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News in Author: Suzanne Warner

Police Commissioner announces zero tolerance on business crime

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has begun a fresh offensive against business crime with the launch of her new Business Crime Partnership.

16 October 2024

Public invited to attend reopening of Ryde police station

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has announced that Ryde police station on the Isle of Wight will reopen to the public next month.

18 September 2024

PCC Donna Jones says the use of AI is key to reducing crime and making communities safer across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight safer following three-day trial

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is one of the first forces in the country to consider introducing live facial recognition technology to combat criminals with outstanding warrants for their arrest.

12 September 2024

Police and Crime Commissioner praises force for crime reduction on national 999 heroes day

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has praised Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary for reducing overall crime rates by 8% over the last 12 months.

09 September 2024

Recognition for Hampshire Search and Rescue as callouts reach 1100

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised the dedication and commitment of Hampshire Search and Rescue volunteers after they reached a milestone in their service.

06 September 2024

Reduction in serious violence and safer communities thanks to partnership approach

The Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has revealed that its collaborative approach has led to significant progress in reducing serious violence across the two counties.

05 September 2024

A new blue-light era in Portsmouth begins with the opening of the new Cosham Fire and Police Station

The brand-new Cosham Fire and Police Station was formally opened today (4 September) with a ceremony at the impressive Portsmouth site.

04 September 2024

PCC announces major step forward for policing in Petersfield

Contractors have begun work at the site of the new police station in Petersfield.

27 August 2024

PCC calls on owners of zombie-style knives and machetes to hand them in

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has joined Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary in calling for all zombie-style knives and machetes to be surrendered across the two counties.

26 August 2024

Police Commissioner continues to lead the way to reduce re-offending

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has officially opened a fourth Integrated Offender Management (IOM) House for former inmates to rehabilitate and support their journey towards crime-free lives.

20 August 2024

PCC responds to animal safety concerns in the New Forest

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is meeting county, district and parish councillors for the New Forest today (14 August) after several animal welfare incidents at the weekend.

14 August 2024

Police Commissioner invests in new high speed police vessel to combat crime on region’s coastlines

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has financed a unique new police RHIB for the Constabulary’s Marine Support Unit.

01 August 2024

Police and Crime Panel offers unanimous support for the Commissioner’s Deputy PCC re-appointment

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel have offered their undivided support for the Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones to re-appoint her Deputy, Mr Terry Norton, following a confirmation hearing on Wednesday 31 July.

01 August 2024

Permanent knife surrender bins installed in Southampton by partnership united on tackling violence

Permanent knife surrender bins have been installed at three locations in Southampton thanks to Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Southampton City Council.

17 July 2024

PCC announces range of funding for blitz on anti-social behaviour

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has revealed that over 25 projects are to benefit from her £500K cash injection designed to further tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

08 July 2024

Work to begin on new police station for Petersfield

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has announced that renovation work is due to start next month on the new Petersfield police station.

03 July 2024

Giving back, making a difference and inspiring others

For the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, the power of volunteering and its impact on shaping safer communities should never be under-estimated.

06 June 2024

Positive change in the battle against serious violence across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

A series of key intervention programmes funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, to tackle serious violence are making a difference across the two counties.

24 May 2024

Donna Jones secures second term as Police & Crime Commissioner

Donna Jones has been re-elected as the PCC for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight following yesterday’s elections.

03 May 2024

Positive blueprint the way forward for communities to stand together against crime

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) says it’s delighted that a community group in Southampton has been recognised for its engagement.

22 March 2024