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female shop keeper smiling to the camera for the keep christmas kind appeal

30, November 2020·2 min read

Keeping Christmas Kind: Shop workers and families speak out about abuse in moving Christmas campaign

The short film features real people who have put themselves at risk working in essential shops, keeping families fed and providing vital human interaction for so many people who have been alone this year

PCC Michael Lane talking to a women with her back to the camera

25, November 2020·2 min read

Police and Crime Commissioner raises residents’ concerns with Chief Constable

Police and Crime Commissioner says it's his role to hold the Chief Constable to account on behalf of local residents, so if you have concerns get in touch with him

15, October 2020·2 min read

Hate Crime is top issue for young people in PCC’s ‘Big Conversation’

In the latest quarter’s results of the Big Conversation, Hate Crime was selected most often as the top concern for young people in the policing area

13, October 2020·2 min read

Time to nominate Isle of Wight Community Volunteer of the Year and Safer Superhero

The Commissioner’s Safer Awards recognise the outstanding contribution volunteers and partners make to policing, the criminal justice system and in keeping the community safer

Group of young people having a discussion

7, October 2020·3 min read

Calling young Islanders: You can help make a difference on Police Youth Commission

The Youth Commission acts as the voice of young people, informing and supporting Police and Crime Commissioner in his work and helping him to challenge the Chief Constable on areas that are of importance to young people

6, October 2020·1 min read

£50,000 per project available from Police and Crime Commissioner to help keep communities safer

Don't miss the chance to bid for funding to help keep your community safe. Funding of up to £50,000 per project available. Details within

10, June 2020·1 min read

Submit your questions for the Chief Constable Scrutiny Session

Police and Crime Commissioner invites questions from the public on police priorities and performance to put to the Chief Constable

9, June 2020·2 min read

Plans to tackle Modern Day Slavery in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight set out

The number of suspected modern slavery victims in the UK hit a record high last year, with more than 10,000 potential sufferers of trafficking, slavery and forced labour identified

woman with black eyes holding card with smile on it in front of her face

28, May 2020·2 min read

Government grant available for groups supporting victims of domestic or sexual abuse

Isle of Wight groups supporting victims of domestic and sexual abuse are invited to bid for Government funding. Don't miss the 1st June deadline

16, April 2020·1 min read

Police Commissioner launches £25k fund to help people stay safe during lock down

Decisions on funding will be made within four days. Details of who can apply within

24, January 2020·2 min read

Young people asked to share their views on crime and policing issues

This year the focus of the Big Conversation is on hate crime, the exploitation of young people, for example through grooming and county lines, and serious violence, such as knife crime

14, October 2019·1 min read

Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes Queen’s Speech, with increase focus on victims

The PCC welcomes the re-balancing of the focus on violent crime, domestic abuse and Mental Health issues in the Queen's Speech

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