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PCC launches county-first pilot aimed at targeting high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators
A year-long Hampshire-first pilot aimed at fundamentally changing the behaviour of high-risk, high-harm domestic abuse perpetrators has launched in Southampton.
Commissioner signs contract for Portsdown Hill speed cameras
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has confirmed that work to install ten average‑speed cameras on Portsdown Hill will begin this month.
PCC launches unique domestic abuse service across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
Just under a million pounds a year is being invested in a potentially life-changing new domestic abuse (DA) service launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.
PCC invests in latest technology to help make Eastleigh town centre safer
18 new state-of-the-art CCTV cameras are being installed across Eastleigh town centre. Work is underway following £50,000 funding from Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones.
PCC earmarks location for Eastleigh police station
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has revealed the preferred location of Eastleigh’s new police station.
Bishop’s Waltham Police Station reopens to public after 14 years
For the first time in 14 years, Bishop’s Waltham has a police station front counter where the public can report crimes or seek police advice, marking a significant moment in local policing for communities in the Meon Valley.
Independent review of Constabulary’s Professional Standards Department published
The independent review commissioned by PCC Donna Jones into the force’s Professional Standards Department (PSD) has made recommendations on welfare, timeliness and proportionality of its investigations.
PCC Awards praises police and volunteers
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised the “selfless dedication and commitment” of those working tirelessly to help make our communities safer.
PCC says ‘one more death on our roads is one too many’ at landmark Road Safety Summit
A new Roads Policing Team has been announced for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, alongside a new approach to tackle careless driving and £340k worth of investment for road safety projects.
PCC launches multi-million pound innovation fund
A new £2 million Innovation Fund has been launched by Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones to help transform frontline policing.
Keeping EyesOn Rural Crime
“We’ve got our EyesOn you” – that’s the warning to organised crime gangs and criminals targeting rural areas across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
Horrific landmark case requires immediate legislation and regulation to prevent further distress to grieving families
PCC Donna Jones and Member of Parliament for Gosport, Dame Caroline Dinenage have pledged to take urgent action to ensure the horrifying treatment of bodies at Elkin and Bell funeral directors in Gosport can never be repeated.
PCC’s Youth Commission says prioritising education is key to tackling youth violence
The growing issue of youth violence will top the agenda for the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Youth Commission this year.
PCC responds to latest government plans to tackle knife crime
The Deputy Prime Minister has announced children will be given earlier, more targeted support to steer them away from crime under plans to drive down knife carrying among young people.
Teenagers praised by PCC for aiding fight against knife crime
“I realised this really is an issue when my brother got chased by someone with a knife. I was really scared for him.” The words of 15-year-old Daniela, one of five students at The Portsmouth Academy who have developed a smartphone app called Safe Edge to tackle the challenges of knife crime.
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has announced more police officers to be recruited across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight amidst backdrop of falling police numbers across the UK
Police Commissioner Donna Jones has confirmed she will be funding 36 more police officers to be recruited taking the force total to 851 more police officers during her tenure as PCC.
PCC funding drives powerful youth‑led film on sexual harassment
A powerful new film tackling sexual harassment has been created by students in Southampton thanks to funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.
Communities are at risk due to lack of government funding
Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Donna Jones has reaffirmed her commitment to increasing police officer numbers following new Home Office statistics showing a national decline.
PCC responds to policing reform plans
Major policing reforms described as the largest changes to the service in its history are being revealed by the Home Secretary.
Hope launch of new fraud reporting service will lead to better victim outcomes
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is hoping the new Report Fraud service puts victims at the forefront of its work.