Simon Hayes ex-PCC

9, June 2022·2 min read

First formal stage of Police area name change – to include the Isle of Wight – underway (Updated)

The first formal stage for Isle of Wight to be included in the name of the Police area force has taken place

23, December 2016·2 min read

Plans dropped to include Isle of Wight in Hampshire Constabulary name (Updated)

The previous PCC had committed to have the Hampshire Constabulary renamed to include the Isle of Wight. The new PCC, Michael Lane, is dropping the idea.

24, March 2016·1 min read

Police commissioner presents his ‘end of term report’

Simon Hayes has been Police and Crime Commissioner for almost three and a half years. As the elections approach, he gives his 'end of term' report to the Police and Crime Panel.

22, March 2016·1 min read

‘Lethal Highs’ legislation comes into force next month

Police and Crime Commissioner cautiously welcomes legislation to tackle ‘Lethal Highs’ that comes into force next month.

18, March 2016·2 min read

Isle of Wight pupils win award and cash prize for film about tolerance

Pupils from Christ the King College on the Isle of Wight took first prize for their short film about tolerance in a competition, the first of its kind, open to colleges across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

18, March 2016·3 min read

Annual Safeguarding Conference hailed a success

The annual conference, this year focusing on safeguarding in the context of the Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, is jointly run by the Isle of Wight Safeguarding Adults Board & the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

26, February 2016·1 min read

Young people invited to help inform the future of policing

Whether you've got experience as experience of the police and criminal justice systems as an offender or victim, those aged 14-25 are welcome to apply.

26, February 2016·2 min read

Preferred Chief Constable candidate revealed

The Police and Crime Commissioner says Olivia Pinkney will bring a wealth of operational experience and strategic leadership to the Chief Constable role.

24, February 2016·2 min read

200 new police officers to be recruited says Commissioner (updated)

The Police and Crime Commissioner office announces recruitment of 'additional' police officers in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. However, when questioned, they admit this is not additional officers, but replacement officers to "counter when officers retire or leave the force".

22, February 2016·2 min read