With confirmation that Fire & Rescue is now under the control of the Home Office, Cllr Jordan fears this signals all responsibility will be transferred to the Police and Crime Commissioners.
The Chancellor's announcement there would be no cuts to the police budget was cautiously welcomed by the Police Federation as the strain of five years of cuts take their toll.
The Police and Crime Commissioner says "We have a moral obligation to protect the public, especially those who are more vulnerable" and calls for firmer legislation on 'Head Shops'.
As a report reveals that people with mental health problems are up to ten times more likely to be the victims of crime than the general population, the work of Operation Serenity is praised by the Police and Crime Commissioner.
Assistant Police and Crime Commissioner, Laura Franklin, and Isle of Wight police Commander, Supt Julie Fry, are to host a ‘Police and Crime Question Time’ event with key stakeholders to discuss current and future plans for partnership working and community safety on the Isle of Wight.
The decision by the force follows careful consideration of discussions with the Police Federation and Hampshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC).
Hampshire Constabulary and Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Hayes today joined together to welcome Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary's (HMIC) annual assessment of the force as providing a good service to the people of Hampshire and Isle of Wight.