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News

This is the News section of the website where you will find out what the Commissioner has been doing recently. You can also view all the Latest Videos from the PCC here.

Retailers say Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is the best at responding to retail crime

A new report on retail crime released today (30 January 2025) by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) reveals that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary provides the most effective police response to retail crime.

30 January 2025

Criminals dealt crushing blow as e-scooters and electric motorcycles destroyed

More than 100 vehicles have been crushed by police in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight in the first year of the force’s crackdown on the illegal use of e-scooters, e-motorbikes and more.

21 January 2025

Effective crackdown on drink and drug driving

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised roads policing officers across Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight for their annual month-long campaign targeting drink and drug driving.

20 January 2025

Police and Crime Commissioner reflects on first-year success of Local Bobby scheme

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, is celebrating the successful one-year anniversary of the Local Bobby scheme, an initiative that has re-connected the public with their local police officers to tackle crime and build trust.

17 January 2025

Knife crime reduction in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight is one of the biggest in the country

Hampshire and Isle of Wight has been highlighted in a new study that shows knife crime offences have fallen by 19% in the area since 2022.

10 January 2025

Don’t buy an e-scooter and enable your child to break the law

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has urged parents not to buy electric scooters for their children for Christmas.

19 December 2024

PCC Donna Jones visits Café in the Park to help pack festive food bags for rough sleepers this Christmas

This week, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Donna Jones visited The Café in the Park in Portsmouth to assist staff with packing festive food bags.

17 December 2024

Police patrols, e-scooters and road safety: your top concerns answered

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, asked the Chief Constable Scott Chilton questions submitted by the public in an online Q&A session on Thursday 12 December 2024.

17 December 2024

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary lead the fight against retail crime

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is demonstrating its commitment to tackling shoplifting and organised retail crime as part of a national crackdown. This follows the Pegasus Partnership initiative, which has so far resulted in 93 arrests, including a case in Hampshire where a prolific shoplifter was jailed for stealing over £24,000 worth of items […]

13 December 2024

Totton Police Station reopens to the public ending a decade of closure

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, and the Chief Constable Scott Chilton opened Totton Police Station to the public today (Wednesday 11 December 2024).

11 December 2024

Thousands of pounds worth of drugs off the streets in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has commended Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary after more than £300K worth of drugs was seized in an intense week of disruption. County Lines Intensification Week, co-ordinated by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), took place from 25 November to 1 December 2024.

09 December 2024

Hampshire & Isle of Wight ‘leading the way’ with Local Bobby scheme

Click here to find your Local Bobby Donna Jones, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the government’s announcement on neighbourhood policing today, specifically the call for police forces to introduce named and contactable police officers for every community – a scheme already launched in Hampshire & the Isle of Wight […]

05 December 2024

Your questions answered in live event with Police Commissioner and Chief Constable

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, will be holding the Chief Constable Scott Chilton to account in a live Q&A session next week.

05 December 2024

PCC’s commitment to safer travel in Southampton’s night-time economy

Southampton City has launched a new campaign to help people travel safely at night in the city thanks to funding provided by the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Donna Jones.

04 December 2024

Cross-border commitment to tackle terror of rural crime in the South

Concerns over the increasing levels of violence perpetuated by those committing rural crime, such as agricultural machinery theft, hare coursing and poaching has brought Wiltshire, Hampshire and Thames Valley, Police and Crime Commissioners together with a commitment to make their counties a hostile place for those involved in spreading fear and terror.

02 December 2024

PCC and Chief Constable reopen another police station to the public

Yateley Police Station has reopened to the public providing a significant boost to police visibility in the north of the county.

26 November 2024

Major business initiative in Portsmouth to support Martyn’s Law

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has teamed up with Portsmouth City Council to ensure major steps are being taken to protect the public in the city.

25 November 2024

Police and Crime Commissioner launches new online ‘Safer Together’ hub in partnership to tackle violence against women and girls

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has launched an online hub that provides advice, guidance and information to anyone who is concerned about sexual violence, abuse, or harassment to help everyone in Hampshire feel safer. The platform has gone live today (November 25) to mark the International Day to End Violence Against Women, and signifies […]

25 November 2024

Intense week of action brings results in knife crime crackdown

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has praised officers for their proactive policing and members of the public for their commitment in driving down knife crime.

22 November 2024

It’s time to nominate your local hero

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has announced details of her annual awards ceremony which recognises and honours the invaluable contributions made by volunteers and partners to sustaining safer communities.

20 November 2024