting centre to the middle of Southampton during this year’s National Hate Crime Awareness Week.
Over half a million pounds to target root causes of violence against women and girls
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, working with Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight councils, has successfully secured £648,755 of funding from the Home Office to tackle violence against women and girls.
First and foremost policing must ensure its own house is in order
Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) welcome today’s announcement of an independent inquiry which will look at the events which preceded Sarah Everard’s murder, and identify what needs to change to rebuild public trust.
Statement on the sentencing of Wayne Couzens
Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC Donna Jones, one of two APCC Victims Leads, has reacted to the sentencing of Wayne Couzens today.
Free ACE/Trauma training for professionals
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is pleased to offer free ACE/Trauma training for professionals across sectors who support young people up to the age of 25 years. Those attending training must be aged at least 18 years.
Chief Executive Appointment
Following an open recruitment process Jason Kenny is to take up the role as the new Chief Executive at the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner next month.
New Exhibition unmasks the truth about Modern Slavery
The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Modern Slavery Partnership, in conjunction with Hampshire Cultural Trust, are proud to present the emotive and thought provoking exhibition ‘The real faces of Modern Slavery: unmasking the truth’.
Paying tribute to our fallen officers
Sunday 26th September is National Police Memorial Day where we remember fallen officers.
Consultation on ‘More Police, Safer Streets’ Plan
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones’ draft ‘More Police, Safer Streets’ Police and Crime Plan is now out for consultation and the Commissioner is asking residents to give their feedback before the online survey closes on 14 October.
Safeguarding victims of Sexual Exploitation top of the agenda
Over 100 professionals have taken part in the Modern Slavery Partnership’s webinar to learn about the role of policing in tackling sexual exploitation, the risks and violence experienced by those working in the sex industry and how to support them.
New multi-agency task group to tackle and prevent violence against women and girls launched
Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and National Lead for Victims has today launched a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) Task Group with Hampshire Constabulary, partners across the criminal justice system and local authorities. The Commissioner’s VAWG Task Group will not only seek to improve the operational […]
Join the Youth Commission
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is looking for young people aged 14-24 years old to join her Youth Commission and act as the voice of young people on the police and crime issues.
Commissioner urges community to use new StreetSafe tool
The Home Office has launched StreetSafe, an online tool on police.uk that enables people, particularly women and girls, to pin-point locations where they feel or have felt unsafe.
Support for dog thefts criminal offence
Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner and Cllr Jan Warwick have given their support to the recommendations set out by the national Pet Theft Taskforce to tackle the reported rise in pet theft, including the introduction of pet abduction becoming a criminal offence. The new law will recognise the welfare of animals and that pets […]
Tune in to PCC’s Online Scrutiny Session
Tune in to Facebook Live on Wednesday 8 September at 6pm for the Police and Crime Commissioner’s first public scrutiny session, ‘COPS’ (Commissioner’s oversight of policing services), with the Chief Constable.