News
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Reducing re-offending in Southampton
Donna Jones, Police and Crime Commissioner, has been finding out more about how two initiatives she funds in Southampton are helping to cut reoffending by tackling the root causes of criminal behaviours and supporting offenders to make better choices.
Commissioner funds off-road motorcycles to help police tackle ASB
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has funded three off-road motorcycles for Hampshire Constabulary’s Roads Policing Unit to help officers tackle anti-social behaviour.
Violence against women isn’t always visible. Commissioner raises awareness of FGM
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, wants to raise the profile of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in order to prevent more women and girls suffering this lesser known form of violence. The 6th February marks the United Nations sponsored annual International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM.
Improve Your Bike Security with Police, PCC and Council and reduce theft
Hampshire Constabulary, the Police and Crime Commissioner and Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council are holding a free event for bike owners in Festival Place in February and March, to improve bike security and reduce theft in the district.
Support from Police and Crime Panel for council tax precept proposal
The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has gained support from the Police and Crime Panel to increase the police precept of the council tax by 19p per week (based on band D properties) to support policing and prevent crime.
Funding for projects that cut crime and support victims
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones has awarded £263,000 to projects that support victims, reduce offending or re-offending, and protect the vulnerable from crime and exploitation.
Organisations join together to tackle animal accident hotspot
The New Forest organisations agreed that this work will help inform future options and build upon technical work previously carried out by the New Forest Commoners Defence Association.
New Police Station Opening in Bitterne
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones, (who is the owner of the police estate) has signed the lease for a new police station in Bitterne, Southampton.
Neighbourhood Policing Week open letter
This week (17-23 January) is the first Neighbourhood Policing Week. I want to take this opportunity to thank our hard working Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) for the amazing job they do.
Young people asked to have their say on substance misuse
Are you age 14-25 years old? Have your say on how the police interact with young people in relation to the use of drugs by taking part in the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Strategic Youth Independent Advisory Group (YIAG) review.
Investment in new speed camera technology to tackle persistent noise and speeding on problem roads
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has agreed an investment of £677,000 for Hampshire Constabulary to buy average speed cameras for the A32 and A272 within the Meon Valley, two of the most problematic roads for excessive vehicle noise and speeding in Hampshire. Since being elected last May, the Police and Crime Commissioner has received consistent complaints […]
Thought provoking exhibition Modern Slavery comes to Eastleigh Museum
The Modern Slavery Partnership’s emotive and thought provoking exhibition ‘The Real Faces of Modern Slavery: Unmasking The Truth’ will be showing at Eastleigh Museum from 15th January 2022.
Successful bid to change name of Hampshire Constabulary
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones has been successful in securing the government’s support for her bid to change the name of Hampshire Constabulary to include the whole police force area by adding, ‘Isle of Wight’ to the formal legal name.
Gosport Residents invited to meet Police and Crime Commissioner
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, will be joining Gosport Councillor Lesley Meenaghan and her colleague Rob Thompson for a Community Action Day on Saturday 8th January from 11am to 1pm at the Gosport Discovery Centre.
PCC launches new awards and calls for nominations
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has launched new Awards to recognise the contribution volunteers and partners make to policing and in making the local community safer. Commissioner Jones is also asking for nominations directly from the public for members of the local community who have made a big difference over the last year. Nominations […]
Have your say on council tax contributions to policing before 3rd January 2022
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is urging residents to make sure they have their say on how much they are willing to pay to deliver more police and safer streets before the survey closes on 3rd January 2022.
Statement from Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Luke Stubbs
Statement from Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Luke Stubbs: “Over the last week I have reflected on the comments I made at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority meeting. I sincerely wish to apologise for any harm or offence caused by the comments I made. I understand my comments have caused […]
New Priorities for Youth Commission
Staying safe on the streets, hate and hostility, and substance misuse are the three issues that the Police and Crime Commissioner’s new Youth Commission members have selected as top concerns to consult their peers on over the coming year.
Response to new framework to make women and girls safer
Donna Jones, PCC for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and APCC national lead for victims for responds to new framework that sets out action required from every police force designed to make all women and girls safer.
Funding opportunity for projects that cut crime and support victims
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is inviting applications for funding to support projects that support victims, reduce offending or re-offending and protect the vulnerable from crime and exploitation.