Local commanders
Five Local Policing Areas provide the senior local command structure for neighbourhood policing, response, local investigation and partnership work.
Central Area Commander
Senior local police commander
Central Hampshire, including Downmere, Asheford, Chalkbourne, Berehurst, Camberreach, Redham and Hartport.
The Area Commander is accountable within HIOWC for the delivery of local policing across the area, including performance, operational coordination, partnership working and the support provided to district teams.
Eastern Area Commander
Senior local police commander
Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant and East Hampshire.
The Area Commander is accountable within HIOWC for the delivery of local policing across the area, including performance, operational coordination, partnership working and the support provided to district teams.
Northern Area Commander
Senior local police commander
Basingstoke, Hart and Rushmoor, Winchester and Test Valley.
The Area Commander is accountable within HIOWC for the delivery of local policing across the area, including performance, operational coordination, partnership working and the support provided to district teams.
Western Area Commander
Senior local police commander
Southampton, Eastleigh and the New Forest.
The Area Commander is accountable within HIOWC for the delivery of local policing across the area, including performance, operational coordination, partnership working and the support provided to district teams.
Isle of Wight Area Commander
Senior local police commander
Policing across the Isle of Wight.
The Area Commander is accountable within HIOWC for the delivery of local policing across the area, including performance, operational coordination, partnership working and the support provided to district teams.
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