This site uses cookies

We use necessary cookies to make our site work, and we'd like to use analytics cookies to keep improving our website. Using this tool will set a cookie on your device to remember your preferences. For more information please see our Cookies Page.


Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies enable core functionality. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.


Google Analytics

We use cookies to compile aggregate data about site traffic and site interactions in order to offer better site experiences and tools in the future.

Skip to main content

News

This is the News section of the website where you will find out what the Commissioner has been doing over the previous weeks…

PCC is ‘changing the story’ to tackle violence against women and girls as White Ribbon Day is observed today

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, says she remains resolute in doing all she can to eradicate violence against women and girls (VAWG) across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight as countries around the world mark World Ribbon Day.

25 November 2023

Being a voice for victims a top priority as PCC marks Restorative Justice Week

A showcase event focusing on supporting victims and reducing reoffending has been opened by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.

23 November 2023

WATCH: A day in the life of a Police and Crime Commissioner

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has released a video to reveal a typical day in the life of a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), with the aim to shine on a light on the unique and significant role.

20 November 2023

Police Commissioner announces funding of over £300K to help steer young people away from knife crime and serious violence

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has restated her commitment to supporting young people away from a life of crime by awarding funding totalling £330K to 18 successful applications that applied to her Violence Reduction Fund.

20 November 2023

APCC Chair sets out priorities to deliver safer communities

APCC Chair and PCC for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, has identified the targeting of knife crime, addressing child neglect, and a renewed focus on community policing as key to creating safer communities.

15 November 2023

PCC urges parents to engage with their children about the dangers of carrying a knife

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, says education and early intervention are vital to clamp down on knife crime and stop young people getting involved in crime in the first place.

13 November 2023

Heroes to be honoured as nominations open for the Police Commissioner’s 2024 Awards

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, is to host her third annual award ceremony to celebrate the contribution volunteers and partners make to policing and to sustaining safer communities.

13 November 2023

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones responds to King’s Speech following the state opening of Parliament

On Tuesday 7 November, King Charles III set out the government’s priorities for the next parliamentary session.

09 November 2023

£1M cash injection for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to keep streets safe

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has secured £1M of Home Office funding to further deliver on cutting crime and building safer communities.

08 November 2023

Have your say on what you pay for policing

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones is urging residents to share their views in the annual police budget precept consultation. The Commissioner is asking local residents to complete an online survey and provide feedback. The consultation starts today, Monday 6 November, and will close at 11.59pm on Sunday 10 December, giving residents five weeks to […]

06 November 2023

PCC reflects on achievements and challenges as 2022-23 Annual Report is released

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, Donna Jones, says she will continue to deliver a police force that connects with the public and ensures safer communities.

02 November 2023

Drive to reset the lives of young people and prevent reoffending launched by Police Commissioner

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has reinforced her commitment to reduce reoffending with a powerful intervention initiative for 18-25 year olds in police custody across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

26 October 2023

Constabulary commended for relentless crackdown on County Lines

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones, has praised officers across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight for their rigorous disruption of drug gangs across the two counties.

25 October 2023

Countdown to open the new Cosham police base begins

The countdown to open the new police base in Cosham has begun.

20 October 2023

PCC reveals only 23% of calls to the police are to report a crime

Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones has revealed police contact figures which show just 23% of all contact into Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is actually crime related.

20 October 2023

PCC’s continuing pledge to stand up for victims with multi-million pound investment

Support for victims of sexual violence across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has entered a new era with the start of a major contract announced by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.

18 October 2023

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Modern Slavery Partnership highlights signs of modern slavery

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Modern Slavery Partnership is marking Anti-Slavery Day today (Wednesday 18 October) with a social media campaign to highlight that modern slavery is happening on our doorstep and to encourage members of the public to spot the signs and report concerns.

18 October 2023

PCC hosts inaugural Cybersecurity and Fraud Summit for business leaders

The business community across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight has been brought together to learn more about online and fraud protection at a major conference hosted by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones.

17 October 2023

PCC Donna Jones attends Number 10 Middle East Roundtable and reaches out to community leaders to offer support

Chair of the APCC and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Commissioner, Donna Jones attended a roundtable meeting at 10 Downing Street this week (Thursday 12 October) centred around the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its impact on Jewish and Muslim communities in Britain.

13 October 2023

Cowes police station is one step closer to opening to the public

The new police station in Cowes on the Isle of Wight is one step closer to opening with work to convert the new site starting this week, momentously marking 10 years since the previous site on Birmingham Road was closed.

05 October 2023