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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.
Views on council tax contributions to policing sought
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging residents to share their views in the annual police budget precept consultation.
Commissioner champions trauma informed policing
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is championing a ground breaking scheme that sees Trauma informed experts joining three response and patrol policing teams (Portsmouth, Waterlooville and Portswood) to imbed trauma informed policing.
Task group seeks to expedite justice for women and girls who are victims of violence
Expediting justice for victims and preventing violence against women and girls are two of the key areas of focus for the multi-agency task group, set up by Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.
Commissioner teams up with sports clubs to encourage pledges to stop violence against women and girls
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has gained support from sports clubs and associations in Hampshire for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25th November (White Ribbon Day).
Hate Crime revealed as young people’s top concern at Youth Conference
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has welcomed her Youth Commission’s recommendations on how young people would like hate crime, serious violence and exploitation tackled in the future.
Shoppers urged to be kind to shop workers this Christmas
Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is asking people to consider their behaviour and be kind to shop workers this Christmas. The plea is in support of the national #ShopKind campaign that is being launched by the Association of Convenience Stores on Monday, 22nd November.
Plan for More Police and Safer Streets launched by PCC
Commissioner Donna Jones has launched her new Police and Crime Plan, ‘More Police, Safer Streets’, which sets the strategic direction and priorities for policing across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for the next three years. The full Plan can be read at www.morepolicesaferstreets.com.
Commissioner to hold public scrutiny session with Chief Constable and invites public questions
Donna Jones, the Police and Crime Commissioner will be holding her next public scrutiny session, ‘COPS’ (Commissioner’s Oversight of Policing Services), with the Chief Constable at 6pm on 2 December 2021. The session will be live on social media and the Commissioner is inviting the public to watch and ask questions on the night or […]
Learn about Modern Slavery at Portsmouth Libraries
The Modern Slavery Partnership’s emotive and thought provoking exhibition ‘The Real Faces of Modern Slavery: Unmasking The Truth’ will be showing at Portsmouth Libraries from 16th November.
Annual Seminar recognises the importance of Independent Custody Visitors
Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones has praised the work of volunteers in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight who give up their time to ensure the rights and entitlements of those held in police custody are respected.