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Engaging youth outreach programme on the Isle of Wight helps drive down anti-social behaviour
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, says she’s delighted that a collaborative trial designed to engage with young people in Ryde has seen a 27% reduction in anti-social behaviour (ASB). The outreach sessions, funded by the PCC’s ASB Taskforce fund, involved a combination of youth workers, police officers and PCSOs out in the community […]
Police & Crime Commissioner’s pledge to help tackle anti-social behaviour in Rushmoor this summer
A pilot youth programme is to be launched in Rushmoor this summer in a bid to engage with young people and drive down anti-social behaviour (ASB). PCC Donna Jones is funding six months of detached youth provision following an increasing level of violence and weapon enabled offences in the Farnborough and Aldershot areas. The £5K […]
Plan for More Police and Safer Streets to be discussed at public meeting
Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones and Isle of Wight MP Bob Seely are joining forces to host a public meeting to inform Islanders about plans to reduce crime across the Isle of Wight. The meeting will be an opportunity for Islanders to hear about the latest work being undertaken by the PCC and […]
PCC Donna Jones calls on expert providers to help tackle knife crime and serious violence among young people
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has opened a new funding initiative to fight knife crime and serious violence across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The funding opportunity has been organised by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) which is a multi-agency approach that brings together local […]
Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes Chief Constable’s plan to drive down crime rates in Hampshire and on Isle of Wight
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today (June 13) welcomed Chief Constable Scott Chilton’s announcement of a significant change in how Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary will be run. The changes will see a return to a geographical policing model, achieving the Commissioner’s priority of bringing the police closer to communities.
PCC sees funding in action at Hampshire charity that transforms the lives of vulnerable young people
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has been speaking to young people in Gosport who are changing their lives for the better thanks to the support of an inspirational youth charity. The Commissioner visited Motiv8 on Thursday 8 June 2023 and heard how the organisation is creating safer communities and opportunities for young people […]
PCC pays tribute to those who give up their time to help make us safer at the start of Volunteers’ Week
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has thanked volunteers for making a significant difference in policing communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Volunteers’ Week, from 1 to 7 June 2023, is an annual celebration that recognises the contributions made by millions of people who get involved and give back. PCC Donna Jones […]
New speed cameras for the A32 and A272 installed following Police Commissioner’s £677,000 investment to make roads safer
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is delighted to announce the installation of eight average speed cameras along two of the most problematic roads for excessive noise and speeding in Hampshire.
PCC praises officers across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight and thanks the public for the unrelenting clampdown on knife crime
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has commended Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary in its intensifying campaign to tackle knife crime and serious violence as more than 100 weapons were taken off the streets during Operation Sceptre.
E-bikes making a difference in tackling anti-social behaviour on the Isle of Wight
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has witnessed first-hand how power assisted bicycles are helping to drive down anti-social behaviour (ASB) on the Isle of Wight. The Commissioner provided the funding for four electric bikes for the South Wight Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) to target ASB in Sandown, Shanklin, Lake and Ventnor. The bikes […]
PCC unveils innovative partnership approach that works with perpetrators of stalking as the government allocates over a million pounds to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
A new multi-agency intervention service designed to reduce the risk of reoffending amongst stalkers has been announced by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones. It follows a successful bid to the Home Office of more than a million pounds of funding for the provision which is psychologist-led and will also provide support to victims […]
PCC welcomes King Charles III as the country celebrates the King’s Coronation
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has joined the rest of the nation and countries around the world in celebrating the Coronation of His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Queen Consort. King Charles III ascended the throne when his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, died on 8 September 2022. Coronations have been taking […]
PCC Donna Jones announces Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary has successfully recruited 600 more police officers
0 More Police Officers Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has today announced the force has reached its target to recruit 600 additional police officers. The announcement comes following the government’s police uplift target launched in 2020 to recruit 20,000 extra police officers across the country by 2023.
PCC wants to hear from you on plans to develop a Victims Hub
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is asking the public to have their say on her plans to revamp how victims of crime can access support and information.
PCC announces targeted provision to support victims of stalking at the start of National Stalking Awareness Week
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has commissioned a new service that will provide independent and specialist support to victims of stalking.
Police and Crime Commissioner signs the Armed Forces Covenant on HMS Victory
A pledge to honour and support the Armed Forces community has been made by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, this week aboard HMS Victory. The commitment was co-signed by Lieutenant Commander BJ Smith, Commanding Officer of HMS Victory.
Police and Crime Commissioner takes the fight to violent crime securing £3million worth of funding for prevention
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has launched a Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) and is funding a Violent Crime Task Force to tackle the complex issues of violent crime.
PCC shines the spotlight on the outstanding dedication of volunteers and staff at annual awards event
The Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has thanked volunteers, staff and partners from across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for their exceptional service and commitment at a glittering ceremony in Winchester.
Clear message sent to disrupt criminality in Portsmouth as PCC joins police operation that’s cracking down on crime
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised the work of officers in Portsmouth as Operation Blue Island swung into action across the city on Tuesday 4 April 2023.
ADDICTIONS IN FOCUS: How Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is tackling drug related harm and reoffending in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has set up a Pan Hampshire Combating Drugs Board, the first of its kind in the Solent region, to bring together senior leaders and organisations across the two counties to support the implementation of the Government’s 10 year national Drug Strategy – from Harm to Hope. The partnership brings […]