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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.

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner raises awareness of support services for male victims of domestic abuse

Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Terry Norton is supporting ManKind’s Male Victims of Domestic Abuse Day (November 2) by raising awareness of the services available in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight for male victims. Deputy PCC Terry Norton said: “We know that male victims often feel embarrassed and just accept their situation which […]

02 November 2022

More than £650k secured to support victims of domestic and abuse and sexual crimes in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight

The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner has secured an additional £659,746 for 2022/23 from the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) to provide enhanced levels of support to victims of domestic abuse and sexual crimes.

01 November 2022

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is asking for views on council tax contributions to policing for 2023/24

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging residents to share their views in the annual police budget precept consultation. The government is giving Police and Crime Commissioners the flexibility to increase the policing element of your council tax in 2023/24 by up to £10 per year (based on a Band D property). This year, […]

31 October 2022

PCC releases 2021-22 Annual Report

Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has reflected on the achievements and challenges of her first year in office as she releases her Annual Report for 2021/22.

27 October 2022

PCC welcomes Rishi Sunak’s appointment as Prime Minister

“I welcome Rishi Sunak’s appointment as Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. As the first Asian Prime Minister we cannot underestimate the inspiration this will give to young people from minority backgrounds growing up in Britain today. This is to be congratulated. “It is time to unite […]

26 October 2022

Support to be targeted at the most prolific offenders in Portsmouth

A new partnership approach is being trialled in Portsmouth with specific support aimed at people identified as the most prolific shoplifters and business crime offenders in the area.

20 October 2022

Police and Crime Commissioner honours National 999 Day and all those who have been killed in the line of duty

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones laid a wreath and observed a two minute silence at Police and Fire HQ in Eastleigh today (October 19) to honour National Emergency Services day, recognising the tireless work of those who have dedicated their life to protecting and serving the public.

19 October 2022

Statement from Acting Chief Constable Ben Snuggs and Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones on burglary

Burglary is a devastating crime which can cause significant distress to victims. In the past, officers have physically been deployed when a crime was in progress and all reports underwent a rigorous assessment of threat, harm and risk. Following an ongoing review of burglary deployment across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and recognising the […]

26 September 2022

Roads Policing Officer describes new police motorcycles as ‘game-changers’

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has funded three off-road motorcycles and three high performance motorbikes for Roads Policing Officers to apprehend offenders on motorcycles and mopeds.

22 September 2022

The OPCC’s Youth Commission is recruiting!

If you are aged between 14 and 24-years-old, we want your opinion on policing and crime. Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is looking for young people aged between 14 and 24-years-old to join her Youth Commission and act as the voice of young people on police and crime issues.

22 September 2022

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones supports award for emergency workers killed in line of duty

Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, is supporting the call from Mayor Andy Burnham’s office for police officers and emergency service workers killed in the line of duty to be officially honoured and remembered.

21 September 2022

PCC Donna Jones pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen

“Her Majesty was a true professional, always on duty; she gave her whole life to this country” – PCC Donna Jones pays tribute to Her Majesty the Queen

14 September 2022

Death of Queen Elizabeth II – statement from Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones

It is with great sadness that we have been informed of the death of our Sovereign, Queen Elizabeth ll. Her Majesty the Queen gave a lifetime of service to our country and I wish to send my condolences to the Royal Family at this very sad time. Many people in our communities proudly serve the […]

08 September 2022

Donna Jones will be opening recruitment for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary’s next chief constable

Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, will be opening recruitment for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary’s next chief constable.

06 September 2022

Donna Jones comments on new Prime Minister

“I am delighted that Liz Truss has been confirmed as the third female Leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”

05 September 2022

PCC works the late shift!

This month, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Donna Jones, dedicated a Friday evening to experience the roles of call handlers who are on the front-line of the police’s response.

26 August 2022

“Strike action will present further impacts on victims”

Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has released a statement highlighting the impact the barristers’ strike will have on victims.  

22 August 2022

“Tougher sanctions for officers” to improve trust in policing

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones welcomes ‘tougher sanctions for officers’ to improve trust in policing in response to updated College of Policing guidance for tackling violence against women and girls  

17 August 2022

PCCs award funding to dog section

Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and Matthew Barber, Police and Crime Commissioner for Thames Valley, have awarded more than £48,000 to fund lifesaving first aid equipment for all dog section vehicles.

15 August 2022

British Retail Consortium asking for police to do more

Over 100 retail leaders have written a joint letter to PCCs in England and Wales calling on PCCs to make retail crime a priority, underlining the impact it has on victims.

12 August 2022