Alex Rennie Confirmed As New Deputy Police And Crime Commissioner

Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Police and Crime Panel has approved the appointment of Alex Rennie as the area’s new Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.

The decision was made at a panel meeting in Winchester on Wednesday (4 September), following Police and Crime Commissioner Donna Jones announcing her intention to appoint him last month.

PCC Donna Jones said she was “delighted” by the approval, adding:

“The appointment of Alex as Deputy will ensure the OPCC can continue delivering for Hampshire and Isle of Wight residents as we prepare for the evolving landscape of devolution.

"Alex brings extensive experience in public sector leadership, managing large-scale budgets, and shaping policy in government and local government.

"This will be a huge benefit to the OPCC and the police force.”

Mr Rennie, a former leader of Havant Borough Council, has previously worked with the OPCC to help secure Safer Streets funding.

He has also served as a senior advisor to the Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Chief of Staff to an MP, and co-founded UK Friends of Ukraine, which coordinates humanitarian aid for those affected by the war.

Speaking about his new role, Mr Rennie said:

“I am extremely proud to take on this role, supporting the Police and Crime Commissioner in cutting crime and making our communities safer.

"Having worked in the public sector for the past decade, I am passionate about serving the people of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

"I share the PCC’s vision of making our towns, cities and villages safer places to live, work and visit.”

He added that tackling drugs gangs and anti-social behaviour, alongside supporting victims of crime, will be a key priority.

Mr Rennie also highlighted the importance of visible policing, praising the PCC’s Local Bobby scheme and the reopening of police station front counters.

He will officially take up his role with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) later this month.