THE Hampshire and Isle of Wight police and crime commissioner (PCC) has re-appointed her deputy Terry Norton for another four years.

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police and Crime Panel have the re-appointment of Mr Norton as the deputy to PCC Donna Jones.

The Panel confirmed their support for Mr Norton on Wednesday, July 31, following a hearing.

First appointed in April 2022, Mr Norton will hold the role for another four years. Before his appointment, Mr Norton worked in secondary education as a curriculum and pastoral leader.

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Terry Norton has been reappointed as the deputy to police and crime commissioner Donna Jones (Image: Supplied) He later served as an elected member for Portsmouth City Council, prioritising children, families and education. In addition, he served on the education, children and young people scrutiny panel and the education advisory board.

As deputy police and crime commissioner, Mr Norton's responsibilities extend beyond youth engagement.

He is tasked with analysing force performance and legitimacy, conducting scrutiny panels on behalf of the commissioner, and working with local residents and organisations.

He also liaises between the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and health partners to support a public health response to crime and safety.

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Ms Jones said: "I’m delighted the panel has approved Terry to remain as my deputy. He has offered me his unwavering support over the last two and half years and I’m pleased he will continue to do so in my second term.

"I rely on dedicated members of staff in my office to help me represent the two million people that reside in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight."

Mr Norton said: "I am very much looking forward to continuing to support the commissioner and the wider OPCC team to deliver the commissioner’s priorities for the public.

"Through appropriate and timely scrutiny and public engagement, I will ensure I assist the commissioner to deliver a best-in-class police force.

"Moreover, I will continue to advocate the voices of young people in policing and the wider criminal justice system to ensure organisations are set up to serve them now and in the future."