The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
The Police and Crime Commissioner
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) is elected by the public and is accountable to them for the performance of the police force in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The PCC provides a link between the force and the communities they serve, translating the legitimate demands of the public into action. They set the strategy for policing and reducing crime and disorder, through their Police and Crime Plan, and set the budget and the council tax precept. The PCC owns all police assets – including the police estate. The PCC is normally elected on a four-year cycle, with the next election due in 2024. The Police and Crime Commissioner’s team is made up of around 40 experienced people, led by the Chief Executive. The people who work with the Commissioner include experts in areas such as policy; scrutiny; finance; communications and engagement; and business administration.
Donna Jones was elected as Police and Crime Commissioner in May 2021. ” Whilst reducing crime is important, preventing it happening in the first place is even more so. The additional funding the government has committed to Hampshire Constabulary is an opportunity to build a police force that works for the residents of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, from improving the 999 and 101 service to giving you feedback when you’ve reported a crime. I want to make Hampshire and Isle of Wight one the safest place to live in the country. “ Donna has been a Magistrate in Hampshire for sixteen years. This has helped her develop a strong background in criminal justice. When she was appointed by the Lord Chancellor in October 2005, she was the youngest member of the judiciary in England and Wales. From 2014-2018 Donna was the first woman to be elected the Leader of Portsmouth City council in Hampshire, presiding over a £780 million budget. She has a thorough understanding of managing public sector finances; of generating new income and removing wastage from outdated contracts ensuring your taxes are spent wisely.
Donna is Hampshire born and bred. Her professional background is in banking.
Donna is committed to investing in the OPCC estate in order to accommodate increased officer numbers, ensure that the portfolio supports the needs of officers and creates a commercial and collaborative approach to property.
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