PLANS to strengthen policing across Hampshire over the next three years have been unveiled.

Police and Crime Commissioner for the county, Donna Jones revealed her multi-year plan on Tuesday which is now due to set the direction of law enforcement in the area until 2024.

In 'More police, safer streets' Commissioner Jones commits to recruiting an extra 600 officers, improving police visibility and working to combat anti social behaviour.

Other key priorities include a zero tolerance approach to knife crime, preventing youth offending, more customer focused police calling handling, a crackdown on unauthorised encampments, improved outcomes for victims including female victims of violence and a voice for rural communities.

Now the new document is out for consultation with the public having up until October 1 to express their views.

Commissioner Jones said: “’More police, safer streets’ is my draft plan to deliver for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. It does what it says on the tin and will mean a stronger and more visible police presence able to investigate more crimes and secure more convictions.

"There is also important work to be done on improving working with the court system. As part of a balanced approach, I propose more provision to help keep young adults away from crime and for working with partners to help drug users who want to break their addiction.”

“Last summer, I ran a big survey and received thousands of replies. That told me a lot about what people wanted to see from policing and helped me write my draft plan. I now need your help to ensure that this plan is the right one for our area.”

After the plan is finalised, The Constabulary and its Chief Constable, Olivia Pinkney, will then need to support its implementation.

The document and the public consultation can be found at morepolicesaferstreets.com or on the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner's main website.