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Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones welcomes new chief constable
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today (February 23) welcomed Scott Chilton as the new chief constable of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Statement on the sale of Lymington Police Station
The Police and Crime Commissioner has agreed the sale of the Lymington Police Station site on Southampton Road.
‘Local Bobbies are making a comeback!’
Donna Jones – Police & Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight has today announced communities, towns and villages across Hampshire and Isle of Wight will have named, dedicated police officers and PCSO’s with the first of these in place by April 2024.
Police and Crime Commissioner opens funding bids to tackle Rural Crime
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today launched a new funding initiative to fight crime in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight. The first round of the Commissioner’s Emerging Needs Fund is focused on combatting Rural Crime.
‘More police, less crime and safer streets in Hampshire:’ Home Secretary praises Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC for getting the best police funding deal for residents
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has been praised in the House of Commons this week by Home Secretary Suella Braverman for making very good use of the police funding flexibility. The comments came during oral questions to the Secretary of State for the Home Department on Monday 5 February.
More than 100 children attend Safer Internet Day Conference in Southampton as part of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Cyber Ambassador Scheme
More than 100 children attended a Safer Internet Day Conference hosted at King Edward VI School on Tuesday 7 February to mark Safer Internet Day 2023.
Police and Crime Commissioner raises awareness of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
Today (February 6) is the United Nations sponsored annual International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genial Mutilation (FGM). Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is raising the profile of FGM in order to prevent more women and girls suffering this lesser known form of violence.
PCC supports Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week with Crimestoppers campaign
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging others to support Crimestoppers’ Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) national campaign, as part of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week (Feb 6 – 12). The campaign calls for people to challenge attitudes and increase reporting on those responsible to reduce sexual violence in our communities.
PCC Donna Jones wants police to have more powers to disrupt protesters
Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones backs the government’s Public Order Bill which will give police officers more powers to deal with protesters. She wants police to have increased stop and search powers and use banning orders to stop crimes from being committed and mass public disruption across the UK. […]
Police and Crime Commissioner announces 50 more police officers for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones has announced she will fund 50 extra police officers for the force to improve police visibility.
“This is a significant step for the criminal justice system” – PCC Donna Jones responds to law recognising children as victims when they are born as a result of rape
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, also Joint Victims Lead for the APCC has reacted to the government’s amendment to the upcoming Victims Bill which will now recognise children born as a result of rape as victims for the first time. Responding to the announcement, she said: “This is a […]
New report says ‘Safer Streets Fund’ is building confidence in the police
An independent evaluation of the Government’s Safer Streets funding shows it is leading to growing confidence and engagement with the police. The Safer Streets Fund was launched in January 2020 with the aim of reducing acquisitive crime in the worst affected local residential areas. Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) across England and Wales […]
‘Online Safety Bill must go further:’ Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging the government to support jail time for tech companies
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones backs to call for the Online Safety Bill to go further to safeguard children. The comments come after Conservative MPs have put pressure on the government to ensure the legislation holds social media bosses to account for harmful content. Speaking on the […]
Police and Crime Commissioner Awards 2023: nominations are open for this year’s PCC’s awards
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is hosting her second annual award ceremony to recognise the contribution volunteers and partners make to policing, and creating safer local communities. The Police and Crime Commissioner Awards 2023 will recognise volunteers and staff from across the public, private and voluntary sector at a special celebratory ceremony to be […]
PCC praises police for making 700 arrests for drink and drug driving
Police and Crime Commissioner has praised Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and Thames Valley Police for making more than 700 arrests as part of Operation Holly, the annual Christmas Drink and Drug Driving Campaign. The arrests were carried out by Roads Policing Officers in the Joint Operations Unit who work across both counties. […]
Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight reiterates police advice on drink spiking ahead of New Year’s Eve
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging potential victims of drink spiking to report to police and get tested quickly this New Year’s Eve. In the lead up to the celebrations, the National Police Chief’s Council has shared spiking statistics for England and Wales stating that nearly 5,000 cases were reported nationally between […]
Government minister praises work of Police and Crime Commissioner on her work to protect women and girls
A Government minister has praised the work of Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones on her work to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). The praise came during a debate on the Sex-based Harassment Bill on Friday 9 December in the House of Commons before the government announced support to make public sexual harassment […]
New Year, new priorities for the Youth Commission
Improving relationships with the police, domestic abuse and staying safe on the streets are the three issues that the Police and Crime Commissioner’s new Youth Commission members have selected as top concerns to consult on with their peers in the New Year. Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones and Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Terry […]
PCC reacts to first public Parole hearing
Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has reacted to the first public Parole hearing saying that the process is ‘long overdue.’ The PCC has made the comments as the Parole Board prepares to hold a hearing regarding the case of Russell Causley who killed his wife in 1985.
PCC praises police for aggravated burglary investigation in Portsmouth
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has praised Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary for their swift action in an investigation into aggravated burglaries in Portsmouth.